1911 Rookie - which one?

[headleyj]

Ok well after much thought ive established that im willing to forego aome aesthetic desires (ie: no front slide serrations and spur hammer) for a better quality unit.

I understand the range officer is touted as a stripped down trp, but prices arent too much different between them.....and thats comparing the ss trp.....im a sucker for ss i know its not true to form so to speak, but im not going for that honestly. I just like the look of it, plain and simple

So, anyone have experience with a Springfield TRP?

 

[pack-indy]

My latest aquisition was a TRP. It is a heavy sucker, and I love it. I have been carrying it daily IWB with no problems. The checkering is nice and aggressive, but not too harsh, has night sights, magwell, sturdy, backed by one of the best firearms companies in the world and is more accurate than I am. Its arguably the best production 1911 out there. I couldn't be happier.

 

[headleyj]

Found a couple used trp's in the mid $900 range....all the gear, ns, etc. One with only 100 rds thru it says the seller and the other i have questions emailed to the seller. Seems like a pretty decent price for what they want for them on gb.

Edit...both are ss as well

 

[pack-indy]

At $900, I'd buy all three and sell the ones you don't want for $1200 all day long.

 

[headleyj]

At $900, I'd buy all three and sell the ones you don't want for $1200 all day long.

Thats kinda what i thought. If the danged sellers would.get back.with.me itd help! Sheesh, youd think if someone was thinkin about givin ya 900 bucks youd get back with em.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Yep, a $900 TRP would be quite a temptation to add to my collection. Great gun at that price.

 

[wilianknow]

If you can spend 900 you should be able to get a real nice used Colt. I would look around there is a deal out there just got to find one.

 

[headleyj]

Well i ended up with a Springfield Loaded in ss. I didnt really care for the ro sights...i know they can be swapped out, but i honestly liked the loaded better. I'll get a pic or 2 up tonight if my wife doeant kill me first

 

[BE Mike]

Well i ended up with a Springfield Loaded in ss. I didnt really care for the ro sights...i know they can be swapped out, but i honestly liked the loaded better. I'll get a pic or 2 up tonight if my wife doeant kill me first

Nice gun. What a great country where one can get exactly what he or she wants in a firearm.

 

[headleyj]

Agreed!

 

[headleyj]

Here she is....

 

[gregkl]

^^^^^^^Nice! Looks like mine, only an inch longer. I got back from the Indy 1500 where I was hoping to get some ideas on sights and grips, buy a few extra mags, etc. No luck, but that's why we have the internet!

 

[headleyj]

Looks like mine, only an inch longer.

Yeah, i get that alot.

 

[gregkl]

Yeah, i get that alot.

 

[headleyj]

Couldnt resist

 

[hcsdstan]

Indy 1500 is cool if you like wading thru vendor booths that are also set up at the fairs in every county....