Would you trade?

Miles2014 · October 17, 2017, 07:37 AM

Would you trade a SW1911 108282 (pre e-series) for a Springfield Range Officer 1911? Why or why not?

Thanks!

racedawg · October 17, 2017, 10:41 AM

No...smith usa...other believe made in Brazil...smith better made..

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mk70ss · October 17, 2017, 11:03 AM

I'd rather have the Springer any day.

RickB · October 17, 2017, 11:04 AM

I don't think I'd give up a gun with which I was familiar, that works properly, for one that may or may not be a suitable replacement.

I'm not a fan of proprietary parts on "1911" pistols, so I'd always go for the more-G.I. gun - in this case, the Springfield - but if you already have the Smith, and you like it, why trade?

If you prefer the adjustable sights of the RO, it's easy to swap out the fixed sight on the Smith and replace it with something adjustable.

I'm also no fan of the "we ran out of matching parts" look that Smith favors on their pistols, so just for looks, I prefer the Springfield.

EDIT: Springfields haven't been made in Brazil for about three years, so there shouldn't be a concern of foreign v. domestic.

SA1911 · October 17, 2017, 11:11 AM

I have one of each. My S&W is the model that immediately followed the billboard model. It has been 100% reliable and extremely accurate.

I have a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded .45 ACP Parkerized. So far, it's been 100% reliable and accurate.

SA hasn't made their 1911's in Brazil for years. They're made in the USA.

Were it me, I'd stick with an S&W 1911 & buy an SA1911-A1 later. They're both great guns.

otasan · October 17, 2017, 11:42 AM

One 1911 for another 1911. Sounds good to me.

T. O'Heir · October 17, 2017, 11:50 AM

You'd be trading one clone with roughly the same MSRP for another. Where the thing is made is irrelevant.

Cheapshooter · October 17, 2017, 12:11 PM

Would you trade? No!
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TunnelRat · October 17, 2017, 02:51 PM

I'm not sure what you'd be gaining, so probably no.

Sevens · October 17, 2017, 04:05 PM

I say that this is an interesting trade scenario. I must agree that the best choice is to keep the S&W and work towards picking up a Range Officer to add to your stable.

There are things I like about both pistols. I believe that outside of the Performance Center... the 1911 in question is the best 1911 that S&W made, a fine looking and well-built pistol. Accurate also.

The Range Officer is a very accurate pistol with excellent sights. I personally do not care for the finish they used on them but the pistol is a very good gun. Serious Bullseye shooters constantly recommend them as the cheapest capable pistol, out of the box and they also recommend them as a fine starting base for a custom Bullseye pistol.

Intangible: all it takes to get a Range Officer is cash. The S&W in question is out of production so you'd need money AND need to find one.

Model12Win · October 17, 2017, 05:49 PM

Springer.

ritepath · October 17, 2017, 05:59 PM

Not a chance.

Fishbed77 · October 18, 2017, 07:55 AM

No question here. The S&W is the superior pistol.

smee78 · October 18, 2017, 08:09 AM

I would vote no on this trade, I see Springfield 1911's all over the place, I dont see S&W 1911's verry often. I also dont see anything being gained, the real question here is why does the other guy want to trade?

jimjc · October 18, 2017, 08:21 AM

No I like the S&W 1911, plus S&W is a better company.

I had a Springfield ss loaded 1911 and the slide got messed up, ( long story ) Anyway I called Springfield to purchase a new slide only, no barrel. They told me, what in essence would cost almost the price of a new gun, I couldn't believe it, so as far as I'm concerned Springfield sucks and I'll never buy anything they make nothing.

Miles2014 · October 18, 2017, 09:19 AM

Thanks all for the great information. Just to clarify (and not that it matters), but the SW1911 108282 model I have is the "smaller logo" version that they went to when the moved away from the larger billboard roll print. Thanks again!

JDBerg · October 18, 2017, 09:45 AM

I have a SW1911 108282 (pre e-series) and I like mine, I would not trade mine for a Springfield Range Officer.

Fishbed77 · October 18, 2017, 10:50 AM

Quote:

plus S&W is a better company.

Exactly.

At least S&W has a little more time (and new ownership) since the last time they tried to screw American gunowners by supporting anti-2nd Amendment legislation.

The same cannot be said of Springfield.

TunnelRat · October 18, 2017, 11:20 AM

S&W may be a better company, but I've had much better luck with Springfield Armory products than S&W.

otasan · October 19, 2017, 09:43 AM

My M1911A1 .45s are getting ready for a bowling pin match in Chester, NH on 28Oct2017.

ifithitu · October 19, 2017, 06:49 PM

I own both,and happy with both SA & S&W.

Kreyzhorse · October 19, 2017, 07:18 PM

I really like and prefer Springfield 1911s, but if you like your S&W I wouldn't make that trade.

redlightrich · October 20, 2017, 04:20 AM

Gosh, this choice is very subjective. I dislike external extractors on 1911's, but I dislike the company Springfield more.

I guess I would keep the SW.

Good luck with whatever you choose

Rich

Old Stony · October 20, 2017, 04:42 AM

I have both around here, and it's tit for tat. I love the S&W, but the Springfield is good stuff too.

**Aguila Blanca** · October 20, 2017, 10:55 AM

Yes.

October 17, 2017, 07:37 AM	#1
Miles2014 Member Join Date: April 4, 2016 Posts: 56	Would you trade? Would you trade a SW1911 108282 (pre e-series) for a Springfield Range Officer 1911? Why or why not? Thanks!

October 17, 2017, 11:03 AM	#3
mk70ss Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,598	I'd rather have the Springer any day. __________________ Say when.....

October 17, 2017, 11:04 AM	#4
RickB Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2000 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 8,518	I don't think I'd give up a gun with which I was familiar, that works properly, for one that may or may not be a suitable replacement. I'm not a fan of proprietary parts on "1911" pistols, so I'd always go for the more-G.I. gun - in this case, the Springfield - but if you already have the Smith, and you like it, why trade? If you prefer the adjustable sights of the RO, it's easy to swap out the fixed sight on the Smith and replace it with something adjustable. I'm also no fan of the "we ran out of matching parts" look that Smith favors on their pistols, so just for looks, I prefer the Springfield. EDIT: Springfields haven't been made in Brazil for about three years, so there shouldn't be a concern of foreign v. domestic. __________________ Runs off at the mouth about anything 1911 related on this site and half the time is flat out wrong.

October 17, 2017, 11:50 AM	#7
T. O'Heir Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 12,453	You'd be trading one clone with roughly the same MSRP for another. Where the thing is made is irrelevant. __________________ Spelling and grammar count!

October 17, 2017, 12:11 PM	#8
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Would you trade? No! V __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

October 17, 2017, 10:41 AM	#2
racedawg Member Join Date: February 22, 2016 Location: indiana Posts: 94	No...smith usa...other believe made in Brazil...smith better made.. Sent from my LGMS210 using Tapatalk

October 17, 2017, 11:11 AM	#5
SA1911 Junior member Join Date: September 6, 2017 Posts: 147	I have one of each. My S&W is the model that immediately followed the billboard model. It has been 100% reliable and extremely accurate. I have a Springfield Armory 1911-A1 Loaded .45 ACP Parkerized. So far, it's been 100% reliable and accurate. SA hasn't made their 1911's in Brazil for years. They're made in the USA. Were it me, I'd stick with an S&W 1911 & buy an SA1911-A1 later. They're both great guns.

October 17, 2017, 11:42 AM	#6
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	One 1911 for another 1911. Sounds good to me.

October 17, 2017, 02:51 PM	#9
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,214	I'm not sure what you'd be gaining, so probably no. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

October 17, 2017, 04:05 PM	#10
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	I say that this is an interesting trade scenario. I must agree that the best choice is to keep the S&W and work towards picking up a Range Officer to add to your stable. There are things I like about both pistols. I believe that outside of the Performance Center... the 1911 in question is the best 1911 that S&W made, a fine looking and well-built pistol. Accurate also. The Range Officer is a very accurate pistol with excellent sights. I personally do not care for the finish they used on them but the pistol is a very good gun. Serious Bullseye shooters constantly recommend them as the cheapest capable pistol, out of the box and they also recommend them as a fine starting base for a custom Bullseye pistol. Intangible: all it takes to get a Range Officer is cash. The S&W in question is out of production so you'd need money AND need to find one. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

October 17, 2017, 05:49 PM	#11
Model12Win Junior member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Posts: 5,854	Springer.

October 17, 2017, 05:59 PM	#12
ritepath Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,419	Not a chance. __________________ There's only one...

October 18, 2017, 07:55 AM	#13
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	No question here. The S&W is the superior pistol.

October 18, 2017, 08:09 AM	#14
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	I would vote no on this trade, I see Springfield 1911's all over the place, I dont see S&W 1911's verry often. I also dont see anything being gained, the real question here is why does the other guy want to trade? __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

October 18, 2017, 08:21 AM	#15
jimjc Senior Member Join Date: December 10, 2010 Posts: 166	No I like the S&W 1911, plus S&W is a better company. I had a Springfield ss loaded 1911 and the slide got messed up, ( long story ) Anyway I called Springfield to purchase a new slide only, no barrel. They told me, what in essence would cost almost the price of a new gun, I couldn't believe it, so as far as I'm concerned Springfield sucks and I'll never buy anything they make nothing.

October 18, 2017, 09:19 AM	#16
Miles2014 Member Join Date: April 4, 2016 Posts: 56	Thanks all for the great information. Just to clarify (and not that it matters), but the SW1911 108282 model I have is the "smaller logo" version that they went to when the moved away from the larger billboard roll print. Thanks again!

October 18, 2017, 09:45 AM	#17
JDBerg Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2015 Location: PA Posts: 1,835	I have a SW1911 108282 (pre e-series) and I like mine, I would not trade mine for a Springfield Range Officer. __________________ Words to Live By: Before You Pray - Believe; Before You Speak - Listen; Before You Spend - Earn; Before You Write - Think; Before You Quit - Try; Before You Die - Live

October 18, 2017, 11:20 AM	#19
TunnelRat Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 12,214	S&W may be a better company, but I've had much better luck with Springfield Armory products than S&W. __________________ Know the status of your weapon Keep your muzzle oriented so that no one will be hurt if the firearm discharges Keep your finger off the trigger until you have an adequate sight picture Maintain situational awareness

October 19, 2017, 09:43 AM	#20
otasan Junior member Join Date: April 17, 2005 Location: Hartford, Vermont Posts: 519	My M1911A1 .45s are getting ready for a bowling pin match in Chester, NH on 28Oct2017.

October 19, 2017, 06:49 PM	#21
ifithitu Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2016 Location: Derby City KY. Posts: 243	I own both,and happy with both SA & S&W. __________________ USMC Vietnam Veteran,0311 Grunt. 6/68 to 7/69 Semper Fi

October 19, 2017, 07:18 PM	#22
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I really like and prefer Springfield 1911s, but if you like your S&W I wouldn't make that trade. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

October 20, 2017, 04:20 AM	#23
redlightrich Senior Member Join Date: January 24, 2016 Posts: 322	Gosh, this choice is very subjective. I dislike external extractors on 1911's, but I dislike the company Springfield more. I guess I would keep the SW. Good luck with whatever you choose Rich

October 20, 2017, 04:42 AM	#24
Old Stony Senior Member Join Date: May 31, 2013 Location: East Texas Posts: 1,705	I have both around here, and it's tit for tat. I love the S&W, but the Springfield is good stuff too.

October 20, 2017, 10:55 AM	#25
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,459	Yes.