Just got the SA 1911 Range Officer

[YVK]

Oh, I see, I thought there was a problem of getting them out.

My humble suggestion is not to send it at this point for magwell.

First, it is a software issue, single stack pistols do require more precision to reload.

Second, there are number of magwell options on the market, and some of them can be installed by a user. There are several benefits to this. First, 1911 being an enthusiast's gun, it makes for a relatively easy first step in learning the platform. Second, your preferences for magwell type may change, and you'll save yourself some money on a long run by doing certain things yourself. The caveat is not to press your 1911 in any serious use if you're playing with it.

I started with Smith and Alexander magwell which is fairly easy to install on your own. Having spent some time with it, I realized I didn't like it, and only then I spent money on shipping and professional work.

[LittleLebowski]

You can easily install the sights yourself or have your local funsmith/armorer do it.

I use and advocate Warren Tactical 2 dot tritiums. Narrow front blade with a green dot and white outline, wide rear "U notch" with a yellow dot sans white outline. I can't find these for a 1911 online right now but I'm sure they are available. Failing that, I'd go for the Heinie Straight Eights.

[randypollock]

You can easily install the sights yourself or have your local funsmith/armorer do it.

I use and advocate Warren Tactical 2 dot tritiums. Narrow front blade with a green dot and white outline, wide rear "U notch" with a yellow dot sans white outline. I can't find these for a 1911 online right now but I'm sure they are available. Failing that, I'd go for the Heinie Straight Eights.

Thanks I'm going to look into that. The only problem with "local" gunsmiths we don't have more than two or three to choose from and I'm worried about what would happen if they mess it up...I'll ask around and see if anyone has used the guys I see that advertise at the gun shop.

[JSGlock34]

You can easily install the sights yourself or have your local funsmith/armorer do it.

I use and advocate Warren Tactical 2 dot tritiums. Narrow front blade with a green dot and white outline, wide rear "U notch" with a yellow dot sans white outline. I can't find these for a 1911 online right now but I'm sure they are available. Failing that, I'd go for the Heinie Straight Eights.

Actually I'm not sure it is as easy as that with the Range Officer. I believe the rear sight notch is a specific LPA cut, and is thus not compatible with Warren, Heinie or Novak sights - your more popular fixed options. Choices with this sight notch are quite limited.

Just a question to the OP, but what do you plan to use the Range Officer for and why did you select this particular model? The Springfield Armory marketing for the Range Officer suggests target use, and the adjustable sights are intended to support that application. If you want a more combat oriented 1911, with night sights and an ambidextrous safety there are a lot more options in the Springfield catalog that would meet these needs.

[randypollock]

This is not my carry gun, I am carrying a Para PDA 9mm which I love. I bought this as a gun to shoot at the range and to use in range matches

[JSGlock34]

Well, I'd shoot it a few times at the range and in a match or two before changing anything. The Springfield Custom Shop is always an option if you want more significant work performed on the pistol.

[randypollock]

Well, I'd shoot it a few times at the range and in a match or two before changing anything. The Springfield Custom Shop is always an option if you want more significant work performed on the pistol.

Sounds like a plan.

[SecondsCount]

If it is a range toy/competition gun then I would leave the rear sight as is and get a fiber optic front sight. After that, I would do what the others suggested and run the pants off it.

They also suggested some formal training, which should be your next step, but you need to make sure the trainer is a professional and not some mediocre shooter who calls himself a pro.

[randypollock]

I agree that it's the front sight that gets lost to me when I practice with it. Having a fiber optic in the front could be the answer.

The problem with finding good training is I live in Middle Tennessee not the bedrock for training and a long distance trip to a sight like Gunsite is out of the question due to time and money.

I'll ask that question is another part of this forum

[505Fire]

Check out 10-8 Performance for sights for your 1911. Very good quality. http://www.10-8performance.com/store...hp?cPath=24_29