Springfield 1911: Full Frame vs. Mil. Spec.

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I was looking to buy 1911 from them, but I don't see much difference between Full Frame 1911 and Mil. Spec. 1911 except the fact that Full Frame cost $200 more and weight (full frame is 60 grams heavier)
 
not sure what you mean by Full frame, since Mil Spec is a full size 1911...

Mil spec is quite a basic model that's why it costs less than oher loaded 1911s.
 
Looking at their website, the Mil-Spec is exactly that: a standard 1911A1 modern military specification with a regular grip safety, military sights, standard hammer and trigger, etc. The Full-Size is a "modernized" version of the same basic gun. The picture they show is a "Custom Loaded Full-Size" so it's a little unclear as to how many of the features it has are included in the base Full-Size. I think we're talking modern low-profile fixed combat sights (nice sight picture), a beavertail grip safety (if you've had hammer bite you'll appreciate that), lightened hammer, modern trigger (same pull as the Mil-Spec though), and front cocking serrations as standard. Then you can choose add some features to it like adjustable sights and various finishes.
 
EdGCNM said:
Looking at their website, the Mil-Spec is exactly that: a standard 1911A1 modern military specification with a regular grip safety, military sights, standard hammer and trigger, etc. The Full-Size is a "modernized" version of the same basic gun. The picture they show is a "Custom Loaded Full-Size" so it's a little unclear as to how many of the features it has are included in the base Full-Size. I think we're talking modern low-profile fixed combat sights (nice sight picture), a beavertail grip safety (if you've had hammer bite you'll appreciate that), lightened hammer, modern trigger (same pull as the Mil-Spec though), and front cocking serrations as standard. Then you can choose add some features to it like adjustable sights and various finishes.
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Well, but if you check MSRP of the Full Frame series and Mil. Spec... 20% more for cosmetic changes??? Also, "modernized" is 38 oz vs 36 oz on Mil Spec... I'm not sure that "lightened hammer" added that weight... That's why I'm puzzled!
 
yeaa i looked into these when i was shoping for a 1911 and it appeared to me as well that the 'loaded' was just a cosmetically upgraded mill-spec. i read about alot of people buying the mill-spec and doing their own upgrades to make it exactly how they wanted.
 
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