Springfield/Para 1911 experiences?

[WellArmedLiberal]

I have a Springer GI and I think it's a great gun for the money, like 5-7 said. But if I were carrying in a LE or other high-risk or life-and-death capacity, I would prob choose the Germanic shooters over the Brazilians...Sig, Glock, H&K.

[GRoPA]

I have an old Para P12-45 w/ alloy frame. I love it. It has never had an issue. 12+1 of .45 in a comact pistol. The loaded cl.....MAG weighs more than the pistol.

[Kaos]

Originally Posted by Shawn.L

I looked into a lot of diff 1911's lately.

Whats your price range?

Are you good with full size carry or are you looking for something in a Commander (4" bbl) size?

This would be OWB in some sort of retention holster, commander would be nice as it would fit into owb or iwb carry roles a touch more easily.

Ideally, Id like to keep it @ or around $7-750

[Shawn.L]

Originally Posted by GRoPA

I have an old Para P12-45 w/ alloy frame. I love it. It has never had an issue. 12+1 of .45 in a comact pistol. The loaded cl.....MAG weighs more than the pistol.

Originally Posted by Kaos

This would be OWB in some sort of retention holster, commander would be nice as it would fit into owb or iwb carry roles a touch more easily.

Ideally, Id like to keep it @ or around $7-750

remind GRoPA to bring his to the next shoot, and if you like it:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411535173

Colt Commander:
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/36335

lightweight SW :
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/15087

[1832]

Never having owned a Springfield I can't speak for them, but several friends have them and they seem to run well. I own a Para LDA 7.45 and a Para LDA 18.9 Limited for several years. Both are outstanding as far as I'm concerned.

[rtrageser]

I have a SA loaded in Stls 45ACP, never had a problem with it. Shoots very well, and seems pretty tight. Lycan did the trigger for me, best thing I could have had done to it.