[dp509]

Hi, looking to liquidate some guns and purchase a 1911 for a duty gun.

Requirements:

Govt Model 5".
Night Sights
Ambi Safety
Front Strap Checkering
Any other good suggestions
Magwell, maybe

Note: I am a lefty

I will not have the money for a Wilson or a Les Baer after selling what I am going to sell.

[bac1023]

Originally Posted by dp509

Hi, looking to liquidate some guns and purchase a 1911 for a duty gun.

Requirements:

Govt Model 5".
Night Sights
Ambi Safety
Front Strap Checkering
Any other good suggestions
Magwell, maybe

Note: I am a lefty

I will not have the money for a Wilson or a Les Baer after selling what I am going to sell.

Springfield TRP

[Quack]

+1 on the TRP

[dp509]

I have been thinking about either the TRP or a Kimber Tactial Custom II, aluminum frame.

I do not see any thing else out there..............Suggestions

Which one would you get?

What is a good price for each and specifically where ?

Thanks

[Quack]

Originally Posted by dp509

I have been thinking about either the TRP or a Kimber Tactial Custom II, aluminum frame.

I do not see any thing else out there..............Suggestions

Which one would you get?

What is a good price for each and specifically where ?

Thanks

TRP.

new or pre-owned?

if you look around you could find a nice Bear. for a little more than a new TRP.

[BubbaShoots]

My TRP has been absolutely perfect for 2500 rounds...Not one failure of any kind and very accurate.

[Quack]

question for the OP...are MIM parts a concern for you?

[dp509]

I know that Kimber has MIM, but does Springfield?

Does Springfield have a lock?

I found a new Kimber Tactial Custom II for $1,040 shipped.

I do not know what the TRP goes for?

There is a gun show this weekend in Birmingham, Al.

I plan to go and see if I can trade for one of the two.

Would really like to be able to handle both at the same time and then decide.

Any other options

[Durangler]

What about a DW Valor. It doesn't have the ambi safety but you could add one and have a really nice 1911.

[Quack]

Originally Posted by dp509

I know that Kimber has MIM, but does Springfield?

Does Springfield have a lock?

I found a new Kimber Tactial Custom II for $1,040 shipped.

I do not know what the TRP goes for?

There is a gun show this weekend in Birmingham, Al.

I plan to go and see if I can trade for one of the two.

Would really like to be able to handle both at the same time and then decide.

Any other options

yes, the TRP has MIM.
IIRC, Hammer, sear, disconnector, slide stop, thumb safety, magazine release, firing pin stop, MSH, plunger tube, grip safety and i think extractor, ejector.

the TRP has a ILS lock in the MSH (easily changed)
the Kimber has the additional Swartz (series 80) firing pin block

TRP's are about $1400 (Les Baer concept II ~$1690)

STI Lawman is another option (close to what you want need night sights & ambi)
http://shootersconnectionstore.com/S...tock-P988.aspx

[HAIL CAESAR]

STI Law
Springer Loaded ( Not checkered)
Springer TRP
Kimber TLE

Springer Loaded is the cheapest at around the high 800's. They all have MIM. I wouldn't worry about the Springfield MIM. The Springfield loaded will have the Lawyer Lock main spring housing. That is a easy do it yourself 25 dollar fix, I'd spend $50 and get a Smith and Alexander magwell main spring housing.

[Brian Brazier]

DW Valor, that is my dream 1911 right now