Springfield Mil Spec

[Cleburne]

Sorta new to 1911's, although I did own an Argentina 1927 back in the late 60's. Couldn't hit anything with it and it often stovepiped. Never warmed up to the old slabside. However, .... I've fired a couple shooting buddies' 1911s in recent years and have today commited to purchase a LNIB Springfield Mil Spec stainless steel. I've read only good reviews online but would like to hear any member's first-hand experiences, good, bad or ugly. TIA.

[Mikey]

I've got one of those but in blue steel.  Totally reliable and doesn't miss a beat.  I've tricked mine out a bit with a flat mainspring housing, beavertail grip safety, Chip McCormick slim grips and trigger/hammer group, and a Ed Brown barrel  - it groups within 2" at 50 yds using just about any load. 
 
The mil-spec is just that, mil-spec - no bells and whistles.  It should shoot for you right out of the box.  Enjoy it.  If you ever want anything prettier you can upgrade with another Springer.
 
BTW - that Argentine 1927 you had - just needed a new set of springs.  And the Argentine 1927s were either Colt made or made on Colt machinery, I believe.....

[Savage]

Those 27 Argentine pistols were good pistols. Mine ran like a top. The mil-spec is a good base pistol, but to make a good shooter it needs work. The sights would be a good starting point. Your pistol is a heck of a shooter, Mikey!
Savage

[Mikey]

Savage:  I had one of those poorly put together 1911s back in the early 90s and swapped out parts to make it work right.  Now she shoots, that's for sure.  Those 1911s I have seen coming from Springfield in the last 5-10 years are one of those I had hoped I was getting initially but not to be.  Mine took work.

[Cleburne]

Thanks for the replies. I brought home the Mil Spec this evening. My co-worker said, between he and his son, it's probably not had 400 rounds fired through it. First impression of the pistol is very satisfactory. It's what I had hoped the 1927 would have been, and look forward to testing its function and accuracy. If it performs as well as it looks, I just may end up setting aside my single action cowboy guns for a spell.
 
BTW, I got the 1927 back in '68 or '69 for the princely sum of $50.00.

[Savage]

When asked, I usually recommend a first time 1911 owner spend the extra bucks up front and get a range ready pistol. One that has a beaver tail, usable sights, commander hammer, and normally a better trigger. Usually slide/frame fit and barrel/bushing fit is a little better as well.
These are things a serious shooter will likely change out at a later date anyway. Not everyone can wind up with a pistol that shoots as well as yours Mikey.
Enjoy your new pistol, Cleburne, yours may already be a shooter!
Savage

[Cleburne]

Thanks Savage. I'll follow up with shooting impressions as soon as the weather clears and I can get to the range. There was an early Springfield loaded model on a local website. I considered it, looked great from the photos, but even at the seller's reduced price of $800.00 it was a bit more than I felt i could spend. The $625.00 for the Mil Spec was a strech. But I think the Mil Spec will turn out to be more than satisfactory and is more suited to a carry gun afield. Anyway, so far I'm pleased with the buy.

[Savage]

Cleburne, Price is always a factor. Sometimes we have to make improvements as money allows! I have a couple of project guns in the safe right now. They shoot just fine, but I do like to have ongoing  projects to work on as I have time. I get a lot of pleasure out of  them. Enjoy yours.
Savage