thejoe Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I've seen almost every variant of the 1911 and 2011 with all the bells and whistles being used in competition and I figure that they're using the double stack magazines. The question is how popular is the double stack variant as compared to the single stack? I ask because there's one for sale for $420 whereas the single stack is considerably more expensive. I'm thinking if I want a gun I can tune this may be the one. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadetree Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 That is a good price for a decent gun. Is that a price for a new gun. If so I think it would be a good gun to start and tinker with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Quick...buy it...before Merlin does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoe Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Yeah. It's new. Now, the question is, do all the standard 1911 parts fit on the double stack version? By that I mean competition safety, slide release, sights, etc. I think the price is incredible, honestly, and am only a little hesitant. We'll see. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Seriously... That Springfield is likely a double stack in 45 ? Springfield made a run of them a while back. I saw them on Gunbroker, new, for around $600 or so. IIRC That double stack gun would fit well in Limited division, but Limited division gives the (capacity) advantage to 40 caliber. It's worth a second look. Let us know more about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Is the gun actually made by BUL? I heard that somewhere.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoe Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Merlin-- I don't follow you... made by BUL? I haven't been around long enough or read enough yet... cheers joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Joe Very well may be incorrect on this..Just searched around and all I could find points to the gun being made totally by Springfield.. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thejoe Posted January 28, 2007 Author Share Posted January 28, 2007 Now, I'm a little naive here, but the fact that it's made totally by Springfield is a good thing, correct? Makes it more of a sure thing, I'd guess. Since you've done some searching, perhaps you've found out about availability of parts. I've searched, too, and parts (such as mag well and grips) seem to be harder to find. joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 PM sent with everything I know about the gun and parts for it. It was a short PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Isn't the double wide Springfield basically the same as the Para, and the old Enterprise ? Parts shouldn't be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadetree Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Flex the answer to your question is yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+16 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I had one built a few years ago, from the milspc double stack model, I paid 500 for mine new. Parts for slide any single stack would fit, frame down, trigger, mag funnel, mag release ect, has to be for double stack, yea all the para stuff will fit and with some fitting the sti parts work great, I use Para and Meggar mags with dawson pads (18) round max for 45, BUT you could get a 40 cal slide with barrel (Para, STI, Caspin ect) and send to quality gunsmith and change to 40 cal (that's what I'm doing) para 40 magazines will fit. Last I heard Springfield will not make a production 40 cal. in 1911 frame , and they could make some money. OR if you hade the extra cash and time Springfield would custom build you a 45 double stack or 40 for that matter. To answer your question YES buy it, it's good basic stock to tinker with and build into a great blaster, just my 2 cents Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaceghost Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I had one of the Springfield double stack .45s and thought it was a good value. As I recall my gunsmith even liked the frame quality better than the Para's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 IIRC aren't they forged and PAra's cast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 G+16 wrote: "Last I heard Springfield will not make a production 40 cal. in 1911 frame , and they could make some money." Agreed. They would sell like hotcakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam38 Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 IIRC aren't they forged and PAra's cast? Ｎｏ，ｂｏｔｈ ａｒｅ ｃａｓｔ． Also, the Springfield 1911's are OEM made in Brazil and the XD's are made in Crotia. I'm not sure about their long guns but I think Springfield may actually own and operate a factory that makes the major components. -Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 I believe the Sprinfield Hi-Cap is made indeed in Brazil by Imbel. I forget the young fellows name, (Jaime something) their higest ranked open shooter is sponsored by them and Guga Ribas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 A good buy on a decent gun But...... what is your intent. your starting out wrong if you are looking at USPSA. Double stacks rule because of capacity. But you'll notice all those double stacks are .40 Limited or 38 Super open. Eventually shooting the bigger round with more recoil and less magazine capacity will hurt you. But for 420 I'd still buy it and shoot the heck out of it ask questions handle other shooters guns find out what you like and dislike work on your basic skills before designing and buying exactly what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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