Springfield 1911 gi

[SocalShooterX]

Interesting that you "get along" with both the Glock and the XD.
The grip angle of the XD is comparable to the 1911, but the Glock grip angle has most 1911 shooters fighting to keep from aiming high.
That is also one of the issues that has caused such a divide between Glock and XD owners whether they realize it or not... one will feel more natural to some shooters, while the other will feel better to others, and not everyone can put their finger on it.

Well the 1911 is definitly more comfortable to me, but i have a lot of practice with the glock, and i did the 4day defensive handgun course at front sight with the glock 17 so i just got comfortable with it. My dad has an Xd that i've shot a lot so it's comfortable to me too.

I'm definitly gonna check out the RIA but i'd prefer having a springfield, for the name and reputation alone. I dont know much about RIA or how they perform, but i've heard great things about springfield, at least there mil spec and up.

[vta]

i love the SA 1911 GI. The sights do suck but it is a easy swap for the mil specs sights. the flared ejection port however is not something you can do without some machining work from a gunsmith. Personally I have never had ejection issues with a standard GI ejection port. Plus I like the vertical serrations but that doesnt add to the reliability of the pistol. just a personal preference.

If you want to buy something to build up, i would suggest the SA over the RIA. The frame and slide are forged rather than casted. It will also keep its value better than the RIA will.

All that being said, I just bought a SA Stainless Loaded like the one on sale at Turners. It is a nice pistol too. I had to sell my GI to make room for it but now I wish I hadn't sold it. I learned now that there is always room for a GI style 1911 in any gun collection.

[SocalShooterX]

yeah i saw that springfield loaded but i'm not a huge fan of the silver color. I like the darker 1911s. but the loaded is growing on me.

I'll check out the RIA next time i'm at the shop and maybe i'll like it maybe i wont.


So far i've ruled out the GI, and am looking at the mil spec, loaded, or RIA


quick quesiton, anyone know about the Sig 1911s?

[Cokebottle]

Ya, the Milspec is absolutely a better gun than the RIA, especially in terms of investment value (especially if you buy used), and it is available in stainless.

Think of the RIA as the "Hi-Point" of 1911s... except it's not as fugly.
It's cheap, it goes boom every time, and it's accurate enough to dispatch an attacker. It's minimalist, and you aren't going to build a $2,000 custom out of the frame... but it's also a good HD/PD gun where it's not a big loss if it ends up getting scratched up in a police evidence locker for 3 years after you have to use it.

As far as "made in the USA", you aren't getting that with either of them. RIA is made in the Philippines, and the Springfield GI, Milspec, and now even the cheaper Loaded models, are made in Brazil.

[demo]

That is certainly your opinion and you are of course, entitled to it. I just happen to disagree. I purchase a used SA Milspec about 2yrs. ago from a leo out of state who I didn't know other than we were both members of xdtalk.com.

He is a 1911 affectionado for the last 30yrs. or so and builds them also. I really like mine. The only thing different from stock are the grips, an extra match bushing and a TRP barrel from SA when the original one proved defective (that tells you lots about SA's CS).

The gun is GREAT and I've had not one problem with any ammo, even reloads.

Retired, thank for a respectful response.

my original barrel was also defective and replaced with a TRP barrel as well, there is no comparison to what the gun was before and after Springfield replaced and fit the barrel. after 2 trips to Springfield, its all right. me being the original owner, it took some time to iron out the big issues, and it was not "fun". and I would have rather just bought something that worked in the first place.. no doubt the guy that buys it from me will have a more positive experience.

[Jerm]

I am Picking up my Springfield Armory Mil Spec stainless on Monday I wanted a Kimber but figured this was for now a good compromise.

[Harley]

Springfield 1911 gi. Anyone know where to find one?

When I was searching for mine I found it here. Martin B. Redding INC.

[steelrain82]

The only problem I had with the gi except for the superlow sights was it would jam after firing reloaded rounds. But with manufactured rounds I had no problems.

[Eddie1965]

When I bought my SA GI I was about to buy the mil-spec, but then decided to go with the GI so it could match my M1 Garand. The sights do suck and for the extra 80 to 100 dollars more the mil-spec is worth the extra money.

BTW, try Martin B. Retting in Culver City, they have all SA 1911 models.

[Army GI]

I'll just say it. you don't get much for your money on a 1911. a $600 1911 is more then likely not a very good weapon compared to other handguns in the same price range.

Don't tell newbies stuff like that man. A basic 1911 from Springfield, Colt, or RIA will certainly serve him will and last more than a lifetime. You don't need a 1911 to have a super tight frame, a bunch of stupid accessories, and triggers with "speed holes" in them.