1911 questions

[1911Luvr]

My Springfield GI ($500) has had FTFs so far (3000 rds), at 15 yards, she is as accurate as my Les Baers. But I do not like 3 things: No bevel mag well ( slower to insert a mag in), No adjustable/ big/ bright sights and no enlarged ejection port ( brass are threw straight back, not side way). But those thing does not affect accuracy.

Your standard GI model can be turned into the highest of high end customs or anywhere along that path if you so desire. Your gunsmith can easily cut a better version of a lowered/flared ejection port, your choice of any sight (front and rear) since the dovetails aren't pre-cut, and several types of magwells from bolt-on to custom weld-on. In essence, the GI model is just ready and waiting for a smith to put your custom touches on it any way you like!

The nice thing about a GI model over say a SA Loaded model is that the beavertail is original spec which allows cutting the radius for a higher grip. This then allows a custom, perfectly fit beavertail to be shaped and installed by your gunsmith. The Loaded models have a beavertail already installed from the factory, but the radius is not the same as a stock GI model and you can't just have your smith cut and customize a beavertail for it. There's only a few that are now compatible with the Loaded's radius. But I digress...

[ArmednReady]

I think Im going to get a GI and build it over time just for fun. But that raises a couple more questions, first off what finish should I get? Stainless? OD green? or Parkerized? which 1 could take the most abuse and not show it and which could take the most abuse period? Also I hear the GIs use MIM internals can somebody explain what that means and if its a negative...thanks guys.

[C.W.M.V.]

I think Im going to get a GI and build it over time just for fun. But that raises a couple more questions, first off what finish should I get? Stainless? OD green? or Parkerized? which 1 could take the most abuse and not show it and which could take the most abuse period? Also I hear the GIs use MIM internals can somebody explain what that means and if its a negative...thanks guys.

Have you thought about your guidelines? If you set out the things that are important to you choosing a pistol is easy. For me when I chose my last one was full size (5 inch), no FLGR, GI sights/hammer, parts interchangeability with Colt, and close to browning/Kuhnhausen pecs around $500 bucks.
That left me with only one option-RIA 1911A1 GI. Awesome pistol for the price.

MIM parts are pretty common, metal injection molding. Hard to find something without said parts unless your willing to pay OTA.

[Longbow]

The 1911 is celebrating its 100th birthday next year.

That it is still the platform of choice of special forces operators and handgun afficianados around the world today should tell you something.

You can find a good Colt or Sig for less than $800.00. Shoot it, clean it, oil it, repeat for a century or so...

Cheers,
Longbow