{"id":122703,"date":"2020-01-26T20:16:42","date_gmt":"2020-01-27T01:16:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=122703"},"modified":"2020-01-26T20:16:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-06T12:11:21","slug":"ronin-operator-springfield-armory-shot-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/ronin-operator-springfield-armory-shot-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Budget 1911: Springfield&#8217;s Ronin Operator &#8211; SHOT Show 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/B7E96209-8B13-490D-8DDC-A111DA11F31C-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122705\" \/><figcaption>The Ronin Operator has a classy two-tone finish, making it an attractive 1911.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the last SHOT Show, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/products\/1911-ronin-operator-45-acp\/\" campaign=\"SHOT_2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Springfield Armory<\/a> has released plenty of awesome guns but two stick out in my mind.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One is the Ronin Operator and the other is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/springfield-hellcat-unboxed\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"ronin-operator-springfield-armory-shot-2020\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\">Hellcat<\/a>. Both are completely different in terms of use and design, but they each have their place. For the purpose of this article, I&#8217;ll be focusing on the Ronin Operator.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ronin Operator is an affordable, high-quality 1911 that Springfield just announced on the eve of SHOT 2020. This handgun is available in .45 ACP as well as 9mm in order to please both camps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/D2AA1C96-E09E-4285-8F15-0286AA50B956-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122713\" \/><figcaption>The Cross Cannon wood laminate grips feel great in the hands and look amazing on the gun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take a close look at the RO, you will see that the carbon steel slide is blued and the flats on the slide are polished, while the rest of it has a nice, matte finish. The frame, in contrast, is stainless steel and adds an appealing two-tone look to the gun, as well as a durability aspect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The RO features Tactical Rack White Dot rear sights and a fiberglass front sight that will draw the eye. The gun feels great in the hands, with a nice heft and weight balance. The Cross Cannon Wood Laminate grips add a needed texture for grip but aren&#8217;t over-aggressive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/D47D5FC1-CBE9-4256-83D2-CAEAF65C5D0B-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122712\" \/><figcaption>The sights that were chosen to go on the RO draw the eye easily.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Ronin Operator is a great feeling handgun, but we can&#8217;t draw any final conclusion until we are able to run it through our tests. Keep an eye on GunsAmerica for a full review!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>45 ACP<\/li><li>GI style recoil system<\/li><li>Fiber optic front &amp; Tactical Rack White Dot rear sights<\/li><li>40 oz. weight<\/li><li>5.5&#8243; tall<\/li><li>Blued, forged carbon steel slide.<\/li><li>5&#8243; Forged carbon steel, match-grade barrel<\/li><li>1:16&#8243; twist<\/li><li>8.6&#8243; long<\/li><li>Cross Cannon wood laminate grips<\/li><li>Forged stainless steel frame<\/li><li>(1) 8 round magazine<\/li><li>$849.00 MSRP<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/99F16A77-8247-4E0A-8F80-F4B7C7D129B9-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122710\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Learn more about the Springfield Armory Ronin Operator <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/products\/1911-ronin-operator-45-acp\/\" campaign=\"SHOT_2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">HERE<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/F0B40944-8B13-4F27-90BD-7EAEE640E7FC-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122708\" width=\"580\" height=\"386\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/95095130-8BEB-406F-B2FD-79840046570A-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122714\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/882F2C83-FEF4-47B9-8DD7-820589E035AC-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122711\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/5255315B-3C1C-4C6B-BF78-C4905FD7879B-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122709\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/09CF291B-8D26-4BA6-AE7C-294C28BC7228-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122707\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" title=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/A044FEE5-431A-413F-B0B4-2BC64C00829A-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"Best Budget 1911: Springfield's Ronin Operator - SHOT Show 2020\" class=\"wp-image-122706\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/\" campaign=\"BuySellGA_SHOT2020\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica! 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