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Serious 1911 buying question.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:09 pm
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:09 pm
So I am about to buy a 1911 in the next month or so. I already have a few handguns that take care of most defense situations. Also plenty of shotguns.
So the gun I'm after (unless advised strongly otherwise) is the Springfield TRP. I haven't decided on the color yet but I won't have a rail on this one. Any advise is welcome. Thanks in advanced
ETA: im also open to other suggestions.
So the gun I'm after (unless advised strongly otherwise) is the Springfield TRP. I haven't decided on the color yet but I won't have a rail on this one. Any advise is welcome. Thanks in advanced
ETA: im also open to other suggestions.
This post was edited on 3/5/13 at 9:10 pm
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Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:10 pm to LouisianaChessie
I gave you mine
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:10 pm to LouisianaChessie
Good buy Springfield makes a solid line of 1911's
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:11 pm to KingRanch
Well you advised on a few but I would definitely like your opinion on these.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:11 pm to LouisianaChessie
Dew it. I was eyeing the kimber carry pistols but then I realized I'm AR broke
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:12 pm to LouisianaChessie
1 - Colt
2 - Everything else
2 - Everything else
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:14 pm to LouisianaChessie
The trp is great and a good looking one at that.
It will either come with target sights or novaks. I would get novaks just because I hate targets unless its strictly for shooting for matches.
It will either come with target sights or novaks. I would get novaks just because I hate targets unless its strictly for shooting for matches.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:14 pm to LouisianaChessie
If it is good enough for FBI HRT, it is good enough for you.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:16 pm to weagle99
Weagle99, thanks for the input. I put a lot of thought in the colt vs springer contest and there were a few things I found:
1. The sprinters had a better resale
This is ok but usually the better product resells better
2. The colt special combat government I handled was VERY loose.
Please educate me on your thoughts!
1. The sprinters had a better resale
This is ok but usually the better product resells better
2. The colt special combat government I handled was VERY loose.
Please educate me on your thoughts!
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:17 pm to KingRanch
KR, the ones without the rails all come with Novak night sights!
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:19 pm to LouisianaChessie
Is get the rail and change the sights. It's tough to add a rail.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:20 pm to LouisianaChessie
I have a TRP. I love it. One fine piece of weaponry.
You going for the operator?
You going for the operator?
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:20 pm to LouisianaChessie
TRP is an excellent choice.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:23 pm to LouisianaChessie
quote:
1. The sprinters had a better resale
That's surprising. For comparable models Colt normally holds value that meets or often exceeds other makers. You weren't comparing a base model Colt and a top of the line Springfield right?
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2. The colt special combat government I handled was VERY loose.
New gun? The 1911 models coming out of Colt these days are normally very tight (the slides and frame are hand lapped to fit during the assembly process). Earlier guns intentionally had looser tolerances like the original 1911 that was designed to operate in mud and crud.
Colts are made in America and use almost 100% forgings or machined bar stock. This sets them apart from almost every other 1911 on the market.
Of course, if you are a Colt enthusiast nothing else will do.
This post was edited on 3/5/13 at 9:26 pm
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:24 pm to KingRanch
Probably wont go the operator/rail route. Dr, thanks for chiming in. Do you have any others that you consider better or worse. Thanks
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:25 pm to LouisianaChessie
I have a Kimber Warrior that I would consider on par with it. It's better or worse depending on my mood that day.
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:27 pm to weagle99
Surprised that you saw colts for more. Ill do more research.
As for #2 yes brand new special combat government which comes out of their custom shop. 21xx dollars at jims. Awesome looking guns But the match up and trigger were both complete garbage. I'm not bashing colt but that particular one blew my mind at how bad it was. Literally couldn't believe it was that bad
As for #2 yes brand new special combat government which comes out of their custom shop. 21xx dollars at jims. Awesome looking guns But the match up and trigger were both complete garbage. I'm not bashing colt but that particular one blew my mind at how bad it was. Literally couldn't believe it was that bad
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:28 pm to DrTyger
Warriors are great looking guns. By chance, have you ever shot them side by side in a vice or bench rest?
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:29 pm to LouisianaChessie
Just let me shoot them. You'll get the same effect.
This post was edited on 3/5/13 at 9:30 pm
Posted on 3/5/13 at 9:31 pm to LouisianaChessie
No, I've akimboed them for shits and giggles though. I've also brought both to the range at the same time.
I like the grips on the warrior slightly better and the magwell is bevelled on the TRP which makes for quicker reloads, but that's about it between the two.
I like the grips on the warrior slightly better and the magwell is bevelled on the TRP which makes for quicker reloads, but that's about it between the two.
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