Springfield mil spec - The Firearms Forum

E-Rez · 10-03-2009, 03:19 PM

Whats the good bad and ugly on these boom sticks? Was about to buy a used one in decent condition till a friend told me they're junk. Whatcha all think?

I want a "no frills" classic 1911. Are there any others out there to consider?

Shooter45 · 10-03-2009, 03:36 PM

First of all, I'd find a new friend cause that one has no clue what he's talking about. Buy it and be happy.

johnlives4christ · 10-03-2009, 03:58 PM

i had a milspec gi model and it was a good gun. i eventually had the ejection port lowered and flared cause it would drop an occasional casing on top of my head.

E-Rez · 10-03-2009, 04:12 PM

Haha, hey John. I'm the same guy asking bout it in "what's it worth".

Well, I just called him again (our last conversation was rushed) cause I wanted to clear it up. He said nothing is wrong with them functionally, he just thinks 1911s are ugly. Oh well.

The used one I was looking at was sold. Gonna keep my eyes peeled for another or possibly new if my checkbook will allow it.

E-Rez · 10-03-2009, 05:09 PM

What are the major differences between the GI and mil-spec? I know of the flared and lowered ejection port. To save $ I could probably stand a casing or two hitting me on the head. Any other reason I should go mil-spec over GI?

graehaven · 10-03-2009, 05:15 PM

Go here for all the info:

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=6

I'd love one. Just don't have the coin right now.

graehaven · 10-03-2009, 05:19 PM

It's 39 oz!!!! In either one.

What a brick. You won't carry that around for very long.

Kieran McCaig · 10-03-2009, 05:25 PM

While we are talking about GI and Mil spec 1911's I have a question.I have a para ordnance 1911 GI on order(my first 1911)when talking about lowering of the ejection port what purpose does it serve.does it speed up the whole process of ejection and reloading.Just wondering.

Shooter45 · 10-03-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by E-Rez

What are the major differences between the GI and mil-spec? I know of the flared and lowered ejection port. To save $ I could probably stand a casing or two hitting me on the head. Any other reason I should go mil-spec over GI?

Better sites...3 dot. And a much bettter platforn to start a build on.

Kieran McCaig · 10-03-2009, 05:49 PM

What no comparison gun.

Shooter45 · 10-03-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kieran McCaig

While we are talking about GI and Mil spec 1911's I have a question.I have a para ordnance 1911 GI on order(my first 1911)when talking about lowering of the ejection port what purpose does it serve.does it speed up the whole process of ejection and reloading.Just wondering.

The Para GI Expert comes with a lowered and flaired ejection port. The early1911 pistol was bad about crushing cases. No big deal unless you reload or shoot IPSC or IDPA matches but it sure looks cool doesn't it.

I'll look and see if I can find a pic of the SA Mil-Spec after the upgrades. DUH, all the upgrades on this one were internal. A real shooter.

E-Rez · 10-03-2009, 05:55 PM

How is it a better platform? What's the difference?

graehaven - I've been on their site many times. I just like getting info from people with first-hand experience. Much more informative.

Kieran McCaig · 10-03-2009, 05:56 PM

All this waiting for my 1911 is killing me.

johnlives4christ · 10-03-2009, 06:55 PM

there is a few differances between a GI and a milspec model. the sights, the ejection port, the barrel is stainless on a milspec, blued on a GI. the GI has a lanyard loop on the mainspring housing other than that i think they are the same.

bestseller92 · 10-03-2009, 07:47 PM

Mine had to go back to Springfield for a new extractor and to have the barrel reamed, but since then it's been perfect. I like it.

Upside is, if you have a problem, Springfield has a great lifetime warranty. They even pay shipping.

glocknut · 10-04-2009, 01:23 AM

Everyone allways wants to get an "entry level" 1911... and later they wish they would have held out for an upgraded one.

Hold out and get a Springfield. That is my advice.

mike
gn

Goneracin · 10-04-2009, 05:26 PM

i wanted a base line 1911, but i heard nothing but good about the springfield. so i picked up my first handgun, a springfield G.I. for $600 out the door. I have no complaints about the gun, great shooter, and even with the weight, i carry it daily with no complaints about the weight, or size.

i have noticed a few dents on the casings, and i plan to have the port lowered soon. the sights dont bother me for the range, but im thinking of a new set, maybe with a fiber optic front. I polished the feed ramp, barrel, and slide rails myself, and it is good old reliable. I have 0 complaints about the gun. best 600 i ever spent, very happy.

E-Rez · 10-04-2009, 09:06 PM

Hey, thanks for the info goneracin. A $600 1911 that's reliable and straight shooting...can't beat that! Good project gun too.

oscarmayer · 10-05-2009, 05:19 AM

Shooter45 .

it did my heart good to see someone besides myself still uses anti-skid tape on the front strap of their pistols. you must be a "old guy " too

parputt · 10-18-2009, 08:02 PM

I bought a Mil-Spec as my first 1911 .45. Loved it at first then started to have a few problems. First the front sight came loose, then the plunger tube popped off. Sent it off to SA and they did a great job on the fixes with a quick turn around. Around 2700 rounds the lower lugs sheared off the barrel. Currently back at SA for a new barrel.

I really do not trust this gun anymore.

312shooter · 10-19-2009, 11:27 PM

The ugly? A Springfield product made in Brazil thats FUGLY!

Goneracin · 10-20-2009, 10:23 AM

wow, i never heard of bad things like that with a SA, but i supose there could be a bad egg or 2. atleast SA took care of the problems. No issues with mine yet, but i havent put that many rounds through her yet

rmeron · 11-07-2009, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by graehaven

It's 39 oz!!!! In either one.

What a brick. You won't carry that around for very long.

What do you mean a brick,with a good gunbelt and holster it's very comfortable. I carry mine 8-12 hrs a day.

rmeron · 11-07-2009, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glocknut

Everyone allways wants to get an "entry level" 1911... and later they wish they would have held out for an upgraded one.

Hold out and get a Springfield. That is my advice.

mike
gn

I guess I'm old school,I DO NOT like beavertails, the ambi safety adjustable sights,don't need lowered ejection ports for a carry gun.All I need is dependability and that's what I have in my Springfield GI basic.

kcin75 · 11-15-2009, 09:06 PM

It depends on the size....a few of my buddys have full size and shoot the hell of out them with no trouble.....how ever, I on the other hand have a 4" compact with a 6rd frame NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! jams like clock work on the last round. See my post:Springfield 1911 4" campact 6rd fame feeding issue

10-03-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Springfield mil spec Whats the good bad and ugly on these boom sticks? Was about to buy a used one in decent condition till a friend told me they're junk. Whatcha all think? I want a "no frills" classic 1911. Are there any others out there to consider? -->

10-03-2009, 03:36 PM	#2
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,753	Re: Springfield mil spec First of all, I'd find a new friend cause that one has no clue what he's talking about. Buy it and be happy.

10-03-2009, 03:58 PM	#3
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Springfield mil spec i had a milspec gi model and it was a good gun. i eventually had the ejection port lowered and flared cause it would drop an occasional casing on top of my head.

10-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#4
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: Springfield mil spec Haha, hey John. I'm the same guy asking bout it in "what's it worth". Well, I just called him again (our last conversation was rushed) cause I wanted to clear it up. He said nothing is wrong with them functionally, he just thinks 1911s are ugly. Oh well. The used one I was looking at was sold. Gonna keep my eyes peeled for another or possibly new if my checkbook will allow it.

10-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#5
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: Springfield mil spec What are the major differences between the GI and mil-spec? I know of the flared and lowered ejection port. To save $ I could probably stand a casing or two hitting me on the head. Any other reason I should go mil-spec over GI?

10-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#6
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Springfield mil spec Go here for all the info: http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=6 I'd love one. Just don't have the coin right now. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

10-03-2009, 05:19 PM	#7
graehaven Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 2,853	Re: Springfield mil spec It's 39 oz!!!! In either one. What a brick. You won't carry that around for very long. __________________ The beauty of the second amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." - Thomas Jefferson RESISTANCE IS FEUDAL... PREPARE TO SERVE.

10-03-2009, 05:25 PM	#8
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Springfield mil spec While we are talking about GI and Mil spec 1911's I have a question.I have a para ordnance 1911 GI on order(my first 1911)when talking about lowering of the ejection port what purpose does it serve.does it speed up the whole process of ejection and reloading.Just wondering. __________________ My 2 cents worth is only.183 with exc hange.

10-03-2009, 05:49 PM	#10
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Springfield mil spec What no comparison gun. __________________ My 2 cents worth is only.183 with exc hange.

10-03-2009, 05:55 PM	#12
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: Springfield mil spec How is it a better platform? What's the difference? graehaven - I've been on their site many times. I just like getting info from people with first-hand experience. Much more informative.

10-03-2009, 05:56 PM	#13
Kieran McCaig Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,469	Re: Springfield mil spec All this waiting for my 1911 is killing me. __________________ My 2 cents worth is only.183 with exc hange.

10-03-2009, 06:55 PM	#14
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Springfield mil spec there is a few differances between a GI and a milspec model. the sights, the ejection port, the barrel is stainless on a milspec, blued on a GI. the GI has a lanyard loop on the mainspring housing other than that i think they are the same.

10-03-2009, 07:47 PM	#15
bestseller92 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oklahoma. Posts: 189	Re: Springfield mil spec Mine had to go back to Springfield for a new extractor and to have the barrel reamed, but since then it's been perfect. I like it. Upside is, if you have a problem, Springfield has a great lifetime warranty. They even pay shipping.

10-04-2009, 01:23 AM	#16
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Springfield mil spec Everyone allways wants to get an "entry level" 1911... and later they wish they would have held out for an upgraded one. Hold out and get a Springfield. That is my advice. mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

10-04-2009, 05:26 PM	#17
Goneracin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 151	Re: Springfield mil spec i wanted a base line 1911, but i heard nothing but good about the springfield. so i picked up my first handgun, a springfield G.I. for $600 out the door. I have no complaints about the gun, great shooter, and even with the weight, i carry it daily with no complaints about the weight, or size. i have noticed a few dents on the casings, and i plan to have the port lowered soon. the sights dont bother me for the range, but im thinking of a new set, maybe with a fiber optic front. I polished the feed ramp, barrel, and slide rails myself, and it is good old reliable. I have 0 complaints about the gun. best 600 i ever spent, very happy. __________________ Long time Marine, Novice pistol shooter, First time 1911 owner and proud of it. Looking for advice and tips on it all. Going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordian, you leave a lot of useless noisey bagage behind - Donald Rumsfeld

10-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#18
E-Rez V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NW Wisconny Posts: 155	Re: Springfield mil spec Hey, thanks for the info goneracin. A $600 1911 that's reliable and straight shooting...can't beat that! Good project gun too.

10-05-2009, 05:19 AM	#19
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: Springfield mil spec Shooter45 . it did my heart good to see someone besides myself still uses anti-skid tape on the front strap of their pistols. you must be a "old guy " too

10-18-2009, 08:02 PM	#20
parputt Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 7	Re: Springfield mil spec I bought a Mil-Spec as my first 1911 .45. Loved it at first then started to have a few problems. First the front sight came loose, then the plunger tube popped off. Sent it off to SA and they did a great job on the fixes with a quick turn around. Around 2700 rounds the lower lugs sheared off the barrel. Currently back at SA for a new barrel. I really do not trust this gun anymore.

10-19-2009, 11:27 PM	#21
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: Springfield mil spec The ugly? A Springfield product made in Brazil thats FUGLY! __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

10-20-2009, 10:23 AM	#22
Goneracin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 151	Re: Springfield mil spec wow, i never heard of bad things like that with a SA, but i supose there could be a bad egg or 2. atleast SA took care of the problems. No issues with mine yet, but i havent put that many rounds through her yet __________________ Long time Marine, Novice pistol shooter, First time 1911 owner and proud of it. Looking for advice and tips on it all. Going to war without the French is like going hunting without an accordian, you leave a lot of useless noisey bagage behind - Donald Rumsfeld

11-15-2009, 09:06 PM	#25
kcin75 Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 12	Re: Springfield mil spec It depends on the size....a few of my buddys have full size and shoot the hell of out them with no trouble.....how ever, I on the other hand have a 4" compact with a 6rd frame NOTHING BUT TROUBLE! jams like clock work on the last round. See my post:Springfield 1911 4" campact 6rd fame feeding issue __________________ Nick Email: kcin75@yahoo.com