Just couldn't do it

[Shipwreck]

I was all set to buy this gun today...

I sold my other 1911 for $745 yesterday. And, I thought I would get this Springfield Operator. But for $1300, I better love the hell out of it.

But, I didn't like the sights. They have a small tritium insert, but in daylight, it is hard to see. There is no white circle around them, and I found the front sight very hard to see. At the range, I won't be shooting in the dark, so the tritium isn't of much help.

I was disappointed, but I can't spend that much for something that I'm not super crazy about... Oh well... Now to find something else I want...

 

[SpookyPistolero]

I'm glad you didn't spend your money on something that you weren't in love with.

Have you thought about looking at those Kimber TLEs with the rail? It's a less obtrusive rail and they are supposed to be very fine pistols. Probably a healthy chuck less than the springfield.

Bad review of the Kimber TLE II w/ rail

This is a cheesy review that popped up after a search with some not great pictures, but sadly it's the best I could find.

 

[mcmoyer]

Don't worry...something else will pop up and call your name. Way to show restraint on something you weren't sure of liking!!

 

[Shipwreck]

Well, I saw that Kimber too. But, what I did like about the Springfield rail was that because it was so squared off, you wouldn't get any wear like you would on the dustcover of a regular 1911 (I had a regular stainless Springfield years ago, and it did this). It was the sights that thru me off from buying this gun.

I love the bright white sights on the S&W 1911s. They only had a Scandium commander sized gun in stock from Smith and Wesson, though. I think I may go to Houston and look at what a stanard stainless S&W 1911 looks like, and then I'll have the local shop order me one for about $65 less.

I don't really care for the white dot novaks that Springfield uses on their other guns. I guess I'm spoiled by my 2 Berettas and my Glock 26. The dots on the sights are big and bright.

 

[pete f]

the sights are all dovetailed, NBD to change them out, if you talk to the dealer, for his mark up on that gun he might cut you a nice deal on changing to what you like

I have done that before. i like wilson sights. but meprolights sound like the ones you want. check them out

 

[Standing Wolf]

I almost always modify or replace the sights on pistols. At the very least, I narrow the front sights, and frequently replace rear sights with better sights from the good folks at http://www.millet-sights.com

 

[Shipwreck]

Pete, this dealer has fair prices, but they won't wheel and deal on anything. For that much $, I don't feel like I needa change anything and add more money. I'll probably find a less expensive 1911...

 

[jlwatts3]

Take a look at the Kimber Warrior or Sig GSR if you need a rail. Like the others have said its easy to switch out the sights but if you don't want to do it I'm not gonna try and twist your arm.

 

[Shipwreck]

Well, if it was a $600 or $700, I could see changing out the sights. For $1400 w/ tax, I don't wanna have to do anything.

Thanks for the advice, though...

 

[runswithscissors]

Patience DanielSon, Patience.

Patience DanielSon, Patience.