I recently purchased a GI .45 1911. It is my first 1911, but probably not my last.
Has anyone done any modifications to this gun? For right now I am thinking about a new beavertail, and having a dovetail cut for the front sight so I can upgrade them.
What's the old saying, if it aint broke, don't fix it? lol
I mean it's your gun you can do with it as you wish. But it'll probably shoot just fine how it is. But if you feel the need or want to replace the barrel, the sights, beaver tail or anything else you want on it as they'll undoubtedly make it a better and more accurate shooter.
Or, you can always leave this one as is and use any money and or save any money and buy one with all the bells and whistles already on it?
But I always thought the Springfield GI series 1911 were already decent shooters? What's your reason for wanting to mod it already?
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Last edited by GlockMeister; 05-10-2009 at 05:28 PM.
Mine shoots just fine, no need to lower the ejection port or anything like that. Maybe I will just save for one with all the bells and whistles already, or perhaps a custom shop gun.
It is far too easy to spend too much money on these things!
Keep the Springer GI just like it is, you'll be glad you did someday! Then buy a Rock Island Armory Tactical model from Sarco, Centerfire Systems or Bellshire Guns on Gunbroker. It has all the bells and whistles, for around $400 or so. Damn nice shooters too. A man's just gotta have at least TWO 1911's.
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I've got two; a .45 Springfield Armory 1911A1 and a .45 Colt Officers ACP. I left both stock (except hex replacement grip screws) and they are accurate and reliable.
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you might find it more beneficial to spend a lot of time practicing.
After a few hundred rounds of real practice - going for accuracy/steady hold/sighting/trigger pull/feel of grip, then it is time to sit back for some serious thinking about what you really want to modify. Note - all modifications are not necessarily improvements for the individual shooter.
you might find it more beneficial to spend a lot of time practicing.
After a few hundred rounds of real practice - going for accuracy/steady hold/sighting/trigger pull/feel of grip, then it is time to sit back for some serious thinking about what you really want to modify. Note - all modifications are not necessarily improvements for the individual shooter.
I have a Mil-Spec that shoots incredibly well but, the grip safety just tears into the web of my hand. I NEED a beaver-tail safety. Can I replace this part myself?
