Springfield Armory?

krusty311

October 21, 2003 19:14

Are they're slides and frames for the 1911 series really made in brazil and if so what's the quality of said pieces?
krusty

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  Rafter-S

  October 21, 2003 19:30

  What is made in Brazil for Springfield is made to Springfield's specifications. So I would say they are as good as any Springfield made in this country. Remember, there are some excellent guns made in Brazil...such as Taurus and Rossi.
  
  My humble opinion,
  Rafter-S

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  Rafter-S

  October 21, 2003 19:33

  I might add: I think the Springfield 1911 pistol is of very good quality. It is as good as the current Colt 1911's.
  
  More of my humble opinion,
  Rafter-S

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  leeblackman

  October 22, 2003 11:04

  Its like getting anything fabricated, you can have it done at any metal shop in the world. Its just a component. Its the fitting process that really makes the difference.

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  leeblackman

  October 22, 2003 11:06

  I mean honestly, if it wasn't stamped on the metal, you'd never know or even care that they were fabricated in brazil.
  
  You be supprised how many parts and components for American manufactured guns are fabricated over seas where labor is cheaper. Were living in a global marketplace.

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  Warbirds

  October 22, 2003 12:32

  Springfield guns come with a lifetime warranty to if that helps you out any. And the two I have are good shooters, I had to take them up on the warranty a few years back on my 1911 V-10 ultra compact, it was only gone for about eight days if I remember and I've never had a problem since. (the gun kept snaping swing links) it happened twice.
  
  A COWARD DIES A THOUSAND DEATHS A HERO DIES JUST ONCE.

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  MFI

  October 22, 2003 12:46

  Most of the Gun Tests magazines rank Springfield as the #2 .45 maker based on quality, workmanship , customer service . Kimber is #1. That should tell you something.

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  Colt Super

  October 23, 2003 11:16

  Let's see... Springfield, Taurus, Rossi... I think they do some damn fine work, there.
  
  God Bless America and...
  NEVER Forget WACO
  NEVER, EVER Forget 911

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  mpolans

  October 23, 2003 11:39

  Yes the parts are made in Brazil. They're then shipped to IL and assembled there. Quality is fine. Fit and finish on their base guns isn't as good as Kimber, but then again, they're a lot cheaper. I prefer to buy Springfields and modify them myself rather than pay more for a Kimber, but that's just me.

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  suna

  October 23, 2003 13:58

  Great company fast acting and are very easy to deal with.

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  krusty311

  October 24, 2003 09:53

  Thank's for all the info fellas.I'm trying to figure out if i want a new colt or springfield 1911.Just looking for everybody's honest opinions.Thank you much.
  krusty

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  Colt Super

  October 24, 2003 10:19

  dano - does that mean that you aren't pleased with the Brazilian stuff?
  
  God Bless America and...
  NEVER Forget WACO
  NEVER, EVER Forget 911

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