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thomasward00 · 01-10-2008, 12:46 AM

I have two guns right now an XD9 Service and Sub compact, I want a 45 and don't have much to spend, Is the cheap springer GI a quality gun, in terms of reliabiltiy?

Thanks in advance...

faawrenchbndr · 01-10-2008, 12:54 AM

Yes the Springfield GI is a good start. I would suggest you also consider the Mil-Spec model.

**Frenchy** · 01-10-2008, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by thomasward00

I have two guns right now an XD9 Service and Sub compact, I want a 45 and don't have much to spend, Is the cheap springer GI a quality gun, in terms of reliabiltiy?

Thanks in advance...

Nothing "cheap" about it...It's a good gun.

rogerxd45 · 01-10-2008, 01:12 AM

i saw a stainless gi model for $519.99 at a local gun shop and when i get a 1911 that will be the one

tomfoolery · 01-10-2008, 01:16 AM

i personally decided on the springfield loaded model. the sights on the GI are a bit lower then desired....not to mention there is no dovetail cut in the slide for replacing them. the loaded also has the bigger beaver tail, skeletonized trigger and hammer, novak night sights, etc.

at a recent gun show they had the loaded models for $625....its only a little more then the GI but you get way more.

thomasward00 · 01-10-2008, 04:39 AM

Is the Springfield 1911 as reliable as my two XD's? I know it is a different pistol, but is it as reliable?

Thanks in advance...

bigblue64 · 01-10-2008, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by thomasward00

Is the Springfield 1911 as reliable as my two XD's? I know it is a different pistol, but is it as reliable?

Thanks in advance...

I cc a springfield milspec and trust it with my life. That should say something about their reliability. Especially since I started with a sig and sold it when it constantly malfunctioned.

M2XD · 01-10-2008, 06:06 AM

I also have a SA GI 1911, and trust it as much as I do my XD45; but I carry the latter as 1) it is lighter (albeit a bit thicker) and 2), the 13+1 capacity versus a 7+1. But for a "entry level" 1911, the GI is an excellent choice! I love mine...

Cheers! M2

zulu45 · 01-10-2008, 08:42 AM

Nothing cheap about it, aside from the price. It's a damn fine gun. It's actually the first 1911 I've bought (though not the last) and it has been great. It's a great base gun to add what you want, and nothing more. I've added a new barrel bushing, trigger, and new sights to it. In addition, I added a stronger spring, gotten the feed ramp polished, and gotten a trigger job.

Like any gun, it required a break-in period, but now I trust my life to it for home defense. You can't go wrong with a Springfield.

devildoc27 · 01-10-2008, 09:11 AM

WHAT is your opinions on the Taurus pt1911. i heard it has alot of uprades already and that you get alot more for your money. i am wanting a decent 1911 also and cant afford alot right now. let me know.
thanks in advance.

01-10-2008, 12:46 AM	#1
thomasward00 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 174	Is the cheap springer GI a good starter 1911? I have two guns right now an XD9 Service and Sub compact, I want a 45 and don't have much to spend, Is the cheap springer GI a quality gun, in terms of reliabiltiy? Thanks in advance... __________________ Geaux Tigers! H&K USP 9mm H&K USP Compact .357 Sig H&K P7 PSP 9mm XD9 SC

01-10-2008, 04:39 AM	#6
thomasward00 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Slidell, La Posts: 174	Is the Springfield 1911 as reliable as my two XD's? I know it is a different pistol, but is it as reliable? Thanks in advance... __________________ Geaux Tigers! H&K USP 9mm H&K USP Compact .357 Sig H&K P7 PSP 9mm XD9 SC

01-10-2008, 06:06 AM	#8
M2XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas! Posts: 427	I also have a SA GI 1911, and trust it as much as I do my XD45; but I carry the latter as 1) it is lighter (albeit a bit thicker) and 2), the 13+1 capacity versus a 7+1. But for a "entry level" 1911, the GI is an excellent choice! I love mine... Cheers! M2 __________________ Springfield XD-45 ACP Service Springfield M1911-A1 GI Government 1954 Colt .357 Magnum Plus a few others...

01-10-2008, 08:42 AM	#9
zulu45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Owensboro, KY Posts: 328	Nothing cheap about it, aside from the price. It's a damn fine gun. It's actually the first 1911 I've bought (though not the last) and it has been great. It's a great base gun to add what you want, and nothing more. I've added a new barrel bushing, trigger, and new sights to it. In addition, I added a stronger spring, gotten the feed ramp polished, and gotten a trigger job. Like any gun, it required a break-in period, but now I trust my life to it for home defense. You can't go wrong with a Springfield. __________________ Hey, Obama, I have some news for you; This is America - We are not socialists, and our Constitution is NOT negotiable. Get used to it or get out!

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01-10-2008, 12:54 AM	#2
faawrenchbndr XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 555	Yes the Springfield GI is a good start. I would suggest you also consider the Mil-Spec model.

01-10-2008, 01:12 AM	#4
rogerxd45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: boise ID (its boy-see, not boy-z) Posts: 3,592	i saw a stainless gi model for $519.99 at a local gun shop and when i get a 1911 that will be the one

01-10-2008, 01:16 AM	#5
tomfoolery XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,690	i personally decided on the springfield loaded model. the sights on the GI are a bit lower then desired....not to mention there is no dovetail cut in the slide for replacing them. the loaded also has the bigger beaver tail, skeletonized trigger and hammer, novak night sights, etc. at a recent gun show they had the loaded models for $625....its only a little more then the GI but you get way more.

01-10-2008, 09:11 AM	#10
devildoc27 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: seaside Ca Posts: 197	WHAT is your opinions on the Taurus pt1911. i heard it has alot of uprades already and that you get alot more for your money. i am wanting a decent 1911 also and cant afford alot right now. let me know. thanks in advance.