Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

[Furtaker_.223]

Do any of you know about the Springfield GI Micro Compact?
I know where I can pick one up for a great price,400 to be exact. Used, but very little. Also if I do decide to buy this, where can I pick up some extra mags?
I want this for a conceal carry piece. I am a fan of the 1911, but the standard 1911 is a little too big for carry.

 

[HillbillyfromAL]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

A friend of mine had one and loved it. I'm pretty sure they use officer size mags. Good luck

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

I carry a loaded version every day. Despite what folks tell you, its an accurate little SOB. After replacing the recoil springs with Wolff Kimber CDP set it is 100%. I can shoot it weak hand, only holding it between my middle finger and thumb enough to not drop it, so there's no "limp wrist" susceptibility.


I had a GI and moved on up.
When I had my GI I replaced the sights, installed a Commander hammer and beavertail safety.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

Any Officer's size mags fit. I run CMC 7 rounders.

 

[CavalrySoldier3ACR]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

I purchased one about four years ago. I had trouble with stove piped brass with almost every shot. I fired about three hundred rounds through it and still had the same problem. I called Springfield Armory and they had me send it back to them. I was pretty angry about it until about two weeks later when they returned it, I saw the laundry list of things they did to it. In effect, they rebuilt it and polished and tightened and lossend and everything you would expect a custom job to be. The pistol returned to me runs like a Swiss time piece and I love it now. It will shoot your eyeballs out at 25 yards and is nice and compact. If you get one and have problems with it, send it back to Springfield Armory and they will take good care of you.

 

[angsniper]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

I had trouble with mine at first but replaced all the mags with Wilson combat 8rd mags and it runs perfectly. I carry it all the time now.

 

[Furtaker_.223]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

Will the3 wilson 8 rnd. fit into the GI compact flush? Or does it stick out a bit?

 

[AlabamaShooter]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

I dont think so, but I may be mistaken. The 8rd mags are for the full size frame pistols.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: furtaker_.223</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> Will the3 wilson 8 rnd. fit into the GI compact flush? Or does it stick out a bit? </div></div>

The magazine will fit, but if you shoot to slide lock, drop the empty and shove an 8rd'er in there and give it a tap to seat it it has the potential to ride past the mag catch and into the action, locking up your weapon.
This occurance could be be responsible for causing the likelihood of your day getting exponentially worse to skyrocket if you are in a situation that calls for gunfire......

 

[kc0cxa]

Re: Springfield GI Micro Compact 1911 in 45 cal.

I have had one for about 7 years now. Love the thing. Been 100% since the get go.