1911 loaded question

[r8rcrzy]

Hi all! I'm new here but it looks like there is a lot a lot of good info on this forum. I bought a Springfield 1911 loaded about a year and a half ago and the slide is not stamped "Loaded" on the left side. Just curious if that is something new that I am seeing in the photos on the SA website? I believe mine just says 1911-A1 although it is a PX9151L. Anyone else have one that says "Loaded"?

1911 Loaded .45 ACP Handgun - Stainless - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[HansGruber]

Hi all! I'm new here but it looks like there is a lot a lot of good info on this forum. I bought a Springfield 1911 loaded about a year and a half ago and the slide is not stamped "Loaded" on the left side. Just curious if that is something new that I am seeing in the photos on the SA website? I believe mine just says 1911-A1 although it is a PX9151L. Anyone else have one that says "Loaded"?

1911 Loaded .45 ACP Handgun - Stainless - Springfield Armory

www.springfield-armory.com

They changed their roll marks about a year ago; you likely have the older version.

Instead of “Loaded”, does it have the SA Crossed Cannon billboard roll mark?

(and honestly? I think the “LOADED” roll mark is pretty dang...well, stupid...)

 

[Bassbob]

They changed their roll marks about a year ago; you likely have the older version.

Instead of “Loaded”, does it have the SA Crossed Cannon billboard roll mark?

(and honestly? I think the “LOADED” roll mark is pretty dang...well, stupid...)

Kinda like the "Grip Zone" ?

 

[r8rcrzy]

They changed their roll marks about a year ago; you likely have the older version.

Instead of “Loaded”, does it have the SA Crossed Cannon billboard roll mark?

(and honestly? I think the “LOADED” roll mark is pretty dang...well, stupid...)

Mine has the crossed canons on the right side and MODEL 1911-A1 CAL. 45 on the left side. BTW... I agree with you on that!

 

[r8rcrzy]

Kinda like the "Grip Zone" ?

The "Grip Zone" is why I sold my XD mod 2.

 

[r8rcrzy]

Mine has the crossed canons on the right side and MODEL 1911-A1 CAL. 45 on the left side. BTW... I agree with you on that!

Mine has the crossed canons on the right side and MODEL 1911-A1 CAL. 45 on the left side. BTW... I agree with you on that!

 

[wmg1299]

Kinda like the "Grip Zone" ?

I didn't really mind when they put "Grip Zone" on the Mod.2 grips. I just think they should've been consistent and written "Bang Zone" on the slides.

 

[r8rcrzy]

I didn't really mind when they put "Grip Zone" on the Mod.2 grips. I just think they should've been consistent and written "Bang Zone" on the slides.

My biggest problem with it was the hole it ate in my side while carrying concealed. Ended up going with a 9mm 911.

 

[Bassbob]

I didn't really mind when they put "Grip Zone" on the Mod.2 grips. I just think they should've been consistent and written "Bang Zone" on the slides.

It doesn’t bother me.

 

[Bassbob]

The "Grip Zone" is why I sold my XD mod 2.

It’s still a great shooting, high capacity .45 that feels great in my hand.

 

[r8rcrzy]

It’s still a great shooting, high capacity .45 that feels great in my hand.

Completely agree . It never failed and ate anything I fed it, but for me it was a edc gun and too abrasive IWB.
I have a XDs in .45 also and prefer the grip texture on it better.

 

[Wirenut]

It doesn’t bother me.

I don't notice mine when my hand is wrapped around the grip..
If it bothers some there is an easy fix.

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