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7/27/2008 7:18:32 AM EDT
I'm pretty sure this is going to be my next pistol. I've been looking at two different versions of it and wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

1. As a carry weapon would the 4'' be more practical? too short? accuracy issues?

2.  Any gripes about the stainless steel version?
7/27/2008 7:39:48 AM EDT
[#1]
I'd get the 5" version, I am not a fan of the 4" [Champion] model at all. The SS version is fine, get the GI and not the WW2 version, it has a few things that are worth the extra $$.
7/27/2008 7:40:02 AM EDT
[#2]
I would not carry a 1911 without a flared ejection port.

Just my $0.02
7/27/2008 7:40:37 AM EDT
[#3]

Quoted:
I'd get the 5" version, I am not a fan of the 4" model at all. The SS version is fine, get the GI and not the WW2 version, it has a few things that are worth the extra $$.



My mistake, the GI has the flared ejection port, the WW2 does not.
7/27/2008 7:47:40 AM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'd get the 5" version, I am not a fan of the 4" model at all. The SS version is fine, get the GI and not the WW2 version, it has a few things that are worth the extra $$.



My mistake, the GI has the flared ejection port, the WW2 does not.



Do you have a link to the WWII model? I see the GI .45, Mil-Spec, Loaded, etc. on their web site. I thought that the GI .45 was made to WWII M1911A1 specs...
7/27/2008 7:48:49 AM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'd get the 5" version, I am not a fan of the 4" model at all. The SS version is fine, get the GI and not the WW2 version, it has a few things that are worth the extra $$.



My mistake, the GI has the flared ejection port, the WW2 does not.



Do you have a link to the WWII model? I see the GI .45, Mil-Spec, Loaded, etc. on their web site? I thought that the GI .45 was made to WWII M1911A1 specs...


Ok, I am wrong AGAIN!

I had the mil spec, it had the flared and lowered ejection port.  My buddy had a GI which did not.  The WWII was a special run of the GI, IIRC.

It's been too long
7/27/2008 7:50:28 AM EDT
[#6]
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=11

This is the model i've been looking at
7/27/2008 7:52:22 AM EDT
[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'd get the 5" version, I am not a fan of the 4" model at all. The SS version is fine, get the GI and not the WW2 version, it has a few things that are worth the extra $$.



My mistake, the GI has the flared ejection port, the WW2 does not.



Do you have a link to the WWII model? I see the GI .45, Mil-Spec, Loaded, etc. on their web site? I thought that the GI .45 was made to WWII M1911A1 specs...


Ok, I am wrong AGAIN!

I had the mil spec, it had the flared and lowered ejection port.  My buddy had a GI which did not.  The WWII was a special run of the GI, IIRC.

It's been too long


Gotcha...you had me going there for a minute. I have a Mil-Spec model and can easily recommend it to anyone. The Mil-Spec also better sights and a stainless steel barrel.
7/27/2008 7:54:10 AM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=11

This is the model i've been looking at


The grip is pretty wide on the double stack version...you may want to take a test drive before you buy.
7/27/2008 8:08:09 AM EDT
[#9]

Quoted:
I'm pretty sure this is going to be my next pistol. I've been looking at two different versions of it and wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

1. As a carry weapon would the 4'' be more practical? too short? accuracy issues?

2.  Any gripes about the stainless steel version?


1. The shorter you go, the less potential reliability is there. In an IWB holster, that 1 inch isn't going to make much difference.

2. Stainless steel is shiny.

The Mil-Spec has the basic upgrades: a trigger you can manage, sights you can see, and a dehorning job. It also has a flared magazine well, lowered ejection port, and a better fit and finish.
7/27/2008 9:54:19 AM EDT
[#10]
Thank you so much for your input guys.  This helps a lot for my new purchase.
7/27/2008 5:58:03 PM EDT
[#11]

Quoted:

Quoted:
http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?version=11

This is the model i've been looking at


The grip is pretty wide on the double stack version...you may want to take a test drive before you buy.


Not to hijack, but will that accept P14 magazines?
7/27/2008 6:09:59 PM EDT
[#12]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:

Quoted:
I'd get the 5" version, I am not a fan of the 4" model at all. The SS version is fine, get the GI and not the WW2 version, it has a few things that are worth the extra $$.



My mistake, the GI has the flared ejection port, the WW2 does not.



Do you have a link to the WWII model? I see the GI .45, Mil-Spec, Loaded, etc. on their web site? I thought that the GI .45 was made to WWII M1911A1 specs...


Ok, I am wrong AGAIN!

I had the mil spec, it had the flared and lowered ejection port.  My buddy had a GI which did not.  The WWII was a special run of the GI, IIRC.

It's been too long


Gotcha...you had me going there for a minute. I have a Mil-Spec model and can easily recommend it to anyone. The Mil-Spec also better sights and a stainless steel barrel.



The Mil-Spec guns with a NM serial number prefix also had 1 piece barrels and a stainless steel bushing, as I recall.
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