My New Toy - The Firearms Forum

TTUshooter · 06-21-2006, 11:10 AM

Allrighty everyone,
Here's my new toy. I decided against the High Standard and the RIA versions and decided to get the Springfield GI version. Althouh i did trade in my S&W Sigma 9mm, but i wasnt shooting it that much and it had a wickedly long and hard trigger pull. Its nothing fancy but it will get the job done.

SouthernMoss · 06-21-2006, 03:39 PM

Nice!!

Sylentsniper · 06-21-2006, 05:05 PM

That is a nice 1911 is it an exact replica of the ones carried by U.S forces in ww2?

TTUshooter · 06-21-2006, 06:09 PM

yeah its the Springfield Armory GI .45. It is, as touted by the Springfield website, "nearly identical to the service pistol issued to US troops during WWII". I had a chance to go shoot it today and it is fun to shoot. I'm enjoying it

southernshooter · 06-21-2006, 10:22 PM

It is a real nice gun dude.

45Smashemflat · 06-22-2006, 06:26 AM

Spiffy!! Put you a bit of white out on those vintage sights and they'll be a bit easier to pick up.

blackhawkkid308 · 06-22-2006, 03:53 PM

nice, it looks similar to my ao i just got
bhk308

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y45...IMAG0001-1.jpg
have fun

LIKTOSHOOT · 06-22-2006, 03:57 PM

They continue to set the pole higher, very nice straight up----as designed.
My problem, like others...... That factory hammer and short grip safety will simply eat the web of my hand to pieces.

LTS

TTUshooter · 06-23-2006, 12:11 AM

I normally will shoot with gloves on so I guess that has saved my hands from some wear and tear.

scattergunguy · 06-23-2006, 02:09 AM

Sweet, I have the exact same one!

Marlin · 06-23-2006, 01:18 PM

Terrific, TTU. SoMo gave me one for a wedding present. It shoots well and I have no complaints. Springfield makes a fine side arm for all purposes.

I did have the factory open up the port and change the sites to 3-dot since my vision is not as good as you youngsters!!!!!

Marlin T · 06-23-2006, 11:36 PM

Nice, I especially like the OD green as that is almost exactly the same color as my truck

cpt.bales · 06-24-2006, 01:03 PM

Yup i have the same one also. and i also have the ww2 sholder holster and mag pouch it go with it .

06-21-2006, 11:10 AM	#1
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	My New Toy Allrighty everyone, Here's my new toy. I decided against the High Standard and the RIA versions and decided to get the Springfield GI version. Althouh i did trade in my S&W Sigma 9mm, but i wasnt shooting it that much and it had a wickedly long and hard trigger pull. Its nothing fancy but it will get the job done. Attached Images -->

06-21-2006, 03:39 PM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: My New Toy Nice!! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

06-21-2006, 05:05 PM	#3
Sylentsniper V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mendota, Illinois Posts: 88	Re: My New Toy That is a nice 1911 is it an exact replica of the ones carried by U.S forces in ww2?

06-21-2006, 06:09 PM	#4
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	Re: My New Toy yeah its the Springfield Armory GI .45. It is, as touted by the Springfield website, "nearly identical to the service pistol issued to US troops during WWII". I had a chance to go shoot it today and it is fun to shoot. I'm enjoying it

06-21-2006, 10:22 PM	#5
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: My New Toy It is a real nice gun dude. __________________ Only you can see this

06-22-2006, 06:26 AM	#6
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: My New Toy Spiffy!! Put you a bit of white out on those vintage sights and they'll be a bit easier to pick up.

06-22-2006, 03:53 PM	#7
blackhawkkid308 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pensacola florida Posts: 871	Re: My New Toy nice, it looks similar to my ao i just got bhk308 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y45...IMAG0001-1.jpg have fun __________________ 9-11-01 lest we forget AMEN Last edited by blackhawkkid308; 06-22-2006 at 03:54 PM..

06-22-2006, 03:57 PM	#8
LIKTOSHOOT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 9,367	Re: My New Toy They continue to set the pole higher, very nice straight up----as designed. My problem, like others...... That factory hammer and short grip safety will simply eat the web of my hand to pieces. LTS

06-23-2006, 12:11 AM	#9
TTUshooter V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: DFW/Lubbock TX Posts: 159	Re: My New Toy I normally will shoot with gloves on so I guess that has saved my hands from some wear and tear.

06-23-2006, 02:09 AM	#10
scattergunguy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17	Re: My New Toy Sweet, I have the exact same one!

06-23-2006, 01:18 PM	#11
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: My New Toy Terrific, TTU. SoMo gave me one for a wedding present. It shoots well and I have no complaints. Springfield makes a fine side arm for all purposes. I did have the factory open up the port and change the sites to 3-dot since my vision is not as good as you youngsters!!!!! __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

06-23-2006, 11:36 PM	#12
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: My New Toy Nice, I especially like the OD green as that is almost exactly the same color as my truck __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

06-24-2006, 01:03 PM	#13
cpt.bales Former Guest Join Date: May 2006 Location: phoenix, arizona Posts: 71	Re: My New Toy Yup i have the same one also. and i also have the ww2 sholder holster and mag pouch it go with it .