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ShellBait · 07-23-2008, 11:27 AM

Hi, newbie here from Central Texas. I recently got a Champion Operator and am having trouble finding a good IWB holster for it. I bought it thinking it would make a nice CC in the winter, nice and light for a 1911. My oversight was the light rail, not allowing it to fit standard Commander sized holsters.

Anyone have any good sources? Have tried Comp-tac, they don't make one.

Also, I have aquired a used SS Colt Gold Cup Trophy at the gun show this weekend and can not for the life of me figure out how to get the washer off of the front of the barrel. I have an SS Combat Commander and you turn it to the left to get the spring out......np.

Anyone know anything about disassembly of the Trophy? I'm about to take a torch to it.

**SVThuh** · 07-23-2008, 09:59 PM

You should be able to just depress the guide rod and unscrew the bushing.

Mind posting pics?

**Cannibul** · 07-24-2008, 05:26 AM

If by "washer" you mean the barrel bushing then you may need a bushing wrench. A lot of the tighter fitted 1911 pistols require the use of a bushing wrench to remove the bushing.

ShellBait · 07-24-2008, 11:29 AM

Thanks, I didn't realize tools were needed. I have ordered a couple of bushing wrenches from Wilson. I have 5 other 1911's and have never needed to use one for disassembly. The Gold Cup must be a tighter tolerance.

I'll take some pics this evening. Glad to post um.

ShellBait · 07-28-2008, 07:45 PM

Gold Cup Trophy

SS COMBAT COMMANDER

The loaded Springfield Champion Operator with no barrel bushing.

**SVThuh** · 07-29-2008, 09:50 AM

What is the model number on your Springfield Campion Operator? Can I get some more detailed (and larger) photos of that thing?

Thanks!

ShellBait · 07-29-2008, 12:52 PM

Here the specs:

Springfield Armory model(#PX9115LP)1911A1 Lightweight Champion Operator .45 acp,
2-7rd mags,
W/ 11 Gear system,
Finish: Black,Receiver: Black Hardcoat Anodized with picatinney rail,
Stock: Cocobolo Hardwood Grips,
Sights: Dovetail Front Sight tritium 3-dot,
Barrel Length: 4",
Overall Length: 7.7",
Weight: 31 oz,
Lowered & Flared Ejection Port,
Titanium Firing Pin,
Lightweight Alumnium Frame

I'll have to get more photos from home.
Cheers,

ShellBait · 07-30-2008, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVThuh

What is the model number on your Springfield Campion Operator? Can I get some more detailed (and larger) photos of that thing?

Thanks!

I can't seem to get what I want in terms of a good photo, sorry. I found a link with a good pic for you.

Springfield Armory 1911 Lightweight Champion Operator

07-23-2008, 11:27 AM	#1
ShellBait XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Heart of Texas Posts: 17	Champion Operator hostler and trophy disassembly question Hi, newbie here from Central Texas. I recently got a Champion Operator and am having trouble finding a good IWB holster for it. I bought it thinking it would make a nice CC in the winter, nice and light for a 1911. My oversight was the light rail, not allowing it to fit standard Commander sized holsters. Anyone have any good sources? Have tried Comp-tac, they don't make one. Also, I have aquired a used SS Colt Gold Cup Trophy at the gun show this weekend and can not for the life of me figure out how to get the washer off of the front of the barrel. I have an SS Combat Commander and you turn it to the left to get the spring out......np. Anyone know anything about disassembly of the Trophy? I'm about to take a torch to it.

07-23-2008, 09:59 PM	#2
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,016	You should be able to just depress the guide rod and unscrew the bushing. Mind posting pics? __________________ http://www.gunbanobama.com Springfield : XD40SC, TRP Operator, M1A National Match HS2000 : 9mm Service Sig Sauer : P228, P220, P239 S&W : Mod.39 J frame, S&W99/40 Ruger : P89D, 10/22 Glock : 33 (baby .357SIG) Remington : 870 Express Super Magnum Home Built : AR15 A2, M4gery, VZ24 (fully tacticooled out)

07-24-2008, 11:29 AM	#4
ShellBait XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Heart of Texas Posts: 17	Thanks, I didn't realize tools were needed. I have ordered a couple of bushing wrenches from Wilson. I have 5 other 1911's and have never needed to use one for disassembly. The Gold Cup must be a tighter tolerance. I'll take some pics this evening. Glad to post um. Last edited by ShellBait; 07-24-2008 at 11:32 AM.

07-29-2008, 09:50 AM	#6
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,016	What is the model number on your Springfield Campion Operator? Can I get some more detailed (and larger) photos of that thing? Thanks! __________________ http://www.gunbanobama.com Springfield : XD40SC, TRP Operator, M1A National Match HS2000 : 9mm Service Sig Sauer : P228, P220, P239 S&W : Mod.39 J frame, S&W99/40 Ruger : P89D, 10/22 Glock : 33 (baby .357SIG) Remington : 870 Express Super Magnum Home Built : AR15 A2, M4gery, VZ24 (fully tacticooled out)

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07-28-2008, 07:45 PM	#5
ShellBait XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Heart of Texas Posts: 17	Gold Cup Trophy SS COMBAT COMMANDER The loaded Springfield Champion Operator with no barrel bushing.

07-29-2008, 12:52 PM	#7
ShellBait XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Heart of Texas Posts: 17	Here the specs: Springfield Armory model(#PX9115LP)1911A1 Lightweight Champion Operator .45 acp, 2-7rd mags, W/ 11 Gear system, Finish: Black,Receiver: Black Hardcoat Anodized with picatinney rail, Stock: Cocobolo Hardwood Grips, Sights: Dovetail Front Sight tritium 3-dot, Barrel Length: 4", Overall Length: 7.7", Weight: 31 oz, Lowered & Flared Ejection Port, Titanium Firing Pin, Lightweight Alumnium Frame I'll have to get more photos from home. Cheers,