Springfield Range Officer Model

[amboy49]

Has anyone had any experience with the Springfield Range Officer 1911 ? Comments good or bad ? I am thinking of purchasing one.

Thanks in advance

 

[Speedgelb986S]

I just bought one last month. I've only put about 100 rounds through it so far, but it's been 100% reliable and is very accurate. I'm very happy with it. I did quite a bit of research before buying mine, since I've never owned a 1911 before. I haven't found a single bad review of it.

 

[kman1977]

I just bought one last month. I've only put about 100 rounds through it so far, but it's been 100% reliable and is very accurate. I'm very happy with it. I did quite a bit of research before buying mine, since I've never owned a 1911 before. I haven't found a single bad review of it.

this is also been my experience with my Range Officer
I like it so much I want to get another 1911

 

[ghostdncr]

They seem to do okay for a production pistol:

My friend got one last month and his shoots about the same as mine.

 

[Hdfb03]

I had one, it was my first pistol. I bought it in late December/early January, and sold it a couple weeks ago. The ONLY reason I sold it is bc right now I can only afford 1 pistol, and wanted a better concealed carry firearm. I loved the gun, if I could have kept it and got the Kimber I got, I would have.

 

[gregkl]

I had one, it was my first pistol. I bought it in late December/early January, and sold it a couple weeks ago. The ONLY reason I sold it is bc right now I can only afford 1 pistol, and wanted a better concealed carry firearm. I loved the gun, if I could have kept it and got the Kimber I got, I would have.

So have you picked up a loaded Champion yet?

 

[gregkl]

I recently traded my 4" 1911 for a Range Officer. I wanted one for target shooting and thought it would be a better choice for that type of work.

I have only run about 15 rounds through it, but I think I am going to like it.

I was playing around with my snap caps one day and the pistol failed to go completely into battery. If I drew back the slide and let it go with "authority" it went home fine.

The pistol looks almost brand new. I would be surprised if it has much over 300 rounds, if that.

 

[Hdfb03]

So have you picked up a loaded Champion yet?

Actually picked up a Kimber Ultra Carry II about 45 minutes after I sold the RO, absolutely love it!

 

[gregkl]

Actually picked up a Kimber Ultra Carry II about 45 minutes after I sold the RO, absolutely love it!

Awesome! Glad it worked out for you. It's nice to make adjustments and end up with what you want/need for you intended use.

I originally was going to carry mine which is why I went with the 4". But when I decided that I was going to use it for range work, the RO was a better fit.

 

[amboy49]

Springfield

I am thinking about using this for bowling pin shooting or even taking the plunge into USPSA shooting. Would this gun be a good introductory choice before spending a LOT more money on custom or semi-custom gun like a Baer or other ?

Thanks in advance

 

[gregkl]

I am thinking about using this for bowling pin shooting or even taking the plunge into USPSA shooting. Would this gun be a good introductory choice before spending a LOT more money on custom or semi-custom gun like a Baer or other ?

Thanks in advance

I don't know much about USPSA, but I think it should be a good target/range gun.

 

[Irukanji]

I have been thinking of getting one too. Let me know what you think of yours!!!

 

[churchmouse]

I am thinking about using this for bowling pin shooting or even taking the plunge into USPSA shooting. Would this gun be a good introductory choice before spending a LOT more money on custom or semi-custom gun like a Baer or other ?

Thanks in advance

This is an entry level target shooter. Mine have all been spot on accurate.
Have owned 3 and have 1 now. For the money it is the best 1911 on the market.....JMHO

 

[Jhampton]

I've been handling these and can't wait for the day I can bring one home.