[SoCali E90]

Originally Posted by solefald

RO is the best 1911 you can get for the money. Plus, you live in CA, so concealed carry is pretty much out of the question and 100% of your shooting will be done on a range. Exactly what RO was made for.

If you are left-handed like me, you can get Loaded which comes with ambi-safety or get RO and a Wilson Combat Bulletproof ambi-safety, plus fitting, which will most likely be required. Will probably end up being the same price after that.

RO is made for range. If this is your main purpose and you are not left-handed, just go with that. You will not be sorry. I promise.

Im upset now because i just found out that the RO is not cali compliant! I hate this states gun laws

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

I wouldn't mess with that Collin. Call Springfield first. Their customer service is excellent and they offer a whole array of custom services available if you choose to send it in. Might as well have them do something cool while its there.

They may be aware of the problem in that particular model, or maybe be able to offer a suggestion. I too would be reluctant to start filing on my gun.

Yea, that's what I will do. I don't trust myself enough to mess with that. I don't really see anything they do that I want to do at the moment. I wouldn't mind a custom finish, though.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I think I have figured out the F2F issue with my compact. After reading a thorough investigation, it appears it's a factory issue. The slide lock has a small piece of plastic that grabs the slide when you're out of ammo. That piece of plastic is too close to the rounds, and since the XD uses a left/right feed technique, the rounds on the left are catching.

The remedy is to file down that plastic tip. Looking at pictures he posted it looks like mine may be suffering that, but it doesn't look quite as bad as the picture. I'm also reluctant to shave this tip down.

Edit:This is what he saw:

My gun, with two rounds in:

With three rounds in:

Dude, you should probably go get some snap caps and not play with your gun while its loaded with live ammo...

I saw that guys page. Seems like an easy enough fix. Worst case scenario you can just get another slide stop and file that.

Or contact Springfield. This issues seems to be well known and the post explaining how to fix it is 8 years old now. Perhaps there is a modified slide stop available.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by SoCali E90

Im upset now because i just found out that the RO is not cali compliant! I hate this states gun laws

Not a problem. For every law there is a loophole. Find a small shop that would do SSE (Single Shot Exemption) for you.

If you don't mind making 2 drives (first one to start the 10 day wait thing, and then 2nd one to come back and pick it up) to San Diego, guys at DAS will hook you up. My Remington is not CA compliant either.

PPT (Private Party Transfers) are also exempt from CA DOJ roster, so if you find someone local selling an RO, you are good to go too.

http://www.directactionsolutions.net...n-explanation/

[immiketoo]

Fuck that. Move.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by solefald

Dude, you should probably go get some snap caps and not play with your gun while its loaded with live ammo...

I saw that guys page. Seems like an easy enough fix. Worst case scenario you can just get another slide stop and file that.

Or contact Springfield. This issues seems to be well known and the post explaining how to fix it is 8 years old now. Perhaps there is a modified slide stop available.

Slide was off the gun. Just the grip and the mag in it.

[MP0WER]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Fuck that. Move.

hell yeah.

[SoCali E90]

Originally Posted by immiketoo

Fuck that. Move.

i love cali too much. she has everything you want and need thats a short drive away lol.

[SoCali E90]

Originally Posted by solefald

Not a problem. For every law there is a loophole. Find a small shop that would do SSE (Single Shot Exemption) for you.

If you don't mind making 2 drives (first one to start the 10 day wait thing, and then 2nd one to come back and pick it up) to San Diego, guys at DAS will hook you up. My Remington is not CA compliant either.

PPT (Private Party Transfers) are also exempt from CA DOJ roster, so if you find someone local selling an RO, you are good to go too.

http://www.directactionsolutions.net...n-explanation/

How are their prices? I dont want to make 2 trips and pay over what the gun is really worth.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I think I have figured out the F2F issue with my compact. After reading a thorough investigation, it appears it's a factory issue. The slide lock has a small piece of plastic that grabs the slide when you're out of ammo. That piece of plastic is too close to the rounds, and since the XD uses a left/right feed technique, the rounds on the left are catching.

The remedy is to file down that plastic tip. Looking at pictures he posted it looks like mine may be suffering that, but it doesn't look quite as bad as the picture. I'm also reluctant to shave this tip down.

Edit:This is what he saw:

My gun, with two rounds in:

With three rounds in:

Interesting. I vote filing it down or, in the alternative, taking it to a gunsmith to have him do something about it.

Option 3: Call Springfield and see if they'll do anything for ya.

Edit: Just saw Solefald's post and Mike's post and noticed that they beat me to the punch. In any event, good to know that we're all on the same page once again.

[bigtigga01]

Thought I'd add my collection:
FNH FNP 9mm
HK USP 45
Desert Eagle 50ae
Spikes Tactical AR15

[CollinsE90]

I apologize if I'm post whoring

Went and put another 50 through it today, and it F2F once on the 2-4 round--I believe the third but not 100% positive. I've emailed Springfield to see what the next step is. Overall, I took Mike's advice and changed up my shooting stance and grip (Thanks Mike), and it felt a million times better. Actually put a smile on my face firing and reminded me why I liked it when I bought it, other than the F2F obviously.

I've read very good stuff on their warranty service, including honoring change of ownership, so it should be resolved soon.

~15 yards for all, headshot was about 25 yards, but 1 of 4 lol.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by SoCali E90

How are their prices? I dont want to make 2 trips and pay over what the gun is really worth.

Prices are pretty much the same as everywhere else, really. Buying online is usually much cheaper, but since you can't buy RO locally, your only choice is someone who does SSE.

Call them up on Tuesday 10am-6pm (They are closed Sunday/Monday) and ask how much they would order it for. I just ordered 2 shotguns though them and they beat GrabAGun's price by $20 in both cases, which also saved me a $40 FFL transfer fee.

Don't forget that when you are ordering online, you end up paying for FFL transfer in addition to everything else. That varies by a store, but I've see some places charge


Or just buy a Loaded. Pretty much exact same gun

RO: Adjustable sights, Short guide rod, No ambi safety
Loaded: Fixed sights, 2 piece guide rod, Ambi safety

Fixed sights don't bother me, but I am replacing the guide rod. Ended up being $12 in parts.

[V8Beatr]

Just placed an order for 1k .223, 1k .45, 1k 9mm, and 500 .380 so that I can continue my shooting addiction...

[MisterSkiMask]

Originally Posted by V8Beatr

Just placed an order for 1k .223, 1k .45, 1k 9mm, and 500 .380 so that I can continue my shooting addiction...

I could use a it more myself, I am very low everything but 9mm, 556, and .380. I need more .45, .22, .44 mag

[solefald]

Originally Posted by V8Beatr

Just placed an order for 1k .223, 1k .45, 1k 9mm, and 500 .380 so that I can continue my shooting addiction...

There is a gun show 2 weeks from now. I'm going there with a sole purpose of getting 1-2K .45ACP ammo for cheap.

[V8Beatr]

Where is this gun show?

[MP0WER]

Originally Posted by V8Beatr

Where is this gun show?

The one he's talking about is probably in san diego. There are a bunch getting ready to come through florida soon.

[ybbiz34]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

I apologize if I'm post whoring

You're definitely not post whoring. This is what this thread is for sir.

Those groups are starting to tighten up.

I'll post up one of my targets victimized by my TRP this weekend.

[solefald]

Originally Posted by V8Beatr

Where is this gun show?

The ones I talk about are all over the Left Coast. They roll though San Diego every 2 months or so.

http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/

I'm pretty sure there are a similar ones on the Right Coast too.

[MP0WER]

Originally Posted by ybbiz34

You're definitely not post whoring. This is what this thread is for sir.

Those groups are starting to tighten up.

I'll post up one of my targets victimized by my TRP this weekend.

I think i'm heading to the range tomorrow. Can't wait. Hope my recent bulk order of ammo gets here today or tomorrow. Don't like paying out the ass at the range for ammo.

Originally Posted by solefald

The ones I talk about are all over the Left Coast. They roll though San Diego every 2 months or so.

http://www.crossroadsgunshows.com/

I'm pretty sure there are a similar ones on the Right Coast too.

Down here in redneckville we have one just about every month.

Seems like no more than 5 weeks will pass without a gunshow being within 60 miles of Tampa.

[CollinsE90]

I get mine at Walmart. $16 for 50 Federal FMJ.