SA to release the RO Elite in 10mm

SavageOne · November 19 2018 09:36:45 PM MST

Springfield Armory will be releasing the RO Elite in 10mm. The 10mm resurgence continues.

sqlbullet · November 20 2018 10:44:13 AM MST

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.

Trapper6L · November 20 2018 03:28:03 PM MST

From what I've read, they don't seem to be able to make a 10mm that recognizes the word "reliable" Count me out.

Keiichi · 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.

sqlbullet · November 21 2018 09:10:13 AM MST

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.

Scarlett Pistol · November 26 2018 08:29:06 PM MST

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/

sqlbullet · November 27 2018 08:14:36 AM MST

Merged with existing topic.

Scarlett Pistol · November 27 2018 08:46:14 AM MST

Thanks SQLBullet. Looked but didn't look far enough in the list of posts.

Road_Clam · November 29 2018 05:47:53 AM MST

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

Kenk · November 29 2018 12:38:30 PM MST

That's a sharp looking pistol

JMag1 · December 01 2018 09:17:58 PM MST

If there is a non-railed version coming, I'll get interested.

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Univibe · January 05 2019 01:24:16 AM MST

Hope you have better luck than I did.

bulletpoints · January 15 2019 12:19:43 PM MST

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.