April 27th, 2019
3minute read
Firearms are not gender-specific.
However, being a woman in the firearms community can be fun.
I love showing up to the range with guns one wouldnt expect a girl to have.
Case in point, my Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator (PI9110E) chambered in 10mm.
or can I hold it?
Of course, I always let them especially with a firearm that runs as flawlessly as this one.
The Range Officer series is a line of guns designed for SWAT and Hostage Rescue Teams.
Before I get into performance, lets talk about looks.
Out of the box, the Operator commands attention.
It boasts thin-line black/gray G-10 grips that feel great in your hands.
The frame and slide are designed from forged steel with a Black-T finish.
They also include an ambi-thumb safety with ball cut and front serrations.
Range time gave the Operator a chance to show that its performance lives up to its looks.
Knowing I was going to put this firearm through its paces I began by giving it some oil.
1911 style handguns, no matter what brand, need to be kept oiled to ensure proper functionality.
Once I fired, I immediately noticed two things: minimal recoil and a great trigger.
Springfields 18.5 lb GI Style Recoil System truly enhances the Operator.
The SA Gen 2 trigger gave the Operator a nice traditional 1911 style short reset.
Higher grain tends to be a little snappier which the Operator handled just fine.
No matter what grain, my shots were steady and consistent.
The RO Elite Operator is definitely a bigger gun but one I found to be comfortable to run.
During moving and shooting drills I found practicing reloads to be smooth and easy along with slide manipulation.
As stated earlier, firearms are not gender-specific.
Between the group of us shooting, we had zero malfunctions or issues.
Theres no window for malfunctions and time is of the essence.
That also applies to civilians who can purchase this gun.
Not only built to perform but made to last.
Just as Springfield itself states, performance beyond price.
Of course, Im not the only one who likes this gun.
Respected gun expert Massad Ayoob expressed appreciation for the Range Officer Elite Operator inhis review.
I recommend giving that article a read for a more in-depth look at the pistol.
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