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  • deo62

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    Just received an email from SA. I know, I know. Swore I wouldn't deal with them again. But this new RO Elite with 4 new models is intriguing.
     

    Hopper

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    YES please! I want the Compact (maybe the Champion) in 9mm. I have no idea what's different about the Gen 2 trigger, but so far I like what I see... even with the full length guide rod, I can't wait to see one of these in person.

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    bmbutch

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    They suck, I have a long memory, and tend to hold grudges (sometime that's bad, for SA, they just suck). They sold us out, they'll NEVER sell me another firearm.
     

    Dean C.

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    Looks like they are trying to make look similar to the TRP line but without any of the actual performance upgrades IMHO. Just a new set of grips and sights basically
     

    churchmouse

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    Looks like they are trying to make look similar to the TRP line but without any of the actual performance upgrades IMHO. Just a new set of grips and sights basically

    Looks like just a trim package. New cloths on a dead to me pig.

    I was one of their strongest supporters pushing the 1911's to anyone that would listen.

    Not anymore. I have picked up a used one since the idiocy was found out but no new ones.
     

    throttletony

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    I was minutes away from getting a Loaded Black Operator (LBO, prod model of the Long Beach Operator), and ended up going with Dan Wesson :)
    The RO Elite looks nice, but there are other fish in the sea that didn't sell out the gun community.
     

    halfmileharry

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    I'm with you, why would anybody support a company that stabs us in the back.

    Lots of companies have crapped all over us. It's what corporations do.
    Gm ignitions, Toyota Airbags, Ford... just name it with Ford starting with the Pinto I guess.
    PayPal, Comcast, PNC bank, and the list goes on.
    Have you abandoned all of them? Just curious as I have to make those decisions as well.
    Springfield isn't making anything I can't live without right now. They might so I won't rule out buying from them again. Besides, they have super customer service on their already sold products. They've taken good care of me over the years.
    I got rid of Paypal, PNC, and won't visit businesses that are anti gun.
    There's a lot of what I might label "Injustices" in the world but I am in the unpopular seat on which to flog and which to eat their dung for my convenience.
    I'm not arguing for or against. It's only the reality of my hypocritical world.
     

    357 Terms

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    Dear god....so much protesting

    " I won't buy."......
    Smith and Wesson because of the lock

    Ruger because of Bill Rugesr support of mag limits

    Now Springfield

    Whatcha all gonna buy? Taurus?
     

    churchmouse

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    Lots of companies have crapped all over us. It's what corporations do.
    Gm ignitions, Toyota Airbags, Ford... just name it with Ford starting with the Pinto I guess.
    PayPal, Comcast, PNC bank, and the list goes on.
    Have you abandoned all of them? Just curious as I have to make those decisions as well.
    Springfield isn't making anything I can't live without right now. They might so I won't rule out buying from them again. Besides, they have super customer service on their already sold products. They've taken good care of me over the years.
    I got rid of Paypal, PNC, and won't visit businesses that are anti gun.
    There's a lot of what I might label "Injustices" in the world but I am in the unpopular seat on which to flog and which to eat their dung for my convenience.
    I'm not arguing for or against. It's only the reality of my hypocritical world.

    And as always you make some solid points.
     

    Hopper

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    Lots of companies have crapped all over us. It's what corporations do...

    Dear god....so much protesting...
    +1 to both you guys. I was hoping this thread would talk more about the new Elite models, not continue rehashing their recent political gaffe. I love that Springfield continues to put out great products, with great customer service, and they're doing it behind enemy lines. I have the new XDe on my hip as I type this, and look forward to getting my hands on one of these RO Elites when they start hitting the LGS shelves.
     
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