I am looking at their full size 1911 models. Being that the Mil-specs are the cheapest and I want a project gun I want to start on something cheap. I bought a Llama IX-B just to get the feel of a .45 but its crap.

I need info on how/what I can do to upgrade the Milspec model. I want to know stuff that I can do on my own and what I would need to get a smith to do. i am new to the 1911 format so please be easy.

Anyone who has don mods on their milspec 1911 springfields please give assistance.

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Actually the GI model is the cheapest or just buy a loaded and save yourself a bunch of unnecessary labor

+1 on the loaded.  worth the extra $.

Quoted: +1 on the loaded.  worth the extra $.

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save some time and $$$s, get the loaded for $650 NIB

Loaded. Absolutely.
I bought a SA Champion (4") GI 1911.
Loved it, wanted to do a few upgrades, made a list of them.
Went to a gun show the next weekend and traded it and $300 on a stainless loaded model.

If I would have done all the things to the GI that were already on a loaded, Id be $500 poorer.
And still have to worry about re-finishing the parkerization on the GI.
Just shipping it out for a fitted beavertail will run you $150.

good luck!

Thanks guys for all your info.

I got a Loaded  out the door for $630 over a year ago and I'm very happy with it..   A Mil spec would have served me just fine but after thinking about it. If I got a Mil Spec and just wanted to upgrade the sights I would basically have just about the same amount on money in that as a Loaded.  If you want a gun with the orginal WW2 configuration then hit the GI or Mil Spec, If you want more gun than that buy a Loaded.........  Every tool or gun I tried to go cheap on I've always spent more in the long run...