1911 a1 springfield book

Although i prefer modern polymer framed pistols such as the springfield xd, i also appreciate the springfield 1911. Springfield armory all parts listed in this category are specific to the springfield armory 1911 pistol unless otherwise noted. Springfield armorys 1911 serial number prefix 1911addicts. Hi jeff i dont know if you have a list of the manufactures but is a quick rundown. Aug 14, 2009 know what your springfield armory firearms are worth with this uptodate 17 page.

If you want to understand the 1911, how it functions, what causes it to malfunction and how to fix it, you must have this book. The springfield 1911 is a semiautomatic pistol that has achieved near legendary status in the eyes of many people. How do i replace the government 1911 pistol front sight. Sep 21, 2006 discussion in m1911 started by hernbrand, sep 21, 2006. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial. Index of m1911 and m1911a1 manufactures and links to examples of their work this page has summary overviews of the manufacturing companies whom produced model 1911 and model 1911 a1s. Depending if the pistol is used the person before you could have taken a. Comes with the box no for sale by cliffs guns safes reloading on gunsamerica 999925598. An eight page color insert includes rarely seen examples of the model 1911 and model 1911a1. What is the best book concerning our favorite pistol the 1911 acp general gun discussion. These tips for reassembling a 1911 pistol are from the latest edition of gun digest book of automatic pistols assemblydisassembly. Springfield armory geneseo, il springfield armory 1911a1 milspec. Springfield armory loaded 1911 james wesley rawles september 3, 2012 september 3, 2012 it is no secret in my family that my alltime favorite handgun is the good ol 1911 in some shape or form.

It too is a good carry gun, but not much more concealable than. Apr 11, 2017 the springfield armory 1911 loaded model no. Wilson combat 1911 dropin beavertail grip safety brownells. Springfield armory springfield 1911 a1 9mm range officer 5 inch 9rd forged carbon steel parkerized pi9129lp. Springfield armory trp operator 1911, by pat cascio. In the past i have had really good luck with the springfield loaded pistols. Is there a single book about the 1911 that is considered the best source of information on care, maintenance, field stripping, complete stripping, and upgrading a 1911.

This one was previously owned and has seen very little use. Now i carry a wilson combat 1911 and havent looked back. Springfield armory 1911a1 pistols operation and safety manual important safety information inside read this manual before handling this firearm. First, if you encounter an m1911a1 identified by the finger cutouts andor the m1911a1 markings on the frame and it has a slide made by remingtonumc, springfield or savage, you know the slide is not original to the gun since the first two manufacturers only made m1911 pistols during wwi, and the latter only made m1911 slides. Install the comfort and convenience of a high ride beavertail safety on your colt 1911 auto without cutting or altering the frame. In this video we compare the springfield 1911 mil spec, the remington r1 and the ruger sr1911. Its a springfield armory 1911 a 1 on the left side of slide is model 1911a1 cal. The springfield 1911 is an automatic jamming machine and a piece of platypus dung. I am trying to find a current value for my springfield armory 1911 a1, and i am having a heck of a time. Renowned for durability, reliability and accuracy, these handguns consistently deliver topnotch performance in the field, at home and at the range. We start with an unboxing and then do a stepbystep comparison of.

The m1911, also known as the colt government or government, is a singleaction, semiautomatic, magazinefed, recoiloperated pistol chambered for the. Apr 01, 2017 in this video we compare the springfield 1911 mil spec, the remington r1 and the ruger sr1911. Presentation of the american springfield 1903 rifle with bayonet and ammunition. Not as far back as 1974, which is when springfield. The only pistols which use the national match frames are the complete custom pistols built through our custom shop. For collectors only series of books on collectors and antique firearms. May 29, 2008 the springfield 1911 is a semiautomatic pistol that has achieved near legendary status in the eyes of many people.

A government sight on the 1911a1 pistol is the stock sight that came preinstalled on the top of the frame. I dont want to buy the blue book for just one itemanyone have any ballpark ideas. It includes 82 tables detailing parts and markings and 672 photos and drawings. Parts are described in chapters organized by assemblyreceiver, slide and magazine. The model 1911a1 is one of the most popular pistols on. Springfield armory took the 1911, a gun thats been around longer than penicillin and dialed up a modern, professionalgrade weapon that has been the gold standard in production 1911s for over a decade the legendary trp. Nestled between the full size 1911 and the 911, the patented emp is just right. I am trying to find a current value for my springfield armory 1911a1, and i am having a heck of a time.

I purchased new about 2 years ago, it is a blackened stainless loaded model. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. Px 9151l, as compared to standard 1911 based pistols, seems somewhat cluttered in appearance. Much like a young cigar aficionado who cant appreciate an expensive davidoff, i just didnt understand why 1911 handguns were so popular. This book is the most important book you need before buying a 1911a1. The rock river arms 1911a1 carry has features that make it an even better fighting pistol than the legendary 1911 that performed so well for so many years.

Its a springfield armory 1911 a1 on the left side of slide is model 1911a1 cal. Nov 30, 2016 its basically the same story with all the other parts. Deeply curved shape lets the pistol sink farther into the web of your hand for improved recoil control and shooting comfort. What is the best book concerning our favorite pistol the.

Obviously the higher ends like the trp and tm have more features but the gi and milspecs are also good guns for the price. Has springfield actually brought all the 1911 manufacturing to the usa or is this just move creative marketing. Word is on this forum that there are many fine 1911s out there. What is the easiest way to tell the different models of the springfield 1911 a1.

Oct 23, 2017 the springfield armory trp operator 1911 is one of the best of the best 1911s available, at any price, and well report our results from testing in this article. I have no interest in a history of the 1911 or a showcase of pretty guns. V10 ultra compact 1911a1 v10 ultra compact 1911a1 milspec model 1911a1 high capacity. Due to recent events it could be possible they are delayed, closed or not accepting transfers. Aug 15, 2012 check out these tips on 1911 reassembly.

It includes 84 tables detailing parts and markings and 678 photos and drawings. It served as the standardissue sidearm for the united states armed forces from 1911 to 1986. Springfield uses the prefixes of n and nm to designate 1911 a1 type pistols, just as we used am as the prefix for the p9 series of pistols. On the right side of slide is the springfield armory seal and springfield armory. I have been shooting it and decided that i need another 1911 of some kind. I would call springfield and give them your serial number.

Px 9151l, as compared to standard 1911based pistols, seems somewhat cluttered in appearance. Reengineered around the 9mm cartridge, the springfield armory enhanced micro pistol emp translates the benefits of the fullsize 1911 into a smaller platform perfectly suited for todays most popular defense caliber. Springfiled 1911a1 identification springfield xd forum. In each manufacturers summary you will find links to examples of their product produced by year. It is recommended that all parts be fit by a qualified gunsmith. These pistols can have a frame, slide, and barrel made in brazil and it can still be legally called made in the usa. After cleaning or maintenance, most pistols can be reassembled simply by reversing the order of disassembly. V10 ultra compact 1911 a1 v10 ultra compact 1911 a1 milspec model 1911 a1 high capacity. Springfield armory takes care of those upgrades for you with our loaded series of 1911 pistols. The result, of course, is a pistol capable of winning matches. The director of civilian marksmanship began manufacture of m1911 pistols for members of the national rifle association in august 1912. The springfield armory trp operator 1911 is one of the best of the best 1911s available, at any price, and well report our results from testing in this article bear with my sad story. The custom gunsmith then carefully hand fits those parts to the frame and the slide.

It had fixed 3dot combat sights and a standard nonbeveled mag. I have not owned a 1911 in a while until my wife bought me a ruger 1911 for my birthday. After 100 years of refining the venerable 1911, the loaded pistols offer a reasonably priced, fullfeatured 1911 thats ready to perform right out of the box. I cannot locate in blue book, and i took to a gun shop and they couldnt put a value on it either. As many people as there are into 1911s there has to be a 1911 bible out there. Know what your springfield armory firearms are worth with this uptodate 17 page. Springfield uses the prefixes of n and nm to designate 1911a1 type pistols, just as we used am as the prefix for the p9 series of pistols. I used to be a 1911 hater, but those days are long gone. It too is a good carry gun, but not much more concealable than my full size springfield armory 1911 a1. This is due in no small part to its design and reliability. Discussion in 1911 forum started by dan the man, jan 28, 2009. This manual was designed to fit in your shirt or jacket pocket.

Springfield armory pistols 1911 type for sale and auction. Placing an order for items that require an ffl transfer. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols, 3rd edition, totals 566 pages. This is a sad but somewhat humorous story about the start to my testing this outstanding 1911. Differences between 1911 and 1911a1 there are a variety of differences between the original colt m1911 and colt m1911a1 pistols. The model 1911 model 1911a1 military commercial pistols. Has springfield actually brought all the 1911 manufacturing to the usa or is this.

Bear with my sad story bear with me, before i give my findings on the trp operator 1911 in this article. From 1942 to 1945 all 1911a1 pistols should show a slight to very noticed mismatch of coloring on the muzzle end of slide, and from 1943 the slide lock notch area should also show some discoloration from hardening after the pistols finish was applied. Its basically the same story with all the other parts. Springfield armory pistols 1911 type local deals, national.

Ruger sr1911 vs remington r1 vs springfield 1911 milspec. Argentina, canada and norway have produced 1911 pistols, while between 1914 and 1915, the springfield armory made some 30,000 pistols. Comes with the box no for sale by cliffs guns safes reloading on gunsamerica. Bear with me, before i give my findings on the trp operator 1911 in this article. I too would appreciate a good how to book on the 1911. Please scroll down for a complete list of all parts available. Discussion in m1911 started by hernbrand, sep 21, 2006. The custom bullseye model 1911 will generally have much higher quality parts made of better materials and to tighter tolerances. Whats the value of a colt model 1911 a1, us army issue. I only need information about how they work and come apartgo back together. With front and rear serrations on the slide, the extended ambidextrous thumb safety, and highlytextured wood grip panels, the springfield armory 1911 loaded model no.

Replacing the front sight is not difficult to do but you will need a 1911a1 front sight tool specific to your brand of 1911a1. From battlefields around the world to shooting competition winner circles, the springfield family of model 1911 semiautomatic pistols has been making itself known for decades. Springfields loaded parkerized 1911a1 carries custom touches, a nosnag design, and eight rounds of. Jan 27, 2019 presentation of the american springfield 1903 rifle with bayonet and ammunition. It has a short trigger, 3dot combat sights, a matchgrade barrel that measures 5 inches long and stainlesssteel construction. Edit to add that springfield made no 1911a1 pistols. We highly recommend contacting your ffl before placing your order. Depending if the pistol is used the person before you could have taken a g. These pistols have springfield custom etched on the slide, and will have the nm. Integrated with gistyle components, the springfield armory 1911 milspec. Completely updated pricing for springfield armory firearms with new entries and photos. The model 1911 and model 1911a1 military and commercial pistols is now 560 pages long. Following its success in trials, the colt pistol was formally adopted by the army on march 29, 1911, when it was designated model of 1911, later changed to model 1911, in 1917, and then m1911, in the mid1920s. These are the top 5 1911 upgrades you should consider making.