I own a springfield 1911 automatic jamming machine. Jan 05, 2018 springfield armory is no stranger to producing easytocarryandconceal pistols, with a healthy selection of singlestack subcompacts in its xd line of polymer pistols. The legendary ergonomics and accuracy of the 1911, engineered for todays shooter with sig reliability and modern refinements. None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. Champion firearms springfield 1911 loaded black armory. Quote i used two of the springfield clips when i had my lw champ and it worked well. The springfield 1911 series pistols come in over 15 different model variants, multiple colors and barrel lengths. Apr 01, 2017 in this video we compare the springfield 1911 mil spec, the remington r1 and the ruger sr1911. On the right side of slide is the springfield armory seal and springfield armory. Cross cannon double diamond cocobolo and composite grip.
Springfield pistols for sale springfield armory handguns. Completely updated pricing for springfield armory firearms with new entries and photos. One sa 1911 that always eluded me was their mc operator, and i still remember the first one i saw. Includes link, link pin, bushing and thread protector. While others have followed springfield armorys lead, they still offer the most comprehensive line of 1911 lightrail guns available. Browse all new and used springfield armory pistols for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Grips, magazines, parts and tools, holsters and conversion kits. Please contact or visit our retail stores for ammo and accessory prices and availability. Springfield armory model 1911 a1 operator scale to.
With extended ambidextrous safeties, beavertail grip safeties, tritium sights and much more, a loaded 1911 offers you a lot of bang for the buck. It has a well deserved reputation for feeding reliably, has an extraordinarily smooth action, and is considered one of. Operator rail springfield offers or used to offer most of their 1911s in an operator version, including the trp. One of the best 1911 handguns, sporting a 4 black armory kote finish. The loaded operator is a fullsized governmentstyle 1911. My first 1911 was a smith and wesson sw1911 in 2004, nice crisp trigger, satin chrome finish, three dot sites. I have 5 total sa 1911s and have tested wilson magazines extensively on three of them. Apr 11, 2017 the springfield armory 1911 loaded model no. It also features a 5 in stainless steel matchgrade barrel, fixed lowprofile combat rear and dovetail front tritium 3dot sights, and a cocobolo or pachmayr grip. Oct 23, 2017 the springfield armory trp operator 1911 is one of the best of the best 1911s available, at any price, and well report our results from testing in this article. With front and rear serrations on the slide, the extended ambidextrous thumb safety, and highlytextured wood grip panels, the springfield armory 1911 loaded model no. The springfield loaded operator 1911 is a solid, robust, full sized.
More than 10 years ago, springfield armory introduced its first emp pistol to answer some concealedcarry concerns, and it was well received. I dont know nothing about these models so if anyone can post pictures of their loaded springfield and say what features it came with, current value and whatever else they think i need to know. Sell your springfield champion 1911 for free today on gunsamerica. A few other differences cause the lightweight operator 1911 pistol to stand apart from its twin. Springfield armory is no stranger to producing easytocarryandconceal pistols, with a healthy selection of singlestack subcompacts in its xd line of polymer pistols. Our picks new arrivals best selling price low to high price high to low product name a z product name z a avg. Barrel accuracy comes from using the highest quality materials and manufacturing methods. Obviously the higher ends like the trp and tm have more features but the gi and milspecs are also good guns for the price. The springfield 1911 is an automatic jamming machine and a piece of platypus dung. Model 1911a1 model 1911a1 service model model 1911a1 service milspec model 1911a1 service model lightweight model 1911a1 stainless model 1911a1 factory comp model 1911a1 factory comp high capacity model 1911a2 s. What the striker guns like the g34, core, and xdm offer in accuracy, reliability and value is debatably lost in style.
Its a springfield armory 1911 a1on the left side of slide is model 1911a1 cal. Integrated with gistyle components, the springfield armory 1911 milspec. The other two guns are unfired with one being a 9mm. Springfield 1911 defender 45 acp 5 pistol pbd9108l. Aug 14, 2009 know what your springfield armory firearms are worth with this uptodate 17 page. Springfield operator series 1911a1 pistol px9105mlp, 45.
It has everything you may want and nothing you dont need. I just traded my xd9 4 for a 1911a1, apparently loaded, with a wilson barrel upgrade. Ruger sr1911 vs remington r1 vs springfield 1911 milspec. Bear with my sad story bear with me, before i give my findings on the trp operator 1911 in this article. Weve given historys most revered pistol design a 21st century update with enhancements. It has a well deserved reputation for feeding reliably, has an extraordinarily smooth action, and is considered one of the best production grade pistols on the market. Blue book value meaning in the cambridge english dictionary. Discussion in 1911 forum started by dan the man, jan 28, 2009. It too is a good carry gun, but not much more concealable than my full size springfield armory 1911 a1. Couple that with the fact that its built entirely in the united states by the largest gun manufacturer in the world and we have something thats almost too good to be true.
The springfield armory trp operator 1911 is one of the best of the best 1911s available, at any price, and well report our results from testing in this article. Everything to enhance your 1911 is right here at cheaper than dirt. This is a sad but somewhat humorous story about the start to my testing this outstanding 1911. Champion firearms springfield 1911 loaded black armory kote. Best 1911 pistols for the money 2020 pew pew tactical. The latter two have springfieldapplied labels on the blue boxes that say trp operator although the short rail label says operater. Its a springfield armory 1911 a1on the left side of slide is model 1911 a1 cal. The operators are harder to find, and more expensive. Feb 16, 2016 what the striker guns like the g34, core, and xdm offer in accuracy, reliability and value is debatably lost in style. I have been away from shooting for awhile and i need to educate myself. It boasted a new shortaction operating system along.
Ive put 400 rounds through it so far and it is a joy to shoot. What brand of 1911 magazines have work the best in your. Springfield armory hellcat 9mm micro compact hellcat hellcat hc9319b factory new. We start with an unboxing and then do a stepbystep comparison of. The springfield armory trp operator 1911 is one of the best of the best 1911s available, at any price, and well report our results from testing in this article bear with my sad story. Guns can also be ordered in the weighted version so it will weigh the actual weight of. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one. Dan wesson, vigil cco, commander slide, officer frame, 1911, 45acp, 4. The 1911 has long been the choice of aficionados because of its constant state of readiness, natural pointability, and smooth and light trigger pull.
Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. May 11, 2015 enter the springfield armory 1911 loaded operator, which is a new model for 2015 that i received about a month ago for this article. This model is was made at the request of long beach ca pd officers who essentially wanted an mc operator but in an all black package. Nada blue book values for used cars, certified preowned cars and more, brought to you by the national automobile dealers association. Kelley blue book new and used car price values, expert car.
Springfield armory trp operator 1911, by pat cascio. Springfield armory long beach model ready for duty. Enter the springfield armory 1911 loaded operator, which is a new model for 2015 that i received about a month ago for this article. Springfield armory pistols for sale guns international. Whereas the 1911 has lots of style, in my opinion, but costs a lot of money to get there. Bear with me, before i give my findings on the trp operator 1911 in this article. Know what your springfield armory firearms are worth with this uptodate 17 page. It has been reported on the 1911forums sa board that some springfield guns hate wilson magazines. The blue book or kelley blue book lists new and used car prices, helping car buyers determine the fair market value and tradein value of.
But the illinois company has gone the extra mile with its first handgun release for 2018. Since then, i havent had one single problem with any of their 1911s. In this video we compare the springfield 1911 mil spec, the remington r1 and the ruger sr1911. Px 9151l, as compared to standard 1911 based pistols, seems somewhat cluttered in appearance. And modded 1911s can have a disheartening tendency to choke on. Springfiled 1911a1 identification springfield xd forum. Smooth as silk and it ate all different brands of ammo flawlessly. Springfield armory lightweight operator 1911 pistol. Recently, a k9 officer i had worked with when i was a gang detective purchased a springfield long beach operator model 1911. Model 1911 a1 model 1911 a1 service model model 1911 a1 service milspec model 1911 a1 service model lightweight model 1911 a1 stainless model 1911 a1 factory comp model 1911 a1 factory comp high capacity model 1911 a2 s.
While this pistol isnt an outstanding value like the springfield trp, it certainly has style, personality, presence, and the most well known name in the 1911 world. Identical to the standard dropin ed brown barrel, but longer length and threaded for use with suppressors. The 911 boasts superior handling characteristics reminiscent of the familiar feel and timehonored design of the 1911. Springfield range officer 9mm the truth about guns. Uniformly, they have adjustable sights and bushingless barrels, full length guide rods and magwells as already noted. To me, one of the things that stood out on this pistol as opposed to other 1911s is the shape of the front of the slide under the front serrations, and how it lines up with the beveled angle of the railed dust cover. Check car prices and values when buying and selling new or used vehicles. Heres a look at just how trustworthy it is plus a comparison with the competition. It too is a good carry gun, but not much more concealable than. The kelley blue book is the most popular usedcar buying guide. In the mid 1980s, the us military began the process of retiring their old warhorse. The special combat comes in three finish configurations, blued, hard chromed, and the last, a two tone of bluing and nickel. Most blue guns can be ordered in blue, black, or period gun finish. Our custom handguns have won more pistol competitions and have been carried in more duty holsters than any other custom pistol brand.
Very comfortable, and performed well in one ipsc comp, and won a shoot at my club 06. Wilson combat has been performing world class custom gunsmithing on 1911 pistols since 1977. Word is on this forum that there are many fine 1911s out there. Springfield trp and operator opinions prices 1911forum. In 1985, springfield armory in geneseo, illinois first offered newly manufactured 1911s to the gun buying public. Get the kelley blue book value for your used car or tradein vehicle, find. It was a basic 1911 from the mid1980s, when springfield armory first started turning out 1911 handguns. My second 1911 was a springfield armory milspec 1911, very good close to orig. Here is a new in the box springfield 1911 trp operator semiauto in caliber 10mm. Packed with all the features a 1911 should have, the loaded 1911 from springfield armory brings you a pistol with all the custom features you want but without a custom shop price tag.
Charles darwin, in the origin of species 2 hot australian spring break chicks was examining a piece of platypus dung and wrote, sometime in the late 20th to early 21st century, a company will manufacture a pistol that jams often. Im here to tell you that this factory 1911 is absolutely a topoftheline 1911. It has a short trigger, 3dot combat sights, a matchgrade barrel that measures 5 inches long and stainlesssteel construction. These include the use of a 2piece full length guide rod similar to other springfield armory loaded pistols and the use of wood grips instead of rubberized wraparound grips that the department of the navy required for the mc operator. The next 28 years firmly established springfield armory as the leading manufacturer of 1911s, and the standard by which all other 1911s are judged. Springfield armory shrunk the greatest pistol ever made, the 1911, down to 380size, making a gun as ea. At wilson combat, only our most experienced master pistolsmiths perform customer gunsmithing, so we can assure your. American tactical imports gsg 1911 semi automatic pistol 22 lr 5 barrel 10 rounds alloy frame od green. The 1911 operator was accurate right out of the box. For more information, visit springfield or call 8006806686. Home blueguns handguns springfield operator 1911a1 5 springfield operator 1911a1 5 price. This model is was made at the request of long beach ca pd officers who. Find out what your car is worth at, the trusted resource for used car values.
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