Springfield Operator vs Colt Rail Gun > 1911 Discussions

Posted: 7/1/2013 5:32:58 PM EDT

As the subject states

Posted: 7/1/2013 5:49:39 PM EDT

[#1]

Both are good, solid pistols. Personally, I would buy the Colt. I have the Colt and it's a really, really nice pistol. So far, I have added Mil-Tec G10 grips, 10-8 sights. It functions perfectly. Very accurate.

Posted: 7/1/2013 6:01:43 PM EDT

[#2]

My vote:

It functions perfectly and is very accurate.

Posted: 7/1/2013 6:21:15 PM EDT

[#3]

I have an MC Operator and am an admitted Colt fan boy. I have the Operator because I always wanted one and found a deal on one used before the rail gun came out.

I say flip a coin if you really can't decide but either will serve you well.

Posted: 7/1/2013 6:46:54 PM EDT

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Posted: 7/1/2013 7:51:05 PM EDT

[#5]

We are voting with pics? Sweet!

Posted: 7/1/2013 8:01:38 PM EDT

[#6]

I have both guns and they are both guns that I will never sell

Posted: 7/1/2013 9:06:23 PM EDT

[#7]

I have the Colt and an MC Operator. Colt had some sharp edges and little cosmetic things that irritated me. Shoots perfect.

MC looked beautiful out of the box; shoots perfectly.

My vote is for the Operator (MC)

Posted: 7/1/2013 10:30:07 PM EDT

[#8]

+1 for MC Operator

Posted: 7/2/2013 1:04:06 AM EDT

[#9]

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+1 for MC Operator

Absolutely.

Posted: 7/2/2013 6:59:10 AM EDT

[#10]

MC Operator +++++

Posted: 7/2/2013 7:09:38 AM EDT

[#11]

I voted Colt, but either would be a good pistol, with great customer service.

Posted: 7/2/2013 9:55:43 AM EDT

[#12]

If those are the two options, I would go with the Colt.

Posted: 7/2/2013 11:28:25 AM EDT

[#13]

another vote for the MC. springfield customer service is second to none

Posted: 7/2/2013 12:40:50 PM EDT

[#14]

I am sure both are fine, but I prefer the Colt. Does a firing pin safety matter to you?

Posted: 7/2/2013 4:14:18 PM EDT

[#15]

Don't own either, but shot an Operator, it was very damn accurate, I was kind of shocked at the groups I fired with it. My vote is for the Operator..

Posted: 7/2/2013 4:22:12 PM EDT

[#16]

Made completely in the USA - colt
If you don't mind parts built in brazil and assembled here Springfield
Can't go wrong either way. I prefer colt myself. My next 1911 will be a colt rail gun

Posted: 7/2/2013 5:40:59 PM EDT

[#17]

So I've decided on the Colt in Stainless, anyone know where I can find one.......?????

Posted: 7/2/2013 9:16:47 PM EDT

[#18]

Both are good but since we are voting with pics......

Posted: 7/3/2013 5:52:53 AM EDT

[#19]

They are both great guns, and I don't think you can go wrong with either one. After saying that, I prefer the Springfield. I think they look nicer, to me Colts do not. Their roll marks drive me up the wall.

Posted: 7/3/2013 2:20:36 PM EDT

[#20]

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So I've decided on the Colt in Stainless, anyone know where I can find one.......?????

You may have trouble finding one , but keep putting the word out ...I got very lucky a couple of months ago I traded a stag model 1 that I have had for a few years. I stripped the optic off and let him take 2 mags . I had $630 in it , and already built my go to AR.
It's a 2 tone with 100yr roll mark .

Posted: 7/10/2013 4:49:01 AM EDT

[#21]

I vote Colt every time, but I'm biased. Every 1911 except for one is a Colt. The oddball is a 1945 Remington Rand. I love my Rail Gun.

Posted: 7/10/2013 5:35:33 AM EDT

[#22]

Pic vote. Probably not the same type of Opertor you are talking about but he SA quality IMO has caught up and in some realms surpassed Colt.

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Posted: 7/10/2013 6:10:59 AM EDT

[#23]

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I have the Colt and an MC Operator. Colt had some sharp edges and little cosmetic things that irritated me. Shoots perfect.[div]

Yep. I had a buddy's rail gun over. He wanted me to detail strip and clean it. It's nice... but it is definitely a "production gun" Slide to frame fit is very production. And the sharp edges are VERY production. Cool pistol, but not refined at all.

Posted: 7/10/2013 6:11:39 AM EDT

[#24]

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MC Operator +++++

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My vote

Posted: 7/10/2013 4:34:29 PM EDT

[#25]

Well with a near 50/50 split this wasn't as helpful as I'd thought. At least I can't go wrong with either! After much searching I found a SS Colt Rail Gun and snatched it up! Stoked for my first 1911!!!!

Posted: 7/10/2013 5:15:40 PM EDT

[#26]

Excellent choice.

Posted: 7/10/2013 7:05:47 PM EDT

[#27]

Either will serve you well, both are nice. But I give the edge to the Colt.

Posted: 7/12/2013 7:44:06 AM EDT

[#28]

An "NM" serial prefix Springfield is a beautiful thing.

Posted: 7/13/2013 12:09:37 PM EDT

[#29]

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I have the Colt and an MC Operator. Colt had some sharp edges and little cosmetic things that irritated me. Shoots perfect.

MC looked beautiful out of the box; shoots perfectly.

My vote is for the Operator (MC)

My same exact findings as well.

Posted: 7/13/2013 2:30:31 PM EDT

[#30]

The newer Colts have the edges softened up. I would go Colt but it is your money. I have a Colt RG that goes to work with me every day and have had no issues with it.

Dan

Posted: 7/15/2013 10:20:51 AM EDT

[#31]

I say Operator, I love mine

Posted: 7/18/2013 8:37:22 AM EDT

[#32]

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Is that a TRP or an operator u had refinished

Posted: 7/18/2013 8:55:08 AM EDT

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I agree.....

Posted: 7/19/2013 5:01:03 AM EDT

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MC Operator +++++

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I have one of these and it will never be sold. Eats any ammo I feed it and shoots like a champ.

Posted: 7/19/2013 5:23:43 AM EDT

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I agree.....

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An "NM" serial prefix Springfield is a beautiful thing.

I agree.....

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Then why are you selling it?

Posted: 7/19/2013 8:34:08 AM EDT

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Then why are you selling it?

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An "NM" serial prefix Springfield is a beautiful thing.

I agree.....

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Then why are you selling it?

???????

Mine is not for sale.

Posted: 7/19/2013 1:05:15 PM EDT

[#37]

I have both and like the Operator better.

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