Pictures Of Operators

[Tzyck]

Well, here's mine lets see yours...

http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A9244323232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D73%3B%3D66%3A%3DXROQDF%3E232353%3B9735%3C7ot1lsi
http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A9244323232%7Ffp46%3Dot%3E2329%3D73%3B%3D66%3A%3DXROQDF%3E232354852%3B4%3B3ot1lsi

[John]

Well, here's mine lets see yours...


Nice, but you'll have a hard time locating holsters for your baby.

Are those VZGrips?

Rgds

[Tzyck]

Nice, but you'll have a hard time locating holsters for your baby.


John, I thought so too. After some searching I found this holster company Edgeworks (http://www.tacticalholsters.com/socrig.htm) that makes a great tactical thigh holser with interchangeable cowlings for your particular light setup. I just received mine last week and it is top notch!

[Rrotz]

Nice, but you'll have a hard time locating holsters for your baby.

Are those VZGrips?

Rgds

I really like the railed reciever of the OP. I wish I could find a good price under $900 for one. I'm going to keep my eyes peeled for a used one.

[John]

Are you with VZ Grips? I've e-mailed John a couple of times, but haven't heard from him.

Rgds

[E5MC]

Hello. This is my first post on this Forum. I have a morbid desire to own one of these pistols. What I would use it for is beyond me. I'm not a LEO, and I certainly would not want to carry anything heavier than a standard 5" 1911. From what I understand, it cannot be used for any gungames. But one keeps calling my name. I have a line on a milspec operator that is in minty condition for $500. I might just take the plunge. I like the milspec because I could add the parts I like, and not the one's I don't. I think the way Ted Yost modifies the front end of these pistols is awesome. I'm planning on going to my local range today and try out their TRP Operator. I have vision's of very little felt recoil. :cool:

[John]

I think the way Ted Yost modifies the front end of these pistols is awesome. :cool:
Referals like this, are useless without pictures. Show us!!

Rgds

[E5MC]

Unfortunately my computer skill's are less than impressive. Try this link , then click on Pictures. www.yostbonitz.com

[Rrotz]

Here is the particular link:

http://www.yostbonitz.com/photos/operator/

I actually like the full length frame, but I like the angled cut of the shorter frame.....it's okay. The full length railed frame gives it the Desert Eagle look.

before
http://www.yost-bonitz.com/photos/operator/operatorb4-1_400.jpg

after
http://www.yost-bonitz.com/photos/operator/operator1_400.jpg

[E5MC]

Thank's for posting the pic's. My 10 year old was not awake to help me. :o

[E5MC]

Hi Rrotz. Is your Operator the Loaded Operator, or did you have it built?

[Tzyck]

I think the way Ted Yost modifies the front end of these pistols is awesome.

That's a nice touch by Yost. I still like the full length rail though.


Has anyone seen or bought the new MC Operator?
http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A924%3B523232%7Ffp58%3Dot%3E2329%3D73%3B%3D66%3A%3DXROQDF%3E2323535%3A957%3C4ot1lsi

Here's One From One Of My Customers
http://images.snapfish.com/33%3A924%3B523232%7Ffp54%3Dot%3E2329%3D73%3B%3D66%3A%3DXROQDF%3E2323545%3A747%3A%3Bot1lsi

[John]

LoL (I have to type the whole thing, otherwise, it will not be accepted with LoL only).

Kids are smart these days, aren't they?

[E5MC]

Marine Corps Operator? I may be on to something here. Is that a factory configuration? I have'nt seen any yet. :cool:

[Tzyck]

Marines Corps Operator? I may be on to something here. Is that a factory configuration? I have'nt seen any yet


Check out Springfields Website on the MC Operator

Springfield Armory (http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-op.shtml)

[Rrotz]

Hi Rrotz. Is your Operator the Loaded Operator, or did you have it built?

I haven't got an OP yet, I'm looking for a used one for under $600 that I can trick out. I'd be happy with a loaded, the only thing I'd want to add is a Videcki/Casull Match Short Trigger.

[E5MC]

Well I did it. Went to the indoor range today and rented their TRP Operator. What a joy it was. I was shooting 230 grain hardball, and recoil was minimal to say the least. I would imagine an IDPA or IPSC load would really keep the front sight still. Although I would personally never really see a need for this pistol, I sure would like to have one. I was really impressed with the sight picture the adjustable sight's provided. The trigger was very useable, not sure if it was tweaked by the range personel. I think I will pick up a Milspec operator and have my way with it. ;)

[Big Sky Rancher]

Springfield TRP Operator pictured with a David Dempsey custom knife (http://www.dempseyknives.com/).

http://www.hunt101.com/img/147229.jpg

[walangkatapat]

What's the going price for the Operators?

[Big Sky Rancher]

What's the going price for the Operators?

This site shows pricing for three version of the operator, but not the Pro Operator. btw it's a great company to do business with too. Hope this helps.

http://www.sportingarms.com/results.asp?mfr_name=74&category_descr=0&subcategory_descr=0&max_price=&keyword_descr=operator&B1=Submit&page_no=1

[Tzyck]

Springfield Armory (http://www.springfield-armory.com/prod-pstl-1911-op.shtml)

Take off about $200-$225 for what you can find them for. Sometimes less if your not in a hurry and have your radar on 24/7. :D

[walangkatapat]

That's a start, thanks.

[Krowe]

I have a couple operators to share.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/krowe2/photos/TRP.jpg

and...

http://home.cfl.rr.com/krowe2/photos/MicroOperator.jpg

[walangkatapat]

Very nice. How do the Operators handle?

[Krowe]

Very nice. How do the Operators handle?

Mine both handle very nicely. The TRP Operator is very accurate. My only complaint with it is the Mickey-Mouse disassembly procedure for the guide rod. The Micro Operator is very reliable with any choice of ammo. Accurace is what you would expect from a 3" 1911. :)

[walangkatapat]

Hows the Streamlight MX3 holding up?

[Krowe]

Hows the Streamlight MX3 holding up?
So far, okay. I haven't fired a ton of rounds with it on (maybe 500 or so) but it's doing fine. I have seen a couple of threads on other forums from people complaining that theirs falls off after a few rounds, but those were M3 and M6. Jury is still out on the M3X I guess.

[Dieselman]

Springfield Loaded Operator and Streamlight M3
http://www.hunt101.com/img/174717.jpg

[had]

krowe, can you tell me where i can get one of those knives pictured with your blue operator. from what i can see of it it looks like high quality.

thanks

[Krowe]

krowe, can you tell me where i can get one of those knives pictured with your blue operator. from what i can see of it it looks like high quality.

thanks

That is a MercWorx Seraphym (http://www.mercworx.com/seraphym.html) push dagger with an unusual old stock ivory handle and mosaic pin. It's the only one they've ever made like that.

http://home.cfl.rr.com/krowe2/photos/seraphym.jpg

[had]

yes the stock is what caught my eye. i have seen lots of cheep swap meet knives of that shape, and have always liked the design. but thats the first one that i can say is a work of art. nice knife.

had

[walangkatapat]

Here's my baby I picked up from gpowers:
http://home.comcast.net/~dcmimpalass/operator_001.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~dcmimpalass/operator_002.jpg
My Operator is still at my smiths getting a Brown weld on magwelll and he's going to turn me out one of his full length one piece guide rods(I hate two piece guide rods). I have a Brown tactical mag catch I'll install and I'm going with TruGrip grips from Eric Wesselman http://www.ericwesselman.com/store/1911.html

[walangkatapat]

Still haven't got my Operator back from the gunsmith. :mad:

[Big Sky Rancher]

TRP Operator with Surefire X200

http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/TRP_OP_MUZZLE.JPG
http://home.comcast.net/~capilla/Sep08001.JPG

[MisterSuzuki]

http://home.att.net/~medrano.p/wsb/media/125642/site1126.JPG
http://home.att.net/~medrano.p/wsb/media/125642/site1125.JPG

[CaptainSKA]

I'm going with TruGrip grips from Eric Wesselman http://www.ericwesselman.com/store/1911.html

Wow... people will buy anything... He's selling you about a dollar's worth of grip tape for $25 bucks. You can get enough to make about a dozen or more of his panels for $5. Crazy. As a matter of fact, my $5 worth of grip tape is sitting here with two holes cut out, cuz I messed the first one up. With a decent shape to trace, I wouldn't have even messed that one up. And I've still got enough to replace my grip tape from here until my kids inherit the gun...

Sorry, not meaning to knock your choices, but that's just crazy expensive for what you get.

[mdblanton]

Here's mine (refinished in Birdsong's Black-T/Green-T, S&A arched mag-guide, mahogany grips, and SF200A).

Michael

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/mdblanton/MCOperatorX200-2.jpg