Posted: 11/10/2007 1:35:56 PM EDT
| Today I was fortunate enough to come across a good deal on a Springfield Armory 1911 A1 GI. Now I realize this is an entry levell 1911 and so I am in the door. I would like opinions on upgrades this basic weapon might need. I will be using this primarily at the range and occasionally as an off duty. (glock 27 is my primary off duty) I have not fired a 1911 since my military days in the early 80's. I would also like suggestions on range mags, and anything you 1911 experts can share with me. |
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All of the things I replaced on my mil-spec Springfield: 1) Much better sights. 2) Long trigger to better fit my large hand(s). 3) NM Wilson barrel. Accuracy IS everything & the two-piece barrels aren't exactly a hot commodity in Brownells. 4) Rubber wrap-around grips. TN is hell in the summer to hold onto normal grips w/o front checkering. Aside form those, the mil-spec shoots & runs wonderfully! 
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Get some Wilson 47D magazines. You won't regret it. Buy 1,000 rounds of ball ammo and shoot the piss out of it. Should be fine after that. Sorry, I have no input about upgrades. If the pistol is sound and works after the above recommendations, it should be a good piece. SM |
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My first 1911 is a GI. Still love it. When I first got it I was lucky to shoot a 6" group at 20'. I was dissapointed and got a Springfield long slide that shot 3" at 20'.  i was happy then .After honing my pistol skills, the long slide shot 1" at 20'. Then I tried the GI again and shot 2" groups. The only change I made was paint the front sight yellow on the GI. |
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