So I ordered a new toy...

[Hunter8282]

1911 Range Officer(R) Elite Compact 9mm | Springfield Armory



I really like the Dan Wesson Valkyrie but couldn't bring myself to layout that much cash. This Springfield was the closet thing I could find to it.

If everything checks out with the gun, I eventually plan to replace the trigger with this one: Harrison Design & Consulting, LLC. HD-102-B Extreme Service 1911 trigger

 

[boatbum101]

Yes the Dan Wesson cost more , but you get all tool steel parts & a gun that was fitted by one person . I'm also a fan of SA pistols & have 6 of them all Gov't size in 45acp . I have 1 Dan Wesson Valor also 45acp full size . The Valor cost more than my TRP's , but have better internal parts . Depends on what one wants vs what one will pay to get it . BTW I too love the Harrison smooth triggers & have them on all 12 of my 1911's . Both Harrison & EGW make excellent parts .

 

[wingriderz]

Congrats well done

 

[Hunter8282]

She's finally home!

 

[boatbum101]

How does it shoot ? I have a full size RO Elite & it had a very good trigger right out the box . Have fitted a small radius firing pin stop , & plan to fit a tighter bushing . Mine also came with a standard non-locking MSH .

 

[Hunter8282]

Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.

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[Wise_A]

The hell you doin' talkin' to us, then?

 

[Bakebfr480]

I thought it was against the law to chamber even a pseudo 1911 in 9 mm?

 

[Hunter8282]

I thought it was against the law to chamber even a pseudo 1911 in 9 mm?

Welcome to 2019!

 

[hardluk1]

Bakebfr480 The Commander was first chambered for 9mm before other cartridges . But an expert like you surely was just pulling his leg , right ? hehehe A lw mid size 1911 is a sweet shooter in 9mm for sure .

 

[hoc9sw]

Dan Wesson Guardian in 9mm makes for a nice day at the range!

 

[Hunter8282]

Take-down was a little different on this Springer, but I got the hang of it now.

 

[Narragansett]

I came very close to buying the range officer model in 45. As I recall, I read a lot of good reports on them. Good luck, and Enjoy!

 

[oink]

I'd very much like one but so far not enough to shell out the cash for it.