Sold on the Springfield 1911

[X ring]

I have the loaded model with 5k rounds through it. Just got back from Springfield with fresh night sights after ten years. One of my favorite guns to shoot.

 

[Captain Bligh]

If it is between these two guns, I'd vote for the Range Officer. I don't and won't own a 1911 with front cocking serrations. I think they spoil the appearance of the gun. Additionally, I can't ever see myself using them. I think putting your hand near the muzzle of a gun is foolish.

Beyond that, I fail to appreciate the importance of adjustable sights. I have a Kimber and a Springfield Mil-Spec, both with fixed sights. The Mil-spec has very good accuracy as is. The Kimber is tack-driver accurate. I have difficulty seeing how adjustable sights could improve either. YMMV.

 

[Hobie8]

Just got my first 1911 a couple months back. A nice new S/A Loaded with night sights. Love it, and I'm already looking at another one. At first it had some feeding issues, but customer service at S/A was on it quicker than a seagull on a french fry. Sent the gun back, and it was back in less than 2 weeks. They replaced the barrel, and polished it, and the feed ramp till they shined like chrome. Didn't cost me a cent. First class gun with matching customer service.

 

[Boost Lee]

Buy both, pick which one you like the most...

...and I'll take the other one.

Just teasing. Loaded here.

 

[Caleb]

I vote loaded, I would change the safety switch with a different one

 

[Guardsman89]

Range Officer. The Look is classic. It is the prototypical handgun to me.

 

[IndyGunSafety]

Neither! Get the TRP!

Bestest gun EVER!

 

[Meister]

It's really hard to go wrong in the Springfield lineup! Great products!

 

[Brown86]

I looked at a lot of 1911's and for my first i chose the Range Officer. I couldn't be happier! Shoots great and its solid. i started reading this and had to get it out and take it apart and clean it just so i had a reason to look at it again. For the longest time i thought night sights would take away from its looks. that was until i went to an indoor shooting range and was taking shots at a black target..all of a sudden those little white dots didn't seem like a bad idea. I had a guy tell me that you should just take a little white out and dab on the end of the sight and that would work fine if you didn't have the extra cash to get night sights and you could also just clean it off if you changed your mind. This gun was also my first Springfield and i wont hesitate to buy from them again.

 

[bhvostal]

I've had the TRP for about six months. Can't say enough good things about it. Possibly my favorite.

~ Brian

 

[JetGirl]

I looked at a lot of 1911's and for my first i chose the Range Officer.

Great first choice, and welcome to INGO!

 

[CombatRex]

My vote, Champion Operator....I love love love mine.

.45 God's Caliber

 

[HighStrung]

I have that identical loaded model (with a couple additional items) and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. I love mine.

 

[Drakkule]

Although I'm partial to stainless, I don't care for the front serrations.
My Springfield just got here tonight!

Congratulations, after shooting your ATI earlier this year, i have purchased 5- 1911's.

 

[barrelmaker_2002]

I like the loaded. I like front serrations, the ambi safety and the mag well. Not a fan of the color scheme, but that is OK, since I am not buying it.

But either will be excellent. Good luck and enjoy!!

 

[JetGirl]

after shooting your ATI earlier this year, i have purchased 5- 1911's.

HAHAHA!!! Yep, you shoulda seen that coming!
Was an ATI one of your purchases?

 

[Claddagh]

I bought both of my Springfields (Champion and full-sized) as Loaded models, primarily because they came OTB with the ambi thumb safety I need (being a southpaw) and some other features I wanted in a carry 1911 (such as stainless construction and tritium Novaks) at a very reasonable price.

The Champion was priced almost $125 less than the two-tone Kimber Pro Carry in the showcase next to it which didn't have either the ambi safety or tritiums. A "No-Brainer" choice, for me anyway, and I haven't regretted it for a moment since. I took it to the Chapman Academy for the 5-day DP-I course and ran nearly 2300 rds of assorted 230 gr. ammo through it without a bobble. Still my most trusted EDC.

 

[woundedyak]

The RO has the fit and finish of the TRP and the loaded is more of a mill spec with some goodies. The big difference I see is the loaded comes with FLGR , ambidextrous safety,night sites and forward cocking serrations. The RO is supposed to have more nicely fit/finished internals and a better barrel. It also has adjustable sights and is parkerized. The RO comes with a standard plug and guide which would save the trouble of ditching a useless full length guide rod and does not have forward cocking serrations (FCS) I don't think you can go wrong either way, the pros and cons of each are the cons and pros of the other. Really it all boils down to personal preference!
Or you can skip them both and go with my personal favorite.
TRP full rail operator!

 

[paddling_man]

I don't see how you could go wrong with either one but I'll say that Loaded you pictured is sexy!

My Loaded is almost old enough to vote.