Will the GI Model Shoot Hollow Points OK?

[Dean44]

I really like the nostalgia of the Springfield GI model but I want to make sure that it will shoot hollow points OK before I purchase.

Your input is appreciated.

Dean

[Rich-D]

I don't see why they would not be able to shoot Hollow Points. I don't have the Springer, however my RIA GI is quite reliable with HP's


Rich

[Dean44]

I don't see why they would not be able to shoot Hollow Points. I don't have the Springer, however my RIA GI is quite reliable with HP's


Rich

The reason that I ask is that Springfield does not advertise a throated barrel and polished feed ramp for the GI model like they do on the Mil-Spek model and up.

[rondawg]

With the prevalence of high-grade hollow points on the market today, I can't imagine any manufacturer selling guns that won't feed them reliably, especially an upper-tier mfg. like Springfield. Shouldn't be an issue, IMO.

[Dean44]

With the prevalence of high-grade hollow points on the market today, I can't imagine any manufacturer selling guns that won't feed them reliably, especially an upper-tier mfg. like Springfield. Shouldn't be an issue, IMO.

That's what I was thinking too. I am pretty sure that I will be OK with the hollow points but I was hoping that somebody had some experience with the GI model to confirm.

Sure appreciate your help!

[RF Plumber]

I've had a GI model for a year now. It feeds hollow points just fine. You should have no problem with it.

Enjoy it.

[effinnewguy]

I've had a GI model for a year now. It feeds hollow points just fine. You should have no problem with it.

Enjoy it.


Same here. I've had my GI for a couple of years and hasn't given me a problem with HP ammo. Make sure you use good magazines.

The OEM mag isn't what I would call a good magazine....

[ajwill]

Same here. I've had my GI for a couple of years and hasn't given me a problem with HP ammo. Make sure you use good magazines.


I'm thinking about getting a GI myself. What magazines would you recommend for it?

Art

[cottontoptexan]

I have the GI Champion with the 4 1/4 inch barrel. It has the bushingless barrel and the also the barrel has a ramp built onto it. You could say it is a Commander basically about the same size as the Colt. Mine is all steel. It shoots anything I feed it with the factory Springer mags which to me are excellent mags, made by metalform i believe. They look much like the original WW2 mags that i have.

[RF Plumber]

I'm thinking about getting a GI myself. What magazines would you recommend for it?

Art


Mine works fine with the OEM Springfield mags. I also got a couple Chip McCormick Shooting Star mags.

They all work fine and I have no problems with them.

[OD*]

Mine did. ;)

[effinnewguy]

I'm thinking about getting a GI myself. What magazines would you recommend for it?

Art


Stick to the name brands. Wilson, CMC, Novaks, Mecgar..

[Sirbpflynn]

The GI is throated from the factory. It will feed hollowpoints just fine. The factory mags have worked fine for me.

[weisse52]

Just picked up my second one. Mine have feed Federal Hydrashock just fine. I only use SA orginal 7 round mags or Wilson 8 round. They have proven themselves to me.

[Tom]

I have had no problem with feeding JHP rounds in either my full-size Mil-Spec nor in my G.I. Micro Compact, so I wouldn't expect you would have any difficulties.

[ajwill]

Thanks ya'll. I just ordered my full sized G.I. from Bud's.

Art.

[Woodman]

The Checkmate magazines seem to perform very well according to what I've read here. I plan to order some myself when money allows.

[Recluse]

Hi guys. I'm new to the forum, but have been visiting it regularly for a few years. I own several pistols but my Springers are a V-12 and a parked GI. The GI feeds anything I feed it, but this was after I tensioned the extractor. I didn't use any fancy tools, I just used a 3/8" hole in my steel bed post and a rag to protect the part.

I use both Chip McCormick 8rd & the stock Springfield mags. The Chip McCormick's have been 100% reliable.


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[buckshot362]

I have a G.I. 1911a1 springfield of corse and it will shoot Winchester super x 185gr HP
just fine..
have a nice day

[MACWHISPER]

I have a fairly new Milspec ss model. First 200 rounds with Federal hardball no misfeeds. Next 200 rounds with cheap range ammo 2 mis feeds on every mag. Last 200 rnds bact to the Federal ammo no misfeeds. Feed her the good stuff and be happy.