Springfield TRP 1911, and why I should...

[churchmouse]

It's a funny one, I couldn't resist. And I have so few opportunities to use it.

I like it

 

[FireBirdDS]

BTW, what does the TRP have that the Operator doesn't? And what's the $$ difference?

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Which operator? MC Operator? Champion Operator? TRP Operator?

 

[FireBirdDS]

Which operator? MC Operator? Champion Operator? TRP Operator?

The first and the last was what I was thinking of, but all three now that you mention it.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

The TRP is their super tight 5" with lots of goodies like front strap checkering, magwell, Novak night sights, etc....

The TRP Operator is a the same except for the bushingless bull barrel, rail, and adjustable night sights...

The Champion Operator is more along "Loaded" line. 4" barrel, Night sights, ambi safety, but no checkering and no magwell, but it does have a bushingless bull barrel and rail like the TRP Operator.

The MC Operator is kinda inbetween the "Loaded" and the "TRP Operator". Not as tight as the TRP line IIRC. Different grips.

 

[VERT]

Of those I would go with the TRP. I have come to like the 5" guns with barrel bushings and checkering on the front strap. I have pretty much decided my next 1911 will be a TRP or something similar.

 

[ChristianPatriot]

Standard TRP's are $1,300 ish

TRP Operators are $1,400ish

MC Operators are $1,000-$1,100ish

Champion Operators are $900-$1,000ish

 

[ChristianPatriot]

I'd pick the MC Operator if I was going to battle, TRP Operator for HD, and Champion Operator for carry. And for the purposes of full disclosure, I just ordered the Champion Operaor for my new "do everything" gun. But I plan on turning it into a mini TRP Operator by adding a Wilson Combat checkered front strap and Wilson Combat Magwell.

 

[NyleRN]

I paid $1000 for my LW Operator, then added the VZ grips, Smith and Alexander aluminum magwell, and the TLR-1 light. Have about $1250 invested in it. I really wish it would come with front strap checkering. I would pay the extra $$ up front if it already had that treatment.

 

[churchmouse]

My bull barrel Tactical operator did not group like the standard barreled offering. I installed the bushing the fits to the guide rod and it tightened up the barrel. Noticeably more accurate.

 

[FireBirdDS]

How can a church mouse afford so many 1911s?

 

[jagee]

How can a church mouse afford so many 1911s?

He has a special set of skills.

 

[churchmouse]

How can a church mouse afford so many 1911s?

I have been messing with them for more years than some members have been breathing.

 

[FireBirdDS]

The adage "Poor as church mice" must be more antiquated than I thought, as nobody picked up on that. Though it wasn't terribly funny I'll admit

 

[churchmouse]

The adage "Poor as church mice" must be more antiquated than I thought, as nobody picked up on that. Though it wasn't terribly funny I'll admit

I got it I just was not biting......Mice dont bite......

Well, most mice anyway.

 

[jagee]

I got it I just was not biting......Mice dont bite......

Well, most mice anyway.

CM is more of a bleeder than a biter, just show him a Glock.

 

[churchmouse]

Can not argue with this.

 

[halfmileharry]

CM is more of a bleeder than a biter, just show him a Glock.

Yea, those pics were disturbing...CM with a Glock. I'm still shaking my head.

 

[churchmouse]

Yea, those pics were disturbing...CM with a Glock. I'm still shaking my head.

I am scared for life man......think of the trauma......think of the children.....

 

[halfmileharry]

I am scared for life man......think of the trauma......think of the children.....

Nightmares.......