Posted: 8/11/2016 8:59:55 AM EDT
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I have not seen much on ARFCOM on the new R.O. Operator, so I figured I would do a quick review. I will start this off by establishing my experience in the 1911 world... My first 1911 was a Springfield TRP non-rail back around 2008, and I immediately fell in love with the platform. I started using it in 3-gun and IDPA with great results, and over time I acquired a couple Sig 1911's and a Springfield Loaded through trades, but they all got traded back off because they didn't offer any advantage over the TRP I already had. A couple years ago I decided to sell my TRP and use the funds to upgrade to a railed version (stupid), however the funds got diverted and it never got replaced...
Fast forward to last week, I worked some OT and decided to pull the trigger on the R.O. Operator since it was such a good value (I paid $799 on GB with free shipping), however I was not expecting anything special due to the low price I paid. I picked it up yesterday, and to say that I am impressed would be a gross understatement, the slide to frame fit is just as tight as my TRP, and the barrel bushing is so tight to the barrel and slide I had a hard time disassembling the pistol for the first time. As of this post I have ~200 rounds of cheap Blazer AL cased ammo through mine with no malfunctions. I have not had a chance to put it on paper since it was getting dark, but I had no problem making a 4"x4" block of wood dance at 50 yards right out of the box (It did hit a little to the left, but not much) Hopefully by next week I will have time to put it on some sandbags and punch paper Some of the things I really like about this pistol - GI guide rod and plunger from the factory - Parkerized finish - Non-ambi safety (don't like ambi) - Novak rear sight (instead of adjustable like on standard R.O.) - No ILS mainspring housing - Series 70 slide (no FP block) - Front slide serrations Things I don't care for - Fiber optic FS (does come with both red and green insert) - El Cheapo factory mags (expected) All in all I think this pistol is a hell of bargain, and would highly recommend it Please feel free to ask any questions or request additional pictures 
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| I have a RO Stainless in .45, overall I like the gun. Very accurate. I think the fit of the slide to frame could be better. Slight marring on the slide on the front bottom. Dust cover I guess? Springfield says it's not abnormal it's from firing the gun. I think it shouldn't happen. If I could do it again I would probably buy the RO Operator. The rail would be nice to have. |
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Thanks for the info. I was really considering one of these, as I've always been happy with SA. But, with the Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun now out, it has everything, just the way I want it. But, those are my special preferences; this pistol is a very good price point for anyone who it fits their needs. |
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Springer mags aren't as bad as you think. Give them a try. I agree they are not "bad" and they function fine, but I would like to see Springfield start packing stainless 8rd mags like other manufacturers instead of the blued 7rd mags I still had a bunch of CMC 8rd Power Mags from when I had my TRP -------------- ETA: Sig's come with these: (Tac-Ops even comes with 4) http://store.sigsauer.com/1911-fullsize-carry-8rd-45acp-magazine.html 
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I really hope they come out with a range officer operator compact! I'm not holding my breath, but if they do I hope its a champion size with a steel frame and GI recoil assembly Not sure why Springfield has a obsession with making commander size guns in AL only with a bull barrel 
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Quoted: I'm not holding my breath, but if they do I hope its a champion size with a steel frame and GI recoil assembly Not sure why Springfield has a obsession with making commander size guns in AL only with a bull barrel Quoted: Quoted: I really hope they come out with a range officer operator compact! I'm not holding my breath, but if they do I hope its a champion size with a steel frame and GI recoil assembly Not sure why Springfield has a obsession with making commander size guns in AL only with a bull barrel Right now I just want a CCO sized gun with a rail. |
