The Model 1911-A1 Loaded Stainless pistol features the traditional “Government” 5-inch barrel, but is “loaded” with features that were absent on vintage guns as well as early Springfield production.
Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded Stainless .45 ACP
Rec: how does stainless factor in for carry purposes ?
Daily carry may subject a gun to various weather conditions. In my experience SS won't rust as fast nor will it show the wear patterns that a leather holster puts on a blued or parked finish. I just feel that SS gives you a little more leeway when worrying about how much attention your handgun needs if you wear it daily. Remember it's been said that the two things that can pose the greatest hazard to a gun are rust and politicians.
In areas with high humidity and/or coastal areas with salt-air SS will be more resistant than CM steel.
I kept the full-length guide rod in my 9x23mm Loaded Stainless Target in order to keep the recoil spring linear for that high intensity cartridge. But they can be usefull in the other typical 1911 cartridges.Beautiful firearm !!
I notice it has a full length guide rod; that’s a bit of a surprise to me. But I don’t really care one way or the other…
If I was going to get one of these custom, I’d go with single side thumb safety (maybe), and a gold bead front sight with the shelf/tactical rack rear (no dots).
But I like it fine as it is, too
All my RIAs (Ultra, etc) have the one-piece FLGR. I’ve never minded them. I’ve heard of supposed advantages such as more weight forward (reduce muzzle flip) and adding reliability & lifespan to the recoil spring - but I’ve not seen much diff in either.
I've never had a screw-out FL rod screw up. The connection point is basically at the point where a standard guide rod is, and there's not torque on the rod.
I tend to agree with that… My budget Tisas Carry .45 in SS cleans up more easily - and more beautifully - than any of my matte or parkerized ones. Although the Ronin with blued slide is a looker, too…in fact, better immediately after cleaning.Daily carry may subject a gun to various weather conditions. In my experience SS won't rust as fast nor will it show the wear patterns that a leather holster puts on a blued or parked finish. I just feel that SS gives you a little more leeway when worrying about how much attention your handgun needs if you wear it daily. Remember it's been said that the two things that can pose the greatest hazard to a gun are rust and politicians.
One thing to take into account is some manufacturers' blued finishes hold up better than others. Some blued finishes on vintage guns are much different than what's used today. How the finish was applied makes all the difference, and how that's done varies greatly. Some have held up better and some have not.I tend to agree with that… My budget Tisas Carry .45 in SS cleans up more easily - and more beautifully - than any of my matte or parkerized ones. Although the Ronin with blued slide is a looker, too…in fact, better immediately after cleaning.
Never really knew that SS had better finish resistance, but it makes sense..
Daily carry may subject a gun to various weather conditions. In my experience SS won't rust as fast nor will it show the wear patterns that a leather holster puts on a blued or parked finish. I just feel that SS gives you a little more leeway when worrying about how much attention your handgun needs if you wear it daily. Remember it's been said that the two things that can pose the greatest hazard to a gun are rust and politicians.
