[Guest]

Walked into the shop yestrday and there was a guy walking out with a Mossberg 500 Tactical. He had just traded for it. When I sat down the owner asked if I wanted another 45. He handed me a Springfield with bump beavertail grip safety, ambi slide safety,and three mags. It didn't have a price marked on and when I asked he said $350. I cussed and pulled out my checkbook.

I haven't fired it yet so the range report will be coming after today. The camera is at work so you will have to wait until later today for pics. I know I said before I preffered American made and machined frame and slide over Brazilian made forged, but for $350 I couldn't leave it in the shop.

 

[longgun60]

Bring that thing on up to Greene Co. I have plenty of places to shoot! Sound like a great deal. Let us know how it shoots!

 

[PapaDawg]

I'm gonna be on the coast next week - any chance you'll share the name of the shop? l'd like to stop by and see what I can steal - oops, I mean deal for.

:2tup:

Papa

 

[Guest]

Here are the pics I promised. I might have to run up to the club at lunch to function test it.

The shop is Gun's and Ammo in Moss Point.

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[talonted]

Wanna make a quick $100?

 

[Xd357]

Yeah you stole that gun!

 

[nonnieselman]

Wanna make a quick $100?

Thats what im screaming!! :thumbup:

 

[Rbelote]

Man what a deal.

 

[GunOneDown]

it's nice to have friends in the gun business ain't it.
WTG.
:2tup:

 

[captain-03]

Nice, Nice , Nice --- great deal!!

 

[talonted]

Also, just so you know, that's a Springfield Loaded... not a cheap gun at all!

 

[Guest]

Springfield Loaded, good to know. If I absolutely don't like it I can always use it as a base gun for a custom build. I'm pleasedwith how it looks. I'll let you know how it shoots tomorrow.

 

[talonted]

As long as it doesn't jam you should love how it shoots. I had a Springfield Mil-Spec (the one down from the loaded in their model line) and it was an absolute tack driver.

 

[Guest]

I shot a friends H&K, my P220 and the Springfield yesterday. I have small hands and the H&K felt like I was shooting a brick. It is very thick. The P220 is just a sweet 45. I've been shooting it for about 8 years and it feels like an old friend to me.

The Springfield didn't miss a lick. It handled everything I put through it. I didn't shoot off the bench but accuracy was very good. I would prefer a white dot over the Novak's that are on it. I might change that later.

The only problem I have now is which do I build up first, the Kimber in 40 or the Springfield in 45?

 

[jbpmidas]

I have had a couple of Springfields, both good shooters!

 

[SilentHitz]

Great price! Great gun too, I have a springer that's been collecting dust for a few years. It's a race gun, and I don't shoot comp...maybe I'll find someone who does. Shame to have it just sitting in there doing nothing.

 

[cwink]

Heck of a good deal on a very nice looking gun.

 

[Xd357]

The only problem I have now is which do I build up first, the Kimber in 40 or the Springfield in 45?

Well every one knows that the kimbers going to need more work than the Springfield. :sheepaid:

 

[Guest]

Shot the Springfield and the Kimber today. The Springfield is going to be a keeper. It isn't as accurate as the Kimber but it is close. I'm happy with both purchases.

 

[slabsides45]

Wow, sounds like you need to be buying lottery tickets with luck like that!! I've NEVER gotten a steal on a gun... just been held up a couple times!