Posted: 11/1/2007 9:13:56 AM EDT
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Is the SA GI model as close to the WWII era Colt 1911A1 as it gets? Of course the little locking safety system would be the exception. Also, what kind of grips were on those WWII pistols? I love WWII weapons but I am not going to plunk down the kind of green it takes for a real WWII piece. I want something that's like what was used that I can take out and shoot and not worry about. I've got the money for a new gun, and a GI model has been on the want list for a couple of years. |
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Yes they are, with one half-exception. The original grips were a brown plastic for most every 1911A1 (some Colts had walnut), and the SA grips are IMO one of the ugliest (if they got rid of that US bar, I wouldn't mind). The feel of the Springer didn't really feel like my Rand (maybe that's 60 some years of use/exposure influencing. Tho other half exception is to find a Sistema with non-shitty internals (a Herculean feat) and park it if you wish. |
I totally agree on the "US" grips. For some reason they just stick out like a sore thumb. I wish I would have bought a Sistema or two when they seemed to be everywhere. |
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Look on 1911forum.com in the Springfield Armory section, and it's an in-depth thread. To summarize, buy one, swap the grips for a WWII composite set or a nice pair of GI-styled walnut fro the maker of your choice, replace the mainspring housing assembly with a USGI assembly, and you should be good. |
No, it won't be a first. I've got a SA Champion that has more modern features. It will soon be fitted with Novak lo mount sights. I just really like WWII weapons and wanted something that was built like they were then.  My first 1911 was a AMT Hardballer I bought new in 1989, which I've still got.  
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Thanks Wiseguy. I had forgotten about 1911forum.com until they sent me a happy birthday e-mail Monday. I joined two years ago and had completely forgotten. Old age is creeping up on me. 
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