Posted: 4/24/2013 9:06:22 AM EDT
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thinking of picking one up but I noticed that the loaded was very popular here. Anybody own both that could recommend one over the other?
This will be primarily a range/target gun. |
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Both the RO and the Loaded are Loaded modelsi if that makes any sense. The price point of $800 for the RO is at the lower end of the price points for other Loaded models.The RO's selling point is that it shares the barrel/bushing/slide fit-up of the TRP/TM models which results in better accuracy potential (2-3" groups at 25yds versus 3-5" groups for other Loaded models). The RO shares the same 5-6lb trigger as other Loaded models.
The RO would make an excellant range pistol. The large adjustable rear sight would make carrying somewhat inconvenient. I believe the Loaded Target model sells for around $1000 and wouldn't have the accuracy potential of the RO. |
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Quoted: thinking of picking one up but I noticed that the loaded was very popular here. Anybody own both that could recommend one over the other? This will be primarily a range/target gun. The RO will be perfect for that. As stated the adjustable rear sight will shine in a target pistol role. |
| Get the range officer. I own one and LOVE it! For the price(I paid $700 shipped/transfer to me used) it can't be beat for what you get. I shot mine along with 3 other Colts and a Remington and the Range Officer outperformed them ALL! I was pleasantly surprised with it. |
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Both the RO and the Loaded are Loaded modelsi if that makes any sense. The price point of $800 for the RO is at the lower end of the price points for other Loaded models.The RO's selling point is that it shares the barrel/bushing/slide fit-up of the TRP/TM models which results in better accuracy potential (2-3" groups at 25yds versus 3-5" groups for other Loaded models). The RO shares the same 5-6lb trigger as other Loaded models. The RO would make an excellant range pistol. The large adjustable rear sight would make carrying somewhat inconvenient. I believe the Loaded Target model sells for around $1000 and wouldn't have the accuracy potential of the RO. Thanks guys I think the RO is going to be the way I go. 
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This is by no means a technical comparison, but I recently picked up the loaded model to go with my range officer.
My RO has a NM prefix so that might explain a little, but the slide fit to frame is noticeably better and tighter with less play. The back near the hammer looks MUCH better(loaded is sloppy looking on the lines). The RO has a nicer looking stainless barrel and barrel bushing. The loaded has a matte looking stainless barrel and screw in guide rod(not a fan of this at all). Both triggers feel the same to me. I have not shot the loaded yet but the RO is more accurate than a few of my other Colts. The sights are much bigger/bulkier on the RO versus the night sights on the loaded. I like the front serrations on the loaded. Hammer, beavertail and trigger are all similar or identical. I really hate the look of the dull looking barrel on the loaded. I like a shiny barrel. I guess I could polish it for a while to get it the way I think it should look. Not sure if newer models have a shiny barrel or not. 
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The accuracy should not be a determining factor in your decision. They are both going to put holes where you point them. The only real noticeable differences right away are the sights and the loaded having front slide serrations..
Both have the same finish. The loaded will be smoother around the rear sights. |