One of the cooler guns from Shot Show this is the new Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911 9mm. It’s been flying under the radar a bit this week, overshadowed by the new four inch XDs. We’re big fans of the RO line from Springfield, it’s a lot of gun from a reputable maker for not a lot of money. We also like 9mm 1911s a lot, because they’re amazing to shoot. We think the Springfield Armory Range Officer 1911 9mm is going to be a big hit.
When you get back from SHOT. Can you tell us how you pack all you gear when you travel to a match that you fly to. So those of us who are new to the traveling with guns and gear on air planes have a starting point. Like in this post do you pack you guns in there on cases in the lager case?
http://www.gunnuts.net/2013/03/08/5-common-myths-about-flying-with-guns/
Thank you
Shades of The Way of the Gun…(Colt Series 70 Govt);)
Any thoughts on comparing the 1911 9mm with the Browning Hi Power?
They are really two different guns. The P-35’s fire control system is a series of links and levers so about the only commonality would be that they both have a hammer and sear and
can be carried Cocked-and-Locked. P-35 has no bushing or linked-barrel set-up but at least locks up in the top of the slide. On the other hand the P-35 is arguably the First Hi-Capacity 9mm !
There is a significant amount of want in that picture…
http://cdn.overclock.net/7/72/72e64411_do-want.jpeg
I really can’t think of much else to say at this point. It’s awesome that SA is entering this field, since the only comparably-priced 9mm 1911s I’ve seen have been the Taurus, Para, and Turkish-brand offerings.
Does this RO have a safety lever for lefties?
Great that it has a ramped barrel !
Yes; is it Southpaw compatible?