No frills 1911....Mil Spec....

[Xfuzz]

With the increased value of Colts steady headed upward
I wanted a no frills solid 1911 Government Model.
After some research I decided on Springfield.

S

 

[AJ]

Springfield Armory builds a good pistol. A lot of the frills that folks have on their pistols are not really needed.

AJ

 

[Ugly Hombre]

Good catch imo S/A "milspecs" are great- and will do anything I need a 1911 to do.

Only thing I did to mine was put some stags on it.

 

[ContinentalOp]

Nice choice. I'm also interested in getting a no-frills, GI-style 1911 as my next full-size pistol (whenever that happens). For new production, the SA Mil-Spec and Colt Classic are at the top of my wishlist. Depending on my mood, either fills the top spot. But I have been harboring a desire to build a repro of the original GSP guns, and I think a SA Mil-Spec would be a more cost-effective option. Of course, it also depends on what's available when I have the money. *shrug*

 

[4barrel]

I ran across this one 3 years ago that looked unfired for $500. American made.

 

[ContinentalOp]

I ran across this one 3 years ago that looked unfired for $500. American made.

Looks like a King-Tappan rear sight with a Millet dual-crimp front sight.

 

[Eric300]

Springfield sells very good firearms, including their 1911's. A few years back I bought the full size 'Loaded' model. Great pistol. However, after I got it home and began field striping/cleaning, I noticed something that I didn't see at the gun shop....'Made in Brazil' stamped on the right side of the frame. I know it sounds silly, but I just couldn't take it. I sold it to a buddy for just that reason alone and bought a Colt Defender. I also had Sig and Kimber 1911's, but I guess when it comes to 1911's I just prefer Colt for whatever reason.

 

[BigBill]

My norinco build has been awesome. I added the houge red dot lazer grips. I noticed after I purchased it the barrel bushing was loose in the slide. I purchased a USGI 1911 surplus barrel, National match barrel bushing, FLGR Kit, I fitted everything for a 100% lockup in full battery. I added the disconnector ramp, polished the feed ramp. She's a low budget race gun. Cycles faster, smoother, shoots clusters and cloverleafs at 25 yds. I did purchase every how to video on the 1911. I like doing my own work.

 

[AJ]

My norinco build has been awesome. I added the houge red dot lazer grips.

In the late 1980's to the early 1990's the Norinco's were much sought after. The folks shooting IPSC were looking for them to build into comp guns for match shooting. Very, very good guns!

 

[BigBill]

My SA gi mil spec is flawless with ball ammo. Had this one a longtime it was $424. Not much more today. There above an entry level 1911.

 

[4barrel]

Looks like a King-Tappan rear sight with a Millet dual-crimp front sight.

The sights are better than older 1911's.

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Some folks were issued them.

 

[merl67]

Had one just like it wish I still did. A good solid 1911 with everything you need, and nothing you don't. Leave that gun as is, and it will run just fine for generations...

 

[Miami_JBT]

Springfield Armory builds a good pistol. A lot of the frills that folks have on their pistols are not really needed.

AJ

Springfield Armory doesn't build anything. The Mil-Spec is made by IMBEL of Brazil, as is all the other 1911s that SA sells. .

I had one, it was an okay shooter. But I flipped it for a reason. My Colt 1991A1 is a better gun.

It chilling with my Browning .380 1911.

 

[arjay]

They're a good value. I have a gi a local crank used as a base gun to mess around with and practice his skills on. It's the most accurate centerfire handgun I own

 

[BigBill]

The only thing I do to a standard no frills, bells or whistles basic new 1911 is polish the feed ramp checking for machining marks and add the disconnector ramp and FLGR Kit. The shoot it a lot.

 

[AJ]

Springfield Armory doesn't build anything. The Mil-Spec is made by IMBEL of Brazil, as is all the other 1911s that SA sells. .

I had one, it was an okay shooter. But I flipped it for a reason. My Colt 1991A1 is a better gun.

It chilling with my Browning .380 1911.

Did not know that Imbel was building for Springfield. The last Springfield that I shot was one I had built in the late 1980's and it had Genesco, Il. stamped on it.

I have had one Imbel manufactured firearm and it was an L1A1, Was not a bad rifle.

I have not been impressed by anything out of Colt since they started producing the Series 80's.

 

[BigBill]

The SA is forged steel they say?

 

[rockquarry]

For quite a while now, I have kept desirability and resale value as prerequisites for the purchase of any gun, so I would always go with Colt.

However, the first 1911-type pistol I bought was a Springfield Armory plain matte finish "Mil Spec" 1911 A-1 more than thirty years ago. It has held up incredibly well and has been fired a lot, almost exclusively with cast bullets. Maybe a copy, but it has been about as good a pistol as any Colt I've had, though no better. If I had spent a little more in the beginning, I could have bought a Colt. If I attempt to sell the Springfield gun, it will bring considerably less than a Colt. For these reasons, I'd go with the original.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Did not know that Imbel was building for Springfield. The last Springfield that I shot was one I had built in the late 1980's and it had Genesco, Il. stamped on it.

I have had one Imbel manufactured firearm and it was an L1A1, Was not a bad rifle.

I have not been impressed by anything out of Colt since they started producing the Series 80's.

Since day one, IMBEL has been building 1911s for SA.

SA "builds" guns by having IMBEL make the forgings to a 80% and then SA does the rest to claim it is made in the US. Other guns are simply 100% made in Brazil.

 

[Miami_JBT]

For quite a while now, I have kept desirability and resale value as prerequisites for the purchase of any gun, so I would always go with Colt.

However, the first 1911-type pistol I bought was a Springfield Armory plain matte finish "Mil Spec" 1911 A-1 more than thirty years ago. It has held up incredibly well and has been fired a lot, almost exclusively with cast bullets. Maybe a copy, but it has been about as good a pistol as any Colt I've had, though no better. If I had spent a little more in the beginning, I could have bought a Colt. If I attempt to sell the Springfield gun, it will bring considerably less than a Colt. For these reasons, I'd go with the original.

The Springfields hold their value. Look for what a used Mil-Spec goes for these days. It is crazy.

 

[vonn]

One of the most important hand guns ever and tons of fun to shoot! A person can go from basic gun to as high as they want and have the cash for.

 

[Miami_JBT]

One of the most important hand guns ever and tons of fun to shoot! A person can go from basic gun to as high as they want and have the cash for.

It is still just a 1911. In the end, the old slab side .45 is an okay pistol. But it isn't a quality piece like a Performance Center or a TSW line 4566.

 

[Sgt911]

The sights are better than older 1911's.

I have an older nib no longer made Mil-Spec G.I. Springfield, and the sights are pretty dang small. It has a lanyard loop too

 

[jeeps]

I have used this old DCM 1911 Colt WW2 rework for years. I paid $600 for it 5 years ago from a friend. Who gave me a great deal. It feeds ball perfect and is accurate with its WW-2 Colt replacement barrel from arsenal rebuild.

 

[AJ]

The sights are better than older 1911's.

I have an older nib no longer made Mil-Spec G.I. Springfield, and the sights are pretty dang small. It has a lanyard loop too

That is why they make aftermarket sights. Probably do a good business in them too!

 

[gwpercle]

I LIKE IT !!! and the Grips .

My choice exactly... Basic is Good , Stag Grips = Gooder !
Gary

 

[S-W4EVER]

I have an older nib no longer made Mil-Spec G.I. Springfield, and the sights are pretty dang small. It has a lanyard loop too

Sounds like a GI Model.

OP, if you want your Mil-Spec to look more authentic, install some of those brown plastic grips (like the Military pistols had).

 

[Xfuzz]

Sounds like a GI Model.

OP, if you want your Mil-Spec to look more authentic, install some of those brown plastic grips (like the Military pistols had).

First thing it did....
Second...ordered a Tanker style holster.

 

[AJ]

Second...ordered a Tanker style holster.

Do you mean an M7? Have seen more aircrews wearing them than tankers. I wore one at times as the Guard Chief at a Marine Barracks. Still have the same one hanging on a door in my gun rooms.