Posted: 10/9/2009 10:51:36 AM EDT
| What is the difference between a regular Springfield 1911 and their GI model? I know that the GI is alot cheaper, but what is the difference other than that? |
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What is the difference between a regular Springfield 1911 and their GI model? I know that the GI is alot cheaper, but what is the difference other than that? There are several trim levels of Springfields. They would go in this order: Mil-spec GI Loaded Operator EMP (not really a step up from Operator, just the subcompacts) Trophy Match (could be considered part of the TRP family) TRP Professional Each model has more features, uses better parts, and has a better fit than the model below (generally speaking). |
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There are several trim levels of Springfields. They would go in this order: Mil-spec GI Loaded Operator EMP (not really a step up from Operator, just the subcompacts) Trophy Match (could be considered part of the TRP family) TRP Professional this is incorrect......it's gi at the bottom, then milspec, loaded operator/emp, trp, and pro  (the gi is springer's most basic model)
i assume the "regular" springer you refer to is the milspec, which has: a lowered and flared ejection port, dovetail sites, 3 dot sites, stainless barrel, and is throated a little better than the gi model. the gi model has none of these features, and the sites are tiny without dots, and the gi model only comes with one magazine, where as the milspec comes with 2. let me know if you have any other questions, Tsmitty 
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http://i35.tinypic.com/wmj8d1.jpg http://i33.tinypic.com/24qqtfr.jpg http://i35.tinypic.com/2rhso5j.jpg http://i34.tinypic.com/2ziydeh.jpg http://www.gunshopfinder.com/springfield/PC9108L.jpg http://i35.tinypic.com/25f7j7r.jpg http://www.gunshopfinder.com/springfield/PC9111.jpg while i am no springfield fanboy, this post is full of win. |