I am about to pull the trigger on a new Springfield loaded. The two models I’m looking at are the parkerized and the bi-tone. The steel frame gun weights 40oz (parkerized)and the alum is weighing in at 33oz. Do you guys think the is I noticible difference in recoil? I currently shoot a steel frame 1911 and considering the alum frame.
I haven’t shot either . but after holding both the weight difference in the two seems significant. I would rather carry the lightweight and just get over the small bit of extra recoil.
I have a Colt Rail Gun and a S&W 1911PD. The Colt weighs 40oz unloaded and the PD sits at 28.5 as configured. The weight difference is substantial. With a proper grip and stance, there is no appreciable difference in accuracy or split times at 7 yards. At extended ranges, I have to take a little longer to settle for the follow up shot, due to the extra sight upset during recoil.
The Colt is a PITA to carry all day. The PD is a delight in comparison. It’s worth the tradeoff for a daily carry gun to me. The Colt gets the nod for competition and HD.
I have very few rounds downrange out of a aluminum framed 1911; however the rounds I did fire were both surprising and very pleasing. I was expexting more muzzle wip and recoil. Instead, the recoil just felt faster.
I was shooting a friend’s light weight railed commander sized 1911. I think springs play a more significant role in recoil; nevertheless, I was pleased with the little 1911.
I will not be getting rid of any of my steel frame guns, but i may be adding a light weight someday.
Well carry is not a issue. This gun will be strictly for range use. Follow up shots is what I wondering about.
Why do you want an aluminum frame for a range gun? Steel is far more durable and the weight does help a little with recoil.
The benefit of being able to drive the alloy gun faster doesn’t make up for the extra free recoil. On the range steel wins, hands down.
I really like the look of the bi tone and it happens to be a alum frame gun.
I’ve shot both, in 9mm and .45 ACP.
I preffered the all steel versions. They have a good heft in your hand and I felt the recoil was better. Of course, recoil will depend as much on the ammunition as it does the weapon, be it a rifle or handgun.
Weight of the gun isn’t going to make up for bad stance or grip as it related to recoil control either, but with all things being equal I’d still drop the coin on a all forged steel one.
An all steel 1911 in 9mm is probably the easiest shooting handgun i’ve ever used. I’d love to try one in .38 super.
You can get the two tone look regardless of material. Changing finishing options is much easier than changing material.
Yeah… I guess I should stick with what works. I and very familar with the all steel 1911 and I hate to drop 800 bucks and be unhappy with a alum frame knowing I bought it based on looks… Thank you everyone for the replies…
You can always Cerakote the steel gun to get the bi-tone look you prefer. Doing half the gun is pretty inexpensive.