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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - My Springfield Armory Loaded Operator arrived!

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:18:47 PM EDT

After waiting approximately 4 months for my dealer to get this bad boy in, its finally in my hands.

Gotta do something about those grips though.....don't like them....VZ will be getting some of my money soon.

Posted: 8/25/2015 8:50:33 PM EDT

[#1]

I love mine.i had to have the set.LW and LW Champion Operators.

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Posted: 8/25/2015 9:42:16 PM EDT

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Nice looking pistol.

I believe that is the "Long Beach" Operator, correct?

Posted: 8/25/2015 10:26:44 PM EDT

[#3]

Very nice. Congrats.

Posted: 8/25/2015 11:17:38 PM EDT

[#4]

Sweet!

Posted: 8/25/2015 11:44:42 PM EDT

[#5]

Congrats. Mind me asking what you paid for it?

They seem like a good value, but I'm a little disappointed that they seem to be going for $200+ more than an MC Operator.

Posted: 8/26/2015 8:44:03 AM EDT

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Nice looking pistol.

I believe that is the "Long Beach" Operator, correct?

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Yes.

OP. Looks good, I keep trying to pull the trigger on one, but money is tight and I'm trying to remain responsible.

It is sad that SA still refuses to blend the extractor with the rear of the slide.

Posted: 8/26/2015 9:39:50 AM EDT

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Nice looking pistol.

I believe that is the "Long Beach" Operator, correct?

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So Tactical.

No TACTICAL billboard on the frame

Much want.

...I gave away my TRP to my dad and this may be my next Springer.

Posted: 8/26/2015 1:38:03 PM EDT

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I didn't notice that was the LB Operator.
I thought I was almost done but I guess I have to add another one to the list.

Posted: 8/26/2015 1:40:40 PM EDT

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Nice looking pistol.

I believe that is the "Long Beach" Operator, correct?

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Yes I believe it is, however it is now labeled "Loaded Operator, Black" ...Part # PX9105LLP

Posted: 8/26/2015 1:42:36 PM EDT

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Congrats. Mind me asking what you paid for it?

They seem like a good value, but I'm a little disappointed that they seem to be going for $200+ more than an MC Operator.

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Price tag on the box was 1329.99.....However, I paid 12 something due to their LEO discount...Wasn't much off, but some.

Posted: 8/26/2015 1:44:09 PM EDT

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I didn't notice that was the LB Operator.
I thought I was almost done but I guess I have to add another one to the list.

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Part # PX9105LLP ....I believe its the same as the Long Beach, just a different name, supposedly it is a new model that was just released this year at shot show with the new MC operator.

Posted: 8/26/2015 1:46:59 PM EDT

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So Tactical.

No TACTICAL billboard on the frame

Much want.

...I gave away my TRP to my dad and this may be my next Springer.

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Nice looking pistol.

I believe that is the "Long Beach" Operator, correct?

So Tactical.

No TACTICAL billboard on the frame

Much want.

...I gave away my TRP to my dad and this may be my next Springer.

I really like how it doesn't say "Tactical" ....I was going to get the railed TRP, but I didn't like the adjustable sight, the bull barrel or full length guide rod.... I found this and it was EXACTLY what I wanted in the TRP....Only thing I wish it had was front strap checkering.

Posted: 8/26/2015 7:59:11 PM EDT

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I really like how it doesn't say "Tactical" ....I was going to get the railed TRP, but I didn't like the adjustable sight, the bull barrel or full length guide rod.... I found this and it was EXACTLY what I wanted in the TRP....Only thing I wish it had was front strap checkering.

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Nice looking pistol.

I believe that is the "Long Beach" Operator, correct?

So Tactical.

No TACTICAL billboard on the frame

Much want.

...I gave away my TRP to my dad and this may be my next Springer.

I really like how it doesn't say "Tactical" ....I was going to get the railed TRP, but I didn't like the adjustable sight, the bull barrel or full length guide rod.... I found this and it was EXACTLY what I wanted in the TRP....Only thing I wish it had was front strap checkering.

If that is all that is stopping from being your perfect pistol, then that's not doing to bad. SACS could fix that right up for you.

If you ever decide go to that route, I would take a hard look at getting the trigger guard undercut. Granted it is a permanent modification, obviously, but try to handle a Colt XSE or 1991 Stainless (I don't believe the blued ones have this feature) Commander, as they have these cuts and should let you know if you like it. It make a HUGE difference IMO.

Posted: 8/26/2015 8:30:22 PM EDT

[#14]

Very nice. have fun with it!

Posted: 8/27/2015 11:36:15 AM EDT

[#15]

I really hope that these are going to be available again.

Posted: 8/27/2015 11:38:07 AM EDT

[#16]

Great looking pistol! Congrats!

Posted: 8/28/2015 3:33:10 AM EDT

[#17]

Well, OP, I'd like to say that's a nice looking pistol. It isn't.

It's friggin beautiful.

Posted: 8/28/2015 3:57:45 AM EDT

[#18]

thought those things were supposed to have the textured front strap? Are they only doing it on the green ones?

Posted: 8/28/2015 3:58:33 AM EDT

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they're still on the website

Posted: 8/28/2015 9:19:03 AM EDT

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thought those things were supposed to have the textured front strap? Are they only doing it on the green ones?

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The new 2015 MC OP has a front strap treatment. The Loaded Black Op or Long Beach OP has a smooth front strap.

The older MC OP had wrap around grips with a smooth front strap.

Posted: 8/28/2015 10:21:06 AM EDT

[#21]

Looks like JoeBobsOutfitters has them right now.

Click

Posted: 8/29/2015 10:47:27 PM EDT

[#22]

I dig it

Posted: 8/31/2015 9:44:09 PM EDT

[#23]

Hopefully I can get a twin for my LW operator. I'm liking the black grips.

Posted: 9/6/2015 11:58:34 AM EDT

[#24]

How is the fit and finish of these compared to the TRP? Ive handled a few operators and some had some sloppy trigger fit. Looking to drop some coin on a railed 1911 in the near future.

Posted: 9/6/2015 1:28:09 PM EDT

[#25]

I picked up one of these yesterday. Seems to be the same quality as the MC Operator, falling one notch below the TRP. I really like it, and prefer the smooth front strap over the cheese grater front strap of the TRP.

Posted: 9/6/2015 7:14:22 PM EDT

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I love mine.i had to have the set.LW and LW Champion Operators.

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Is that a billet BFL bottle opener?
Did you make it?

Oh yeah sweet guns

Posted: 9/6/2015 8:14:09 PM EDT

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I got mine a few years ago, before they were put in the catalogue. The "Loaded Black Operator" is a production line version of the old "Long Beach Operator." These used to be very uncommon to see.

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Posted: 9/6/2015 9:05:26 PM EDT

[#28]

Really like that pistol!

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