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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:27 pm 
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I recently got a full-size .45 by Springfield. It's awesome. It has some problems though. I don't like the adjustable rear match sights that came with it. I don't like the plastic grips that came with it. I want more than the 7 round mags have to offer.

So, what would you recommend I check out as rear sights go?
What do you like as far as a more reasonable, say 10 rnd, mag goes? Which mfg?
What do you like for rubber grips, if any?

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:01 pm 
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I use Mec-gar 8 round mags in my springfield. It did not like the Novaks, but my colt does.

I would go with Dawson sights, they make a great front fiber optic that makes a great pair.

For grips check out this link, he has just about anything you would want. http://www.vzgrips.com/grips.html


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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:32 pm 
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I use Mec-gar 8 round mags in my springfield. It did not like the Novaks, but my colt does.

I would go with Dawson sights, they make a great front fiber optic that makes a great pair.

For grips check out this link, he has just about anything you would want. http://www.vzgrips.com/grips.html


The heck with those, you need these. http://www.esmeralda.cc/1911_full_size.htm

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:43 pm 
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I don't like the adjustable rear match sights that came with it.


Do you know what maker's rear sight are on the pistol now. If they are Novak you have a number of options. If they are Bomar then you don't have as many options.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:10 pm 
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Rip Van Winkle wrote:
mmcnx2 wrote:
I use Mec-gar 8 round mags in my springfield. It did not like the Novaks, but my colt does.

I would go with Dawson sights, they make a great front fiber optic that makes a great pair.

For grips check out this link, he has just about anything you would want. http://www.vzgrips.com/grips.html


The heck with those, you need these. http://www.esmeralda.cc/1911_full_size.htm


Excuse me while I pull my tongue back into my mouth! :shock:

Those grips are gorgeous.

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PostPosted: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:28 pm 
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I use the Wilson Combat mags in all of my 1911s... my springfield included
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Wilson Combat Mags
Hogue Palm Swell Rubber grips
Plain black Bowmar or Wichita competition round corner sights.

These work for me, YMMV

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 5:52 pm 
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mrokern wrote:
Excuse me while I pull my tongue back into my mouth! :shock:

Those grips are gorgeous.

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Take a look at Esmerelda, she's not so bad either. :D

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PostPosted: Thu Jul 23, 2009 9:21 pm 
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mrokern wrote:
Excuse me while I pull my tongue back into my mouth! :shock:

Those grips are gorgeous.

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Take a look at Esmerelda, she's not so bad either. :D


I get the idea that she might be able to kick my ass around the block. I also get the idea that I might like it. :lol:

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