Springfield Armory 1911

jsharmon7 · 10-17-2009

Does anyone have any experience with the Springfield Armory 1911s? I am looking at the mil-spec model with the stainless steel barrel and better sights than the GI model. My carry gun will always be my Glock 23 so this will be just for target shooting at the range. I'm really looking at the Springfields because their price point is pretty reasonable, they look great with the cocobolo grips, and I have a positive opinion of the company in general.

At this point I'm just hoping to hear from others who own one of these to get their pros and cons. Also, are there better brands for the price that I should consider? I know that a Kimber or Dan Wesson is going to be better, but I'm not going to be able to spend that kind of cash.

jakemartens · 10-17-2009

Springfield MilSpec 1911's are very good guns. You get alot for the price, lowered and flared ejection ports, better sights, beveled mag well and they polish the feed ramp and throat the barrel.
It is a great all around gun, or a great base gun to build on if you. Getting this model will allow to see what you like and what you may want to add like a beavertail, rounded hammer, different sights, extended safeties etc. But you get to choice which parts and from whom if you desire to do so.

wtfd661 · 10-17-2009

Should be a good gun for you and if you have any problems from my understanding their CS is outstanding. I would say go ahead and get one, you'll enjoy it. Make sure and post pics when you get it.

IndyGunworks · 10-17-2009

springfields are some of the best bang for the buck on the market period... you will not go wrong

hotfarmboy1 · 10-17-2009

I agree the springfield mil spec is a great 1911 to start off with. Its my choice for carry gun. And I found out today that its more accurate than I thought. Before it was just me that needing improved, lol. And from the factory it'll eat anything I've put through it.

ludlow · 10-17-2009

I have a Springfield 1911 loaded and I really enjoy it. Very similar to the Mil-spec. I recommend it.

triharley · 10-17-2009

Can't go wrong with the Springfield 1911's. My mill-spec A1 is a dream. I would replace the magazines with an 8 round nighthawk custom. picked it one up today at Whitakers for 21 bucks. My brother picked up the GI 45. Great shooting gun but ejected casing tend to bounce off your head or into your shirt pocket. Not a bad gun for woman in bikinis

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LPMan59 · 10-17-2009

i have a stainless SA Loaded. i cant complain.

jsharmon7 · 10-17-2009

Excellent! Thanks for the information so far! I handled (okay, fondled) the GI model at Bradis recently and it felt great. I love my Glock but this SA 1911 was awesome. Plus, now I can completely stay out of the Glock/XD vs. 1911 debates as I'll have no dog in the fight!

Also, I read somewhere online that the mil-spec will be able to handle JHP loads. Does this mean that the GI model doesn't feed them as well, or was the information incorrect? It'll mainly be a paper puncher for me, but it may be carried occasionally as well.

Anyway, keep the feedback coming!

LPMan59 · 10-17-2009

i would not buy the GI model or the Mil-spec (they are NOT bad guns by any means).

if it were me, i would wait and buy a Loaded (or higher). these guns are of better quality and are assembled in the States. if the GI is more for your budget, i would seriously look at the Rock Island Armory Tactical. i have one of these as well and is a terrific firearm.

10-17-2009	#1 (permalink)
jsharmon7 Rifleman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 657	Springfield Armory 1911 Does anyone have any experience with the Springfield Armory 1911s? I am looking at the mil-spec model with the stainless steel barrel and better sights than the GI model. My carry gun will always be my Glock 23 so this will be just for target shooting at the range. I'm really looking at the Springfields because their price point is pretty reasonable, they look great with the cocobolo grips, and I have a positive opinion of the company in general. At this point I'm just hoping to hear from others who own one of these to get their pros and cons. Also, are there better brands for the price that I should consider? I know that a Kimber or Dan Wesson is going to be better, but I'm not going to be able to spend that kind of cash. __________________ "It is very difficult for normal, rational, socialized, civilized people to grasp that they live cheek by jowl with people who are NOT normal, rational, socialized, or civilized." -Tom Givens

10-17-2009	#2 (permalink)
jakemartens Plinker Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 188	Springfield MilSpec 1911's are very good guns. You get alot for the price, lowered and flared ejection ports, better sights, beveled mag well and they polish the feed ramp and throat the barrel. It is a great all around gun, or a great base gun to build on if you. Getting this model will allow to see what you like and what you may want to add like a beavertail, rounded hammer, different sights, extended safeties etc. But you get to choice which parts and from whom if you desire to do so. __________________ 2010 IN USPSA Championship June 25-27 Atlanta Conservation Club

10-17-2009	#3 (permalink)
wtfd661 1911 aficionado Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North East Indiana Posts: 2,340	Should be a good gun for you and if you have any problems from my understanding their CS is outstanding. I would say go ahead and get one, you'll enjoy it. Make sure and post pics when you get it. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy" Ben Franklin "Democracy is 2 wolves and a lamb voting to see what they will have for lunch, Liberty is a well armed lamb contesting the outcome of the vote." - Ben Franklin Marbury v. Madison, 5 US 137,(1803) "The Constitution of these United States is the supreme law of the land. Any law that is repugnant to the Constitution is null and void of law."

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IndyGunworks www.IndyGunworks.com Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Indianapolis IN Posts: 4,875	springfields are some of the best bang for the buck on the market period... you will not go wrong __________________ www.indygunworks.com Shoot First. NRA Life Member

10-17-2009	#5 (permalink)
hotfarmboy1 wheelman for hire Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Summitville, IN. Posts: 3,307	I agree the springfield mil spec is a great 1911 to start off with. Its my choice for carry gun. And I found out today that its more accurate than I thought. Before it was just me that needing improved, lol. And from the factory it'll eat anything I've put through it. __________________ Wanna know what kind of person I am? Check the avatar, that tshirt pretty much sums me up..

10-17-2009	#6 (permalink)
ludlow Plinker Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 72	I have a Springfield 1911 loaded and I really enjoy it. Very similar to the Mil-spec. I recommend it.

10-17-2009	#7 (permalink)
triharley Plinker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Anthony, IN Posts: 60	Can't go wrong with the Springfield 1911's. My mill-spec A1 is a dream. I would replace the magazines with an 8 round nighthawk custom. picked it one up today at Whitakers for 21 bucks. My brother picked up the GI 45. Great shooting gun but ejected casing tend to bounce off your head or into your shirt pocket. Not a bad gun for woman in bikinis .

10-17-2009	#8 (permalink)
LPMan59 Glock and Roll Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,171	i have a stainless SA Loaded. i cant complain. __________________ I hope you **ing choke. If you want to have this conversation in person, just let me know. - my favorite INGO member

10-17-2009	#9 (permalink)
jsharmon7 Rifleman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 657	Excellent! Thanks for the information so far! I handled (okay, fondled) the GI model at Bradis recently and it felt great. I love my Glock but this SA 1911 was awesome. Plus, now I can completely stay out of the Glock/XD vs. 1911 debates as I'll have no dog in the fight! Also, I read somewhere online that the mil-spec will be able to handle JHP loads. Does this mean that the GI model doesn't feed them as well, or was the information incorrect? It'll mainly be a paper puncher for me, but it may be carried occasionally as well. Anyway, keep the feedback coming! __________________ "It is very difficult for normal, rational, socialized, civilized people to grasp that they live cheek by jowl with people who are NOT normal, rational, socialized, or civilized." -Tom Givens

10-17-2009	#10 (permalink)
LPMan59 Glock and Roll Join Date: May 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,171	i would not buy the GI model or the Mil-spec (they are NOT bad guns by any means). if it were me, i would wait and buy a Loaded (or higher). these guns are of better quality and are assembled in the States. if the GI is more for your budget, i would seriously look at the Rock Island Armory Tactical. i have one of these as well and is a terrific firearm. __________________ I hope you **ing choke. If you want to have this conversation in person, just let me know. - my favorite INGO member

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