Springfield Armory will be releasing the RO Elite in 10mm. The 10mm resurgence continues.
This is a sharp looking 1911 and at competitive price. The XD adds diversity and is more of a win to our community, but this is a good looking 1911, at least to me. Even with those front cocking serrations.
From what I've read, they don't seem to be able to make a 10mm that recognizes the word "reliable" Count me out.
Maybe I'm just used to lighter pistols, but 41oz empty weight seems really heavy... oh well, to each their own, I guess.
Quote from: Keiichi on November 20 2018 10:26:04 PM MST
Maybe I'm just used to lighter pistols, but 41oz empty weight seems really heavy... oh well, to each their own, I guess.
Oh, yeah. This is the main reason Glock's stay in the holster. I really love 1911's and DA/SA autos, but don't care for toting an anchor around all the time.
Just saw this article pop up. Seems like Springfield has listened. What do ya'll think?
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/11/26/springfield-armory-ro-elite-operator/amp/
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Thanks SQLBullet. Looked but didn't look far enough in the list of posts.
Quote from: Keiichi on November 20 2018 10:26:04 PM MST
Maybe I'm just used to lighter pistols, but 41oz empty weight seems really heavy... oh well, to each their own, I guess.
From a carry perspective I agree totally, from a shooting perspective you appreciate the extra weight shooting full house 180 gr 10mm loads resulting in a smooth recoiling platform as is the case with my Kimber 10mm LS Target II. I don't notice my Kimber's empty weight of 42 oz until I immediately handle my FNX45T thereafter. LOL
That's a sharp looking pistol
If there is a non-railed version coming, I'll get interested.
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Hope you have better luck than I did.
I have one and it is absolutely reliable and hell-a-accurate. It flings empty brass about 10 yards though. It appears that they got rid of their horrible ILS so the trigger is good to go.