MilSpec and Custom 9mm 1911

[richardoldfield]

I took the Springer MilSpec and the Custom Colt 9mm 1911 to the range today. I put 50 rounds through the MilSpec and bobbing the hammer worked. I wonder why more do not bob the hammer rather than putting money into extended grip safeties and new hammers? My only observation is that my RIA is a better pistol for the money. I have $500 in the MilSpec  and $475 in the RIA.

Now to the Custom Colt 9mm 1911. Yes, it now works 100% and it truly is a joy to shoot. I am getting golf ball sized groups at 10 yards and the gun's only issue is not locking open after the last round. I am sure this issue is related to the magazines that came with the pistol. My final comment is the pistol still needs to break in more, I am positive the accuracy will improve.

Regards,

Richard

[CDA]

I really like that 9mm 1911, I am looking into one myself.   

[jhm]

I picked up a Colt combat commander stainless a couple months ago and the slide would also not stay open after several rounds thru it it took care of its self.   JIM

[Freightman]

I have a Colt Mark IV Series 80 9mm that is factory 9mm, got it quite by luck my son called me from down state and ask if I would be interested in the gun for what the man paid for it. He had the sales slip, box, and 1000 rds of PMC ammo and needed his money back on the gun. I told my son that a ck was in the mail as he wanted $350 for all of it. The gun was NIB at that time, I have shot up that 1000 rds and three or four more. The 9mm in a 1911 is like shooting a lot less because of the weight of the steel framed 1911.