[Hays]

I just purchased a used Springfield (pic below). It is parkerized and has the mil-spec slide, but also has a commander hammer, aluminum 3-hole trigger, and modern beavertail grip safety. Are these parts after market parts, or does Springfield make any models that are somewhere between a mil-spec and loaded pistol? Any idea what the model number would be?

It also came with Ashley Pro-Express tritium sights, stipled frontstrap and mainspring housing, action job, Kim Ahrend cocobolo double-diamand grips, 4 shooting star mags, Bianchi IWB holster, and 15 rounds of hydra shok ammo. Gun is in excellent condition. I paid $505. Curious if I got a good deal or not. Thanks.

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[Hays]

I finally got to the range today with my new pistola, and I couldn't be more pleased. I didn't measure my groups, but they looked to be around 1" at 15 yrds, which is good for me. I shot 100 rounds without a problem.

When inspecting my casings, I did notice a diagonal ding on the side of almost every one. Some were more pronounced than others. Any idea what might be causing that?

Concerning the model number, I e-mailed Springfield asking for any information they could provide, but have not heard back from them.

To answer your questions Simeon, the pistol does not look like it's seen a lot of use. The bore is excellent, and all other parts seem to be in near-new condition. I got the original papers and the blue case as well.

Thanks for all your help.

 

[Hays]

Thanks for your post Vapors750.

Here is the other profile of this gun. As you can see, it already has a lowered and flared ejection port. Any other ideas? I think I may post this in the gunsmithing section as well. Thanks.

 

[Hays]

I received a reply from Springfield Armory today. My pistol was manufactured in 10/96 and is a PB9108 (mil-spec). All of the features I mentioned above, with the exception of the flared and lowered ejection port, are not stock.

Concerning my dented cases, I appreciate your suggestions. Since I'm not very familiar with 1911s, I'm going to let a friend of mine that is take a look at the face angle of the ejector and extractor tension. I'll post what he finds.

Thanks for your help.

[This message has been edited by Hays (edited 05-04-2001).]