Posted: 2/28/2015 12:26:38 AM EDT
| tell me about em - there is a local one in great shape for $750 |
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I have had mine since November. I found one at the LGS when I was there to put a rifle on consignment, and when I saw it, I had to have it. For me, this is the perfect carry pistol. It is light, built to very close tolerances, accurate right out of the box, and with about 300 rounds through it, the trigger has become the second best I have ever encountered.
The thing that impressed me most about my pistol is quality of construction. It is as well put together as most Dan Wessons I have seen. I would buy this pistol again in a heartbeat. |
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Quoted: It is as well put together as most Dan Wessons I have seen. I would buy this pistol again in a heartbeat. LOL no. It is a factory job with tons of burrs, friction points and ok (for a 1911 trigger) as they come. Its a good option for a 4" and a damn fine built one at that but don't expect Dan Wesson out of it. |
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I have owned 2 DW pistols, a Valor and a Heritage. The Valor was peerless in its quality. The Heritage was a few steps down the ladder. Before buying those, I had looked at quite a number of DWs, so I am familiar with the line. The reason why I bought this Springer is because its quality was exceptional, better than any LW Champion I had seen, and it has lived up to my expectations.
Since that is hard for you to believe, I'll give you another one. The best 1911 trigger I have ever shot is on my box stock Kimber Eclipse that currently has about 13,000 rounds through it. The Valor was good, but not that good. |
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Did it. Tossed my professional grips on until my pach's arrive http://i.imgur.com/tEvolTU.jpg What mag does everyone use with theirs due to the alloy frame? Excellent choice! You are going to love that pistol. As much as I really never cared for the looks of a rail on a 1911, I can honestly say that my Champion Operator has quickly become my favorite handgun. Pretty darned nice for a production 1911. |
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Your Wilsons should be fine. I think it's only the old-style steel followers that can gouge the feed ramp. Don't these pistols have a ramped bbl? My Lt.Wt. Loaded Springer has a ramp. 
Yep, SA website says it has a ramped bbl. That said, i mostly run Novaks,or Mecgar's in my alloy frame 1911. |
 SA CO 10-8 by bhappycattle, on Flickr
I absolutely love my Champion Operator. I grabbed mine from the first dealer I could find that had one in stock when they first came out. After 400-500rds, went with a 10-8 rear and S&A Slim magwell and never looked back, coming on 2K rounds and never a hiccup. I run Wilson 47D's exclusively in it and have never had any problems. have a couple Wilson 47T's for special occasion here and there too. |
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Very nice.........looks like a great HD setup. 
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this little bugger can shoot!
Shot 300 rounds this morning in the rain. - 150 rounds of Tula FMJ - 50 rounds of Prvi FMJ - 50 rounds of Federal Aluminum FMJ - 50 rounds of Remington Golden Saber JHP Recoil is not nearly what I thought it would be and was soft for the 4" barrel. Accuracy was outstanding! I will order a 10-8 rear sight for it in the next week or so - this way it will have the same sight picture as my TRP and I prefer a black rear to a 3 dot. ETA: pics - forgive the iphone pics - it was raining and I didn't feel like dragging my camera stuff out 
10 yards slow fire 
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swapped out the rear night sight for a solid black novak this evening - sight picture MUCH improved
 DSC_5671 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
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| Very nice. Seems you are making it yours rather quickly. Mine remains bone stock with the exception of a Streamlight TLR-1 HL weapon light that I picked up for it yesterday. On the hunt for a holster that will allow the pistol to be carried with light mounted. I love my Champion Operator. Congrats on yours... Looking great! |
 DSC_5690 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
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