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Post by huntsemall on Feb 14, 2024 11:57:14 GMT -5
Picked me up a new firearm. Never had a 1911 or a 45 so I opted for the Springfield Garrison. The reviews I read were pretty positive.  |
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Post by stevein on Feb 14, 2024 12:58:20 GMT -5
I picked up an older straight Miltary. I turned it over to my smith to be turned into my bullseye gun. I had a base mount installed and some minor tune up work done to it. I put an Ultradot on it. Another gun that shoots better than I do. My smith loves them. Says they seldom require trigger work. All mine had done was a new bushing fit and a new recoil spring for the light loads I use. Before the work it took any thing I fed it without a miss. Functioned great. I shot an 83 slow fire at 50 feet with it a couple weeks ago. NRA bullseye league so one handed B-2 target. 200 grain MBC coated simi wadcutter over 5.5 grains WW231. I had already had new sights installed and I put an ambi safety on a RI or I would have done this one. If mine nips me one more time I may get the combat hammer and beavertail grip safety installed. I think you will enjoy your 1911. Welcome to the world of short, fat and slow  If you have never shot one compared to a 9MM everything will be like slow motion. I can feel the torque with my 1911s but that might be from shooting left handed. Enjoy |
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Post by huntsemall on Feb 14, 2024 14:32:02 GMT -5
Thanks.....I'm looking forward to it.
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Post by huntsemall on Feb 25, 2024 20:12:21 GMT -5
Just a little update, after a 4-5 day fiasco with FedEx delivering the gun. I purchased it through Gallery of Guns and it was to be delivered to Columbus Pawn. I had talked with a couple guys who had bought firearms this way without any issues. Well FedEx sent me updates 3 days in a row saying they attempted delivery (all before they opened each day). Tried talking with FedEx but understandibly since I was neither shipper or receiver, no info was available. Contacted Gallery of Guns and they responded quickly and called Columbus Pawn who in turn contacted FedEx. Was able to pick the gun up the next day, the firearm guy with Columbus Pawn was super to work with.
The 1911 Garrison.....love it so far. Very accurate right out of the box. First round from 20 yards could have been covered with a softball and I'm no Matt Dillon. One of the reviews I watched noted the same comment, very accurate out of the box. Think I will be very happy with it.
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Post by esshup on Feb 25, 2024 20:29:32 GMT -5
I absolutely despise FedEx. I will not ship with them, and try like heck to get anything delivered to go via a different carrier.
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If you have never shot one compared to a 9MM everything will be like slow motion. I can feel the torque with my 1911s but that might be from shooting left handed.