Episode 70 - Springfield Woes - Range Officer 9mm

18/08/2025 37 min
Episode 70 - Springfield Woes - Range Officer 9mm

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Send us a textIn this episode of The Shooter’s Apprentice Podcast, Daniel dives deep into the ongoing saga of his Springfield Range Officer 1911 in 9mm — a gun he wanted to love, but that had other plans.From out-of-the-box disappointment to DIY tuning trials, it’s been a long road of spring swaps, trigger jobs, grip mods, and match-day letdowns. But through the frustration came hard-earned lessons in setting up a single stack gun for USPSA the right way… and sometimes the wrong way first.Daniel shares everything — the tech specs, the problems, the fixes, the mental game, and what finally (maybe) made this gun run right. If you’ve ever had a gun fight you every step of the way, this one’s for you.📦 Plus:Why he chose 9mm over .45 ACPThe truth about power factor in Single Stack divisionMoving the reloading bench and what it means for future projects🔧 Gear Mentioned:Springfield Range Officer 1911Wolff SpringsEGW Ambi SafetyDawson ICE MagwellVZ GripsWilson Combat Guide Rod