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Old 07-06-2020, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by PHC1 View Post
Hmm back in the days I used to reload and practice at the range often, the Springfield 1911 was still feeling like new after 10,000 rounds. Of course I maintained it well but even 500 round practice sessions between cleanings were the norm.
Steel slide & frames models are much more rugged than the alloy frame models. The Commander was an "officers" model with a shorter barrel and alloy frame. After a few years the DOD discovered their error and reverted to a steel frame in the later model Commander up thru today.
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