Springfield 1911 Range Officer ELITE Operator

The RO Elite features premium upgrades in the popular 10mm caliber for shooters interested in competition" hunting or personal defense. It features a 5-inch forged match grade stainless steel barrel with a fully supported chamber and a forged steel frame and slide that are precision-fit for fluid-smooth function. Coated in Black-T" this highly corrosion resistant self-lubricating treatment is built to withstand the most punishing conditions" and is the same treatment used on Springfield Armory 1911s built for the FBI's SWAT and Hostage Rescue Teams. Equipped with an 18.5 lb. recoil spring" the RO Elite 10mm is well-balanced and soft shooting. A Picatinny rail allows operators to attach accessories" and slanted serrations on the front and the rear of the slide encourage easy manipulation of the slide. The forged slide and frame sets this gun apart from competitors' cast models on the market by surpassing them in both strength and durability. Springfield Armory engineers specifically designed the RO Elite 10mm to offer superior performance in the face of repeated recoil and have built an incredibly strong 1911 that will last lifetimes. A tactical rack white-dot rear sight allows for single-handed operation of the slide should the need arise. The fiber optic front sight provides quick and effortless target acquisition. Springfield Armory's crisp Gen 2 speed trigger" ambidextrous thumb safety" and custom thin-line G-10 grips were designed specifically for the RO series.

• Fiber Optic Front, Tactical Rack Rear
• Black-T® Finish
• Front and rear serrations
• Match barrel
• Ambi safety