Endurokids Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 Has anyone used a Springfield wide body frame gun in USPSA competition? What are the advantages and disadvantages? I have an opportunity for a custom build with one and I know nothing about these. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I've seen them, but never shot one. If you have to have it in .45 you'll probably want to shoot Limited 10 since most people shooting limited have 40s with 18-21 mag capacity. Also, I'm not really sure how available mags are for the wide body Springers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jediwarrior Posted June 27, 2014 Share Posted June 27, 2014 I've seen one. It's a copy of Para-Ord. Uses same mags. Non-ramped 45 barrel. Not sure if frame is cast or forged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrguar Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 IIRC TGO shot one for a little while... that was a LONG time ago.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 He still shoots the SA HC frame, its been over 15+ years with that frame. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister2 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I had a couple of these. The frame on mine were made in Brazil; IMBEL unless I'm mistaken, same folks that make the FAL receiver so popular with DIY crowd. One of mine was the Loaded version and the other was the GI, both double-stack, non-ramped barrel pistols. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister2 Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 I had a couple. Frame are forged, by IMBEL in Brazil. There are a couple of versions: Loaded and GI. Easier to start your project with Loaded. Probably will run as good as Para, all things being equal. Dunno how non-ramped barrel will perform over the long run, though. Full disclosure: I have and do run a 14-45 in 2-gun action matches. Never hiccupped, and I see no reason to look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 5, 2014 Share Posted July 5, 2014 If the frame has the plunger tube that is riveted onto the frame(two piece) it is forged. The serial number will be engraved on the lower edge of the frame above the trigger opening. The cast frames(majority of GI models) are a one piece frame, the plunger tube is part of the frame. The GI models will have a roll stamped serial number in front of the slide stop pin hole and have vertical rear cocking serrations. Prefix is WW, the forged frame will have slanted rear cocking serrations and HC or WW prefixes. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Rich, which is prefered and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I had a SA Hi-cap. This came as a part of a pair of guns. Started as a 45 milspec, but the previous had the slide from a 38Super milspec fit. Also had a 9mm top built. All work was performed by SACS. I sold the 38super gun to a friend because I shoot 2011's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 I prefer the forged frame it accepts the SV ITS trigger system with little modification, the mag tunnel is slightly bigger so the SV mags fit better. The forged frames tend to hold up better over time than the cast version. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attila Posted July 6, 2014 Share Posted July 6, 2014 Rich, do you know if SACS is still making guns with these (specifically the forged)? Also, can you get them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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