Does anyone own the .38 Super SA Mil-Spec?

[Old Dog]

Having briefly handled, and examined, the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec .38 Super in bright nickel finish, I have become intrigued. Could do without those pimpalicious faux mother-of-pearl stocks (ivory would be cool) but the specimen I examined seemed well-fitted and nicely finished.

I've a hankering for a new 1911 in .38 Super. Anyone here own one of these pretty Mil-Specs who'd care to share their experience with it (good or bad)? Anyone here even shot one a bit?

 

[hans1911]

I owned the park'd one for a couple of years. Had to sell it to pay divorce lawyers. I installed a Wilson trigger and a drop in beavertail. The factory mag would sometimes misfeed, but not often. In informal plate matches, I ran Metalform mags in it without a hitch. The gun was very accurate. For the factory loads I tried, which are kind of scarce, UMC shot the best. This was the first, and only gun I have ever owned that liked UMC. I would not hesitate to get another...in fact, it is on my "have to replace" list.

hans1911
(formerly GHILLIE)

 

[Cocked & Locked]

Yep...just happen to have one of those shiny Springers

I've got one of the Springfield Armory Mil-Spec Nickled .38 Supers. I like it...no negative issues. It shoots handloaded Hornady XTP Jhp's, hardcast lead, and ball ammo all day long...never misses a lick...no issues.

I use the Metalform and Mec-Gar magazines in it. Both work well. Here's a picture of it with the pearlies removed and sporting some Ahrend wood.



Here's another shiny option in a 1911 .38 Super (as hard to find as the Springer). This one is my factory bright hardchromed Rock Island Armory .38 Super wearing bOrRoWeD pEaRlIeS