springfield 1911 loaded operator review

2 It is a solid companion. This results in a more compact and less-complicated handgun. Other categories are, of course, available to include the following: 1911 EMP® Model (9MM and 40SW) 1911 Champion™ Operator L… For my accuracy testing, I did my usual rolled-up-sleeping-bag-over-the-hood-of-my-pick-up-truck shooting at 25-yards. The pistol features Springfield’s Armory Kote finish. The Loaded Operator is a full-size, Government Model, steel-frame handgun with a light rail. Just the same, few, if any, handguns have the background of the 1911 pistol. There is the Springfield 1911 and there is the Springfield 1911 Loaded. I’m not aware of any other style of handgun that is customized more than a 1911, nor any other handgun that has its own entire parts catalogs, like Brownell’s 1911 parts catalog. Springfield 1911 Loaded Operator .45 ACP. The original was made of the best material of the day and made as well as possible. The best group from all my shooting was from the Black Hills 230-gr JHP load. Thanks! When the FBI tested the Springfield .45, many felt that Remington could not accomplish the accuracy specified by the FBI contract with a full-power jacketed hollow-point bullet. He began SurvivalBlog in 2005. The gun has what is called an “Armory Coating”– a hi-tech polymer finish that is black in color and very tough. The 1911 Loaded Marine Corps Operator® .45 ACP pistol is the custom shop tactical handgun with features like three-dot tritium night sights and an extended lightweight trigger available right from the factory. The Parkerized finish is a dull black, and the best way to describe the look of the gun is to say it’s all business. This one you can carry all day. It will conceal the handgun under a longer winter garment and for those that carry the 1911 hiking or in the field, it is a great choice. Please support this website by adding us to your whitelist in your ad blocker. You may find yourself doing what I did. There are a couple of big changes and a handful of little changes with the new Loaded (which is dubbed the Loaded Parkerized with Crimson Trace Grips). Then we have to look at the different models of 1911s, which easily number in the hundreds and hundreds of different models. The Galco N3 inside-the-waistband holster features a tunnel loop located near the rear of the holster, cinching the holster close to the body. The men that saved their lives with the weapons are more worthy of study than the arms they yielded. The contrasting blued slide and stainless frame harken back to the era of classic combat autos. This is variant 1 of 2. This is a durable, self-lubricating finish. When they say this gun is "loaded", they mean loaded. The combination of good sights and a crisp trigger make for good control. I have owned CZ 75s (The best 9mm I have ever shot), H&K USPs, Smith and Wessons, Bersas, Rugers, Berettas, and Glocks. The initial intent of the Operator design was to compete as the sidearm of the Marine Special Operations Unit (MEUSOC). It holds the gun high and tight to the body. Of all the upper set of 1911 this fit the bill just right without going broke. Whew! The grips are checked black G-10 with a groove milled into the left side grip panel, so there is easy access to the magazine release. There’s another option which is the Operator with a four inch barrel with alloy frame. Hugh James Latimer May 11, 2015. Please send it via e-mail. Dan Wesson: Dave Pruitt, Seven, PT-CBOB-45, CBOB-10 Springfield: Loaded OD Green PX9609L, Loaded Stainless PX9151L, Loaded LW Two Tone PX9104L, Loaded Operator PX9105LF, Professional PC9111, Mil Spec Stainless PB9151LB Colt: MK IV Govt Model, 1991 Govt Blue, New Agent, Delta Elite S&W: SW1911 Kimber: TLE, Pro Carry HD II James Tarr and Eric Poole cover the Springfield 1911 Loaded Operator pistol. Over the years, I’ve owned more 1911 handguns than any other type of handguns. Significant upgrade compared to my old Taurus 1911. The “operator” moniker simply denotes a Springfield 1911 with a rail. The pistol features a modern beavertail safety. A forum community dedicated to 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Please click the reload button and complete the captcha once again. The gun gobbled up everything I threw at it and perked along just fine. In my opinion, the most solidly built, reliable, and useful of all personal defense handgun designs is the 1911—given a quality example, that is. That is even more impressive than the original 1911’s performance. However, I didn’t turn out one 1911 that was as nicely fitted as the Springfield Armory Loaded Operator that I tested for this article. —- The front and rear feature slightly different patterns. Essentially, with a wide variety of sights, frames, finishes, and calibers, it’s easier than ever to find the exact one for you. Springfield 1911 Loaded. At just over $1200, the Loaded Model Operator isn’t inexpensive, but it costs half as much as some high-end 1911 handguns. James Wesley, Rawles (JWR) is Founder and Senior Editor of SurvivalBlog, the original prepping /survival blog for when the Schumer Hits The Fan (SHTF). Their Tactical Thigh holster is great for SWAT cops and military use since it holds a 1911 on your thigh, right where you need it to be, and it would be my first choice if I were a SWAT cop or carrying a 1911 in the military. Scot’s Product Review: The Orb and UV Paqlite, 1 large soup pot, large enough to easily hold 5 pounds of food, 1 pound of your favorite pasta, cooked al dente and drained. Over the years, I’ve owned more 1911 handguns than any other type of handguns. Springfield Armory has been one of the very top manufacturers of 1911’s for many years. I’ve also owned a couple high priced 1911s from custom 1911 makers that weren’t as nicely put together as the Loaded Operator. There are a number of choices for these, including the Marine Corps (MC), Long Beach, and TRP Operator. The 1911 is as American as American can be. Keep in mind that this is a factory gun! I own a Long Beach Operator and find it to be a truly exceptional weapon. Feb 22, 2015 - Explore Randy Rising's board "Springfield 1911" on Pinterest.

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