springfield 1911 any good? [just got it!]

Roadkill · 06-17-2006, 11:30 PM

I picked up an Auto Ordnance 1911 A1 for about $300, after I replaced the front sight, staked the rear sight, polished the slide, smoothed out the trigger, and polished the feed ramp, it is an absolute dream to shoot. At 20 yds the bullseye disappears within 5-7 rounds. It has more time camping/kayaking/canoeing, and stuck in my belt than any other gun I have. Has a thick park job so getting wet doesn't bother it at all. I'm heading out in about five hours on a backwater kayak trip, its packed with three magazines ready to go.

rk

06-17-2006, 11:30 PM	#1
Roadkill User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,634 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 17 Posts	I picked up an Auto Ordnance 1911 A1 for about $300, after I replaced the front sight, staked the rear sight, polished the slide, smoothed out the trigger, and polished the feed ramp, it is an absolute dream to shoot. At 20 yds the bullseye disappears within 5-7 rounds. It has more time camping/kayaking/canoeing, and stuck in my belt than any other gun I have. Has a thick park job so getting wet doesn't bother it at all. I'm heading out in about five hours on a backwater kayak trip, its packed with three magazines ready to go. rk