Range duty 1911. Mil spec or GI?

[proxpilot]

I have $600 for a range duty 1911. I would really love a Springfield Mil spec in stainless. but willing to listen to peoples other recommendations.

[Tactical Jackalope]

http://184.72.239.143/mu/a6890804-4448-45b3.jpg

Hey man, if you really want a stainless Mil-Spec get it! I love mine. Parkerized with a hogue grip :)

[drail]

Mil spec - simply because the sights on the GI are so tiny and with the GI ejection port's high wall will almost certainly dent brass. They are both great 1911s though.

[TGDKY]

Love my gi

[Casimer]

I think that the new SA Range Officer model is going for about $700, and has some nice features. That could be one to look at as well.

http://gunreviewspot.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/springfield-armory-range-officer-1911/range-officer-1911-pistol.jpg

[pilpens]

GI or milspec -- +1 milspec. the upgrades from milspec are worth the difference.
For range use, adjustable bomar type rear sights are nicer like the one on the range officer --- nice.

[Auto426]

For strictly range use the Mil-spec is going to be a better gun due to it's higher profile sights.

[kokopelli]

I own the GI. I mainly bought it over the Mil Spec because I originally wanted a close 1911A1 WWII repro type .45.
My desire now is for a more customized -mildly although, range gun, so I'm replacing small parts on it to suit my liking. The sights are awful, the higher ejection port is also a problem since I reload, so at some point I'll be having it lowered.
If you are looking for a range duty shooter, and not a repro-look piece, get the Mil Spec. The sights alone are worth it. I wish I had gone that route originally!

[michael t]

SA Range Officer model is going for about $700, and has some nice features.

That be one I would get, If buying a Springer

[zombieslayer]

If you can afford the RO- go for it. I want one myself.

[EdInk]

You already picked the best value in the 1911 market. Get the stainless mil-spec.