Harder to find Springfield Loaded 1911?

whwknson · February 22, 2013, 03:45 PM

I have a Springfield Loaded 5in that I just bought. But It's a lightweight model with OD frame and black slide. I have yet to see one just like it. They have the same color scheme in champions, operators, and all OD green loaded's. But I have yet to see the bi-tone LW with this scheme. Any one have any insight??

Chesster · February 22, 2013, 09:17 PM

Welcome. Can't answer your ? but the standard LOADED is my favorite of the spruced up "11s.

blackamos · February 22, 2013, 09:26 PM

No I have not but now I want one! Very Michigan State looking gun.

k511 · February 22, 2013, 10:40 PM

havent seem that particular model....loaded models are not that hard to find im my area...picked my latest up about a month ago 750 for stainless.....paid 650 for my blued about a year ago

mxracr · February 27, 2013, 08:41 PM

Is that the 1911 Operator series in the Marine option?

whwknson · February 27, 2013, 08:44 PM

No it doesn't have a rail. It's a "regular" loaded...

Uncle Malice · February 27, 2013, 08:48 PM

Good looking gun! I like that color combo. I was drooling over an MC Operator at the shop/range today. Really comfortable with the Pachmyr grips on it.

I already have the TRP as my full size though. I'm really wanting the Champion Operator as a companion.

scottl · February 28, 2013, 12:02 PM

You can call Springfield and the can give particulars using the serial#.

geetarman · February 28, 2013, 12:33 PM

It seems Springfield is having a problem ramping up to meet the demand.

I have a loaded M1911-A1 9mm on order and paid for through Bud's Guns.

Looks like it will be another 6-9 months before I can expect to take delivery.

OTOH, I did buy a Smith and Wesson 1911 Pro series 9mm that takes my mind off the Springer. Seems those guns are scarce also. Have about 150 rounds through it and it runs like a charm. Had to readjust the overtravel screw and loctited it in place. Probably ought to get rid of it, ( the screw ).

Tactical Jackalope · February 28, 2013, 12:44 PM

God that thing is gorgeous..

My best friend has one, when he came back after a year I asked to see his SA Loaded, and installed the grips he liked on my SIG 1911 XO. Yeah, we ordered pizza and a had beer (right side of the pic).

geetarman · February 28, 2013, 01:11 PM

^^^^^ Sweet!!

BTW, was over at the LGS yesterday and was talking to a former Marine.

I was over there to see about putting a FO front sight on the Smith 1911 Pro.

He showed me his carry pistol and I noticed the grips had the Globe and Anchor on them. He said that his wife had given those to him. They were made from the camis of Vietnam marine veterans. He said they were only made for 1911's and were only made for marine veterans. He told me the grips were over a grand!! They were nice to be sure and have a lot of history, but they paid more for the grips than they did for the gun.

whwknson · February 28, 2013, 06:22 PM

Thanks for the compliments guys. The gun can definitely out shoot me. Ready to put some more parts in it. Already switched to Wilson GI guide rod and Ed Brown Plug. Want some VZ grips and possibly ditch the ILS. This summer I'm thinking about front strap checkering...

@scottl, do you have someone in particular I could call? Would love to know the history of the gun!
Thanks

scottl · March 1, 2013, 12:50 AM

Just customer service.

February 22, 2013, 09:26 PM	#3
blackamos Senior Member Join Date: August 20, 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 580	No I have not but now I want one! Very Michigan State looking gun. __________________ Know of that you speak, Amos

February 27, 2013, 08:41 PM	#5
mxracr Member Join Date: March 23, 2008 Posts: 85	Operator model Is that the 1911 Operator series in the Marine option?

February 27, 2013, 08:48 PM	#7
Uncle Malice Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2009 Location: Phoenix Posts: 4,580	Good looking gun! I like that color combo. I was drooling over an MC Operator at the shop/range today. Really comfortable with the Pachmyr grips on it. I already have the TRP as my full size though. I'm really wanting the Champion Operator as a companion. __________________ Handguns: 2x Glock 19.4 \| Glock 26.4 \| HK USP 9 \| HK P2000 \| HK VP9 SK \| HK P30 \| CZ Shadow 2 \| CZ P-10 C \| CZ P-07 \| CZP-01 \| S&W 360PD Rifles: DDM4 \| SGL 21 \| SAM7K \| Draco \| PSA PDW SBR \| ASA Side-Charger SBR \| CZ Scorpion K SBR \| Aero M4E1 9" 300blk SBR \| Angstadt Jack9 SBR \| Savage Mark II FV-SR Shotguns: Mossberg 590A1 20" SP \| Mossberg Shockwave

February 22, 2013, 09:17 PM	#2
Chesster Senior Member Join Date: September 6, 2007 Location: Dixie Posts: 2,538	Welcome. Can't answer your ? but the standard LOADED is my favorite of the spruced up "11s.

February 22, 2013, 10:40 PM	#4
k511 Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 461	havent seem that particular model....loaded models are not that hard to find im my area...picked my latest up about a month ago 750 for stainless.....paid 650 for my blued about a year ago

February 27, 2013, 08:44 PM	#6
whwknson Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 3	No it doesn't have a rail. It's a "regular" loaded...

February 28, 2013, 12:02 PM	#8
scottl Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2007 Location: Morehead,Ky Posts: 752	You can call Springfield and the can give particulars using the serial#.

February 28, 2013, 12:33 PM	#9
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	It seems Springfield is having a problem ramping up to meet the demand. I have a loaded M1911-A1 9mm on order and paid for through Bud's Guns. Looks like it will be another 6-9 months before I can expect to take delivery. OTOH, I did buy a Smith and Wesson 1911 Pro series 9mm that takes my mind off the Springer. Seems those guns are scarce also. Have about 150 rounds through it and it runs like a charm. Had to readjust the overtravel screw and loctited it in place. Probably ought to get rid of it, ( the screw ).

February 28, 2013, 12:44 PM	#10
Tactical Jackalope Senior Member Join Date: December 5, 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 6,454	God that thing is gorgeous.. My best friend has one, when he came back after a year I asked to see his SA Loaded, and installed the grips he liked on my SIG 1911 XO. Yeah, we ordered pizza and a had beer (right side of the pic).

February 28, 2013, 01:11 PM	#11
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	^^^^^ Sweet!! BTW, was over at the LGS yesterday and was talking to a former Marine. I was over there to see about putting a FO front sight on the Smith 1911 Pro. He showed me his carry pistol and I noticed the grips had the Globe and Anchor on them. He said that his wife had given those to him. They were made from the camis of Vietnam marine veterans. He said they were only made for 1911's and were only made for marine veterans. He told me the grips were over a grand!! They were nice to be sure and have a lot of history, but they paid more for the grips than they did for the gun.

February 28, 2013, 06:22 PM	#12
whwknson Junior Member Join Date: February 22, 2013 Posts: 3	Thanks for the compliments guys. The gun can definitely out shoot me. Ready to put some more parts in it. Already switched to Wilson GI guide rod and Ed Brown Plug. Want some VZ grips and possibly ditch the ILS. This summer I'm thinking about front strap checkering... @scottl, do you have someone in particular I could call? Would love to know the history of the gun! Thanks

March 1, 2013, 12:50 AM	#13
scottl Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2007 Location: Morehead,Ky Posts: 752	Just customer service.