SA Range Officer

lucam · Post by **lucam** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:04 pm

http://www.springfield-armory.com/1911R ... fficer.htm

I'm thinking of making the jump to a CF pistol. I've shot some 1911s and I like the platform. What do you guys think of this new Springfield pistol? It goes for around $750 and has Made in USA markings (though the frame is Brazilian).

It would be for the range and something to carry camping.

I like the Adjustable Sights, the Beavertail, and the Match Barrel.

What do you think?

bigfatdave · Post by **bigfatdave** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 7:51 pm

looks nice, how does it compare to a comparable RIA/Citadel model?

perazzi · Post by **perazzi** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:16 pm

from the pictures, it looks nice.

Baldy · Post by **Baldy** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 8:54 pm

I would like to have one for a back up to my range pistol. I been looking at the R1 Remington, and a government size Rock Island also. Almost forgot the Para GI Expert. Just checking them all out.

Post by **Bullseye** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:16 pm

Springfield makes a good product. I've built a several match guns with their frames and slides. That pistol has a lot of nice features included for a production gun at $750. I don't care much for the beavertail safety but I know a lot of other folks do so that would be a plus for them.

R,
Bullseye

greener · Post by **greener** » Sun Nov 21, 2010 10:58 pm

Many of the good 9mm's will sell for $200 less and 9mm is less expensive to shoot than .45, however, if I had my druthers, I druther have a 1911 before I had a 9mm.

I like the adjustable sights and my eyes are way past being able to use the GI sights.

You might want to look at the Taurus and the RIA/Armscorps 1911's as well as the Springfield Mil Spec. However, the Range Officer looks pretty good.