I am looking for a very good gi replica. I have been considering the Springfield armory but the gi is hard to find. Looking for the closest match to the original without actually getting an original.

How about a Colt 70 Series?

 

http://www.coltsmfg.com/Catalog/ColtPistols/ColtSeries70.aspx

I was looking at the 1991a1 series 80. might want to go cheaper for a gi

Wow, I just checked. I didn't realize they went for over 1200. But, you did say best.

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=315937901

Most authentic. Look at the auto ordinance ones but they have Poor reviews. Para isn't really that authentic.

To be honest I have no idea how authentic they are but how about Rock Island?

To be honest I have no idea how authentic they are but how about Rock Island?

 

Was just about to suggest them as well.

 

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/411539079

I was looking at those too.

The Springfield Mil Spec looks pretty good, price isn't too bad.

 

http://www.budsgunsh...oducts_id/32592

From my understanding the mil spec is different from the gi in the Springer

dont you have a Range Officer? isnt that close, with the exception of target sights?

Yes but I want basic gi with that dull finish and the 1911-a1 on the slide and proper serrations

Found this description of the differences on another forum:

 

Main things that the Mil spec has on the GI are ~

 

Lowered and flared ejection port

 

Polished feed ramp

 

Throated barrel

 

Slightly taller and higher visibility 3 dot sights

 

Beveled mag well

 

And lastly, more looks that function, the slide serrations on the Mil spec are angled to match the grip angle rather than straight up and down on the GI.

That's what I thought. I want the gi model

I was going to suggest the Remington R1 but, it has 1911R1 stamped on the slide.

I was going to suggest the Remington R1 but, it has 1911R1 stamped on the slide.

 

Got a centennial model at the ffl waiting.

I'm pretty sure RIA had a basic GI model with the combat sights.

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9664-rock-island-1911-gi-review/

 

Ask usnmars

My problem with the RIA is that is says rock island on the side. Not just 1911-a1 plus I have a RIA tactical in 9 mm

Found a few more possibilities. I did more research on he auto ordinance and it seems that kahr has vastly improved their qc. Also is the regent r100 and the cimarron. Now I don't know.

I own an Auto Ordnance 1911A1. It looks just like the same gun I carried 20 years ago in the army. It has "US Army" on the slide and the crappy GI sights.

 

Is it accurate? No. We are talking minute-of-dinner-plate at 7 yards. But I would attribute that to the crappy GI style sights. If you are aiming for a man-sized target, you will hit him somewhere in the Q.

 

It is made in the USA, unlike a RIA.

 

I've had occasional jams with it, but I have with just about any gun. The gun is a range toy, not a self-defense pistol, but it is probably my favorite toy.

 

I go to Range 14 once or twice a month and I'll meet you there if you are interested in taking a look and putting a few rounds through it. It's not for sale, though. It will be my oldest son's gun one day. PM me if you are interested in meeting up.

Minute of dinner plates...lol. I am actually now leaning heavily towards the auto ordnance. What kills me about the Springfield is the made in brazil stamping. Don't want that on a 1911a1 replica.

I was looking at the 1991a1 series 80. might want to go cheaper for a gi

BlueLineFinish, I have one of these and love it.

I hear RIA GI 1911s are pretty tits. Only problem is they are 8 rounders, then real GI 1911s were 7 rounders.

If money were no object...........a C&S 1911 Government Model?

http://www.cylinder-...roduction.shtml

 

 

Lower end Springfields are made in Brazil, how about the Ruger?

The Cimarron one is close to the original military sidearms

 

http://cimarron-firearms.com/Tactical/1911.htm#

 

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Lower end Springfields are made in Brazil, how about the Ruger?

Ray I think the Ruger 1911 is 100% US made. My Springer is one of the US ones, but Brazil forged is actually very good quailty.

If money were no object...........a C&S 1911 Government Model?

http://www.cylinder-...roduction.shtml

 

 

Wow that is one bad a** 1911.

I like the springfield mil spec..

That's cylinder and slide is beautiful. For that price I would just get an original