DECISIONS DECISIONS......... - The Firearms Forum

time2shoot · 02-15-2012, 09:17 AM

Plan and simple springfield or spartin?

JLA · 02-15-2012, 10:15 AM

That is tough... Names in a hat.. swishing.. swirling.. and the winner is.. Spartan.

Filippin a coin, Heads its a springer, tails is a spartan, and the winner is... Spartan.

Good enough for me..

NGIB · 02-15-2012, 10:21 AM

I'd go with Springer as the Spartan has a RIA frame & slide. Nothing wrong with RIA but I prefer the Imbel forged slide & frame of Springers...

H-D · 02-15-2012, 11:05 AM

I have seen a range officer it was no nicer than the Spartan , but I have not shot either

PanhandlePop · 02-15-2012, 12:05 PM

I opted for the STI Spartan and have not had second thoughts. It's a very good value IMO.

Shooter45 · 02-15-2012, 02:58 PM

I have owned and built many SA 1911's. They were mostly Mil Spec versions and a few were Loaded models. The Mil Spec pistols were accurate and reliable after doing the work and they held the accuracy work for a long time. I have always done a trigger job and some minor fitting on the Loaded models.

I demand a lot out of my 1911's, so, for the money spent, Spartan. Match ready out of the box.

time2shoot · 02-16-2012, 01:28 AM

Thanks for all the advice. I'm still looking for a 1911 in .45 cal.
I did find a citadel compact, with a range pack. I think I will pick up.
I did order a colt 1911-22 gold cup. that should be here friday or sat.
Thanks again. still might get tha springfield and the sparten both also.

we shall see

02-15-2012, 09:17 AM	#1
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	DECISIONS DECISIONS......... Plan and simple springfield or spartin? __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE! -->

02-15-2012, 10:15 AM	#2
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: DECISIONS DECISIONS......... That is tough... Names in a hat.. swishing.. swirling.. and the winner is.. Spartan. Filippin a coin, Heads its a springer, tails is a spartan, and the winner is... Spartan. Good enough for me.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

02-15-2012, 10:21 AM	#3
NGIB V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA/Sumter SC Contributor Posts: 152	Re: DECISIONS DECISIONS......... I'd go with Springer as the Spartan has a RIA frame & slide. Nothing wrong with RIA but I prefer the Imbel forged slide & frame of Springers... __________________ Proud to be a veteran and still serving (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, experienced, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though...

02-15-2012, 11:05 AM	#4
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: DECISIONS DECISIONS......... I have seen a range officer it was no nicer than the Spartan , but I have not shot either __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

02-15-2012, 12:05 PM	#5
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 252	Re: DECISIONS DECISIONS......... I opted for the STI Spartan and have not had second thoughts. It's a very good value IMO.

02-15-2012, 02:58 PM	#6
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,752	Re: DECISIONS DECISIONS......... I have owned and built many SA 1911's. They were mostly Mil Spec versions and a few were Loaded models. The Mil Spec pistols were accurate and reliable after doing the work and they held the accuracy work for a long time. I have always done a trigger job and some minor fitting on the Loaded models. I demand a lot out of my 1911's, so, for the money spent, Spartan. Match ready out of the box.

02-16-2012, 01:28 AM	#7
time2shoot Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Brandon SD Contributor Posts: 2,600	Re: DECISIONS DECISIONS......... Thanks for all the advice. I'm still looking for a 1911 in .45 cal. I did find a citadel compact, with a range pack. I think I will pick up. I did order a colt 1911-22 gold cup. that should be here friday or sat. Thanks again. still might get tha springfield and the sparten both also. we shall see __________________ I AM A VETERAN MY OATH OF ENLISTMENT HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE!