Should I send it back?

[wow6599]

I have a SA Range Officer that has been to Springfield twice for work, and I have only owned it about 4 months........less than 100 rds down the pipe - SA may have shot it a lot more, but who knows. Anyway, When I got it back last time I noticed considerable slide to frame movement - it rattles. Side to side and a little up and down, the slide will move (back of the frame/slide). I took it out yesterday and it shot alright, but nothing like I expected. About 4" groups at 20 yards. I have had other Springers, and all would shoot better than this.

I bought this as a base gun to build, and have already had SA's custom shop do some minor things to it. If it is really supposed to be built to the TRP and Trophy Match standards, should it go back again to be tightened? 100 rds shouldn't loosen things up to the point that it rattles - and I'm also able to move the slide side to side and hear oil squishing around. If that is all it takes to sound like an old Colt (no offense anyone), then it isn't going to be a base gun, it will be sold.

I know most gov. model 1911's shake, but should a new R.O.?

http://www.springfield-armory.com/1911RO/1911RangeOfficer.htm

 

[jonnyc]

You bought it with certain expectations and you're not happy or satisfied. Contact them and say just what you posted...ball in their court.

 

[rellascout]

Call them. Send it back and ask them to start over. I read your other thread and you have been more than patient. Get a new Range Officer and have them do the work right from the start.

 

[wow6599]

I sent it back this morning. I will say their customer service is outstanding.........I explained my displeasure, told them I do not have OCD and what I expect from a gun that I have about $1100 in and have shot around 100 times. She said "your return label should already be in your inbox". I thanked her and will now wait and see.

 

[bestseller92]

My experience with Springfield customer service was good. My experience with my Springfield 1911A1 was not. Suffice to say I no longer own it and won't be buying another.

 

[wow6599]

My experience with my Springfield 1911A1 was not. Suffice to say I no longer own it and won't be buying another.

Care to share?

 

[Zerodefect]

Sell it. I'm not a SA fan.

Or tighten it up yourself. All they're going to do to tighten it, is to wack the top of the frame with a hammer until the frame rail folds down. Then lap the rails.

Get a LesBaer or Dan Wesson for a base gun.

 

[hogcowboy]

Or tighten it up yourself. All they're going to do to tighten it, is to wack the top of the frame with a hammer until the frame rail folds down. Then lap the rails.

That doesn't sound like something the average Joe should be attempting to me Zerodefecet.

 

[jiminwa]

ok, I'm a new guy and i dont know how else to get my question out other that following this thread. I have recently purchased the SA Range Officer, and after 200 rounds i noticed the rear sight was askew and when i went to check it out i simply removed it from the slide!!! I know this isnt right, should i just send it back to SA? Would they install a new one? would i be better off purchasing a new sight? would they install it? just upset, love the gun itself, but cant believe that i am having this issue. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Jim in WA

 

[JoeMal]

I just bought a Loaded Stainless and I'm also thinking about sending mine back for issues relating to accuracy, tightness, and it taking a good deal of force to get the magazine into the gun. Sucks....makes me wonder why I spent this much money on a gun

 

[Skylerbone]

Larry, they actually use a hardened shim and do indeed peen the frame rails. That shim is the same dimensional thickness as the slide's rails and then any extra is simply filed or lapped off.

Washington Jim, get yourself some BLUE LocTite, that's BLUE, unscrew the small screw in the middle of the sight and cover the threads with it. Let it dry a few minutes, screw it back in while centering the sight and let the whole thing dry overnight. It'll save you a weeks wait for SA to do the same. Often times pistols are shipped with the sight loose so that a zero may be established, after a few rounds. Then the screw is tightened and never touched again.

Joe, send it in with the full list of issues and be as polite as if they were cooking your burger. People respond well to kindness but be specific as to the issues. I don't know that Springfield ever claimed the RO was fit to TRP standards or if that is internet banter but you had to know going in that at half the price there was a difference. I would say unless there are true issues (Joe's magazine issue is valid) I would never send in a pistol hoping for custom shop work unless I had paid for a custom pistol. That's why a select few guarantee accuracy and the rest guarantee freedom from defect.

Upgrades and features don't equate to match accuracy or dependability any more than poor tolerances equate to a pistol being capable of running while full of sand. Picture a 6 year old installing a match barrel and ask yourself is that thing really going to be more accurate than stock? A good smith is always worth what he charges and a tip, if you're so inclined. I think too many people think the 1911 is the handgun equivilent of the AR and it is not.

 

[Ole Coot]

Personal opinion only, I have had very few problems with any firearm but the few I have if it is a broken part I will take a repair, if I have any problems where I can't trust the firearm 100% back it goes. I use mine and expect, with care they should always function.

 

[InkEd]

Any problems with a gun bought nib should be sent to the manufacturer. Take advantage of the factory service warranty.

 

[SIGLBER]

Send it back. Springfield Armory has some of the best customer service out there. They will fix it until it meets your specifications. They've always been great to work with. Hope you get your guns issues fixed. Having to send the gun in and waiting for it to come back over and over really gets old. Good luck!