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United States  Old 29th December 2007, 13:11
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Will the GI Model Shoot Hollow Points OK?
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.

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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


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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


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

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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....
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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?

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

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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.
 
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