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Posted: 5/1/2021 8:37:06 PM EDT
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Who else has 1, and how does it work . any problem`s ?????????? The gun shop I got it from said the Springfield 1911 are not coming in ,only stuff like Hell Cats . which I traded one toward this to small for me .
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Posted: 5/1/2021 9:00:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Who else has 1, and how does it work . any problem`s ?????????? The gun shop I got it from said the Springfield 1911 are not coming in ,only stuff like Hell Cats . which I traded one toward this to small for me . Figures. Finally paid the house off and now have money for "less than necessary" purchases. Springfield 1911 is on my short list, and I haven't seen any, anywhere for a while now. |
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Posted: 5/1/2021 10:29:54 PM EDT
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Love mine
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Posted: 5/1/2021 10:30:47 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/1/2021 10:41:49 PM EDT
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I prefer 5” 1911s but I grabbed a Springfield Lightweight 5” and had it built to my specs by Saltzman Gunworks
The lightweight frame makes it a breeze to carry all day.  Attached File |
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Posted: 5/2/2021 7:34:17 AM EDT
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Thanks 03RN that is the same gun I got in your photo, They had a few 1911 guns but said they are not getting many in, all the company's were making the small gun. This Springfield fit the bill just right for what I was looking for I have other Colt 1911 but wanted a little newer look . I cleaned it and gave it a lube job ,dug out my Desantis and Galco open top leather holster , I will try it out today .
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Posted: 5/2/2021 7:44:22 AM EDT
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I love mine. I bought it specifically for the LW frame and rail. I carry a 1911 daily, and this one is my 'traveling" pistol. When I am staying in a hotel, it comes off of my belt, I snap a light on it, and it is my hotel nightstand piece. At home I have an AR with light, but traveling this is a compact "do everything" pistol.
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Posted: 5/2/2021 4:48:00 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/3/2021 4:25:07 AM EDT
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I may order new grips for mine . Thanks for the feed back .
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Posted: 5/3/2021 2:28:08 PM EDT
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I bet I would like one of those more than I liked my RO compact .45. Gun ran great and was decently accurate but I just never liked the short grip. Got rid of it and went with a alloy framed colt commander .
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Posted: 5/3/2021 6:56:20 PM EDT
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Yup lightweight champion operator for the win. Put some thin grips on mine and flushed the barrel with the end of the slide. Next is a new brighter front sight, deeper under trigger guard relief and higher beavertail cut grip safety. Then a sweet cerakote job.
The wilson combat flat spring and guide make it easier to take down as well. |
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Posted: 5/3/2021 9:54:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Figures. Finally paid the house off and now have money for "less than necessary" purchases. Springfield 1911 is on my short list, and I haven't seen any, anywhere for a while now. Last one I back ordered from a very large volume shop took every bit of 6 months to get delivered. |
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Posted: 5/13/2021 8:05:36 PM EDT
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I just put a real nice set of dark red and black laminated grips and new dull stainless torque head screws on it , was just what it needed .
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Posted: 5/14/2021 8:41:36 AM EDT
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Picked-up-new-Springfield-Operator-4-in-light-weight-45. Nuthin' about the .45 is light-weight. 
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Posted: 5/18/2021 5:39:07 AM EDT
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I like everything about mine OP except for one important thing... @ 10 yards I cannot get it to group no matter what ammo from Blazer Aluminum to Hornady and Gold Dot's. I think it is and almost feels like it is unlocking too soon as it recoils harder than any semi-auto 1911 I've ever owned and operated. It's going back to Springfield with a descriptive note. My other Springfield's will group out to 25 yards no problem. Once fixed it is/will be one of my favorites... I installed the VZ Slim-Line grips, bushings, and screws and made the pistol feel awesome!
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Posted: 5/18/2021 7:07:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I like everything about mine OP except for one important thing... @ 10 yards I cannot get it to group no matter what ammo from Blazer Aluminum to Hornady and Gold Dot's. I think it is and almost feels like it is unlocking too soon as it recoils harder than any semi-auto 1911 I've ever owned and operated. It's going back to Springfield with a descriptive note. My other Springfield's will group out to 25 yards no problem. Once fixed it is/will be one of my favorites... I installed the VZ Slim-Line grips, bushings, and screws and made the pistol feel awesome! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/166423/Champion_Operator_with_VZ_Alien_s__Ivory-1946546.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/166423/IMG_20170326_132439965_jpg-1946547.JPG I put a wilson fbfp stop and flatwire spring in mine. Definitely slowed it down. |
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Posted: 5/18/2021 8:55:43 PM EDT
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You guys have some nice looking pistols! Are these still being made? I've been after one for a while now but was under the impression that they discontinued the 4" railed model.
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Posted: 6/1/2021 4:51:48 AM EDT
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I have not tried to shoot mine for groups ,but I will now this dam thing has one hell of a strong recoil spring ,it`s a later build gun and uses the tool for take down looks like a flat type , been shooting and have 1911 for 40 years this one has a really strong spring I`am sure its the fact set up .
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Posted: 7/17/2021 6:33:44 AM EDT
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No problems with mine so far , I never see any of these at any gun shops but have seen the Range Officer 4 in 9mm which I didn`t want .
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Posted: 7/17/2021 7:45:50 AM EDT
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I had one. Gave it to my father for fathers day last year.
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Posted: 7/17/2021 7:56:02 AM EDT
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LW 1911’s are fun.
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Posted: 7/18/2021 10:20:23 PM EDT
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I shot this arrow offhand at 50 yards and won a pecan pie off of my daughter because she bet me I couldn't do it. Ordinarily I wouldn't have been able to do it, but God wanted to prove to my daughter that her old man can still shoot.
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Posted: 8/1/2021 6:58:02 AM EDT
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I was at Bob`s Army Navy in PA on Sat they had a nice line of Desantis holsters. I picked up a nice tan open top leather with heavy white thread stitching for the Spring Champ Operator boy does this 45 carry nice in it forgot it was on . it was 65 bucks but I took it home seems hard to find ones for a railed 45 in stock at places . gun is still flawless only thing I changed was I put red and black laminate grips on it .
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Posted: 8/13/2021 11:11:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I put a wilson fbfp stop and flatwire spring in mine. Definitely slowed it down. @03RN Yeah, I haven't gotten around to sending her back yet... She came with the 22lbs recoil spring stock but it isn't flat wire... I'll fit a FBFPS and get a Wolff flat wire recoil spring based upon your recommendation of poundage strength (Wolff I assume, what poundage), before I'll send her back. I'm not looking forward to sending her anywhere. As far as I know, Springfield isn't making these little bitches anymore in Operator Configuration... Maybe RO configuration though... |
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Posted: 8/13/2021 11:36:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @03RN Yeah, I haven't gotten around to sending her back yet... She came with the 22lbs recoil spring stock but it isn't flat wire... I'll fit a FBFPS and get a Wolff flat wire recoil spring based upon your recommendation of poundage strength (Wolff I assume, what poundage), before I'll send her back. I'm not looking forward to sending her anywhere. As far as I know, Springfield isn't making these little bitches anymore in Operator Configuration... Maybe RO configuration though... Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I put a wilson fbfp stop and flatwire spring in mine. Definitely slowed it down. @03RN Yeah, I haven't gotten around to sending her back yet... She came with the 22lbs recoil spring stock but it isn't flat wire... I'll fit a FBFPS and get a Wolff flat wire recoil spring based upon your recommendation of poundage strength (Wolff I assume, what poundage), before I'll send her back. I'm not looking forward to sending her anywhere. As far as I know, Springfield isn't making these little bitches anymore in Operator Configuration... Maybe RO configuration though... @jmreagan Wilson has a flatwire kit with a flgr which I normally don't like but these don't unscrew or need a tool. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 12:26:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @jmreagan Wilson has a flatwire kit with a flgr which I normally don't like but these don't unscrew or need a tool. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I put a wilson fbfp stop and flatwire spring in mine. Definitely slowed it down. @03RN Yeah, I haven't gotten around to sending her back yet... She came with the 22lbs recoil spring stock but it isn't flat wire... I'll fit a FBFPS and get a Wolff flat wire recoil spring based upon your recommendation of poundage strength (Wolff I assume, what poundage), before I'll send her back. I'm not looking forward to sending her anywhere. As far as I know, Springfield isn't making these little bitches anymore in Operator Configuration... Maybe RO configuration though... @jmreagan Wilson has a flatwire kit with a flgr which I normally don't like but these don't unscrew or need a tool. @03RN Solid... Thanks so much... I'll install the FPS and Flat Wire Spring to slow her down before ever contemplating sending her back in. Funny, as my NM serialized Mil-Spec is twice as accurate as the 4" Bull-Barreled-Operator and costs just $700... Both eat everything I've fed them though I must admit! The FLGR on the 4" Operator doesn't bother me as much as I thought it would even with the need of a paperclip along with an allen wrench to field strip. Probably because my Springfield "Loaded" that I've converted to Full-Time .45Super also needs an allen wrench (sans paperclip though). It is an unnecessary "feature" though when the push button equipped versions get it done I must agree! Obligatory pic of the Mil-Spec that won't choke... 
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Posted: 8/14/2021 12:34:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You guys have some nice looking pistols! Are these still being made? I've been after one for a while now but was under the impression that they discontinued the 4" railed model. @frbejarano Every time I look at their line-up (yearly) they aren't offering the 4" barreled Champion Operator anymore... It obviously has a decent demand/interest... Seems to happen with everything from clothes, shoes, vehicle options and guns every-time I find something I really like. |
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Posted: 8/14/2021 12:38:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was at Bob`s Army Navy in PA on Sat they had a nice line of Desantis holsters. I picked up a nice tan open top leather with heavy white thread stitching for the Spring Champ Operator boy does this 45 carry nice in it forgot it was on . it was 65 bucks but I took it home seems hard to find ones for a railed 45 in stock at places . gun is still flawless only thing I changed was I put red and black laminate grips on it . Comp-Tac made one for it back when I bought mine in a Leather/Kydex combo holster. It doesn't have the TLR capability built into it but that is alright with me as I carry a Streamlight Pro-Tac on me all the time. It is a light combo even with 10 Round McCormick rocket wire equipped magazine... |
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