The Range Officer is designed to give the shooter exceptional quality, at an affordable price. One of the goals was to create a pistol that is acceptable in man different styles of shooting competitions, so the shooter can decide which one he likes most. It is built with the same precision as the Trophy Match, and TRP models, but Springfield has removed the extras that result in a higher price. It is everything you need in a competition model at an affordable price, and easily upgradable for your future needs.