Springfield Compact .45 GI version - The Firearms Forum

3/2 STA SS · 04-21-2011, 08:01 PM

Any one have one or have experience with one? A buddy of mine is trying to sell me his for $500.00 and I want some honest feed back on the weapon. I had a fullsized one years ago and loved it. Thanks for the input.

Helix_FR · 04-21-2011, 08:55 PM

How old is it?

NGIB · 04-22-2011, 03:07 AM

I have experience with with Springer's 4" models known as the Champion. Decent gun with tiny GI sights and none of the bells & whistles (beavertail, ring hammer, etc.). If you like the plain basic GI style guns - they are good ones. I've owned both a Mil-Spec and a Loaded Champion and both were good shooters and reliable. The price they're asking is a tad high to me for a GI model though...

hogger129 · 04-22-2011, 05:25 AM

I agree with NGIB.

3/2 STA SS · 04-22-2011, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Helix_FR

How old is it?

Brand new in the olive drab plastic box. I think 5 bills is a bit high too. I know he probably fired it once and thats it, one of those kind of people.

Helix_FR · 04-22-2011, 09:38 AM

Yep, price is too high. There are a lot of people that think that a low round count, counts as NIB. Most guns are like cars, take em home and down they go. I asked age only bc Springfield has put out some turds lately. Not all of them, just some bad eggs have been slipping by.

Double D · 04-22-2011, 10:31 AM

I dont think the price is that far off. I would try to get him lower but its not that bad.

big steve · 04-22-2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Double D

I dont think the price is that far off. I would try to get him lower but its not that bad.

I agree with Double D

3/2 STA SS · 04-23-2011, 06:29 AM

I was going to shoot for the 425 range.

johnboat · 04-25-2011, 02:25 AM

decent price. nice gun.

the wolf · 06-25-2011, 04:01 PM

I got the compact lightweight operator model 4 inch 45 cal as used gun for 580 bucks but I had knock off a few bucks off because the guide rod was missing from it. I had a gunsmith made a rod that works so it shoot better and able to take the slide off comes to cleaning it.
Its a good gun.. will be improving it down the line to make it smoother than hot knife thru butter.

04-21-2011, 08:01 PM	#1
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Springfield Compact .45 GI version Any one have one or have experience with one? A buddy of mine is trying to sell me his for $500.00 and I want some honest feed back on the weapon. I had a fullsized one years ago and loved it. Thanks for the input. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT -->

04-21-2011, 08:55 PM	#2
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version How old is it? __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

04-22-2011, 03:07 AM	#3
NGIB V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA/Sumter SC Contributor Posts: 152	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version I have experience with with Springer's 4" models known as the Champion. Decent gun with tiny GI sights and none of the bells & whistles (beavertail, ring hammer, etc.). If you like the plain basic GI style guns - they are good ones. I've owned both a Mil-Spec and a Loaded Champion and both were good shooters and reliable. The price they're asking is a tad high to me for a GI model though... __________________ Proud to be a veteran and still serving (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, experienced, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though... Last edited by NGIB; 04-22-2011 at 03:09 AM..

04-22-2011, 05:25 AM	#4
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,064	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version I agree with NGIB. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can."

04-22-2011, 09:38 AM	#6
Helix_FR TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 3,617	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version Yep, price is too high. There are a lot of people that think that a low round count, counts as NIB. Most guns are like cars, take em home and down they go. I asked age only bc Springfield has put out some turds lately. Not all of them, just some bad eggs have been slipping by. __________________ Only cowards shoot with their eyes closed.... helixgunsmith.com

04-22-2011, 10:31 AM	#7
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,056	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version I dont think the price is that far off. I would try to get him lower but its not that bad. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder. Last edited by Double D; 04-22-2011 at 10:32 AM..

04-23-2011, 06:29 AM	#9
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,435	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version I was going to shoot for the 425 range. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

04-25-2011, 02:25 AM	#10
johnboat V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 96	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version decent price. nice gun.

06-25-2011, 04:01 PM	#11
the wolf V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: upstate NY Posts: 91	Re: Springfield Compact .45 GI version I got the compact lightweight operator model 4 inch 45 cal as used gun for 580 bucks but I had knock off a few bucks off because the guide rod was missing from it. I had a gunsmith made a rod that works so it shoot better and able to take the slide off comes to cleaning it. Its a good gun.. will be improving it down the line to make it smoother than hot knife thru butter.