Well gang I finally got my GI 1911 that I've always been wanting! Here it is!
This is a Springfield Armory GI model that I put some USGI brown plastic grips on. It is a great shooter so far and has been very reliable with the old trust 230 grain FMJ service load. It is a very faithful copy of the U.S. issued M1911A1 pistol, about as close as you can get without getting an original. Mine does have the civilian style "teardrop" shaped safety but I plan to soon change it to a small shelf USGI safety.
The accouterments are meant to represent a Gulf War era issued rig for the most part. Everything, including the web belt (dated 1978), M1916 holster (Nordac Mfg. 1980s), magazine pouch (Vietnam era), magazines (Check-Mate early 1990s contracts mags from the CMP), and lanyard (contract for M9/M1911A1 1990s) are 100% authentic USGI issued items, not reproductions. The ammo pictured is Winchester "Service Grade" .45 ACP and it is manufactured to Mil-Spec.
I need a few finishing touches such as a new safety to make it totally "correct" (minus the markings) but it sure scratches the itch for now! Long live the M1911A1!
Take care, gang!
-Jay
This is a Springfield Armory GI model that I put some USGI brown plastic grips on. It is a great shooter so far and has been very reliable with the old trust 230 grain FMJ service load. It is a very faithful copy of the U.S. issued M1911A1 pistol, about as close as you can get without getting an original. Mine does have the civilian style "teardrop" shaped safety but I plan to soon change it to a small shelf USGI safety.
The accouterments are meant to represent a Gulf War era issued rig for the most part. Everything, including the web belt (dated 1978), M1916 holster (Nordac Mfg. 1980s), magazine pouch (Vietnam era), magazines (Check-Mate early 1990s contracts mags from the CMP), and lanyard (contract for M9/M1911A1 1990s) are 100% authentic USGI issued items, not reproductions. The ammo pictured is Winchester "Service Grade" .45 ACP and it is manufactured to Mil-Spec.
I need a few finishing touches such as a new safety to make it totally "correct" (minus the markings) but it sure scratches the itch for now! Long live the M1911A1!
Take care, gang!
-Jay
