Posted: 1/15/2015 1:07:16 PM EDT
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Looks like Springfield is coming out with a new all black Operator. It comes with the same mag funnel as the TRP. They also changed the grips on the MC operator and it has some sort of fish scales on the front strap.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-loaded-45-acp/ 
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It's the long beach operator but probably more production runs than the LBO. Hopefully they keep the price in line with the MC op or LBO. Buds had the LBO a month or so ago for $1,250 and the MC op as low as $1049.
If the price is right, it's going to make my decision much, much harder. Loaded Op or DW Specialist. |
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Pardon my ignorance, but what's the story behind the "Long Beach Operator". It sounds like the title of a bad 80's action movie. Long Beach PD asked for a run of operators set up like the picture above. SA releases a very small batch of them every year to the general public. The general public wanted more of them, so SA is releasing it as a normal production item and calling it the Loaded Operator. At least that is how I understand it. |
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Any news on a release date? this...anyone got the scoop? just got off the phone with Springfield, the said they are trying to get them out the door by the end of the month to distributors. And msrp is just under $1400 |
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Any news on a release date? this...anyone got the scoop? just got off the phone with Springfield, the said they are trying to get them out the door by the end of the month to distributors. And msrp is just under $1400 Sounds about right. Buds will have them in the $1250 range most likely. Just like their $1250 price on the LBO |
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Well, it kind of is a LBO. 
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Sounds about right. Buds will have them in the $1250 range most likely. Just like their $1250 price on the LBO Well, it kind of is a LBO.
True, but not named LBO  I was hoping for a few dollars less since it will be a normal production run now. Still not a bad street price if it is around $1250.
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True, but not named LBO I was hoping for a few dollars less since it will be a normal production run now. Still not a bad street price if it is around $1250.Quoted:
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Sounds about right. Buds will have them in the $1250 range most likely. Just like their $1250 price on the LBO Well, it kind of is a LBO.
True, but not named LBO I was hoping for a few dollars less since it will be a normal production run now. Still not a bad street price if it is around $1250.exactly, i was hoping for the same thing, maybe put it in line with the MC Operator since it's not a special edition. still excited for it. |
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Everybody like pictures, right. <a href="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/rock711/media/DSCF0193.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/rock711/DSCF0193.jpg</a> I wish the Staff or Moderators would add a Like Button to Click On I was going to wait on a Loaded Operator but had a Deal come up on a NIB MC Operator.
I prefer no Checkering on the Front Strap, I have been Shooting 1911's for 30 Years and My TRP I just sold was the first one with Checkering i didn't Shoot it much Because the Checkering was kinda rough on My Right Hand. And I am a Auto/ Truck Technician so I don't have Wimpy Hands. Just like Snap On Wrenches I prefer the Smooth Feel of a Non Checkered Front Strap. |
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Everybody like pictures, right. <a href="http://s127.photobucket.com/user/rock711/media/DSCF0193.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p123/rock711/DSCF0193.jpg</a> yayayaay 
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Brand New 2015 MC Operator $1067 Shipped from Centerfire
This is the new version, not a new in box old version. |
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Brand New 2015 MC Operator $1067 Shipped from Centerfire This is the new version, not a new in box old version. Went OOS almost the same day. |
Mine is nicer, bought it back in 05, ton of rounds through it, still shoots great and tight as a drum. had the front strap checkered recently at SACS then Cerakote at JFE
with new grips, those original grit-grips were the best but after 10 years their not so gritty 
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Just picked up mine today at my LGS. Couldn't believe they had one in. Had to do some horse trading but got one. Price on the tag was 1065 plus tax. Going to the range in 30 and will report back tonight if anyone wants to know. <a href="http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/J-Markert/media/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg</a> MC Operator? |
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Just picked up mine today at my LGS. Couldn't believe they had one in. Had to do some horse trading but got one. Price on the tag was 1065 plus tax. Going to the range in 30 and will report back tonight if anyone wants to know. <a href="http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/J-Markert/media/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg</a> Nice, let us know how you like the texturing on the front strap. |
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It cost 285 at Joint Force Enterprises for the two tone job. Armor black and a custom tan that I had him spray as flat as possible.
Cliff did an amazing job, so much better than the guy in St Petersburg who did my AR15 for 250. It really brought this thing back to life. I've had this thing ten years so it's worth it, don't see myself ever getting rid of it. The front strap checkering can be a bit rough but its worth it, i would recommend shooting one with that done vs some other texture type like golf balls, there is simply no comparison Quoted:
Think this is my next gun minus the front checkering. What did the ceracoat run you? |
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Just picked up mine today at my LGS. Couldn't believe they had one in. Had to do some horse trading but got one. Price on the tag was 1065 plus tax. Going to the range in 30 and will report back tonight if anyone wants to know. <a href="http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/J-Markert/media/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg</a> Holy shit, that was quick. |
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Just picked up mine today at my LGS. Couldn't believe they had one in. Had to do some horse trading but got one. Price on the tag was 1065 plus tax. Going to the range in 30 and will report back tonight if anyone wants to know. <a href="http://s1018.photobucket.com/user/J-Markert/media/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg</a> how'd it shoot? |
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Just picked up mine today at my LGS. Couldn't believe they had one in. Had to do some horse trading but got one. Price on the tag was 1065 plus tax. Going to the range in 30 and will report back tonight if anyone wants to know. 
Wow, I can't believe they shipped that quick. Tagged for review. |
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Quoted: Just picked up mine today at my LGS. Couldn't believe they had one in. Had to do some horse trading but got one. Price on the tag was 1065 plus tax. Going to the range in 30 and will report back tonight if anyone wants to know. http://i1018.photobucket.com/albums/af302/J-Markert/IMG_1341_zps081124b9.jpg  |
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jeffy: You really did refresh that baby! I sure like the 90 degree dust covers.
number1: That looks very good - nice find and the price seems quite reasonable too. I wonder if we'll see a bunch of old versions for sale in the used market now that these new ones are coming out. |