Range report of my Springfield Range Officer

[jachrist]

SO... after ten longs days of snow and work, I finally had a change to take out my new Range Officer. I LOVE IT.

I only put 10 mags through it because I spent most of my time with my new AR. What I did shoot was at 15 yards, and it was pretty accurate. Definitely more accurate than I am. Two-handed, free-standing groups were an average of 3" per mag (7 rounds). The tightest one was 2.79". I did warm up with my gsg-1911 before slinging some .45 ammo downrange though.

I will post pics of the targets tomorrow when I dig out an actual camera. Here are some of the gun, but only with my cell phone.

[marks]

I've got one as well, and like you, I love it. Reliable right out of the box w/stock mags, and easy for me to shoot accurately. Proof that an outstanding 1911 doesn't have to break the bank. Enjoy it!

[mrnyman]

Thats one beautiful looking Gun, I love those Grey-ish looking Springfields.

Nyman

[Rainier42]

Best of luck with your new purchase. Am thinking Springfield has a real winner on their hands with this one.

[thefirstndsecond]

What is the price range?

Does it come with night sights?

What type of ammo did You shoot?

[dwalk]

What is the price range?

Does it come with night sights?

What type of ammo did You shoot?

Same questions.

[marks]

What is the price range?

I paid $725 for mine a few months ago. I've heard that for some reason, lately, they've been hard to come by, and it appears that prices reflect that.

Does it come with night sights?

I don't believe they do, but I'm not 100% certain.

What type of ammo did You shoot?

In my case, I ran Federal FMJ target ammo through it and Pow'R Ball defensive. No issues with either.

[jachrist]

I was having trouble buying mine also from a local dealer. Everyone seemed to think that because they were at the Shot Show, they weren't available yet. I ordered mine through Budsgunshop.com for $732 shipped. add a $10 ffl fee and the total was $742 OTD

If I would have bought it from the ONLY shop that had it in stock, it was $729.99 + 43.80 for tax + $5 PICS fee = ~$780


They do not come with the option of night sites, but you can order them for ~$60 from Harrison (LPA cut for rear). I think he even has adjustable target night sites. I was hesitant to get a gun with target sights on it for occasional carry due to snagging, etc. but I am confident that this will never be an issue. I actually prefer the adjustable sights to the fixed novak combat ones I had on my Loaded model.


As far as ammo, I used WWB 230 grain fmj and Hydro-Shok 230 grain hp ammo without any malfunctions at all.

[Exbiker]

If you want something similar the PX9109LP has night sights and is a loaded model so you get a loaded coupon. Just about the same price.


http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/43756

Get it local for about the same price.

[jachrist]

Actually, I wouldn't say that the Loaded is all that similar. I like both of my "Loaded" models, but I wish they didn't have that freaking two-piece barrel. The Range Officer has the same one-piece match barrel that the Trophy Match does. I also dislike the front cocking serrations on the Loaded guns. I also feel that (when comparing side-by-side) the Range Officer is a noticeably tighter gun. No slop at all... EXCELLENT slide-to-frame fit.

Also, EVERY Range Officer comes with a Loaded coupon.