Springfield 1911 Loaded Review & Accuracy

Springfield offers a number of different levels of 1911 pistols but the Springfield 1911 loaded could just be the highest value provided today and in this video we show you why and all the features and upgrades included with this gun...including one we recommend changing out as well.
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[@gregnixon5770]

Don't know how anyone could be a firearms enthusiast and not own or appreciate the 1911 platform...American beauty

[@E85-M54-Power]

I got this exact 1911 and it's my favorite pistol. I've never had any issues with it, it's a solid piece. It's not picky on ammo. I would never sell this gun. This is the best 1911 for the money.

[@travismincey3601]

I have this exact 1911 and I absolutely love it. I actually like the two piece guide rod too. It is rather heavy for everyday carry but that is made up for with how accurate it is because it balances out recoil

[@ginandcreme]

Have you happened to put hollow points/other types of ammunition that isn’t regular ball ammo? If so, how did they fare? Thanks

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

@@ginandcreme I have the exact same gun and I fired hundreds of hollow point HST and regular hollow point with no problem. I fired cheap Russian ball ammo with no problem either and mid grade ball ammo no problem. I do get the occasional cartridge ejection malfunction once and a while. It's my 1st gun so I dont know If glocks do that too or other premium guns.

[@mauricecash9092]

I just bought this one, im so excited to shoot it. 🤩

[@WestCoastChicano]

I never get tired of looking at 1911s. Gr8 vid. 🔫 🇺🇸

[@troythacker]

Just bought one today, can't wait to pick her up and go shooting. I love Springfield Armory.

[@blaneahm9891]

Where did you find it if you don’t mind me asking?

[@raghnallmacaodh3220]

Have one. . Switched to a GI guide rod, added magwell to balance out the 8rnd mags I use. Old reliable Grip tape on front strap.... accurate shooter.. good carry gun, if you prefer full size guns

[@70selvisfan]

I was looking into getting one of the cheaper ones (SDS, Rock Island) just to have one in the collection again. But I couldn't help but gravitate toward this one. I got the parkerized finish model with the night sights. Couldn't be happier!!

[@milesmanges]

Best 1911 for the money, first thing I did was change to a GI guide rod tho

[@Oldhogleg]

My favorite Springfield Armory 1911 has always been the TRP.

[@michaelfox2989]

I've had Mine. 13 years Awesome 1911,,,,

[@mattt9298]

A beautiful piece. Thank you for the review.

[@CrazyPetez]

I have that identical 1911, and I agree with you regarding the FLGR, but it’s easy to defeat. With the guide rod removed from the gun, cut about 1/8” off the rear part of the guide rod. Working with a file, smooth the cut end until the front screws on, and the joint is completely smooth. A little red lock-tite and you’re good to go. I actually got the idea to shorten the FLGR when I field stripped my stainless WilsonCombat Protector. It also has a FLGR, but it’s enough shorter, so the plug can be removed. I considered buying one, but my modified one works so well, there is no need to buy one. But it’s always an option.

[@DeltaCharlie27]

Looking to get my first 1911 and this is one of the best reviews. thank you

[@guidoquigley9524]

This was my first 1911 and it's great. You can't find a better one until you spend $2,500+.

[@gjgfghv4116]

I agree. I have a loaded model from 1999. It still looks and runs beautifully. The only issue I had was hollow points hanging up while feeding. I sent it back to the factory and they polished the feed ramp and something else I can’t recall, all at no charge. That was the end of any problems. I shoot reloads for practice with no issue either. The only aftermarket mod I made was a set of Crimson Trace Laser grips.

[@Darthbetel]

Greatest 1911 made. After years of use I decided to go with mammoth ivory grips and a royal blue finish. The Trijicon sights are great but a bit antiquated given what’s available today. A very accurate weapon made even more so with the addition of a compensator. The 2 piece guide rod is a pain but the cycling and recoil, after an 18lb replacement spring, is pro grade. The trigger is excellent, not as nice as the PPQ M2 but excellent. Back to the guide rod. Unless you don’t care about your finish we all use a small screwdriver to remove the slide lock. Allen wrenches are cheap, I keep a number of that size around. Let me date myself…reminds me of looking for a P38 in the army. Look that one up if you’ve never eaten C rats.😃 as a side note, I have the Ronin 10mm. Excellent construction but a completely different animal. Gr8 video, thx

[@c165vin]

I did buy this model with the advice of the gun store owner. With all the options available this is a great gun. It's a little more expensive but I thought it was worth the money. Thanks for the video just to confirm my purchase.

[@letsgetit90]

If you don’t minded me Asking, i have seen this gun being sold for 1k and was curious how Come you didn’t buy a Kim for around that price ?

[@gjgfghv4116]

I would take this over a Kimber. Springfield has been consistent over the years and their service is top notch. Kimber made their reputation on high end rifles. From what I hear, the quality didn’t transfer to the pistols, only the high end price that comes with the name did.

[@1911smokinggun]

Nice Review.... Job well done. Everyone should have a 1911.

[@Kamalaaintblack]

First thing I did was to change out the guide rod. Needing a tool to break the gun down was a dumb idea.

[@jesseheilman]

Excellent review I'm going to now look into a Springfield loaded thank you for your information and things to look out for

[@robg.766]

I bought my Loaded Mod Springfield In 9mm I changed it a some with a bit of a little extra trigger job add a mag well and changed the grips, of course I kept all the original parts and sometimes use them for a change. I purchased it over 25years ago and it has never missed a beat, and looks as good as the day I got it. At the time I was also looking at a Kimber.

[@richardkluesek4301]

Got one about 15 years ago and changed out the guide rod and sent it back to Springfield to checker the front strap. They advised against attempting to do an undercut of the root of the trigger guard where it intersects the frame because there is not as much material there as on a Colt or some other 1911s with that feature. Too great a risk of cutting a hole into the frame in that spot. Back then too the FBI had bought some TRP versions for entry teams.

[@selaxlife7621]

As soon as I got mine (exactly like urs) I took off that guide rod and hit up Wilson combat for a better one....I also had tritium night sights installed cuz the SS version doesn't come with them...other than that I freaken love my 1911.

[@PaulJersey]

I have the Springfield loaded .45 acp long slide. Same basic gun, but an inch longer. They are great shooters.

[@CrazyPetez]

Not a fan of the 2 piece FLGR on my Loaded. 1sr I replaced it with a GI guide rod and stainless plug. Then I decided to do some surgery. I cut about 3/16” off the back part of the 2 piece FLGR. I carefully filed the cut end square, then filed the new joint smooth, put red locktite on the threads and put it together. It shoots just fine, and I can field strip it just like a GI 1911. Easy field stripping, and the supposed advantages of a FLGR. Wilson Combat sells an inexpensive stainless piece that provides a checkered front strap. It’s thin and lightweight, held on by the wood grips. It’s a big improvement if you prefer a checkered front strap.

[@denverfowler5290]

GREAT , IN DEPTH REVIEW , FLAWS & REPAIRS , THNK YOU , . . Will Fowler

[@MikeMangum1957]

If you don’t like having a tool to disassemble the two piece guide rod, kinda defeats that in using a small screwdriver to install the slide lock.

[@danieledwards3144]

Solid review.

[@dbriggs1689]

Great review. Thank you

[@KeanonGilliamSlang369]

Call me weird I like this version of the two piece guide rod. Nice review, like your channel. I subbed.

[@PLT123]

Good to know about the guide rod, ive seen a guy shooting and it flew out. I want to buy a 1911 and would love to have a springfield, but the guide rod issue was deterring me from buying one.

[@oo7-ro6bu]

Change it out with a Wilson Combat guide rod.

[@theia1653]

This is why GI 1911s all have the short guide rod.

[@eddiecastro3642]

The beauty of a gun, depends on the shooter, and not the looks of the gun. I own a Mil Spec model and can shoot it well. 👌👍😜

[@Joseywales414]

This was a very good video on this weapon. Thank you

[@mrflynn510]

I like one piece full-length guide rods myself. Or even the standard GI guide rod. I've never liked the two piece rods.

[@steven44goldberg]

Great video, thanks! Is that a 5/32 allen wrench? My Prodigy has a similar guide rod...

[@blaneahm9891]

I have the exact same gun. Took it to the range a couple of times, every time I had failures to feed, not a whole lot but still. Used 3 different types of ammo like ammo inc, Fiocchi (or whatever it’s called). I did some research and came to learn that I need to buy Wilson combat magazines since the tip is bent a bit higher on the mag which feeds smoother. Anybody else had failures with this gun?

[@OutbackAl]

Yep, same as you, now using Wilson combat magazines, much better.

[@barrybrian5458]

You might also check out mec-gar mags. They feed quite reliably for us.

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

@@barrybrian5458 I bought the high end mec gar from Springfield armory and it is not great for my loaded model. It rarely keeps the action open after the last bullet is ejected

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

@@OutbackAl Wilson mags are also iffy. I have a 8 round wilson chrome cheaper one and it's awesome, the more expensive wilson sucked for my gun, it never kept the action open and had failures to feed. The best magazine bar none I have is the wilson Vickers Tactical. It works flawlessly time and time again at the range. I had to return my previous 2nd most expensive mag they sell at wilson armory.

[@OutbackAl]

@@user-bj1mx2ip1c Thanks Mate!

[@JM-sj4wj]

That’s a real beauty Clark

[@selaxlife7621]

She's a beaut Clark! A beaut!

[@selaxlife7621]

"He worked really hard grandma." "So do washing machines." Lmao

[@richardfolsum4977]

I bet you could use a cold one

[@blairhatten538]

My favorite handgun, i may be biased being from Geneseo

[@82luft49]

Loaded? I beg to differ. My Loaded Operator comes with all the features you pointed out plus a rail for a light and or laser. The muzzle plug is the traditional plug as oposed to your goofy guide rod set up. Tritium sights, and a flared mag well. A true beauty.

[@charlesprice7608]

And you paid much more for it than this gun costs. I have the TRP, but I also have the loaded model, and for the price. It comes with more than most in its price range. Some people don’t like a rail on their 1911’s, so to each their own. I actually picked up this pistol in the target model for $650 hard to beat at that price.

[@letsgetit90]

@@charlesprice7608 is the mil-spec better than the loaded or is the loaded better?

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

@@letsgetit90 loaded is the mill spec w added features like the skeletonized trigger, beaver tail edge, cocabola grips, and Novak sights.

[@letsgetit90]

@@user-bj1mx2ip1c thank you!

[@kcstott]

1. Trigger reset is a non issue. No one in a shootout is shooting to reset. 2. Two piece guide rod can be cut down to fit correctly. If have access to a lathe face the guide rod off and be done.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

I have colts but, there customer service is nonexistent so I switched to springfield and I love them. I just added a commander 45 ronin to my collection Its beautiful. Have a question, they actually answer the phone.

[@jackclancy5747]

First thing I did was replace the 2 piece guide rod with a G.I. guide rod, plug and an 18 pound spring. All parts from Ed Brown. I carry this instead of my Ed Brown's. To expensive and hard to replace the Ed Brown's. I bought the Parkerized Loaded 1911 and I'm well pleased with it.

[@theia1653]

An Ed Brown match barrel would've been a real upgrade, a tighter barrel to slide fit will have better accuracy. Though 2.2-2.5" groups at 25yd from the factory match barrel is more than accurate enough for combat, and even a sloppy 5-8" is acceptable. Too bad it's 'loaded' with MIM parts and a glued, not pinned, ejector.

[@davidp4192]

Wonder why they put the 2piece guide rod that needs a tool to start with. why not just put the standard tooless gi-rod

[@QuietMikeW]

one of the very few 1911's available to CA, I'm trying to decide between 9mm or traditional .45

[@zen8704]

southern CA here, i went with the .45 model, and it looks beautiful. I got the parkerized version over the SS, and it looks so good with the wood grips! Buuuut im eyeing the stainless version and im feeling a little jealous lol

[@richlopez4466]

.45

[@vinceruland9236]

What makes this one different than others?

[@richlopez4466]

@@vinceruland9236 Plenty of features a 1911 guy wants on his 1911.novak sights,beavertail,skeletonized hammer,3 hole trigger,etc...

[@vinceruland9236]

@@richlopez4466 I get that. I have this exact pistol. I was just wondering what makes this one legal in Cali where most other ones are not.

[@jamieeisenhower1560]

Not all the Springfields had that two piece guide rod matter fact I never seen one in my Springfield

[@peteshour768]

For the money this 1911 is by far the best.

[@fredowen64]

Springfield didn't make the garrison with forward slide serrations i believe.

[@justusbryant7366]

Whats better the loaded or range officer?

[@steveghanbari]

Hi guys, what are you recommending to be useful ammunition for the 1911 Springfield armoury loaded A1 handgun in 9 mm? I am using Winchester. I am not happy with it. Please let me know. Only I am looking for better accuracy. Cheers

[@1911smokinggun]

The Sig Sauer defensive ammo is pretty impressive, Speer Gold Dot, Hornady Custom (not the critical)

[@steveghanbari]

@@1911smokinggun thank you mate

[@davidspin5353]

Whats up with extended back strap and that stupid "memory bump".

[@josesalazar4267]

What happens to the good old days where there no platic guns we had colt pythons we had smith and wesson 357 magnums and 1911s we all carried and no one ever complained? Now Glock m&p H&K and all other polymer guns have spoiled this generation gime all steel pistols all day any day. By the way great review.

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Can you share the link of the one peace guide rod u bought and can u do a video of . Also if u change to a piece guide , u won't be needing the alan key rench?

[@AZTrigger]

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[@jamesduke7965]

Make me nervous watching u poke a screwdriver at the gun! Lol not even my weapon. I have the range officer elite champion . Love the gun . Wasn’t to fond of the bull barrel at first but it is very accurate

[@jla3772]

What makes is California compliant?

[@martinaraujo8146]

Is it the PX9151LCA model?

[@1984gtmustangman]

Have a used one with close to 2k rounds through it what do you believe it’s worth in 2021?

[@charlesprice7608]

I payed $650 for the same gun pre-owned, looked unfired, but the target model! I saw one used for sale a few days ago he was asking $1,150. It did have the idiot scratch, but was otherwise in good shape.

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

I bought my parkarized one for $850.00 8 MONTHS AGO here in CT. The MSRP is $950.00 on the springfield website, stainless steel is $1050 MSRP I believe.

[@elr456]

Just keep it well oiled and reasonably clean, don’t drop shit in the mud like a dumb hick and you won’t need to field strip it. It’s totally ready for field use.

[@rangerdanger766]

Make no mistake the springfield of old is not the same. no ties whatsoever

[@michaelphillips5786]

Have owned 2 springfield armory ronin 10mm 1911s and one springfield mil spec 45 . Beautiful guns that were very unreliable. Many failures to feed. Very disappointing because I'm a 1911 fan at heart .

[@vinceruland9236]

My trigger comes in at over 5#.

[@toiletpaper5770]

Having to push slide stop plunger in super pet peeve

[@izs1991]

It’s the slide stop itself. The ramp on the hold open is too extreme of an angle to get by the plunger. Notching it or getting a different brand fixes this.

[@toiletpaper5770]

@@izs1991 since this was written I got a new Colt. It had the problem. I looked at it and said I didn't want to ruin the polish on the plunger so I filed the slide stop at about 1-2 o'clock and that solved the problem. What's hold open?

[@izs1991]

@@toiletpaper5770 the hold open is part of the slide stop. It’s the part you filed. Sounds like you got a handle on the issue!

[@heribertogarcia3670]

Did I miss you mentioning the horrible ils system?

[@izs1991]

Not present on them anymore.

[@wooddawg4868]

I never buy the to heavy thing, the truth is you can conceal just about any pistol you want if you want to, adjustments have to be made if you have a need to carry what you desire. Just like some police departments have a on duty standard , while other departments allow an officer to choice their sidearm from a list and caliber to suit their skill and body/hand size.

[@PLT123]

Lol 1911 too much for your everyday carry? EAT MORE RED MEAT!!!

[@Kikinahm]

Guide rods help cycling!🙄😁

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

My loaded model tends to aim high...its my 1st gun and my aim isn't bad as I shoot with my pellet gun flawlessly outside, I use a laser bullet (itarget pro) for my home 1911 gun shoot practice so it's not my recoil control, also at range it's a little off but that might be my recoil management..maybe they didn't put the novac sights on too well on mine. Anyone have theirs aim higher then what they actually have the sights on?

[@SprSonik13]

shoot it from a rest and make sure you are hitting the same spot consistently, THEN start looking at why you are off and getting it sighted in. Once it is dialed on a rest, move to real shooting and you can adjust your shooting based on the shooter's wheel.

[@user-bj1mx2ip1c]

@@SprSonik13 its a novak sight, so its permanent thus immovable, cant dial it in. Otherwise I woulda just adjusted the sight. Just sucks because all i hear is how accurate the 1911 is, but mine not so much, i love the gun and i just have to aim low but man i paid good money for this gun. My shotgun and pellot guns i hit dead center.

[@keghinian]

Very informative video.

[@josesalazar4267]

Nice looking piece by the way