New (to me) Springfield CCO

[jethro21]

I found that I wasn't carrying the Ria compact I had purchased so I decided to try to see what I could find my way into. Found this locally with 2 nice holsters and 7 mags for what I thought was a reasonable price. It has some holster wear and the previous owner put a pretty deep idiot scratch in it. The original grips are included but the previous owner lost the thin grip screws, oh well.

I did my department qualification with it and after 50 rounds there was one ragged hole, but to be fair it was 15 yards in to 3 yards (with only 8 rounds at the 15).

It came with 2 colt mags with orange followers and 6 springfield mags with dimpled followers. None of these have reliably fed the Speer 230gr hollowpoints I am issued. Hopefully some Wilson mags will make a difference.

[Quack]

congrats!!! that's a rare Springfield.

[Agent6-3/8]

Awesome!:cool:

I love the CCO concept. I just can't understand why there aren't more of them on the market. To me, they make more sense than a subcompact.

[Hokie1911]

Yeah no kidding. I got to play with a DW CCO last weekend and that was a perfect sized gun for carry.

[Goldendog Redux]

Awesome!:cool:

I love the CCO concept. I just can't understand why there aren't more of them on the market. To me, they make more sense than a subcompact.

Because the majority of the gun buying public are ignorant and I am thinking a great majority of manufacturers are as well.

Awesome score on the Springfield though.

MF

[awpk03s]

That's great! I love the CCO platform.

[gruntmedik]

Congrats on a great gun!! I love mine. Is yours an alloy frame?

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/gruntmedik/Gun%20porn/SpringfieldCompact003resize.jpg

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b180/gruntmedik/Gun%20porn/SpringfieldCompact002resize.jpg

[jethro21]

Mine is aluminum frame with Brazil under the dust cover (which suprised me). The gun shoots extremely well, however if I can't get it running on my duty ammo I am sorta up a creek.

[Mr. Gekko]

Congrats! Hope you get it running right.

[maslin]

I love my Compact. It is picky about mags though, Kimber TacMags have been flawless with it. Good luck.

[HAIL CAESAR]

Jethro,

Wilson mags may help you, but I am sure Springfield Armory will help you.

[Gregg702]

Very nice. My Kimber Compact CDP II is CCO sized, I love it.

[knedrgr]

Nice find! Looks awesome. I love my CCO...just waiting for a holster to EDC it.

[bac1023]

Congrats! :cool:

Very nice

[gruntmedik]

Mine is aluminum frame with Brazil under the dust cover (which suprised me). The gun shoots extremely well, however if I can't get it running on my duty ammo I am sorta up a creek.

I love my Compact. It is picky about mags though, Kimber TacMags have been flawless with it. Good luck.

Jethro,

Wilson mags may help you, but I am sure Springfield Armory will help you.

I use Wilson mags in mine, and have never had a stoppage of any kind.

[rsxr22]

Very awesome! Im glad to hear you like it!

[Nicko]

Very nice. Congrats

[glock2740]

Good looking gun.

[2740dmx]

Thanks for sharing!

I read an article awhile back, about a gun writer having Springfield Armory build him a CCO, in their custom shop.

I am hopelessly in love with the Dan Wesson CCO, and my goal is to buy one for my 45th B-day (a year from now...:crying:)

Anyone know what years SA made the CCO?

[Quack]

Thanks for sharing!

I read an article awhile back, about a gun writer having Springfield Armory build him a CCO, in their custom shop.

I am hopelessly in love with the Dan Wesson CCO, and my goal is to buy one for my 45th B-day (a year from now...:crying:)

Anyone know what years SA made the CCO?

early 2000's up until i think 2004.

here's the article that i think you are referring to:
http://www.tactical-life.com/online/combat-handguns/custom-carry-combat/

I had a Compact years ago.

[lawdog734]

I just emailed Deb at springfield. For a cco built to pro specs it's $2,800 plus a one year wait.

[2740dmx]

I just emailed Deb at springfield. For a cco built to pro specs it's $2,800 plus a one year wait.

Yikes! The price of a DW CCO looks pretty good now!

[Hokie1911]

I just emailed Deb at springfield. For a cco built to pro specs it's $2,800 plus a one year wait.

:faint:

[knedrgr]

I just emailed Deb at springfield. For a cco built to pro specs it's $2,800 plus a one year wait.

Yeah, I don't know about paying 2X the price of my DW CCO to get a little better fit and care for. :shocked: :dunno:

[lawdog734]

Yeah, I don't know about paying 2X the price of my DW CCO to get a little better fit and care for. :shocked: :dunno:

I gotta agree. My luck the first thing I would do is drop the thing. But then again it is really nice...

[GJ1981]

I just emailed Deb at springfield. For a cco built to pro specs it's $2,800 plus a one year wait.

That's MSRP though, or better be.

From my dealings with SA, their MSRP was $300-500 more than I ending up spending.

I'd try someone like George at gunslingers if you wanted an accurate price, just my opinion.

[lawdog734]

That's MSRP though, or better be.

From my dealings with SA, their MSRP was $300-500 more than I ending up spending.

I'd try someone like George at gunslingers if you wanted an accurate price, just my opinion.

Thanks, I was hoping that was the case. I wouldn't have the down payment until june anyway. I'll email George then.

[ctfireman]

Nice springfield, i like it!

[Hokie1911]

Thanks, I was hoping that was the case. I wouldn't have the down payment until june anyway. I'll email George then.

Check with Dave too. :thumbsup:

[Quack]

Yeah, I don't know about paying 2X the price of my DW CCO to get a little better fit and care for. :shocked: :dunno:

why buy a DW CCO at almost 2x the price, when you can get a Sig Compact for? :tongueout:

[lawdog734]

why buy a DW CCO at almost 2x the price, when you can get a Sig Compact for? :tongueout:

$850 and it's all yours:whistling:

[Quack]

Lawdog, didn't you spec out a Compact to be a mini Professional?
That MSRP is just from Springfield, Pro Armament had one done up just like this for
$2500.

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/springfield.gif

[lawdog734]

Yeah, that's how it was specked out as. Hopefully in June I can put a down payment on one.

[thecableguy]

Lawdog, didn't you spec out a Compact to be a mini Professional?
That MSRP is just from Springfield, Pro Armament had one done up just like this for
$2500.

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/springfield.gif

:drool::drool: I will own one some day.

[knedrgr]

why buy a DW CCO at almost 2x the price, when you can get a Sig Compact for? :tongueout:

Only a guy that doesn't know anything about 1911... Lawdog :tongueout:

[Quack]

:animlol:

[maslin]

Anyone know what years SA made the CCO?

Mine is stamped 2002.

[cole]

Awesome!:cool:

I love the CCO concept. I just can't understand why there aren't more of them on the market. To me, they make more sense than a subcompact.

I agree with everything above. I want SA to make a Series 70 4.25" slide on an Officers frame. That would be perfect. I really like my Kimber 4" but would prefer a Commander length slide with a bushing.

OP: Nice Springfield.

[Agent6-3/8]

Lawdog, didn't you spec out a Compact to be a mini Professional?
That MSRP is just from Springfield, Pro Armament had one done up just like this for
$2500.

http://www.tactical-life.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/springfield.gif


Oh my...that is one nice pistola! :cool:

[Danielrh123]

Sounds good to me nice gun.