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Springfield Armory Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator - MA Compliant?
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ToddDubya
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https://www.mass.gov/files/documents/2017/10/06/Approved Firearm Roster 9-17.pdf
I know everyone likes to say "Forget about the list" but not everybody spends holidays with an FFL. Maybe some dealers will sell anything to anyone, but the last gun I transferred through an FFL who knows me (at least reasonably well, and I come with references), he was still pretty sketchy because The List didn't have the model number exactly the same as the place I was ordering from.
I know everyone likes to say "Forget about the list" but not everybody spends holidays with an FFL. Maybe some dealers will sell anything to anyone, but the last gun I transferred through an FFL who knows me (at least reasonably well, and I come with references), he was still pretty sketchy because The List didn't have the model number exactly the same as the place I was ordering from.
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Love that name. "Range Officer Elite Operator". Who comes up with this crap?
That thing must shoot itself dead nuts on, then choke you when you're not looking all while talking your ear off about his weekend and new black powder deer rifle while dropping donut dust on your gear. SMH.
That thing must shoot itself dead nuts on, then choke you when you're not looking all while talking your ear off about his weekend and new black powder deer rifle while dropping donut dust on your gear. SMH.
CRSIII
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Mass-diver
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Hey, man real operators operate with Springfield 1911s! They are the most operationally operative tacticool operatoes in the world, bruh! Op obviously wants to increase his operational capacity in the most operative way possible... By buying a Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator in 9mm! YEAHHHH!
Ya it's just silly. I'm not bashing the OP for wanting whatever it is he wants, probably a real nice weapon, I'd sure take one, just making fun of the idiots that name this stuff. Everything these days is tactical/elite/operator this and that. Tactical sunglasses, tactical camping lantern, tactical cigarette lighter, tactical wallets for **** sake, that gets run over by a 13T tactical vehicle! Does a non-tactical 13T vehicle weigh less?? So gay.
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And reinvented the hammer!
Hey guys I will give Four Seasons a call I just ask because Gun Broker is way cheaper and want to make sure its good before buying it and having it not be compliant.
Will give them a call though. I can look at an approved roster list but with the god forsaken AG requirements (i.e glocks on mass approved but not on AG) and there not being an AG approved list its a crap shoot. It could have "combat sights" and not "target sights" for all I know and its not MA compliant LOL.
Anyways just seeing if anyone had bought one and could confirm but will just call.
Thanks!
Will give them a call though. I can look at an approved roster list but with the god forsaken AG requirements (i.e glocks on mass approved but not on AG) and there not being an AG approved list its a crap shoot. It could have "combat sights" and not "target sights" for all I know and its not MA compliant LOL.
Anyways just seeing if anyone had bought one and could confirm but will just call.
Thanks!
mikelawtown
NES Member
You will like it
In response to the blah blah blah 9mm, crazy naming, etc.
1) Have a bunch of toys including a .45acp and 10mm 1911 series. Would be nice to have a 9mm version to plink with as ammo is expensive!
2) They could name it the 1911 elite dildo edition...I dont care as long as its fun to shoot!
3) For the money other than maybe the Ruger which I dont love the looks there are few 9mm 1911 that are mass compliant (yes I am aware of other methods as I have a bunch of brand new glocks)
If there are other 9mm 1911's people would recommend let me know. Im also considering a 929-8 shot smith & wesson performance center JM 9mm revolver but I like the idea of 4 mags coming with the SA 1911.
Thanks!
Adam
1) Have a bunch of toys including a .45acp and 10mm 1911 series. Would be nice to have a 9mm version to plink with as ammo is expensive!
2) They could name it the 1911 elite dildo edition...I dont care as long as its fun to shoot!
3) For the money other than maybe the Ruger which I dont love the looks there are few 9mm 1911 that are mass compliant (yes I am aware of other methods as I have a bunch of brand new glocks)
If there are other 9mm 1911's people would recommend let me know. Im also considering a 929-8 shot smith & wesson performance center JM 9mm revolver but I like the idea of 4 mags coming with the SA 1911.
Thanks!
Adam
Oh dude seriously me and my buddies are ball busters I have super thick skin lol. I’ve already got the “oh so your getting a 9mm 1911? Does it come in pink? Do you get a coupon for maxi pads? Etc”
Def hear you on the names too. It took me 5 minutes to type the right name for the Springfield model in the title. They just need to name them cool, really cool, fawkin crazy, and don’t tell the wife models.
Pretty simple and you at least know which model should be better as opposed to 1911 vcomp tac Ops Black hawk super target edition vs 1911 elite super competition tactical officer edition.
I think I just talked myself into a 460 xvr s&w revolver ��
Just my two cents but if you want a FFl to bring one in for you, they are much more likely to do so if they are the one selling the gun (and making a reasonable profit.). I don't blame any ffl for being picky about the list if they are making measly $40 on a transfer.
mikelawtown
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Not sure on the colt but my RO was a perfect, reliable ,accurate 9 mm 1911
mikelawtown
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Mine liked Brown Bear not Tula
chris_1001
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Handled them both tonight and shot the stainless Colt at MFS tonight. The Colt was nice and very accurate.
Both felt good. But I think I’m leaning towards the blued Colt. But the RO was really nice as well. The sights are playing a part in this as I like the colts better.
Both felt good. But I think I’m leaning towards the blued Colt. But the RO was really nice as well. The sights are playing a part in this as I like the colts better.
StevieP
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Wouldn't you think "If any 1911 is compliant, they're ALL compliant, regardless of manufacturer?" A 1911 is a 1911 is a 1911, amirite?
MA sucks. I'll let you guys know when I buy my first free state handgun in NC. Still dealing with owning two houses and moving expenses, but there WILL be a celebration of sorts, and I'll mark the occasion with something spiffy.
And how is it a "Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Operator" and it doesn't even have rails?
Is there a "Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Tactical Operator" model forthcoming?
They should etch it onto the slide in italics, just like that, for effect.
MA sucks. I'll let you guys know when I buy my first free state handgun in NC. Still dealing with owning two houses and moving expenses, but there WILL be a celebration of sorts, and I'll mark the occasion with something spiffy.
And how is it a "Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Operator" and it doesn't even have rails?
Is there a "Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Tactical Operator" model forthcoming?
They should etch it onto the slide in italics, just like that, for effect.
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