carry a springfield range officer?

[roadrunner681]

so i found this Springfield range officer, is it a bad idea to carry it? im not worried about the size im large enough to hide it, but will the target sights stay put? this will probably be my first 1911 and im pretty sure its the one i want i stood and looked at it for 20 minutes.

 

[kawtech87]

I don't see why not. But then again I don't own any 1911's, or any pistol for that matter, that have adjustable target sights so i really can't comment on them moving but I doubt they would. If they can stand the abuse of competiton they should be able to hold zero from walking around normally.

 

[iChokePeople]

As I recall, the RO I used to have didn't have night sights. Not a deal breaker for some, is for others. Just a consideration.

 

[roadrunner681]

As I recall, the RO I used to have didn't have night sights. Not a deal breaker for some, is for others. Just a consideration.

well i know so other people like them but the dots just seem to confuse my eyes for some reason, i have trouble finding the front sight with dots i dont know why.

 

[churchmouse]

I have 2 RO's and 1 is for carry, the other has been modified into a steel gun. The target sights can give you issue as they tend to get hung up in any garment that you may cover it with. Practice will overcome this issue.

As to accuracy, you will not get an out of the box 1911 that is a better shooter. These things are tack drivers.

 

[roadrunner681]

I have 2 RO's and 1 is for carry, the other has been modified into a steel gun. The target sights can give you issue as they tend to get hung up in any garment that you may cover it with. Practice will overcome this issue.

As to accuracy, you will not get an out of the box 1911 that is a better shooter. These things are tack drivers.

ive herd they are lasers, i was just worried if the sights would come loose, so from what your telling me they will probably not move if i take care of the gun? so sounds like to me a 1911 of the Springfield verity will be adopted real soon. just need a lefty safety.

 

[black label]

I have one that I have carried on occasion, never had a sight problem. If firing it doesn't mess with them, I wouldn't see why carrying it would. But be careful the back sights can snag or cut you.

Churchmouse is right as usual when it comes to 1911s, it is a tack driver.

 

[scattergunner]

The sights will stay put nicely, they are very stable. Being hooked on clothing would be my reservation

 

[LPMan59]

i bought the Loaded w/ target sights and the gun was so reliable I made it my carry gun. I had a couple of shops look into replacing the sights, but ultimately sent it to Springfield who had my gun back in 5 business days with night sights. It was pricey to have ship, but I have no regrets because they didn't mess around and they fired the gun to make sure everything was accurate.

 

[AllenM]

I love the range officer guns and you don't have to worry about the sights coming loose they'll be fine.
I haven't done this to my RO but I have been know to do a "carry cut" on other guns with billboard rear blades it makes them look like this



it helps a little with the snagging I think. I have no scientific proof though

 

[sparkyfender]

I don't have one, but I've heard a lot of good things about them.

A prominent poster on another gun board had to sell his carry Kimber for financial reasons, and replaced it with a Range Officer. I believe he is very pleased with his as a defnsive pistol........

 

[blueboxer]

Personally I think it's a great carry gun. However...I would change out the sights. I hate rear dots, but I hate NO dots even more. And changing the mag with target sights means you have to avoid over the top slide drops unless you want to rip up your hands. I would recommend a Harrison Design rear with whatever front you want (FO, tritium, gold dot, etc). Springfield actually installs these sights because they like them so much. I would send the gun to SA to have those swapped out, and then carry away.

 

[iChokePeople]

I've never tried to do one-handed manipulations with the RO's target sights, either -- I'd have to be convinced that they work there before I'd carry it. They might be fine, but I'd have to know that.

 

[gregkl]

I have carried mine. No issues. They won't come loose. I have a FO up front.

The sharp edges did catch me a couple times at the range while doing malfunction clearing though.

Allen, I was thinking of rounding over the sharp edges on my sight but I like the way the one in the pic looks.

 

[AllenM]

I have carried mine. No issues. They won't come loose. I have a FO up front.

The sharp edges did catch me a couple times at the range while doing malfunction clearing though.

Allen, I was thinking of rounding over the sharp edges on my sight but I like the way the one in the pic looks.

Rounding is another way to go but I like this better as well

 

[roadrunner681]

how hard is it to put a left friendly safety on the range officer? is it something i could do my self im a mechanic but i dont know enough about the 1911 to know if i could handle that.

 

[AllenM]

how hard is it to put a left friendly safety on the range officer? is it something i could do my self im a mechanic but i dont know enough about the 1911 to know if i could handle that.

Not super hard. There are some walk through's online and Wilson sells a great one but it is about $160.00 hate to mess that one up. There are cheaper ones but don't get the cheapest you can find or you will regret it on an Ambi safety.

 

[roadrunner681]

Not super hard. There are some walk through's online and Wilson sells a great one but it is about $160.00 hate to mess that one up. There are cheaper ones but don't get the cheapest you can find or you will regret it on an Ambi safety.

what kind of tools would i need so i can figure out what to get out of my box at work when i do this?

 

[AllenM]

Tools I use a smallish file and fine stones to finish up with but you could substitute 600 grit sand paper for the stones. Since I am over 50 I also use some good reading glasses
You'll need a hammer and 1/8" punch also.
You will have to remove the grip safety to do this

 

[roadrunner681]

Tools I use a smallish file and fine stones to finish up with but you could substitute 600 grit sand paper for the stones. Since I am over 50 I also use some good reading glasses
You'll need a hammer and 1/8" punch also.
You will have to remove the grip safety to do this

is there anything special about removing them? i know the felling about glasses i cant see the front sight on a mosin with out them.