NTM Springfield 9mm 1911

[graycrait]

I finally got this thing after paying for it 2.5 weeks ago. No more online gun purchases for me. It needed a complete disassembly and thorough cleaning but once that was done it seems to be pretty nice. Looks like a low round count pistol with some storage and handling marks but nothing serious. Looks like it was shot and then put in the box for a long long time. There was a lot of light surface non pitting rust on non exposed parts. I can't imagine buying a gun like this and not taking care of it. Having said that I like Glocks for that very reason, go shoot them and then pretty much shake them like a dog shaking off the rain until the next time you go shooting. I tell folks all the time if you can't or won't learn to detail strip and reassemble a 1911 then maybe you should consider another gun. 1911s need cleaning and lubing on a regular basis.

I'll be shooting this Thursday. Stay tuned. I thought I would give this antiquated design one last try in a caliber that matches my Glocks.

Craig in Clarksville

[DannyP]

Nice, how much did you get it for if you don't mind me asking,