Comments on: Weapons Wish List: Springfield Armory Custom Loaded Micro-Compact 1911-A1

By: nelson

nelson — Sun, 27 May 2007 15:07:03 +0000

The 1911 design may have been around 100 years, but not the micro model.

The .45 is a heavy round and shortening the slide like that means that they are going to have to compensate with a different recoil spring set up. Lighter slide means heavier spring, so this may not be an ideal setup for your girlfriend, unless she’s spent a few years at San Quen and her name is Bubba.

As fas as the rumors being untrue, Col Cooper himself, God rest his soul, is one of those who mentioned the numerous failures of the micro 1911 design. Granted, in all the time it has been out, maybe the flaws have been fixed, but don’t mistake this for a 1911 Government model.

The 5″ slide gives you better bullet performance, a longer sight radius and controllable recoil with a slide that can be racked by most females.

This is not your grandpa’s 1911.

By: Aneillo Falcone

Aneillo Falcone — Sun, 11 Mar 2007 05:43:07 +0000

There’s something to be said for a design that’s been in in production nearly 100 yrs. Springfield does it right all across their product line. My Glock is fine when I’m slummin…but when I go out steppin it’s with my stainless S/A Mil spec 1911. Gotta love this gun.

By: Stevil

Stevil — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 08:31:47 +0000

I have several 1911’s, non compact BUT I’d say you can’t go wrong with a Kimber. I do have a soft spot for Springfield mind, I see a .45 XD in my future.

By: michael mariotti

michael mariotti — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 06:22:11 +0000

got my first 1911-A1 with U.S. on the grips 45 cal. yaaaaaaaaah baby….yaaaaaaaaaaaaa…..

By: JJ

JJ — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 07:22:40 +0000

I have read many magazine reviews about the Springfield Micro and nowhere have I read about a jamming problem. I going to guess you read that on a forum. There are a lot of Glock knuckleheads out there that like to talk trash about the 1911. Don’t be fooled.

By: The Raptor

The Raptor — Sun, 18 Feb 2007 05:43:48 +0000

I hear the Micro Compact may have problems jamming but they do have a lifetime warranty so you can send them in to get fixed for free.
what do you think about the ultra compact I here it comes with two sets of grips also

By: JJ

JJ — Sat, 17 Feb 2007 04:09:13 +0000

I just got me one of these sweet babies. I am soooo excited to take it to the range.

By: rollhard

rollhard — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:57:26 +0000

I have a Springfield Armory 1911 Micro Compact and I think the world of it. No issues at all with mine. Makes a great CCW and performs well at the range also.

By: Corti

Corti — Sat, 07 Jan 2006 04:13:08 +0000

I might have to go with Kimber

By: JJ

JJ — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 04:18:35 +0000

Springfield is the best. Glock is my hynie.

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 03:17:50 +0000

Thanks for the input, Gideon. It almost sounds like you work for Springfield Armory.

By: Gideon

Gideon — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 02:45:13 +0000

You’ve got to be kidding! Don’t listen to one guy who spouts off about three buds? Like I’d believe that! I doubt he even had one. Someone who spends the money on a weapon like this researches it and wouldn’t talk about it in this manner. Anyone can say anything. These pistols can have issues due to the inherent difficulties in building a 1911 with such a short slide cycle. BUT, Springfield stands behind their products and most are going to work fine. Some might need that one trip back to the factory for tweaking with hp’s etc. Do some research but be careful not to listen to a lone yahoo!

By: me

me — Mon, 11 Apr 2005 14:25:08 +0000

Just as long as your not trying to carry around a Desert Eagle in your belt you can get a lighter .357 for a lot cheaper than that .45