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10/27/2013 12:35:08 PM EDT
Hey guys. Just curious what peoples thoughts/opinions are on the Springfield MC Operator vs. other 1911 manufacturers and models. Just trying to educate myself here. Thanks in advance for any input.

RLTW
10/27/2013 1:20:33 PM EDT
[#1]
I do not have one, but have read a lot of folks are happy with them.  I spent a little more and went with the TRP.  If they're still about a thousand bucks, for the same money I think I'd look awful hard at a Colt offering.  However, I'd certainly take the MC operator over any Kimber, Ruger, Sig, or Remington 1911 of a comparable price.
10/27/2013 1:24:07 PM EDT
[#2]
The TRP has the magwell and adjustable sights correct?
10/27/2013 1:25:59 PM EDT
[#3]
While I am an admitted Colt fan boy I would say my MC Operator is my second favorite 1911 to shoot only behind my Dan Wesson. Great gun and no issues with it. I'm not crazy about the green but I can live with it.

I think you will hard pressed to find anybody say anything bad about them.
10/27/2013 2:20:12 PM EDT
[#4]
Good deal. Going to sell off a 1943 Remington Rand 1911 and was thinking of buying the Operator with some of the funds. Thanks for the input!
10/27/2013 2:22:00 PM EDT
[#5]
Only thing my operator doesnt have that I want is the front strap of the magwell is smooth and not textured.

BTW Mine is the LW Operator.
10/27/2013 4:09:59 PM EDT
[#6]
Get one, I love mine. All my Springfield's are better guns than the Kimbers I've had. Mine's the LW Operator, not the MC. Lots of guys on here have the MC and I think the general opinion of the gun is positive.



Only wish it came with a checkered front strap standard
10/27/2013 4:18:19 PM EDT
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The TRP has the magwell and adjustable sights correct?
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Some TRP have adjustable sights, not all do. The railed TRP models have the adjustable sights.

All TRPs do have magwells.
10/27/2013 4:34:12 PM EDT
[#8]
I absolutely love mine. Shots well and handles beautifully.
10/27/2013 4:46:46 PM EDT
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Some TRP have adjustable sights, not all do. The railed TRP models have the adjustable sights.

All TRPs do have magwells.
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The TRP has the magwell and adjustable sights correct?



Some TRP have adjustable sights, not all do. The railed TRP models have the adjustable sights.

All TRPs do have magwells.


I have a TRP, it had adjustable sights...take it from me, remove them and replace with non adjustable.


10/27/2013 5:19:06 PM EDT
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Good deal. Going to sell off a 1943 Remington Rand 1911 and was thinking of buying the Operator with some of the funds. Thanks for the input!
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I see from another post that this is your grandfathers 1943 RR.  Don't sell a family heirloom for a blaster...you'll regret it.  Save up for your springfield and pass along your grandfathers 1911.  At least wait a while and think it over.
10/27/2013 5:56:38 PM EDT
[#11]
Love my MC Operator.  Shoot it much more than my TRP.  Its just a gun thats feels great to shoot.  Loaded with MIM parts, but yet to bust anything yet.

10/27/2013 5:58:13 PM EDT
[#12]
Beautiful guns guys!!  I'm having the RR 1911 appraised by a friends friend who deals with that kind of thing. I'm not going to rush into a sale before I cover my bases.
10/27/2013 6:00:13 PM EDT
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Nyle, what are those magazines you're using?  Very interesting.
10/27/2013 6:00:43 PM EDT
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Beautiful guns guys!!  I'm having the RR 1911 appraised by a friends friend who deals with that kind of thing. I'm not going to rush into a sale before I cover my bases.
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I just want to re-iterate what others have said.  Don't sell your Grandfather's gun, you'll regret it...

They make TRP/MC/LW Operators everyday - they're not making '43 RR models anymore
10/28/2013 6:08:20 PM EDT
[#15]
I also have an MC Operator and love it. Great gun. Very reliable with Wilson and Springfield mags. I had some trouble with some other ones but I can't remember the brand. I just stick to Wilson's.
10/28/2013 6:16:38 PM EDT
[#16]
WRONG THREAD!
10/29/2013 4:43:39 AM EDT
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Nyle, what are those magazines you're using?  Very interesting.
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Mags are stock springers with base pads from custom defensive products
10/29/2013 4:49:05 AM EDT
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I do not have one, but have read a lot of folks are happy with them.  I spent a little more and went with the TRP.  If they're still about a thousand bucks, for the same money I think I'd look awful hard at a Colt offering.  However, I'd certainly take the MC operator over any Kimber, Ruger, Sig, or Remington 1911 of a comparable price.
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10/29/2013 4:50:13 AM EDT
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I have a TRP, it had adjustable sights...take it from me, remove them and replace with non adjustable.

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The TRP has the magwell and adjustable sights correct?



Some TRP have adjustable sights, not all do. The railed TRP models have the adjustable sights.

All TRPs do have magwells.


I have a TRP, it had adjustable sights...take it from me, remove them and replace with non adjustable.

<a href="http://s6.photobucket.com/user/Heineken420/media/TRP%201911/04-1.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/Heineken420/TRP%201911/04-1.jpg</a>
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This too....
10/31/2013 5:20:04 PM EDT
[#20]
Absolutely love it, had it for about 2 weeks now and it is my favorite 1911