springfield 1911 loaded

**Patitan** · August 4th, 2013, 03:45 PM

Going to buy my first 1911. Found a Springfield loaded model px9109lp. Hope this is a good model. There are so many different makers and platforms. Any opinions would great. It only has two mags through it. Getting it for $650.

**Exbiker** · August 4th, 2013, 04:09 PM

That model is my favorite. I like it better then my Colt and has been flawless since the first round. I would like to check out the Ruger 1911 though.

If you are buying it new you'll get a loaded coupon and can get mags really cheap from the factory. I've had good luck with factory SA mags.

**Patitan** · August 4th, 2013, 04:25 PM

Thanks for the response. Makes me feel better. It's used. But, never carried and only two mags through it. I feel $650 is a really good price???

**X5-9** · August 4th, 2013, 04:33 PM

Mine is about two years old and after a brief break-in, shoots any loads with no problems. Mine likes Wilson 47D mags better than the factory ones. I also replaced the two piece guide rod that requires the wrench with a one piece Wilson rod from Brownells.
I put on a pair of macassar ebony smooth grips from Ahrends which look beautiful.
Great pistol. Enjoy it!

**Patitan** · August 4th, 2013, 04:39 PM

I have been reading about the two piece guide rod. Sounds like a good idea on replacing it. Considering the factory spring will still work.

**X5-9** · August 4th, 2013, 04:54 PM

Yes, the factory spring fits fine, but I bought a Wilson end cap along with the one piece rod as they are designed to fit together.
Then, while you're at it, can't hurt to order a couple spare recoil springs as they are only a couple dollars so no sense paying shipping on them separately later, and it's nice to put a fresh one in every couple thousand rounds.

**bripro** · August 4th, 2013, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Patitan

Thanks for the response. Makes me feel better. It's used. But, never carried and only two mags through it. I feel $650 is a really good price???

650 is a very good price. You did good. Did you buy it from a friend? When buying used I look harder for signs of abuse or poor storage than rounds through the pipe. I love to have other people pay to break in my guns.