Springfield 1911 Loaded Review & Accuracy 

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A beautiful piece. Thank you for the review.

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!!

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

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

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

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

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

My favorite Springfield Armory 1911 has always been the TRP.

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

Great review. Thank you

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.

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.

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.

Solid review.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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. 👌👍😜

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.

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.

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.

My favorite handgun, i may be biased being from Geneseo

That’s a real beauty Clark

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?

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?

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

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

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

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.

Whats better the loaded or range officer?

Is it the PX9151LCA model?

What makes is California compliant?

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.

Very informative video.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

For the money this 1911 is by far the best.

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 .

My trigger comes in at over 5#.

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

Having to push slide stop plunger in super pet peeve

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?

Did I miss you mentioning the horrible ils system?

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.

Guide rods help cycling!🙄😁

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.

Nice looking piece by the way