Springfiled armory 1911A1 GI
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You can find them in Edmonton at Wild West, Milarm, and P&D.
As for how they perform. I've seen a few models digest thousands upon thousands of rds, just like any good 1911 should. However, like any plain GI model, they work the best with ball ammo. If you plan on using different ammo like HP or flat nose stuff, it may not be your best choice (unless you want a little work done on it). If you want it for nostalgic reasons, it great. But if you want a 1911 shooter, shell out a few bucks more and get a Loaded Model. And you get all the bells and whistles. My 2 cents.
As for how they perform. I've seen a few models digest thousands upon thousands of rds, just like any good 1911 should. However, like any plain GI model, they work the best with ball ammo. If you plan on using different ammo like HP or flat nose stuff, it may not be your best choice (unless you want a little work done on it). If you want it for nostalgic reasons, it great. But if you want a 1911 shooter, shell out a few bucks more and get a Loaded Model. And you get all the bells and whistles. My 2 cents.
I have other 1911's with all the bells and whistles to shoot. Ive just always had a hankerin for a bare bones military 1911A1, but never wanted to fork out the bucks for a beat up old colt. From what you guys have told me the springfield sounds like what I am looking for.
Thanks!
Simon
Thanks!
Simon
One thing about the Springfields that I noticed when I was researching 1911s was that the Mil-Spec is not mil-spec...
It has a key locking mechanism in the mainspring assembly and several of the parts in this area are not "mil spec" .
If it matters to you......
It has a key locking mechanism in the mainspring assembly and several of the parts in this area are not "mil spec" .
If it matters to you......
