Springfield 5" lightweight 1911 opinions wanted

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dirksterg30

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I'm looking at getting a 5" 1911, specifically the Springfield Loaded Lightweight Bi-tone, model # PX9104LP. I can get it for around $850-$900.

I'd like your thoughts on this pistol. It will be mostly a range gun, but I will probably use it as a carry gun down the road.

I like the beavertail, ambi safety, and tritium sights, but I will probably change the full-length guide rod out for the std. GI setup. Is this an easy change?

I'm open to other suggestions that are in the same price range.

Thanks for your input.
 
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Technosavant

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Did you post this over at THR too? I think I answered this one over there, or else I'm losing my mind (that is, even more of it...).

Short answer that I gave over there: Have one. Love it. I find the SA lightweights preferable to other brands due to the ramped barrel (no issues with a soft feed ramp on the frame).
 
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sholling

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In my opinion unless you are a big guy a full sized may be a bit big for CCW. But that's your call. If it were me I'd buy the light weight commander sized champion for a carry pistol, or a stainless framed full size for a range gun. For double duty I'd still go with the LW commander form factor. The 3/4" shorter barrel has little downside. In either form factor the lighter weight of an alloy frame will make it more of a hand full at the range, but if it becomes your CCW it will probably spend more time on your hip than in your hand.
 
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