Posted: 5/6/2008 11:30:15 PM EDT
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I'm looking hard at a Springfield .45 I would love a Bureau (FBI) Model but at $2000+ it's indeed pricey. I also like the Professional Models both with the full rail and the partial rail dustguards. The TRP is also a sweet gun. Reading about them they all are great purchases without a doubt and I guess it comes down to what you want and how much you want to spend. This gun would be a range gun, CCW and eventually a duty gun once we get them approved. Anyone have some guidance to offer as I move towards ownership of a nice Springer? |
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I have a TRP and for a production pistol with some added features it is a great gun...depending on what you can buy one for. I got mine NIB for around $1100 and at that it was a steal. I see them many places at around $1400 or so and at that price I think you are creeping up very close to some pistols that are even nicer and can be found in like new / used condition for about the same price or maybe a couple hundred more, such as some Baers, Wilsons and even a few Ed Brown models. It is amazing how many guys will shoot a few rounds through a nice gun and then let it jusr sit in a safe and gather dust for couple of years before putting it up for sale. I have seen several Baer TR Specials go at around $1500 in like new condition here on the EE in the past couple of years as an example. (Delivered price NIB from Buds is $1825) |
| PX9109LP...get one, put a few 100 rounds through it. Send it back if you have troubles, then replace full length recoil guide with a GI guide/plug, replace ILS with your choice of MSH or MSH + magwell and lighter main spring. Replace and or upgrade other parts as you see fit. This should get you a very very nice 1911 for around the $1k mark. As always YMMV. |
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I recently picked up an early MC Operator and LOVE it. The tightest, most accurate and best feeling pistol I own hands down. The only thing I would caution is that the rail for the professional-type pistols really limit your holster selection. I wanted the rail and got the operator, but it's my HD gun primarily so I wanted to put a light on it. For carry or duty, since you already have a hand-held light and train to use that - it may wind up being a PITA for proper holster selection. |
| I did a lot of research here and else where and ended up picking up a TRP Operator for 1425 out the door. I certainly like it. I have had some trouble with mags though it seems to be very picky. I would recommend the chip power mags it only likes some of the regular ones. I went with a bladetech holster for 30 bucks. |