**Need Help Choosing Between Two 1911s** - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

exd45 · 07-22-2008, 12:47 AM

I've had a 1911 itch for quite awhile now,

I've gotten my options down to two:

Springfield Armory Full Size Target Model - (Dealer has this for $600)
&
Springfield Armory MC Operator - (Friend has this for $850)

I like both just about the same, and I'm leaning towards the Target model just because of the price difference - (that's a lot of ammo and mags)

My questions are -

How does the Target model stack up against the SA loaded version and against the operator?

Which one should I pick and WHY!!?!??!?!?

NoBrAiNr · 07-22-2008, 02:23 AM

As the joke about preferring Blondes or Brunettes goes... BOTH!

exd45 · 07-22-2008, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoBrAiNr

As the joke about preferring Blondes or Brunettes goes... BOTH!

Sure, that would be nice if I had tons of money, but I'd rather get one or the other + another AR or + mags/ammo.

**Cannibul** · 07-22-2008, 06:58 AM

Is it an Operator with the full length rail or the half length rail? If it has the full length rail jump on it.

Also look at the serial numbers of both pistols. If both serial numbers start with NM you are good with either pistol. If only one of them starts with NM buy that pistol.

I have an Operator with the full length rail. And it has a NM serial number. It's a very accurate pistol.

crpadiem · 07-22-2008, 03:26 PM

I'd go for the loaded, spend the rest on ammo.

Samf · 07-22-2008, 03:33 PM

Kimber Eclipse II. OOOOHHHH man would I love to get my hands on that. And I don't even LIKE 1911's. Kimber quality in a beautiful package would be my reasoning. Way too expensive though. And it would have to be in 10mm, as I absolutely despise the .45 ACP.

FLAME ONNNNNN!!!!!

**SVThuh** · 07-26-2008, 01:25 PM

I say get the TRP with the rail... MMmm MMmm Good

If you can't get the TRP, then go with the MC Operator... Not AS good, but still great!

bigjimmy57 · 08-15-2008, 09:10 PM

awesome gun

Perchjerk · 08-16-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samf

Kimber Eclipse II. OOOOHHHH man would I love to get my hands on that. And I don't even LIKE 1911's. Kimber quality in a beautiful package would be my reasoning. Way too expensive though. And it would have to be in 10mm, as I absolutely despise the .45 ACP.

FLAME ONNNNNN!!!!!

u dont like 1911's and u dispise .45 acp?? Are u American?? J/K!! whatever does it for you i guess!

View Poll Results: Need Help Choosing Between Two 1911s
SA Target Model	9	23.68%
SA MC Operator	18	47.37%
Something Else!	11	28.95%
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07-22-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
exd45 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 448	Need Help Choosing Between Two 1911s I've had a 1911 itch for quite awhile now, I've gotten my options down to two: Springfield Armory Full Size Target Model - (Dealer has this for $600) & Springfield Armory MC Operator - (Friend has this for $850) I like both just about the same, and I'm leaning towards the Target model just because of the price difference - (that's a lot of ammo and mags) My questions are - How does the Target model stack up against the SA loaded version and against the operator? Which one should I pick and WHY!!?!??!?!?

07-22-2008, 02:23 AM	#2
NoBrAiNr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Allegheny Co., PA Posts: 474	As the joke about preferring Blondes or Brunettes goes... BOTH! __________________ There comes a time when a man has to grab a bull by the tail, and look the problem in the face!

07-22-2008, 06:58 AM	#4
Cannibul XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moscow on the Willamette Posts: 2,127	Is it an Operator with the full length rail or the half length rail? If it has the full length rail jump on it. Also look at the serial numbers of both pistols. If both serial numbers start with NM you are good with either pistol. If only one of them starts with NM buy that pistol. I have an Operator with the full length rail. And it has a NM serial number. It's a very accurate pistol. __________________ Semper Fi Can't quote the "out of touch guy" any more! I don't own any guns. Guns are evil. KEVWYO - Please reply to this thread http://www.xdtalk.com/forums/politic...-anti-gun.html

07-22-2008, 03:33 PM	#6
Samf XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stanton, CA Posts: 554	Kimber Eclipse II. OOOOHHHH man would I love to get my hands on that. And I don't even LIKE 1911's. Kimber quality in a beautiful package would be my reasoning. Way too expensive though. And it would have to be in 10mm, as I absolutely despise the .45 ACP. FLAME ONNNNNN!!!!! __________________ Smith & Wesson Model 439 - 9mm Amt Backup - .380 ACP Remington 870 Express Magnum - 12Ga. Mosin Nagant M44 Mosin 91/30 to turn into a hunting rifle CMMG 16" mid-length Mega Lower Wish List Guns-In no particular order: Sig P229 Equinox .40S&W + .357 barrel Sig P226 9mm S&W 686P 4" Marlin 980S .22 T/C Triumph .50 T/C Icon .243 Kimber Eclipse II 10mm SAXDS .40 SAXDT 9mm Charter Arms Pink Lady (to get my mom into shooting) .38 Marlin 981T .22 Semi-Auto 20 Ga.

07-22-2008, 03:26 PM	#5
crpadiem XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,204	I'd go for the loaded, spend the rest on ammo.

07-26-2008, 01:25 PM	#7
SVThuh XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,122	I say get the TRP with the rail... MMmm MMmm Good If you can't get the TRP, then go with the MC Operator... Not AS good, but still great! __________________ http://www.zenithmotorsports.com/funnypics/Bama.gif 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)

08-15-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
bigjimmy57 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: ellabell, Ga outside of savannah Posts: 115	awesome gun __________________ Jimmy Oliver

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