Please explain differences in GI and Mil spec and then Mil spec and loaded models

[crackshot]

Please explain differences in GI and Mil spec and then Mil spec and loaded models. I'm talking about springfields 1911's. thanks!

 

[SIRVEYR666]

From their website:

.45 GI

Mil-Spec

Loaded

I have a Mil-Spec. I changed the hammer and beaver tail. It shoots just as well as the over-priced 1911's.

 

[RNB65]

The GI is a replica of the 1911 carried by GI's in WWII.

The Mil-Spec is based on the current 1911 US military spec which includes a few changes after WWII. Someone else can detail differences from the GI model.

The "loaded" model includes a few of the common after-market upgrades that many 1911 owners add to their 1911's such as Novak sights, beaver-tail grip safety, ambidextrous thumb safety and extended safety levers. The SA website lists all of the differences between the loaded model and the Mil-Spec model.

 

[sb350hp]

Hit the springfiels armory website. should answer your questions.

 

[Matt King]

Here is a great review of the Mil-Spec by Stephen A. Camp: A Critical Look at the Springfield Mil-Spec.

Springfield Armory Mil-Spec "Progress Report".