Pic Request...:D (Rear sight of a Springfield GI)

[IThunter]

I was wondering if someone could post a picture of the rear sites of a Springfeild GI - .45 so that i could compare the site and site picture to that of a Springeild Mil Spec...I have a quote from the local gun dealer for a NIB Mil Spec and decided to go that route because the GI series the sites are non existant...thanks for your help

 

[Preacherman]

If you look at the side views posted on the Springfield Web site (click for GI and Mil-Spec models), you'll see the sights are almost identical in design, except that the Mil-Spec's are higher than the GI's. That's the only difference I can see.

 

[McNutt]

I have to really concentrate to line up the sights on my GI. I've thought about replacing them, but since this was bought as a carry gun and I doubt I'll be making too many long-distance shots I'm holding off on the new sights.

 

[Ian]

FWIW, I bought an Argentine surplus 1911 that had the original style sights (what the Springfield GI has). They're usable, but not conducive to precise use. I replaced mine with Novaks. I've used a Springfield Mil-Spec, and while the sights aren't as good as the aftermarket options, they are much better than the GI sights.

 

[IThunter]

i have studdied the side by side views...and they are very close i was just wondering how different they were...and what is the average cost to replace...