sebtool":1wg7kqy4 said:
Cheesewhiz":1wg7kqy4 said:
I'm okay for now Rev but thanks.
I would recommend for anyone that wants a Springfield for a possible build gun, get a MilSpec model. It has some features that the G.I. doesn't and gives you far more starting points than the higher end models.
How so? What's the difference in construction/parts? I'm in the market now, would appreciate any info.
Thx
The MilSpec is generally considered to be the best starting point for a 'build' because it has 4 or 5 features that the 'true to the original GI design' GI model doesn't. Those features are 1) Better sights than the very small GI sights, 2) lowered and flared ejection port, 3) slightly beveled mag well, 4) no lanyard loop, and 5) forward slanted rear slide serrations (vs the GI model's vertical rear slide serrations. The MilSpec is priced 'about' $100 more than the GI model given the same finish.
An easy way to tell the current Springfields apart is the slide serrations.
WW2 (GI) Model: Pistol closely replicates the basic 1911A1 as used by the US military for seven decades. Features:
high wall ("narrow") ejection port
low profile GI sights
lanyard loop on mainspring housing
vertical cocking serrations on slide
Mil-Spec: Pre-dated the G.I. model, adds some popular features/upgrades
stainless barrel and bushing (some models)
loaded chamber indicator (some models)
lowered and flared ejection port
high profile 3-dot sights
beveled magazine well
loss of the lanyard loop on mainspring housing
forward-raked cocking serrations on slide
Loaded: An upgrade from the Mil-Spec with even more of the most popular features/upgrades
beavertail grip safety
Novak sights
ambidextrious thumb safety
long 3 hole trigger
full length guide rod (2-piece)
front cocking serrations
flat mainspring housing
For reference, here's my GI that I've put a few mods into ....
Started with a base GI Springfield Armory 1911. THen ...
* Throated and polished the chamber ***
* Polished the feed ramp ***
* Deburred the entire frame and slide internals ***
* Installed Match high speed adjustable long trigger *** $35
* Complete trigger job - 3.0-3.5 pounds and breaks like a glass toothpick (range use only) ***
* Installed flared Mag well and flat mainspring housing (original was arched) *** $40 ( I ONLY like flat mainspring housings and long triggers)
* Installed MilSpec crossed cannon grips (myself) $25
* Installed mag pad on Springfield mag (myself) $4
* Installed full length guide rod (myself) $20
* Still need to install Novak match front and rear sights
* Installed oversized barrel bushing *** $20
Gunsmith fees were $69 and included anything marked with ***
Parts $144
Total $213, but some parts wouldn't have been required like the grips, so it was right around $200.
REV