I find that at my time in this life those are easier for me to operate. No serious issues with the low-Pro's I am just finding I like these.Interesting mag release on both pistols. Any reason you chose to go that way rather than having a low profile release as most seem to prefer? Honest curiosity - I've never a mag release like that on a 1911.
And this is amazing work, don't get me wrong. Gorgeous pistols.
First 1911 with a bobtail, feels so much better in the hand. This one is the LW (lightweight) version. By far the smoothest 1911 I’ve ever owned.
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The Remington I had the chance to examine looked pretty solid. The owner was very pleased with it.My Springfield, Remington R1, and ATI. All shoot well now.
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Some of us don't like bobtailed 1911's. I don't like the look (especially) or the feel. Maybe it something for those with smaller hands.View attachment 214465
The Springfield a 4 inch has performed flawlessly with anything I feed it. Has integrated feed ramp as the 3.5 inch Remington that I just picked up in March. It has had some issues with ftf due to too tight an extractor. Also the drop safety plunger is stuck in the up position and I can't remove the extractor to make mods. (damn series 80) Since I don't have a sight pusher or a good brass punch I have not removed the sight to solve the issue. It is getting better, just needs some tweaks like many 1911s. I bought it because I really like the rounded butt, who doesn't, and would like to carry it.
The ATI, well what can I say. My first 1911 and yet it made me a pretty damn good 1911 'mechanic'. I don't want to disrespect educated Gunsmiths. I studied everything I could find about 1911s and got this thing running dependably. It is just a bit heavy being all steel, but now has an excellent trigger and is very accurate.
My first 1911 was an ATI. Outstanding gun for the price. I love shooting it, and I can’t wait until my Ruger gets broke in like it. It’s still a little stiff, while the ATI is like butter!
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I thought about that one, I didn’t like the roll marks.
I ended up just getting a Springfield Milspec. I have owned other Springfield pistols and loved them.