First Look & Range Test: Springfield Armory Ronin Operator 1911 - A Must-See Entry-Level 1911!

[@Woozle618]

Thanks for this video! Just bought one today for under $800! Can’t wait!

[@yrsued]

That is a REALLY good price!!

[@TVOSSlade]

Want that to be my first pistol when I turn 21 in June 🙏🏾

[@yrsued]

This is a great purchase for your first pistol!!

[@CAJfur]

Same here. I turned 21 on the 24th of this month, I'm looking around for it but I might have to buy it online.

[@yrsued]

@@CAJfur Don't fall prey to the Internet Scalpers, buy from a legitimate outlet, don't pay over Retail, which is $850

[@CAJfur]

@@yrsued Thank you for the advice, I really appreciate that. I definitely won't. I do a lot of research before I buy anything, especially a gun. I won't be paying over $850 for it, I'm hoping to find it at around $750-$800.

[@CAJfur]

@@yrsued I just realized what you said. Is $850 overpriced you think?.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Have the .45ACP full size. Very nice. Even better with a 3.5 pound trigger job. I cerakoted the slide for better weather resistance. Since it wasn't checkered on the front strap, I bought Pachmayr Diamond Pro low profile rubber grips. Really good beater, SHTF pistol, camping and hiking companion, nightstand Guardian, and just everything 1911. I've owned many 1911s and currently have 2 les baers and 1 Ed Brown SF. This is a good quality, lower priced 1911 that will make a good partner to the expensive 1911s.

[@yrsued]

This is one awesome 1911, love it!!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Cheaper than having front strap checkering.

[@scottsoltani8389]

Got mine yesterday because of you’re review, took it to the range, very nice features and accurate!

[@yrsued]

It is VERY accurate, this is a bargain for the price and features offered for the price!!

[@efremespinoza]

Just bought my first 1911 stainless target 1911 45 Springfield

[@yrsued]

Coo, which model is that? The TRP?? RO??

[@ryansnapfood3142]

good review keep making great videos my guy

[@yrsued]

Thanks for watching!!

[@mimsnshine]

Beautiful!!😍😍

[@yrsued]

Yes IT IS!!

[@richardf.ramosmd7351]

finally, i decided to get the ronin govt size in .45 acp, i love 1911's

[@yrsued]

And this one is a true winner!!

[@louismatassa9105]

Great video and Springfield armory makes a great semiautomatic handgun especially a 1911 and i happen to own a xdm 9mm and 💘 it!!!!

[@yrsued]

Yes, they do!! Have you seen my Videos on the XD9 Service Model??

[@randysalas3453]

I have one and I love it!!!

[@yrsued]

I do too!!

[@patrickjohnnybobbin7323]

Thanks

[@yrsued]

Our pleasure!!

[@CAJfur]

I've been looking forever to find the perfect 1911 (of my taste) and I thought I never would. And then I found this ronin. It's pretty much exactly what I've been looking for. I wanted all stainless steel at first but I do quite like the two tone now. And I do also prefer an ambi safety. But overall, it's perfect.

[@yrsued]

And that is why the 1911 is so versatile!! Personally, I don't like Ambi Safeties, but you do!! You can add them at any time!!

[@mrflynn510]

Another winner from Springfield!! I'd put a tritium front sight, standard thickness grips, and a solid(no holes) stainless trigger shoe on a Ronin.

[@yrsued]

Funny thing is that I like Gold/Brass Bead front sights, that is what I will put in it!! Trigger will remain the same.

[@mrflynn510]

@@yrsued sounds like a plan!

[@yrsued]

@@mrflynn510 I need to get most of the parts I need, I already have the G-10 Grips!!

[@mrflynn510]

@@yrsued nice, what color grips did you go with?

[@yrsued]

@@mrflynn510 Mil-Tac G-10, they are OEM for the TRP and I have some here!!

[@wardellleake6434]

A 1911 is gonna be my next purchase. Thanks for the vid!

[@yrsued]

There's so many good ones, Springfield is Number one on my list for a great pistol for a super nice price!!

[@northernninety7]

Same Im saving up for a Wilson Combat

[@richcole6287]

Just got one and it is a great gun.

[@yrsued]

YUP, a great buy!!

[@robsolo1319]

Great company. I had the military spec. Great pistol.and great channel

[@yrsued]

Thanks for your kind comments, I do have a couple of Mil Specs and now, you can get one with the no frills packaging for a great deal!!

[@juanestrada9567]

Awesome 1911 ronin operator!! I want one 😩

[@yrsued]

We just got one in 9mm, wait till you see that guy!!!

[@glidersaur]

I just got my 9mm full size Ronin last week. I plan to get to the range with it this week.

[@MDpolo]

Nice. I’m trying to get my hands on one but none to be found locally yet.

[@yrsued]

They are shipping, you might want to find a store that will let you preorder one!!

[@michaelx357]

My LGS had them in 9mm and 45. I bought one of each.

[@yrsued]

@@michaelx357 I want to get the 9mm too!!

[@michaelx357]

Yamil R. Sued I haven’t been to the range with it yet. I’m gonna try to get to one soon.

[@michaelx357]

Yamil R. Sued I purchased the 9mm because they didn’t have the 45acp in stock. Two days later the 45 came in. I’m only keeping the 45. If you’re in the Central Florida area let me know.

[@GhostShura1984]

also comes in 10MM true story

[@yrsued]

Yes, they do make it, quite a bit of time after the .45 and 9mm were released. They even changed the name from Ronin Operator to Ronin, my pistol is marked Ronin Operator.

[@michaelx357]

I purchased the 9mm and 45 versions. Do you find that the magazines have to be forcefully slammed in to the gun?

[@yrsued]

Good buys, and no, not on the versions I got, but I mostly use dWilson Mags on my 1911's!!

[@yrsued]

@J. Muller I don't understand how that is happening. Colt doesn't manufacture their mags, Checkmate makes them for Colt. Have you tried any other brand?

[@yrsued]

@J. Muller I run Wilson mags too, which model are you using? 47D's?? I will test with mine

[@michaelx357]

J. Muller thanks for the information on the Colt magazines. I have four in my cart to order.

[@fleamolina]

Mine just got delivered to the gun store and I have to wait for the background check but encounterd a similar problem when I was handling it, the magazine would slide in about half way and then I'd have to really force it in, I really hope this is a magazine issue and the gun itself

[@Dodger_Dawg_]

Where in Peoria is this range at? Never been or heard of it would like to get out there and check it out and pop a few thousand rounds out there.

[@yrsued]

This is North Peoria, but it is a Private range, you have to join in order to shoot there. It is behind the Soaring School in Lake Pleasant & Carefree Hwy!!

[@joshuakaeble7810]

Cool vid and gun. I may have to get one myself. Has anyone ever told you that you look like Daniel from Fear the walking dead?

[@yrsued]

What is that? Movie? TV Show or Video Game?

[@joshuakaeble7810]

@@yrsued It's a TV show. It's a spin off of the walking dead. Daniel was a cool dude in the show. Stand up guy :) You didn't wanna mess with him though :)

[@yrsued]

@@joshuakaeble7810 Thanks, I never watched it, I almost never watch TV anymore.

[@bosse641]

Very nice.

[@yrsued]

Thanks!! Much more on this pistol soon!!

[@AndrewTooyak]

Wish it was that easy to get to the range! 😆 Seriously though--looks like a winner.

[@yrsued]

IT is a very accurate and reliable pistol. In some localities, yes, ranges are hard to get to and in to!!

[@WestCoastChicano]

I loves me some 1911s! Gr8 vid. 🔫

[@yrsued]

Me too, more to come!!

[@evergreendreaming6130]

This vs kimber custom ii, a thoughts? I'm in the market.

[@yrsued]

I like Kimber, but I like the NON "II" versions, without the Firing Pin Block!!, like the Warrior series

[@evergreendreaming6130]

@@yrsued yamil,im new to 1911 how does the pin block effect the action of the 1911, if you don't mind explaining.

[@yrsued]

@@evergreendreaming6130 This has been a point of criticism since 1982, when Colt introduced the Series 80 Firing Pin Block. Kimber introduced the Schwartz Block in the early 2000's, not as bad as the Series 80, but many people consider ALL trigger/ Firing Pin Blocks bad, because there are more parts that were never in the original 1911 design and that is more parts to go wrong!! Kimber makes several other great pistols without it!! The Interesting thing is that Colt went away from the Series 80, Springfield went away from the ILS and Kimber is making their new pistols without the Schwartz Block. They still have some guns in their inventory with it, but not that many!!

[@AGC828]

This gun's been getting nothing but good reviews. A great first 1911 choice. Or even a 2nd. People get too caught up in the marking of custom 1911's. Which really just offer marginal improvements. Mostly cosmetic. No gun regardless of cost will make us better or to be able to shoot like a champion. That comes from range time and good training. My only gripe is the trigger is polymer...doesn't affect performance...just a psychological thing. For that reason I think I'd prefer the Range Officer Operator. Has I think an aluminum trigger. Essentially the same gun..

[@yrsued]

I have a video coming up soon with a ton of modifications done to this pistol, in all honesty, it didn't need them, but this is the totally cool thing about 1911's, you decide how much or how little to modify them. FYI, you are right, the trigger does NOTHING negative to the performance of the Pistol, heck, I didn't even know it was Polymer!! For decades STI shooters have won local, Area, National and World Matches using STI Guns with Polymer Triggers, that is NOT a REAL issue!! Trust me on that one!!

[@damondiehl5637]

I got a box of Sig Elite 365 9mm, and it does not feed, at all. The slide got stuck 3/4 of the way home. Couldn't pull it back, couldn't make it go home. I took it back to the dealer and their armorer got it unstuck by holding the slide and slapping the grip, HARD. If you feel the cases, they have a burr on them. We tried several other brand, and they all fed with no issue. DO NOT BUY SIG AMMO. Also, if you register your gun with Springfield, they give you a one-time ability to buy Springfield gear at cost. I used it to get extra mags, but they offer all kinds of merch.

[@yrsued]

I've never had a problem with SIG Ammo, but like anything made by us, human beings, there might be a problem, we are NOT perfect. I have seen serious QC issues with other brands though!! When you register with Springfield, they also give you the opportunity to subscribe to their Magazine, the Armory Life for free for one year I think!!

[@damondiehl5637]

@@yrsued It feeds okay in a Browning Hi Power.

[@yrsued]

@@damondiehl5637 That I have seen over and over!! Some Ammo feeds great on one pistol and won't in another one!

[@aggrodkreg4321]

You're going to change it anyway. We always do. Maybe you find an Ed Brown barrel on sale, or maybe you find some grips that just speak out to you. It's okay, you just have to embrace it. XD

[@yrsued]

I already changed it, but NOT the barrel, according to the Gunsmith, the barrel is superb!! The Video is coming out soon!!

[@varyingpierced]

Yamil... I just got the commander Ronin 45 !

[@yrsued]

Good for you!! I'm not a really big fan of Lightweight 1911'a, but that's just personal preference. I like a heavier pistol!!

[@chrisg9602]

My next 1911

[@yrsued]

You will NOT regret it, it's an awesome pistol!!

[@redline130ify]

I just purchased this firearm, I have to push the magazine release button in order for the magazine to go in. I also bought some kimber 8 round mags that do the same and are extremely hard to get them to release any suggestions?

[@yrsued]

I would immediately contact Springfield, you might have a bad Mag release or the spring in there is not right!! That shouldn't happen and it didn't happen to me.

[@charlesguinn4316]

@@yrsued It was not fitted properly. You can look inside (from the bottom of magwell, with a bright flashlight) and see where it is hitting. Take out the mag catch and file down the protruding area, its a simple op. Sorry meant to re: Harry D

[@yrsued]

Charles Guinn call them, they will either send you a replacement or send you a call tag and you can send the gun back to them no charge and they will perform the repairs and send it back quickly.

[@gutadin5]

Why bought a kimber magz ? Better bought a wilson or Tripp cobra magz

[@yrsued]

@@gutadin5 Who said Kimber Magazines?? FYI, Kimber doesn't make Magazines, they OEM from a Magazine maker, most likely Checkmate

[@HammerK99]

I want to see the feed ramp on the commander length .45.

[@darrenbishop4327]

Same.

[@boreyrak808]

That's awesome pistol I like it very much Sir! I want to have one.

[@yrsued]

It is a great pistol for a great price!

[@mrflynn510]

Hey, I've got an idea: put standard thickness G10 grips on it and standard grip screw bushings, too. As far as grip colors go, that gun would look stunning with deep red or black grips.

[@yrsued]

Done that and then some, MUCH more, you just have to wait!!

[@mrflynn510]

@@yrsued I'm anxiously anticipating the next video!

[@AmericanMinuteman95]

Hey Yamil, what holster is in the title card? I like the look alot

[@yrsued]

That one is a Davis Leather Company 15450 Gunsite Omega, that is the Original Gunsite Holster that the original Davis Leather Company did. The company is in Ashfork, AZ owned by David Cox now. davisleathercompany.com/concealedcarry/

[@AmericanMinuteman95]

@@yrsued I think this will work well on ranch. Thank you, sir.

[@yrsued]

@@AmericanMinuteman95 Absolutely, this is a superb holster for the range or the field.

[@astroa1295]

He literally was like - “this makes a perfect project (cough) gun, I mean, I wouldn’t change a thing as it is…?”

[@yrsued]

You can change it, or not. I did an extensive project on one, a limited Project on another one and left one as is!!

[@RepentorPerish77]

Love my TRP but looking to get a commander size. I might have to look into this.

[@yrsued]

The Ronin Commander is The Lightweight Allow frame!!

[@yeshua1176]

Those are torx screws holding the grips in place not hex screws nice looking pistol nonetheless

[@garystrobel7969]

Doesn't the Ronin have a cerakoted aluminum frame? Also, isn't the trigger bar plastic?

[@yrsued]

I doubt the frame is Cerakoted, Anodizing is the most likely process, but I will find out, I don't have one. And NO, the Trigger bar is NOT plastic!!! Who the hell comes up with these ridiculous theories!! In the 109 years of the 1911 there has NEVER been a Plastic Trigger Bar!!! Trigger shoes, yes, Chip McCormick and STI came up with that in the early 90's and still being used to this day!!

[@ulisessalas6420]

Sweeeeeet!

[@yrsued]

Glad you liked it, one great pistol, wait till you see how it got customized.

[@ulisessalas6420]

Yamil R. Sued Yes Sir!! I can’t wait to see it... soon I hope!

[@yrsued]

@@ulisessalas6420 Yes, it will first show on Sprinfield's The Armory Life page, then, two weeks later here.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

If anyone finds one of these in 45 cal in 4.25, please let me know.

[@yrsued]

They are available, you just have to search!!

[@Dodger_Dawg_]

Gunbroker has em... I just got in touch with a guy about getting a 9mm since 10mm is simply impossible for me to find.... I got mine getting shipped out tomorrow from NC.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

@@Dodger_Dawg_ thank you I will take a look.

[@yrsued]

@@Dodger_Dawg_ Sweet, You will like the 9mm

[@grasunmajjurach6026]

Verygood

[@yrsued]

Yes indeed!!

[@luckybaldivicio5830]

Looking for a full steel 9mm pistol and this one caught my eyes!!!!

[@yrsued]

It is a GREAT choice!! The 1911, Steel, Full Size is a Superb choice for 9mm!!

[@luckybaldivicio5830]

@@yrsued Will definitely my next purchase!

[@yrsued]

@@luckybaldivicio5830 It is DEFINITELY a great purchase, with so many great opportunities for customizing.

[@HorsepowerDr]

The only thing i dont like about it is the Fiber optic front sight...if you dont have a out door range like you do there worthless indoors ... hopefully it can be changed

[@yrsued]

It can, I did and I don't like Fiber either!! This pistol was mostly geared towards competition from the factory. I put a Gold Bead on mine, the Video with the Upgrades is coming up soon!!

[@dynaflow666]

Sued = Süd = South

[@yrsued]

Actually, it is a version of a Lebanese/Syrian surname given to my family when they left the area in the late 1800's and came to Latin America

[@rick-kx7gy]

2:06 sorry pal those are not hex head screws . those are torx bits .

[@yrsued]

They are coming out anyway!! They will soon be Flat Head!! FYI, I know the difference and I did make a mistake on the Video, but, I don't like either, so to me they are more screws to throw in a bag and replace with Flat Head Screws from Wilson.

[@rick-kx7gy]

@@yrsued Or just spend a little more and get a Colt . Their Competition Series ( S 70 ) in stainless steel come with national match barrel , dual recoil spring , Novak adjustable rear & Novak red fiber optic front sights , 3 hole aluminum trigger , extended beavertail , beautiful G-10 checkered grips with scallop , left side thumb rest AND flat head screws . Not to mention a company not guilty of turncoat . Meanwhile I'm grateful You Tube hasn't censored out everything firearm .

[@yrsued]

@@rick-kx7gy I have one, if you look in my Videos, we had one when they were Series 80, I'm NOT a fan of the Dual Recoil system myself, I've shot USPSA enough over the past 25+ Years to know how I want my 1911's set up. I gather because you consider Springfield to be traitors that you don't own a single Smith & Wesson gun... right??

[@rick-kx7gy]

@@yrsued haven't seen any of your previous videos . am curious what my opinions about Springfield Armory has to do with owning any S&W's . or Springfield firearms for that matter . which unlike S&W are not made in the U.S.

[@yrsued]

@@rick-kx7gy IF you are calling out Springfield for being traitors, read about S&W and the HUD agreement with Bill and Hillary Clinton!!! The Springfield/Rock River thing was done by someone else representing them, the HUD Agreement was signed by S&W!!! Read up on it and get back to me!! Thanks to that agreement S&W Revolvers now have the "Hillary Hole" Oh, guess where you money to Colt goes?? The UAW, who supports Anti Gun Causes!! I love Colts, but that bothers the shit out of me!! I wish they moved out of CT