1911-A1-45 ACP question, Need help

[sud123]

Ok, I have 3 XD but want to get a Springfield 1911. I am accustomed of seeing if the pistol is a TRP, Loaded, Mil-spec or whatever. I do see some Springfield 1911's that just say 1911-A1-45ACP. Now I understand the 45 ACP but what make are these pistols? I look to see if it's a Mil-spec or whatever but none of that information is on there. Can you explain what I might be looking at and am I missing something? Because of my inexperience with 1911's I am sure there is something I just don't know.

[charlie.45]

Typically if it just says 1911a1 it's a GI model.

[tomfoolery]

The TRP says TRP on the slide (towards the rear of the slide). Most of the loaded models have front sights dove-tailed into the slide where the GI models are not.

The best bet is to look at the SA website, it will give you descriptions as well as show pictures of each model.

[blueblur]

Springfield WW2 Model vs. Mil-Spec vs. Loaded
Courtesy of 1911forum.com

Basic Descriptions:


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

Some one else will have to chim in with whats additional for the TRP but there are your basic 3 SA 1911 models.

[sud123]

Thanks everyone for your help. As always, this site continues to be great.

[Brickboy240]

Yes, the Springfields marked "M1911" are the GIs which are more accurate representations of the original M1911 pistol that was used by the US military branches up until about 1985.

The M1911 denotes the year that it was accepted into service, 1911. Model of 1911.

The other models are variations on this original design and are not marked "M1911."

Hope this helps.

- brickboy240