When will you guys start making the 1911 Operator Marine Corp edition again? I personally know of about 40 people who would buy one at any price. One just sold for $2100 on gun broker. There clearly is a need for this product and the profit margins have gone up since discontinuing.
MARINE CORP OPERATOR
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HayesGreener
Ronin
It is a fine pistol
I think they still do at least one is up on the website:
www.springfield-armory.com
Granted CA compliant so might not be the version you want. I don’t know the differences.
Outside of aesthetics and grip, not entirely sure what’s the difference between this and the operator.
1911 Loaded Marine Corps Operator® .45 ACP Handgun, CA Compliant - Springfield Armory
www.springfield-armory.com
Granted CA compliant so might not be the version you want. I don’t know the differences.
Outside of aesthetics and grip, not entirely sure what’s the difference between this and the operator.
It’s the Marine “Corps” with an S.
KillerFord1977
SAINT
I believe the Army prefers to pronounce it that way
HansGruber
Ronin
CA compliant means it has the loaded chamber cutout, and a lightweight (titanium) firing pin.I think they still do at least one is up on the website:
1911 Loaded Marine Corps Operator® .45 ACP Handgun, CA Compliant - Springfield Armory
Granted CA compliant so might not be the version you want. I don’t know the differences.
Outside of aesthetics and grip, not entirely sure what’s the difference between this and the operator.
Neither us a reason not to get it, imho
Interesting and good to know, yeah those wouldn’t bother me one bit then.
Agreed. I just joined this chat to find out if this is still made or discontinued. The site has 2 different posting one says discontinued the other is posted by someone in this thread. Does anyone know if reps from Springfield reply’s on this site????
Sld1959
Ronin
Don't believe I have ever seen one..
Your best option is to call customer service, email is not a reliable option as I understand.
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Mod here. I’d suggest you call customer service. And get your info straight from the horses mouth.
Springfield Armory’s customer service representatives can answer your questions/concerns Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30 CST via phone at 1-800-680-6866, International: +1-309-944-5631 or email at sales@springfield-armory.com
Springfield Armory’s customer service representatives can answer your questions/concerns Monday through Friday 8:30 to 4:30 CST via phone at 1-800-680-6866, International: +1-309-944-5631 or email at sales@springfield-armory.com
CaptGuyUSMC
Alpha
Hey all, I bought a Springfield Loaded Marine Corps operator for three reasons:
1. I am nostalgic for 1911's, because thats what I carried throughout my Marine Corps career. My duty pistol was so loose I could only qualify as Sharpshooter. Missed Expert by a few rounds
2. Who doesn't love an OD Green pistol?
3. The name says Marine Corps Operator, how could I not?
After buying it (recently) and running a few hundred rounds, I can say that I absolutely love this pistol. Wish I could qualify again in the Marine Corps, but they switched to Berettas in 1987 (I have one of those too). I guess I'll just have to sign up for some competitions.
See you out there!
1. I am nostalgic for 1911's, because thats what I carried throughout my Marine Corps career. My duty pistol was so loose I could only qualify as Sharpshooter. Missed Expert by a few rounds
2. Who doesn't love an OD Green pistol?
3. The name says Marine Corps Operator, how could I not?
After buying it (recently) and running a few hundred rounds, I can say that I absolutely love this pistol. Wish I could qualify again in the Marine Corps, but they switched to Berettas in 1987 (I have one of those too). I guess I'll just have to sign up for some competitions.
See you out there!