my new piece

**ztrouble** · 01-20-2009, 08:39 PM

**TempleU_WS6** · 01-20-2009, 08:42 PM

Very nice!

I have 2 .45s myself.

Have you gotten to shoot it yet?

**ztrouble** · 01-20-2009, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by TempleU_WS6

Very nice!

I have 2 .45s myself.

Have you gotten to shoot it yet?

yep put 100 rounds down range today. It's a bitch because of the bump on the grip safety and the lightweight aluminum frame. Got some things im gonna change out. Installing a new Grip Safety, GI guide rod, extended mag release and single side thumb safety

**yellowv** · 01-21-2009, 02:37 PM

Nice Springer. Why would you change the beavertail safety? The one on the springers is very nice. Also why would it be a bitch to shoot? I have an aluminum framed 3" 1911 and it isn't bad at all. Only weighs 25oz unloaded.

**Crimson Sin** · 01-21-2009, 03:18 PM

Nice piece man.
I am contemplating getting a sidearm..
Can't decide on which one tho...Looked at several so far. .45 and the 9 so far pique my interest.. Has be an auto tho.. None of the damn revolvers have a large enough handgrip.. my pinkie and half my second to last finger hang over. Seems I have large hands ?? The Sig 9 with extended grip/clip fits just about perfect.
Any advice from guys that have used/owned handguns on a good model/manufacturer before I purchase ?

**ztrouble** · 01-21-2009, 04:35 PM

thanks, It's ALOT snappier than my steel frame guns that I am used to shooting. The "bump" in the GS digs into the palm of my hand. I guess i'll just have to get used to it.

Crimson, shoot me a PM with some details on function/purpose of what you're looking to get and I'll try to help you out a bit

**Jays00ss** · 01-21-2009, 04:47 PM

Man I was hopeing to see a nice piece of ass!!!

Nice gun by the way

**yellowv** · 01-21-2009, 06:57 PM

yeah the aluminum 1911's definately do feel snappier than their steel counterparts, but with a well timed action can be quite smooth. My Custom Shop Kimber is very smooth shooting for a light weight .45. I shot mine side by side with my buddies steel framed Springer the other day and you definately notice the difference. My Kimber has a much crisper trigger though. I do prefer the Ed Brown style grip safety like yours has to the smooth one on mine though. It makes for a much more positive safety release IMO. I may swap mine out for an Ed Brown part. I already fit an Ed Brown checkered MSH on it. Here is mine.

**ztrouble** · 01-21-2009, 08:02 PM

very nice... I have a 3" ultra elite that I love just don't carry it as much as a full size. I think I might go to the smooth GS if I can find one I like