I think I have it narrowed down to these 4. Any input? Possitive or negative. It's mainly a range toy. May eventually see some USPSA.

 

S&W Pro

 

Springfield TRP

 

Springfield Trophy Match

 

STI Sentinel Premier

I like that adjustable rear sight on the STI.

me like the springfield (purely based on aesthetics) as I do not like the look of wood grips.

me like the springfield (purely based on aesthetics) as I do not like the look of wood grips.

 

Philistine!

I think I would need 4 P2P's..

 

 

 

Being you mention USPSA and there was a STI in your list, you might want to check out Brazos, that's who I am getting my next Limited gun from.

Springfield Armory TRP

 

That's easy

SA blows. That leaves you two choices, of which your #1 I believe really is the #1....

 

Nobody has ever fired my S&W 1911 pro and then bought something else. It really is the best bang for the buck. They have the best customer service as well, hands down. Not that you will ever need it...

 

You are welcome to come shoot mine in Bridgewater.

 

This is mine, 25 yards offhand w/10 rounds.

I think I would need 4 P2P's..

 

 

 

Being you mention USPSA and there was a STI in your list, you might want to check out Brazos, that's who I am getting my next Limited gun from.

 

Competition is a possibility but, I really plan on sticking with my M&P9L for at least a year or so to get more comfortable with the whole USPSA experience. As far as needing 4 PP's , I really need about 40 but the budget and wife won't allow that. I have to pick ONE!!

 

Springfield Armory TRP

 

That's easy

 

I have shot several Springfields and always come away impressed. They just shoot right for me. TRP is most likely, I like the look of the polished slide on the Trophy Match though.

 

SA blows. That leaves you two choices, of which your #1 I believe really is the #1....

 

Nobody has ever fired my S&W 1911 pro and then bought something else. It really is the best bang for the buck. They have the best customer service as well, hands down. Not that you will ever need it...

 

You are welcome to come shoot mine in Bridgewater.

 

 

 

The S&W is by all accounts a great 1911 but, why do you say the Springfield blows? How many have you owned that gave you trouble? Have you owned a TRP?

Competition is a possibility but, I really plan on sticking with my M&P9L for at least a year or so to get more comfortable with the whole USPSA experience. As far as needing 4 PP's , I really need about 40 but the budget and wife won't allow that. I have to pick ONE!!

 

 

 

I have shot several Springfields and always come away impressed. They just shoot right for me. TRP is most likely, I like the look of the polished slide on the Trophy Match though.

 

 

 

The S&W is by all accounts a great 1911 but, why do you say the Springfield blows? How many have you owned that gave you trouble? Have you owned a TRP?

 

My TRP rocks bro. I opted or the black version. Mr. Papp owns a SA and it rocks yet he doesn't like them. Whatever that means.

Because every time I run into a springfield owner at the range, they mention more than half the time that their gun has been back & forth to the factory due to issues. Their QC sucks! I wish it didnt suck because they have the best looking guns and a great assortment but I dont want to take the gamble.

 

Ironically, I own a SA 1911 and its been problem free. I'm the minority though.

My SA never had any problems.

My SA never had any problems.

 

Mine has been shot a ton with lots of aluminum and steel cased ammo and it eats all of it.

My SA has had one FTE, but I wasn't the shooter. Other than that it's been trouble free.

Springfield Armory for the win.

Thanks for the input. Looks like the winner is Kimber....LOL! I guess I should start trying to find a TRP, I should have my permits in about 3 weeks.

It appears you have made up your mind and that's good - it's about what you want. Your candidates were pretty diverse. The STI is a $1900 gun which is probably $500 more than any of the others. Also the discount structure for STI is less than for the other guns noted. As I said, it's about what you're happy with. Good luck.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

SA TRP no question! You will not be dissapointed with any aspect of it! It is truly a sweet shooting gun!

Thanks for the input. Looks like the winner is Kimber....LOL! I guess I should start trying to find a TRP, I should have my permits in about 3 weeks.

 

You are welcome to shoot mine. I have a Target II Stainless. 9mm. I love it and it runs like a top.

 

C

Thanks for the input. Looks like the winner is Kimber....LOL! I guess I should start trying to find a TRP, I should have my permits in about 3 weeks.

 

You can shoot my TRP, it makes people want 1911s. ie bluelinefish, socom16

Thanks for the offer, Ray. i have shot the Milspec and a Loaded. I'm sure the TRP is even sweeter. I don't need any convincing. I just need to locate one. I have contacted Ira and Vinny, no luck with Ira, still waiting to hear from Vinny. If he can't get one, I'll just order one on line.

TRP if you cant get a KImber.

Thanks for the offer, Ray. i have shot the Milspec and a Loaded. I'm sure the TRP is even sweeter. I don't need any convincing. I just need to locate one. I have contacted Ira and Vinny, no luck with Ira, still waiting to hear from Vinny. If he can't get one, I'll just order one on line.

 

Not gonna lie, the Smith&Wesson E Series and Sig TacOps are cheaper and almost as nice as my TRP.

I haven't shot anything other than my Kimber and my buddie's Colt. I've held a bunch and I have to say that as much as I like the looks and price of the Sig, they feel pretty "cheap" in my hand. A little too loose for out of the box as well, to me.

 

Good luck on your purchase. With the list you have, you can't really go wrong.

 

C

 

This is mine, 25 yards offhand w/10 rounds.

 

 

That's a little misleading...you picked up my HK45 and did that the first/only time you shot it

 

AND you do that with a friggin black powder revolver also!

You can shoot my TRP, it makes people want 1911s. ie bluelinefish, socom16

 

This is true!

My SA was no good either. After several trips back to the factory, where it was not fixed, I sold it. I'd take one over a Kimber. That's about all I will say.

Never had a problem with my TRP.

My SA was a Loaded Operator in 9mm. It would not feed 115 grain ammo for anything. Even 124 grain was hit or miss. All it liked was 147grain round nose. Too finicky for me.

 

 

You can shoot my TRP, it makes people want 1911s. ie bluelinefish, socom16

 

Agreed

I'm in the market right now for a 1911, having a hard time deciding which. I have 2 routes i can take, purchase a competition hand fitted 1911, or buy a production model, and have work done to it down the line.

With that said, the TRP sounds like a good deal, i can shoot the crap out of it, send it to Springfield when the time comes and have the fitting work done by them, or find a good smith to do the work. Is the TRP worth buying if i'm going to modify it? or should i buy something cheaper to modify? I like the colt's, Springfield's and S&W's 1911's so i have a great pallet to go by, i just dont want to pay more for the same end product.