GI .45 Mods

TeeRex · 05-10-2009, 04:26 PM

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.

GlockMeister · 05-10-2009, 05:24 PM

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?

oilfield_trash · 05-10-2009, 05:40 PM

I've got one. They shoot fine. If its a Kimber you want, get a Kimber. It may be cheaper in the end and it'll be perfect from day one.

TeeRex · 05-10-2009, 07:26 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!

oilfield_trash · 05-10-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TeeRex

It is far too easy to spend too much money on these things!

Word up.

rondog · 05-10-2009, 10:24 PM

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.

RetiredFed · 07-10-2009, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rondog

a man's just gotta have at least two 1911's.

amen

SightNSqueeze · 07-10-2009, 11:35 PM

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.

nathangdad · 07-10-2009, 11:40 PM

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.

gwynn1975 · 07-10-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by nathangdad

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.

+100

Bigoledude · 10-07-2009, 12:43 AM

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?

05-10-2009, 04:26 PM	#1
TeeRex Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central, OH Posts: 339 Images: 1	GI .45 Mods 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.

05-10-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	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? __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke" Last edited by GlockMeister; 05-10-2009 at 05:28 PM.

05-10-2009, 10:24 PM	#6
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	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. __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

07-10-2009, 11:35 PM	#8
SightNSqueeze Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Intercoastal Sea Islands, SC, USA Posts: 2,725	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. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Was "Your" Voice Heard Today? NRA-ILA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

07-10-2009, 11:40 PM	#9
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,166	Before going in for modifications 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.

05-10-2009, 05:40 PM	#3
oilfield_trash Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 187	I've got one. They shoot fine. If its a Kimber you want, get a Kimber. It may be cheaper in the end and it'll be perfect from day one.

05-10-2009, 07:26 PM	#4
TeeRex Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central, OH Posts: 339 Images: 1	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!

10-07-2009, 12:43 AM	#11
Bigoledude Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	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?