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calico said:Thank you for that response...that was more than I could have asked for.
This would be my first semi-auto to own. I own a couple of revolvers (S&W .357 and a Colt SA .45) and a shot gun.
I have shot several semiautos before (9mm .40, .45, .50), but not as much as the revolvers.
I don't have the money for one right now, but my tax return will give me more than enough.
I think I might treat myself to an XP .45 in few weeks :shoot1:
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Have you heard about the problems with the mags recently? Several forums have owners complaining that the mags warp after about 1500 rounds and have to be pulled out...this also leads to stove piping and fails to fire. At first Springfield armory replaced the mags for free, but now they are looking into it.
Maybe all that .45acp in there might be a little too much for it.
Here is a link to one of the forums where it is reported
http://www.hs2000talk.com/viewtopic.php?t=34657
Calico. Haven't heard of that.........Ever. Wonder if it was 1500 rds in the same shoot.(probably) Kind of seems insane but there are people who don't mind wasting half a paycheck on ammo.... for one outing. First I would wonder what kind of ammo they were shooting. It really does make a difference. Some are "hotter" than others especially if you load your own stuff. Secondly, was it brass doing the stove piping or an aluminum casing. Can't always blame the clip either. The ejector could use some fine tuning if your gonna shoot 1500 rds. in an outing. It could be the spring mechanism inside the clip. Are they jamming the clip full of .45ACP's with every shoot with the extra in the pipe.. Lotsa questions here. Easy fix ,all of them. Either way it doesn't seem that you'll be blastin' 1000+ rounds in a shoot so I seriously doubt you'll ever see this.
I have a Ruger .40 cal that will NOT shoot brass. I can run CCI aluminum casings(fmj) thru it all day. Rugers(semi-autos) are thee most finicky gun made but cannot beat the quality.
I don't want to confuse you or make you shy away from the pistol. Most semi-autos will have some form of minor defect. Even the Kimber customs at $1000.00 to $2000.00 range may need a tweak or two. Maybe not the one you buy but it could be the next guy's. The manufacturers are very good with fixing and/or replacing defects for free. If this clip turns out to be the culpruit I'd find it very likely they'd take care of you. Never had a problem.
Here's another avenue. You could purchase off brand clips which could run you about 25.00-45.00 per for a 13 rd. clip. They're usually made better. Can find them at a gun show or thru a gun based website. I like http://www.cheaperthandirt.com. Give that a try. It may be a few months before you see the aftermarket clips.
Also try http://www.J&Gsales.com for your ammo purchase. They have the best prices. Located in Prescott, AZ. No need for an FFL to buy ammo and have it shipped.
I hope I made sense. Problem is I can't type as fast as I think.
Now off to the website you gave me.................
P.S.
I'm still gettin' one.