Is the Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec a good gun?
The Springfield Armory Stainless Steel Mil-Spec 1911 is for a particular sort of shooter. At 39 oz, the gun is heavier than a polymer-framed micro-carry pistol like the Hellcat, to be sure. However, what you get for that mass is proper recoil management and a serious sensation of power under control.
Is the Springfield 1911 a1 mil-spec?
The mainspring housing is the original arched style found on G.I.-issue 1911-A1s, giving you a classic look with modern upgrades for improved performance and reliability. For those who demand a quality, authentic 1911 the Mil-Spec offers exceptional value and an undeniable pedigree.
What is a mil-spec 1911?
The Mil-Spec embodies everything that 1911 traditionalists enjoy about the 1911 platform. The Mil-Spec 1911 has a parkerized frame and slide finish, and it ships with a seven-round . 45 ACP magazine, which is the standard capacity for the original 1911.
Is Auto Ordnance 1911 a good gun?
The Auto Ordnance 1911A1 test sample did as good as any 1911 I have ever shot. A trigger job by a professional would make a great difference. The rear and front sights did well till the sun rose up higher to my back side. The black sights just melted into one black visual.
Who makes a Mil Spec 1911?
Springfield 1911 Mil-Spec Specifications
| Chambering | .45 ACP |
|---|---|
| Weight | 39 oz. |
| Overall Length | 8.6″ |
| Sights | Three-dot |
| Grips | Wood, checkered |
Where is the Springfield Armory Mil Spec 1911 made?
Geneseo Illinois
Widely regarded as the premier production 1911 in the world, the Springfield Armory TRP® is proudly crafted here in Geneseo Illinois and ready for a lifetime of service.
What is the difference between a 1911 and 1911A1?
The most important upgrades featured in the 1911A1 are its improved sights and extended hammer spurs. Compared to today’s modern tactical sights, the 1911A1’s thicker front sight and slightly more defined rear sight doesn’t appear like a significant improvement.
Are Thompson 1911s good?
Auto-Ordnance’s Thompson Custom 1911 is a good, solid 1911. While it would make a good defense pistol, I think it would also be an economical platform for beginning shooters for action pistol sports like USPSA and IDPA. The pistol can be upgraded as your skills improve.
Is the Desert Eagle 1911 any good?
Formerly dubbed the Desert Eagle 1911, over the years I’ve written half-a-dozen articles and have found them all to be well built, reliable and extraordinarily accurate. Magnum Research Inc. (MRI) imports these guns from Israel where they are manufactured by BUL Limited.
Who makes the Thompson tommy gun?
Thompson submachine gun
| Thompson Submachine Gun, Caliber .45 | |
|---|---|
| Designed | 1917–1920 |
| Manufacturer | Auto-Ordnance Company (originally) The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Colt Savage Arms RPB Industries |
| Produced | 1921–1945 |
| No. built | Approximately 1.75 million of all variants, including: 562,511 M1928A1 285,480 M1 539,143 M1A1 |