M14 Forum

luigi · February 7th, 2012, 07:44 PM

Don't see the "GI" model listed on their website anymore? Did they quite making this model?

MackR · February 7th, 2012, 07:58 PM

It's called the Mil-Spec model and it is still listed on the website...

http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?model=7

techvoodoo · February 7th, 2012, 08:03 PM

the mil-spec differs from the GI model in a few minor ways and was also cheaper a little. from the reading i've done recently the GI was discontinued as of 2012.

luigi · February 7th, 2012, 08:09 PM

thanks guys!

GARRARD · February 7th, 2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by techvoodoo

the mil-spec differs from the GI model in a few minor ways and was also cheaper a little. from the reading i've done recently the GI was discontinued as of 2012.

And, the mil-spec one is made in Brazil.

plsmyk · February 7th, 2012, 08:33 PM

Info from the 1911 Forum:

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthre...ighlight=Model

Some of the Mil-Specs are assembled in the U.S., some are assembled in Brazil. They are both sold as Mil-Specs with the same part no., but have had some subtle differences. For example, at one time, the U.S. assembled guns had one piece barrels/stainless barrel bushings while the Brazilian assembled models had two piece barrels with blued carbon steel barrel bushings. The U.S. made ones have a serial no. starting with the letters "NM", while the Brazilian ones start with just the letter "N". There have been discussions on the 1911 forums as to whether one version is better than the other. Some folks say one is as good as the other, while some say the U.S. assembled versions are better. I think people tend to prefer the U.S. assembled ones just because they like to believe the U.S. made ones "have to be" a better built gun.

techvoodoo · February 7th, 2012, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GARRARD

And, the mil-spec one is made in Brazil.

I could be wrong but my understanding is that all 1911's made by springfield are forged in the imbel plant in brazil and always have been since springfield armory inc became a privately owned company. Some are then sent to the US for final assembly and finishing and some are final finished and assembled in brazil. If your serial number is NMxxx it was assembled and final finished in the US and if it Nxxxx it was all completed in brazil.

GARRARD · February 7th, 2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by techvoodoo

I could be wrong but my understanding is that all 1911's made by springfield are forged in the imbel plant in brazil and always have been since springfield armory inc became a privately owned company. Some are then sent to the US for final assembly and finishing and some are final finished and assembled in brazil. If your serial number is NMxxx it was assembled and final finished in the US and if it Nxxxx it was all completed in brazil.

You might be right. I had a Springfield M1911A1 mil-spec and on the bottom it said made in Brazil. I can't speak for the other 1911 variants but it would make sense if they were all made there.

bonamico · February 7th, 2012, 08:58 PM

I have the mil spec- purchased in 2011. Made in the USA - fit and finish is perfect. If you are looking for the GI then check with cabelas. They distribute that model and I am sure that they can find one for you.

Here is the answere to the brazil question That I sent them:

Thank you for your email. You would need to look at the pistol. Import laws require that the country of origin be marked on the firearm.

If yours does not say “Brazil” then production and assembly was done in Geneseo, Illinois with imported parts from our sources.
XD and XD(M) pistols are made in Croatia, and that is marked on the firearms.

All warranty and service can be performed at the factory in Illinois. Don’t hesitate to call me if you have further questions: 800-680-6866, Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Central time.

Enjoy the day!
Vickie L.
Springfield Armory
420 West Main Street
Geneseo, IL 61254
800-680-6866

montanawheeler · February 8th, 2012, 06:00 AM

I have a GI model but the serial number starts with WW? So what does that mean? I have pulled the grips off and I know the frame is made in 2011 and is stamped Made in Brazil. But it says nothing about Brazil visiable. I did here on another forum that they are not listing the GI until they can get caught back up withe the backlog of orders for them.

bd111 · February 8th, 2012, 08:18 AM

My "WW" USGI A1 repop #24xx has "Brazil" on the bottom of the frame in front of the trigger guard. Take a look there.

Whoever mentioned Cabela's, thanks, I'll check it out. These are GOOD pistols for new manufacture in an age of mediocrity, IMHO. I've worn out the orig bbl on my GI, replaced it with an identical one I got new from a member here. Gun just keeps going and going, eats anything, haven't needed to fix anything else. I'd like to get another one, maybe the 3-dot upgrade version, if I can find a square deal on a new one. Or I might go with a Argie one of our members here has advertised.

The ones (1911 types) we're actually going to practice with and count on as shooters, I can't see having too much $$$ in them unless it's no object (in that case Les Baer). Too easily stolen, misplaced, dropped, holster wear, knocked around. Strength + dependability + respectable accuracy stand HUGE in the handgun world.

montanawheeler · February 8th, 2012, 11:42 AM

Nope only spot my GI says Brazil is under the grips. Mine is serial 14xxxx so I will count myself lucky. It is a great pistol shoots better than I do.

drshame · February 8th, 2012, 05:59 PM

My WW63XXX Gi Repro says Springfield, Inc. Geneseo, Il USA on the side of the frame and made in brazil stamped on the frame under the barrel channel.

Wherever it was made, frame imported from Imbel Brazil, made here, they did a very good job and it eats whatever I feed it.
Though I have highly modded it to resemble a WW-II Gi Colt, complete with actual Wide-Ring grips.

Tommo · February 8th, 2012, 08:53 PM

I have one with NM and like it very much. Upgraded it with a EGW drop-in match bushing, Wilson match trigger and target style front sight and adjustable rear sight. It is very accurate and reliable.