{"id":49267,"date":"2016-04-29T12:10:10","date_gmt":"2016-04-29T16:10:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=49267"},"modified":"2016-04-29T12:10:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T05:15:32","slug":"two-new-9mm-springfield-range-officers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/two-new-9mm-springfield-range-officers\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New 9mm Springfield Range Officers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The new RO 9mm in Stainless Steel.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Buy a Range Officer at GunsAmerica:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=range%20officer<\/a><\/p>\n

Read more about the whole line of Range Officers:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-series\/<\/a><\/p>\n

We here at GunsAmerica are all big fans of the Range Officer line–If you are a fan of the 1911 and have not checked out Springfield’s 1911A1 inspired hybrid, you owe it to yourself to do so.\u00a0 I have come to the conclusion that the standard Range Officer is just about the best bang for your buck in a target shooting 1911.<\/p>\n

What makes the RO so great? The ROs have the best\u00a0 slide to frame fit I have seen on off-the-shelf 1911s. By off-the-self I do not mean custom guns from the likes of Wilson Combat. These Springfields have been offered in 3 different models.\u00a0 The original RO<\/a> is a full sized 1911 with target sights. The RO Compact<\/a> and The RO Champion<\/a>, which are both Commander sized, are geared for concealed carry.\u00a0 All of the ROs have a Parkerized finish and most are available in 45 ACP or 9mm. So what’s new in the RO family tree?<\/p>\n

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Springfield Range Officer Operator.<\/p><\/div>\n

Range Officer Operator<\/h2>\n

Springfield has offered a 1911 with a section of rail for a number of years now.\u00a0 Currently available there is the Fully Loaded model and the Champion Operator.\u00a0 The Fully Loaded is just how the name implies–a fully tricked out, full-sized 1911.\u00a0 The Fully Loaded is one of Springfield’s nicest 1911s and has just about every feature available along with excellent fit and finish.\u00a0 The Champion Operator is a Commander sized 1911 that is set up with EDC in mind. So if you are looking for a 1911 with a rail those are the two choices that Springfield has. Until now. The new Range Officer Operator steps in and fills the gap between the others.<\/p>\n

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Part of what many find appealing about the RO line is the adjustable rear sight.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The RO Operator has a sight designed for EDC.<\/p><\/div>\n

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Specs<\/h2>\n

So what is different about this one?\u00a0 First it is a full sized 1911 that is set up more for EDC than it is for range time. The sights are one of the big giveaways that this pistol is set up for carry. No huge target sights like on most of the Range Officers, low profile 3 dots are to be found here. The Range Officer Operator also has a slightly flared magazine well. But t lacks some of the features found on the Fully Loaded.\u00a0 No ambidextrous safety and lack of front strap checkering to name two things.\u00a0 But it does have a skeletontized hammer and full beavertail and bump on the grip safety.\u00a0 Here are some number on the Range Officer Operator<\/p>\n

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It’s got a rail on it. First pistol in the RO line to come with one.<\/p><\/div>\n