My Springfield Armory MC Operator Is Finished...

[USMC Tanker]

FOR NOW! I just wanted to post up a few pics of my MC Operator, a few guys wanted to see it after I got it back from the Custom Shop. My modifications have been mostly aesthetic thus far.

BEFORE:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02314.jpg

AFTER:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02582.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02589.jpg

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a246/dcarter_usmc/Weapons/DSC02593.jpg

Modifications:

Armory Kote (black) frame to match the slide.
Lanyard loop attached to MSH
Strider/Simonich G10 Gunner Grips (coyote)

Observations:

I dig the lanyard loop and I feel as though any serious fighting/SHTF handgun should AT LEAST have the option of running a lanyard.

The grips are great. While researching them before buying, I found all sorts of people saying that they're too rough and uncomfortable. I love them! They're very "grippy" but aren't overly rough or sharp. If my hands were covered in sweat, oil, blood, etc. I have full confidence in having the ability to retain the pistol. The grips came looking very dry and light tan in color. I rubbed some oil into them and the grips soaked it up and darkened a bit. I figure after a few cleaning sessions, the grips will be the darker coyote brown I was looking for.

I didn't dislike the OD green frame, but I definitely wanted it to be all black with coyote grips...which goes along with the pistol being my idea of what every Marine's sidearm should be ;)

[SeriousStudent]

Nice blaster!

And thank you for your service to our country.

[MRobbins]

Looks good. I think the MC Operator is one of the best bargains on the market.

[Shark]

Very cool. If I ever go with a 1911 it will definitely be a SA MC Operator. :cool:

[VooDoo6Actual]

nice blaster.

[HK45]

Looks good. Semper Fi.

[LonghunterCO]

I have an "OD problem" so like the OD frame better, but it is a very nice piece.


-what does MC mean?

[SeriousStudent]

I have an "OD problem" so like the OD frame better, but it is a very nice piece.


-what does MC mean?

I believe it's a reference to those Misguided Children....... ;)

Or the Marine Corps.

[MerQ]

Nice weapon. I "settled" for the Champion LW Operator a few weeks ago. How long did it take Springfield's Custom Shop to complete the work for you? I was thinking about adding reliability upgrades from them.

[USMC Tanker]

I wouldn't judge the Custom Shop's turnaround based on my weapon...


I shipped mine right before the holidays and they were closed DEC 24-Jan 03. It took almost 4 weeks, which still isn't that bad.

[MerQ]

I wouldn't judge the Custom Shop's turnaround based on my weapon...


I shipped mine right before the holidays and they were closed DEC 24-Jan 03. It took almost 4 weeks, which still isn't that bad.

No that's not bad at all. I fear the 3 month+ turn around times. 6 weeks and below I can deal with quite well.

[HK45]

Thats Springfield trying to cash in on the MEU (SOC) pistol mystique. It's Ok though because I think this is one of the best 1911's you can get for the $$. t


I believe it's a reference to those Misguided Children....... ;)

Or the Marine Corps.

[Mark71]

The gun looks great! Springfield's Custom Shop does excellent work.

[DBH]

Very nice. You are giving me thoughts of what I should do to mine.

[olds442tyguy]

Keep in mind Springfield has sold the Marines 1911's and 1911 parts multiple times.