Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Champion 9mm, 4-inch Match Bull Barrel, Black, 10+1
The Springfield Armory 1911 Range Officer Champion in 9mm pairs a forged steel slide with a forged aluminum-alloy frame and a 4-inch stainless, match-grade bull barrel. Its Champion layout blends a Government-length grip with a shortened slide for a balanced carry and range profile. Dovetailed fixed sights with a red fiber-optic front and a low-profile two-dot rear support fast sight acquisition. This model is part of the discontinued Range Officer line, making it a notable find for buyers who value this configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible on close inspection. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 2x 10rd mags
- Leather shoulder holster rig with harness and dual magazine carrier
The 4-inch stainless, match-grade bull barrel features a fully supported ramp and a bushingless setup for consistent lockup. A flat-wire recoil spring and full-length guide rod complement the Champion-length slide for smooth cycling.
The forged steel slide and forged aluminum-alloy frame keep weight around 31.5 oz with an overall length of approximately 7.6 inches. Rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port support easy manipulation and reliable ejection.
Sights are dovetailed and fixed, combining a red fiber-optic front with a low-profile two-dot rear. The grip frame wears checkered cocobolo wood panels with Springfield Armory medallions for a secure, classic 1911 feel.
Controls include a single-action, recoil-operated system with a manual thumb safety and grip safety. A skeletonized three-hole trigger and a skeletonized commander-style hammer round out the Range Officer feature set.
Markings include RO CHAMPION and Springfield Armory rollmarks with crest, frame marked GENESEO IL USA, and barrel hood marked S.A. 9MM. This example carries an LW serial prefix and the manufacturer part number PI9137L, and it was made in the USA.