Springfield G.I. 1911

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Ok, I went to Cabela's for the first time this past weekend. Actually I went twice and am going back for a third time today. It's real close by and haven't been able to see the whole store yet.

Anyway I was in there yesterday and looking at pistols, I had no idea they sold pistols. I was in heaven! Looking around, I have been wanting to buy a .45 auto the brands I was condsidering was Glock, Springfield, H&K, Kimber. Just as I had predicted they were all too far out of my price range. EXCEPT for the Springfield G.I. 1911, which coincedentially was my top pick, well.......along side the Kimber of course. But anyway the salesman shows this gun, I fell in love. It's the stainless model.

Anyway I have a few questions about this gun. First off, why a 1911 so cheap? What are the pro's and con's to this gun? What else should I consider in that caliber for under $500?
 
Good Solid Gun....No Bells or Whistles. Trigger is ok but not great. Sights are like the originals so they are small.

Most people that I know that have either the parkerized or stainless models love them. Just like most of the other production manufacturers, they use MIM parts to keep down cost. (Mold Injected Metal)
 
I have no idea why the GI is so inexpensive.

I can speak to the pros and cons because I own one and use it for CCW.

With 230gr ball, I get about an inch and a half at 20 yards, and it shoots to point of aim. With 230gr Hydra shocks, I get about 2 inches at the same distance. Not too shabby

It's so far fed all the ball and Hydrashocks I've fed it without incident. I like the parkerized OD finish because its a bit more rust proof than other finishes.

It carries comfortably despite the God-awful Alabama summer heat and humidty.

About the only thing I don't like is that the trigger does not break as well as my 586 fired single action.
 
Made in Brazil, excellent quality, you can always upgrade the gun later down the road as all USGI and commercial parts will work.

These are probably the best buy in a Browning .45 on the market today if you don't mind that lack of bells and whistles.
 
I just bought one of those last month, great shooting weapon. You can't go wrong with this one.
 
The reciever is made by IMBEL in Brazil and that discourages most 1911 diehards. The trigger isnt very good and the saftey on mine was very stiff. Also the magazine is of low quality. I had feeding problems with mine so I sold it. But everyone else seems to love theirs and IMBEL is a real government arsenal and makes fine products.
 
I love mine. It has no cons that I can think of. Oh, wait, hammer bite. But thats why I changed out the grip safety.

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I have one and love it. Have a 30-40 dollar trigger job done and ditch the cheapo factory mag for a Wilsons (the only 1911 mag to have) and be happy. You may want to also have the tension on the extractor checked, when having the trigger job done, but again, thats minor stuff.

Nice gun!

-Brickboy240
 
I can't say enough about my stainless SA GI .45. I have shot 500+ rounds of almost every brand and type of hollow point and ball ammo. I've only had two malfunctions with reloads. The Chip McCormick Power Mags work great in my pistol. It is probably the best pistol value out there. The factory magazine is fine, I think a Metalform.

I had one small problem with the plunger tube coming loose. Springfield fixed it and polished out some scratches for free. Home in less than 10 days.

I like it so well I am having it upgraded. The sights are too small for concealed carry or competition, IMHO. If you are looking for something to upgrade in the future, you should probably start with the Mil-Spec. It comes with some features already done.
 
Greetings.

Purchased a parkerized SA GI to use as a base gun for an upgrade project. Found one NIB in Florida for $390+shipping+transfer fee.

So far, the only thing I have done has put black G10 Laminate "gunner" grips on. Feels great. Run 250 rounds through it with the factory mag and no faliures of any kind. The gun is accurate, but POI is slightly left of POA because back sight has drifted left a hair. New sights are on the horizon.

In addition, this week I should receive 2 8-round Cobra mags from Tripp Research (best mag in the business).

When it's all said and done, I will have over $1200 in the gun. Virtually all of the guts will be replaced. Can't wait! :)
 
Anyway I have a few questions about this gun. First off, why a 1911 so cheap? What are the pro's and con's to this gun? What else should I consider in that caliber for under $500?
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Q: Why is it so cheap?

A: It isn't; its just inexpensive and a damn great value!

Pros: Great gun for the money, generally reliable, accurate, fun, etc.

Cons: Addictive. You will want more 1911's. Once you buy one, you can't stop buying more.... :)

What else should you consider at that price point? A Glock is the only other pistol in that price point worth considering.

DO get a Glock or two if you don't have any already, but do yourself a favor and get at least one 1911.

Check out Colt 1911's, BTW. IMO, they are much nicer than the Springer GI/Mil Spec, though they are about $100 more expensive or so.

If you like and want the Springer, get it and you'll be really happy with it.
 
You may wantwere to consider the regular mil-spec. For not too much more you get somewhat better sights, lowered/flared ejection port, etc.

I have one of the ss models, its been absolutely reliable, is fairly accurate (compared to my other 1911's--it is more accurate than any of the polymer guns like the walther p99, sig pro, etc that I have owned, with the exception of my xd-9, which is exceptionally accurate for this type pistol). My safety was pretty stiff when brand new but has smoothed with use. Its fed every kind of ammo I have tried no problem and shoots dead on. Oh, and the stock mags are metalforms--absolutely nothing wrong with the them--many people prefer them. If you do have a problem for some reason, send it back, SA will take care of it.
 
I have both the GI-45 and Champion models. I like the Tritium sights on the Champion better, due to the fact that I amost need an electron microscope to see the GI-45 sights...

As a basic beginning platform for a 1911-A1, the GI-45 is hard to beat for around $430.
 
i don't mean to Hijack, but...

my friend is looking to buy a Sringfield GI 1911 High-cap. any thoughts/experience/ect? i'm actually looking to buy one too, if i like his, because he might get his before he's 21.

~TMM
 
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