My wife's sister won one of these buying a few raffle tickets. Being a somewhat newbie to 1911's I was wondering what everyone thought about them. Ironically enough she asked me if I wanted to buy some tickets too, I said no since my son is getting married very soon and money is tight. She's not sure if she going to keep it or sell it so I'm thinking of trying to buy it from her later. I don't know if it's parkerized or S/S (probably former) since she hasn't went and picked it up yet. Being I've got a 1911 on layaway at my local g/s I don't know if want to spend the extra money. I have a RIA at the l/g/s, but a Springfield Armory would be nice too I guess. Thought/opinions??
S/A Defender 1911 45 acp
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My wife's sister won one of these buying a few raffle tickets. Being a somewhat newbie to 1911's I was wondering what everyone thought about them. Ironically enough she asked me if I wanted to buy some tickets too, I said no since my son is getting married very soon and money is tight. She's not sure if she going to keep it or sell it so I'm thinking of trying to buy it from her later. I don't know if it's parkerized or S/S (probably former) since she hasn't went and picked it up yet. Being I've got a 1911 on layaway at my local g/s I don't know if want to spend the extra money. I have a RIA at the l/g/s, but a Springfield Armory would be nice too I guess. Thought/opinions??
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Defender is the same as the Mil-sepc model. WWII style 1911 with some modern enhancements:
1. lowered & flared ejector port
2. bevel magazine well
3. tall front/rear sights
4. slant slide serrations
Very good basic 1911 if you like the style and not needing any other features like beavertail grip safety, skeleton hammer, modern dovetail sights, aluminum speed trigger etc.
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1. lowered & flared ejector port
2. bevel magazine well
3. tall front/rear sights
4. slant slide serrations
Very good basic 1911 if you like the style and not needing any other features like beavertail grip safety, skeleton hammer, modern dovetail sights, aluminum speed trigger etc.
Defend Your Legacy Series 1911 Mil-Spec .45 ACP Handgun - Springfield Armory
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I actually did a comparison between the Defender and Loaded.I like both very plain but 1911s.The loaded I leaned towards over minor differences plus packaged a touch diff.Price wise Defender is less ,loaded higher.I do believe this is it at academy sports.They do not always title a pistol by its name.Either way a winning ticket for what u said u cant go wrong.
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This is what I think of when someone says Springfield Defender
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Springfield Armory PDP Defender Review
Date: Type: Manufacturer: Author: 3.20.2000 Firearm Springfield Armory ShipWreck Springfield Armory PDP Defender Review My second 1911 is a Springfield PDP Defender 1911. It's got a 4 inch barrel with a compensator attached to it (the barrel is 4 inches BEFORE...
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Those PDP models were discontinued about 1.5 to 2 decades ago. I know what you are referring to, but most likely others don't know or don't remember those.This is what I think of when someone says Springfield Defender
Springfield Armory PDP Defender Review
Date: Type: Manufacturer: Author: 3.20.2000 Firearm Springfield Armory ShipWreck Springfield Armory PDP Defender Review My second 1911 is a Springfield PDP Defender 1911. It's got a 4 inch barrel with a compensator attached to it (the barrel is 4 inches BEFORE...
My Defenders series... got it for under 6 calms. IMO the best value 1911 on the market.
Forged frame and slide
Match barrel (so they say)
Lowered/flared ejection port
raised 3 dot sight
beveled mag well
Mine has a really nice trigger...
Some nice upgrades for a "mil spec" 1911.
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Forged frame and slide
Match barrel (so they say)
Lowered/flared ejection port
raised 3 dot sight
beveled mag well
Mine has a really nice trigger...
Some nice upgrades for a "mil spec" 1911.
I’ve got a Mil Spec and Loaded. Both are great, but personally I like the old school setup and styling of the Mil Spec
Mines approaching 4,000 rounds with no malfunctions. Looks great, and runs even better.
If lost or destroyed today, I’d buy another one tomorrow.
Mines approaching 4,000 rounds with no malfunctions. Looks great, and runs even better.
If lost or destroyed today, I’d buy another one tomorrow.
No contest. Get the Springer
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I'll try my best to talk her out of it. lol
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Possibly just sell it for the money, I just need to talk her into giving me a "kin folk" deal. lol She has 2 380's that she likes, but I seriously doubt she's going to like the recoil of a 1911 45 acp. So she knows this pretty much so she has talked about selling it.
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trade her your RIA and let her sell that
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Not going to happen, I want both! lol
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