Springfield 1911, "Loaded Operator:" best all around 1911?

[AR15activist]

Springfield Armory seems to being trying to represent that their "Loaded Operator" series of 1911s are the best of all worlds -- featuring "high end" upgrades standard -- Giving you everything you need, but nothing you don't, at a common sense price point: would you agree?

I'm drawn to all three of the top line option on their link --> http://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-loaded-45-acp/

Here's an enthusiastic review of the "M.C." model --> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oxrSlmZWUw

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I had a Loaded. It was a good pistol. I sold it and don't miss it, though.

 

[Rinspeed]

Springfield Armory seems to being trying to represent that their "Loaded Operator" series of 1911s are the best of all worlds

Would that be before or after they were using a crappy two piece barrel.

 

[huntershooter]

I had a "Loaded" 9mm that was the worst, most problematic pistol I had ever owned.
My vote would be an STI. I have had good luck with their guns at that price point.

 

[moxie]

Don't like the ambi safety, front serrations, long trigger, full length guide rod, etc.

 

[jmr40]

I had a Loaded. It was a good pistol. I sold it and don't miss it, though.

My experience too. In the mid-level price range I'm most impressed with the S&W 1911's. They don't get a lot of notice, and many don't like the un-traditional external extractor. But they work, are accurate and are a good value at the price.

 

[Old Dog]

Eh. If I were going with SA (and I like their pistols mostly), I'd pony up a couple/three hundred more bucks and pick up the TRP (which I think is, along with the Dan Wesson, one of the best production 1911s available).

But, without a rail. Putting a rail on a 1911 and calling it an "Operator" is just silly ...

 

[Sunray]

Springfield Armory has a really imaginative marketing department. "Loaded Operator" is a new marketing buzz word like Milspec and Law Enforcement.

 

[Olympus]

I don't care for the ILS that they use.

 

[AR15activist]

Thanks for the input guys.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

Well...I think it's got a lot of stuff on it that isn't really needed. At least, I don't need it. But if you need it and/or like it, they're pretty nice pistols.

 

[RustyShackelford]

Chris Kyle....

I think the late Chris Kyle, the US Navy SEAL/sniper with the most documented E-KIAs(enemy killed in action) used a loaded S-A Operator .45acp while deployed in SW Asia. He wrote in his book: American Sniper he had a SIG P220R .45acp & a S-A Operator. One pistol was damaged during a mission so Kyle had to convert to the other sidearm.
I can't recall which pistol was damaged in the IED incicent but Kyle wrote both pistols held up well.
If I recall, Chris Kyle also used a Springfield Armory Operator 1911 as a EDC gun while in CONUS.

 

[tarosean]

I can't recall which pistol was damaged in the IED incicent but Kyle wrote both pistols held up well.

The Springer was the one damaged.

 

[tarosean]

at a common sense price point

which would be what???

 

[Old Dog]

For the record, Kyle's 1911 was an SA TRP.

 

[george burns]

He also said that the only thing still stock on his carry mini springer was the frame. And yes the TRP was carried by him, on occasion,I read that also.

 

[Water-Man]

TRP is one of the best in its class.

SA CS is second to none AND SA has its own Custom Shop.

 

[ColtPythonElite]

The OP is talking about a Loaded not a TRP, though. If my memory serves me correctly a TRP costs about 50% more than a Loaded.

 

[AR15activist]

which would be what???

So the TRP is considered the best model? On buds looks like the TRPs are 1300-1400, while a "loaded operator lightweight" is 1k..

 

[mattk]

I have an MC Operator. It's a nice gun. Very nice. My Dan Wesson is nicer but cost more.
The MC is on nightstand duty.

 

[AR15activist]

I have an MC Operator. It's a nice gun. Very nice. My Dan Wesson is nicer but cost more.
The MC is on nightstand duty.

How many round have you shot with it?

 

[JDR]

I had a "Loaded" 9mm that was the worst, most problematic pistol I had ever owned. My vote would be an STI. I have had good luck with their guns at that price point.

I also had a Springer Loaded 9mm and the only problems I ever had were related to the junk mags that came with the gun. The Wilson ETMs solved the function problems. I now have an STI Trojan 9mm that is just a great range gun. I did have a chance to try out a Springer Range Officer 9mm 1911, and if you put a F.O. front sight on the Range Officer, I think this gun can shoot just about as accurately and reliably as my Trojan.

 

[Mainsail]

...everything you need, but nothing you don't...

I don't need or want the ambi safety. Likewise, I don't need or want the FLGR. That's why I went with Sig for my 1911 (twice).

 

[Zerodefect]

I think Dan Wesson has the hot hand right now.

Springfield needs to use less script on their slides and better parts for a $1500 pistol.

 

[Panzerschwein]

For the record, Kyle's 1911 was an SA TRP

+1.

I like to think Kyle new his guns, and he chose the TRP for the reason.

It is, ounce-for-ounce, dollar-for-dollar, the greatest production 1911 in the world today. And it looks good doing it, too.