Is the Springfield range officer discontinued?
Discontinued: 1911 Range Officer® Handguns.
Where is the Springfield Mil Spec 1911 made?
Widely regarded as the premier production 1911 in the world, the Springfield Armory TRP® is proudly crafted here in Geneseo Illinois and ready for a lifetime of service.
What is the meaning of range officer?
Definition of range officer : one who is in charge of a firearms range and of firing on the range.
Can a 1911 be concealed?
1911 Is Easily Concealed…But You Need A Good Belt! What this means in practical terms is that the 1911 pistol, in a good concealed carry holster, can easily tuck inside the waistband. With a bit of positioning, it conceals easily, even under a t-shirt. It’s a big gun that can be easily hidden on a person.
What is a 1911 compact?
The 1911 Range Officer® Compact . 45 ACP pistol offers serious packable power that shoots like a tuned race gun. A flat wire recoil spring with a full length guide rod helps tame recoil, while an abbreviated match grade aluminum frame and 4″ bull barrel keep the gun both compact and shooting straight.
Is the Springfield Armory Range Officer a good pistol?
AFFORDABLE PRICE. The Springfield Armory® Range Officer® was developed to offer 1911 enthusiasts an outstanding competition pistol that won’t break the bank. Featuring finely tuned performance and all the features you need — and none you don’t — the Range Officer® line is the ideal addition to the collection for any 1911 fan.
What is the difference between the Springfield Range Officer and A1 loaded?
With regard to dimension, the Springfield Range Officer 1911 and the 1911 A1 Loaded are virtually identical. They both measure 8.5 inches long and 5.5 inches tall. While both feature 5″ barrels, the Range Officer’s is match grade and the A1’s is not. The weight of each is also comparable.
What kind of trigger does the Springfield Range Officer 1911 have?
The Springfield Range Officer 1911 comes standard with a skeletonized trigger with a serrated face (a nice little upgrade when shooting with gloved or moist fingers). Most of the 1911s I’ve shot have featured some sort of 3 dot sight configuration, so it took me some time to adjust to the Range Officer’s black notch/black blade sight picture.
How much does a Springfield Range Officer 45 ACP weigh?
The comfortable full size, rear strap checkered, high beavertailed grip with the Springfield Range Officer’s hefty 37.7 ounces makes the punch of .45 ACP ammo more manageable. As one would expect from a Springfield 1911, the trigger pull is crisp and breaks cleanly after a short travel.