Springfield MC Operator (PX9105MLP)

[blue_ridge]

I have had a Springfield Operator for about 6 years now. It has O.D. green frame and black slide, Novak night sights, light rail and Pachmayr grips. Unlike many of the other Operators, it does not have the full length guide rod, but rather has your standard short plastic rod for ease of take-down.

I have heard this pistol was only made for a short while and that they are becoming very "sought after" now. Is there any truth to this? Does anyone know how many years they were made or approx. how many of these pistols were made?

lastly, were there any other O.D green framed Operators or was the MC Operator the only model like this?




Thanks in advance!

 

[Sniper X]

The one that is REALLY sought after was the similar model with a full length dust cover with a rail.

 

[Ala Dan]

I have a friend that installed a tungsten carbide full length guide rod in his
old model Springfield Operator, to add weight in the muzzle end of the gun.
He currently competes in matches with this weapon; and has done quite well.
I have never owned a SA Operator; but always had the hanking for one~!

 

[chiselchst]

"Unlike many of the other Operators, it does not have the full length guide rod, but rather has your standard short plastic rod for ease of take-down.

I have heard this pistol was only made for a short while and that they are becoming very "sought after" now. Is there any truth to this? Does anyone know how many years they were made or approx. how many of these pistols were made?"

That model is still being made, the PX9105MLP. As mentioned, the long rail is the rare one. All of 9105's have the GI guide rods, IIRC.

It's a great gun, I've been looking for one. They usually don't sit for long before they're sold...but there are/were lots of them made.