Posted: 9/14/2005 10:13:40 PM EDT
| Just wanted some advice before I made any final decisions on buying a Springfield 1911 GI .45. I was going to get the 5" parkerized model. Since this will be my first 1911, and having no prior experiance with a 1911 what so ever, I was wondering if this is a reliable model for weekend plinking, if there are any general faults or negatives to this particular pistol, ect ect..... Thanks for the help in advance. |
| The sights on a GI leave a little to be desired. I'd definately upgrade them to something a little better like Novak, Heinie, or Bomar style sights/night sights. Many people also get "hammer bite" with the GI style grip safety. A beavertail will prevent this. You may want to think about getting either a 1911 that already has hese 2 features. |
| My GI is reliable and accurate. For a plinker I think it is the best deal going however I do not reload .45 so the ejection port does not bother me and for target shooting I prefer the GI sights to the Novaks I have on my Loaded version because I can shoot better at 25rds or longer with them. I think it is because of the smaller front blade. Most people do not like the front sight. I also prefer the arched mainspring housing and the GI saftey grip and manual saftey. I guess I am just a weirdo. LOL |
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I've got one and like it. Two problems, however: 1) Mine failed to eject 3 - 4 rounds per magazine. Fixed it by filing/tweaking a replacement extractor. 2) Incomplete machining of the frame resulted in breakage of one of the projections on either side of the barrel link. |
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I've put about 300 rounds thru my new .45 GI Model......and it's had a few hickups...but it could be just my handloads not working right. 230 RN factory loads seem to work best....replaced the ILS Mainspring system.....and put on Hogue Repro Walnut Grips without the U-S Initial. Should look more "Stock". Seems like a good deal, and with the Loaded Coupon, I'll get a bunch of Springfield Mags for way under list $$$$. |