Posted: 11/7/2011 7:07:17 PM EDT
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Does anyone have experience with the Range Officer? I'm looking into them and wanted to hear some first hand reports. Are they worth it over the normal 'GI' from springfield? I like the looks of them and can't stand the normal GI sights...
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| The RO is pushed by SA as an "entry level" competition 1911, with the accuracy capability of it's top-of-the-line TRP/TM line, less some of the accessories like a magwell, ambi safety, and grip checkering. Mine was flawless cosmetically and like everything else I own, a better shooter than I am. I paid $800 locally. The same store also sells the Ruger at $800. At the same price, the RO is a better value. If the Ruger were $200 less, the choice would depend on the intended usage––as a plinker, the Ruger would get the nod. For an entry level competiton gun, the RO. |
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I prefer the looks of the RO to the looks of the stainless Ruger. I was originally going after the Ruger (love my other Ruger pistols) but the RO caught my eye because it does look like a basic GI. CLASSIC!
I haven't had a chance to handle a Ruger yet, i've heard great things.... Expecting a pretty decent bonus soon, thinking about applying it toward the pistol. But I've also had my eye on a National Match M1a.....decisions, decisions.... :D |
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I went and handled the RO yesterday, solid piece. Sights were something that didn't sit well with me, very hard to see. That said I handled an OD green framed 4 inch 'Champion' and it fit like a glove. Seemed whenever I came up with the pistol the front sights were nearly dead on and ready to go, the 5 inch I had to hunt for them for a second. I'm sure I would train myself to get better with the 5 inch but i was very happy with the feel of the 4 inch.
Does anyone know what the 'Champion' 4 inch is officially called? I did a google search and keep coming back with 'Loaded Champion' and such but can't seem to find a good review on the specific pistol i was handling. OD Green reciever, Black slide, black rubbery grip, ambidextrius safety, night sights, 4 inch heavy barrel... -John |
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The Champion comes in "G.I.", "Loaded", and "Operator"... And, is named accordingly.
I have a G.I. Champion in my stable, but I am planning to build it into basically "Operator" configuration. As far as the Range Officer... An alternative, (if you want Novak sights, instead of target sights) is the full sized "Loaded". I recently picked one up, and absolutely LOVE it. Right now, the Springfields I have are: "G.I"... "G.I. Champion"... and, now a "Loaded". EDIT Here is a link... Scroll to the pistol you want to look at in the white box on the left (i.e. "Operator", "Loaded", etc)..... and when it cmes up on the right, there is a black box that says "Pick your model" (i.e. "full size", Champion", etc) http://www.springfield-armory.com/armory.php?clicktype=1911 |