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Posted: 4/7/2016 1:29:07 PM EDT
There are two obvious choices that come into consideration here, but this will be my first venture back into the 1911 world in quite some time.
I don't mind spending some money, but going to a Wilson or something similar would be a bit much for me. I have set a budget for the gun around 1600 or so, give or take a bit. I am not 100% certain that I will carry this on duty, however if I purchase any firearms nowadays, they have to be suitable for it to help me justify the purchase and keep them around  . As such, this is the 1911 forum, and the reason I am posting here is to avoid any debate over 1911's as duty guns, I understand the platform, its merits, and its drawbacks and would like to avoid cluttering this thread with that garbage. What it boils down to is this- with active shooter training going the route it is, there is an emphasis on accuracy at distance. 1911's for me have always been a very naturally shootable platform. Once I stretch out to 50-60 yards, a precise trigger and an accurate platform have an incredible advantage, and a 3.5 inch M&P at 25 yards just doesn't cut it.
I would like to be able to effectively buy a gun and have it be out of the box ready, with minimal work- I can add basic things to the guns, do sight swaps etc, but would like to keep this easy. Whatever gun I get will get a 10-8 rear sight, with a Dawson F/O front. It needs to have a light rail, I carry with an X300U-B Magwell would be preferred Front strap checkering a must The two that I have found that fit this bill, and probably the most obvious choices..... 1- Springfield TRP Operator 2- Dan Wesson Specialist Are there any other guns I should be looking at? If not, which would you recommend from the above? I prefer the layout of the DW, but the TRP has from what I gather an incredible reputation. |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 1:43:19 PM EDT
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TRP
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Posted: 4/7/2016 1:52:46 PM EDT
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TRP I don't suppose I could encourage you to expand slightly?? 
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Posted: 4/7/2016 2:03:01 PM EDT
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TRP I don't suppose I could encourage you to expand slightly?? 2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 2:09:50 PM EDT
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Smith & Wesson E series SW1911TA has everything but the magwell.
http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product4_750001_750051_785112_-1_770151_757752_757751_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 2:12:17 PM EDT
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I retired recently and my agency did not authorize 1911 pistols. As soon as I retired I put away my Sig and started carrying my Kimber Custom TLE/RL II 10mm. I paid about $1,100.00 (total including shipping on Gunbroker). I've owned several Kimber .45 ACP pistols in the past and have found them all to be reliable, accurate pistols. The 10mm Kimber I have had for about a year and no issues. I did, however, discard the Kimber magazine in favor of Wilson Combat and Tripp Research magazines. The Kimber came standard with night sights, match trigger, match barrel, beveled mag well, front grip serrations, light rail, target hammer, and forward slide serrations.
You mentioned that you wanted your pistol to be accurate 50-60 yards, so you may want to look into the 10mm caliber. .45 ACP are accurate up to 25 yds, but, less so quickly thereafter. 10mm has a flatter, more accurate trajectory and hold more energy than the .45 ACP. I also have a Night Hawk Custom Recon Enforcer, which is a much better pistol than the Kimber, or any other 1911 I have owned (Delta Elite, Colt Gvt model, Colt Combat Commander, and several Kimber .45 ACP 1911's). |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 2:17:50 PM EDT
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My personal guns are Springfield Armory, Kimber, Colt, and Sig Sauer.
As far as fit/finish/comfort/options go, I prefer the Sig, but it has the Sig style slide, so carrying it for duty use means holsters would not fit it, because the slide is wider. I know they offer traditional slide sizes, so I might go with that. The Springfields are both "loaded" models, and I like them a lot, they have been reliable, and cost was definitely a big plus on them. The Colt is a rail gun, so again, unless you are mounting a light, the holster option comes into play. Personally, if I were to switch from my XD to a 1911 for carry, I would probably be looking at either Springfield Armory or Sig Sauer right now. My Kimber is great, but it's also a series 1 and they cost more than the other two options I put down. |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 3:00:23 PM EDT
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As a Springfield Fanboy, the Specialist is a better gun 99.9% with the exception of a 5 year warranty vs a lifetime warranty.
I don't care for the tactical stamp, 20 lpi, non undercut trigger guard, bull barrel, or adjustable sights on the TRP OP, so that is completely off my list from the very beginning. |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 4:37:37 PM EDT
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As a Springfield Fanboy, the Specialist is a better gun 99.9% with the exception of a 5 year warranty vs a lifetime warranty. I don't care for the tactical stamp, 20 lpi, non undercut trigger guard, bull barrel, or adjustable sights on the TRP OP, so that is completely off my list from the very beginning. Im not a fan so to speak of those features, but they are livable to me. The Specialist does seem like a hell of a well put together handgun though. Problem is I can't find nearly as many owners of those as I can TRP OP's, and most of the TRP reviews are very positive. |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 5:33:44 PM EDT
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Make sure if you plan on carrying it with a light that holsters are available for whichever you choose.
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Posted: 4/7/2016 6:05:35 PM EDT
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Specialist. TRP is great, no doubt. But IMO the Specialist is the way to go. Especially with the duty finish.
Dan Wesson offers a VERY competitive military discount, contact CZ/DW directly and they can give you the price list. You can also do some custom work through Keith at DW. |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 7:20:13 PM EDT
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Specialist. TRP is great, no doubt. But IMO the Specialist is the way to go. Especially with the duty finish. Dan Wesson offers a VERY competitive military discount, contact CZ/DW directly and they can give you the price list. You can also do some custom work through Keith at DW. Already did that which is how the Specialist made the list 
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Posted: 4/7/2016 7:23:38 PM EDT
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Make sure if you plan on carrying it with a light that holsters are available for whichever you choose. 6390-560. ALS holster for 1911 with rail/light. That model says it fits the Springfield Operator and a Wilson with a rail both with the X300. Should work beautifully with the DW as well
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Posted: 4/7/2016 7:33:49 PM EDT
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I carried a Combat Commander with Satin Nickel finish back in the late 70's and early 80's. I also had a Series 70 Gold Cup NM and the 5 inch Colts holstered were to long for me and dug into the seat of the patrol car. This was using a Safariland jacket slot holster but if I used a high ride holster with the Gold Cup it was a non issue as long as I wasn't wearing a jacket. I could keep all my rounds on a 9" paper plate at 50 yards with my Combat Commander if I did my part. I'd seriously consider a 4" or 4 1/4" 1911 if your going to wear a uniform sam brown or typical nylon rig. Full size 1911 in thigh holster like tactical guys wear would probably work.
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Posted: 4/7/2016 7:34:02 PM EDT
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You could wait for the Colt Combat Unit pistol.
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Posted: 4/7/2016 7:52:53 PM EDT
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Specialist, Duty Treated.
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Posted: 4/7/2016 8:13:11 PM EDT
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My Colt Series 70 is pretty good with the right ammo. I consider my Glock 19 better for self defense but the old series 70 is much better than a sharp pencil.
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Posted: 4/7/2016 8:54:07 PM EDT
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2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns Quote HistoryQuoted:
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TRP I don't suppose I could encourage you to expand slightly?? 2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns Chase, we need to see pics of this gun.....as your hard use guns always bring a smile to my face...... |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 10:47:25 PM EDT
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I recently completed annual quals with my Kimbers and love them ( Series 1), but if I were looking for a single stack duty gun today, it would likely be the DW Specialist or an STI. If you can spare the coin, a 2011 based high cap gun would be awesome.
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Posted: 4/7/2016 10:52:52 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/7/2016 11:06:38 PM EDT
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The local Sheriff's department authorizes anything you can qualify with (more or less).
Most of the 1911s I have seen carried are Les Baers. |
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Posted: 4/7/2016 11:30:22 PM EDT
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Full rail operator.
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Posted: 4/8/2016 3:48:25 AM EDT
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Quoted: There are two obvious choices that come into consideration here, but this will be my first venture back into the 1911 world in quite some time. I don't mind spending some money, but going to a Wilson or something similar would be a bit much for me. I have set a budget for the gun around 1600 or so, give or take a bit. I am not 100% certain that I will carry this on duty, however if I purchase any firearms nowadays, they have to be suitable for it to help me justify the purchase and keep them around . As such, this is the 1911 forum, and the reason I am posting here is to avoid any debate over 1911's as duty guns, I understand the platform, its merits, and its drawbacks and would like to avoid cluttering this thread with that garbage. What it boils down to is this- with active shooter training going the route it is, there is an emphasis on accuracy at distance. 1911's for me have always been a very naturally shootable platform. Once I stretch out to 50-60 yards, a precise trigger and an accurate platform have an incredible advantage, and a 3.5 inch M&P at 25 yards just doesn't cut it.I would like to be able to effectively buy a gun and have it be out of the box ready, with minimal work- I can add basic things to the guns, do sight swaps etc, but would like to keep this easy. Whatever gun I get will get a 10-8 rear sight, with a Dawson F/O front. It needs to have a light rail, I carry with an X300U-B Magwell would be preferred Front strap checkering a must The two that I have found that fit this bill, and probably the most obvious choices..... 1- Springfield TRP Operator 2- Dan Wesson Specialist Are there any other guns I should be looking at? If not, which would you recommend from the above? I prefer the layout of the DW, but the TRP has from what I gather an incredible reputation. I've got and have carried the TRP, it's a good gun. The DW is reputed to be an excellent piece too so I don't think you could go wrong with either. As mentioned earlier, you should look at STIs 2011 unless you're dead set on a single stack. I wanted to up the lead available to deliver per mag so, I swapped the single stack .45 for the double stack 9mm in the form of the Tactical 5.0. I've not been disappointed. Pictures of each.   |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 8:06:10 AM EDT
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I own a Specialist and have shot the TRP.
Both are fine pistols and either is a great choice. I prefer the finer checkering on the Specialist frame over the TRP's coarser checkering but I do not use this for duty. I don't have the Duty Treat finish but if I were to buy for duty use I think I would choose it. The only problems I've had with the Specialist is the rear sight set screw, mag funnel screw, and grip screw bushing came loose. I applied locktite to them all and no more problems. When I get another Dan Wesson I will locktite everything from the get go and it will be good. (I recommend this) It is easily the best and most accurate 1911 I own. Fit and Finish is FLAWLESS inside and out. Dan Wesson recommends a 300 to 500 round break in procedure of shoot 50 rounds then clean and lube. Repeat. I had no problems during break with functioning. I used Winchester white box, Federal, and Perfecta ball ammo from Walmart. Bottom line: I really like the gun and would buy it again without a doubt. You can't go wrong with either of the pistols you mentioned. They are both great choices. |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 8:54:28 AM EDT
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I carry a Baer TRS and modded Colt Wiley Clapp Cmdr for plain clothes assignments.
On duty, I'd have no problem carrying this, with a smaller slide stop.. 
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Posted: 4/8/2016 10:32:16 AM EDT
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I would seriously consider a 2011 if your budget allows for it.
If you want to stick to a single stack a TRP is hard to beat from a balance of value, quality, and warranty standpoint. Nothing wrong with the DW either. Also both companies have mil/LEO pricing programs. CZ's (and Dan Wesson) is VERY nice. SA isn't bad, it's just not as good/competitive in comparison. |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 11:07:10 AM EDT
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I would seriously consider a 2011 if your budget allows for it. If you want to stick to a single stack a TRP is hard to beat from a balance of value, quality, and warranty standpoint. Nothing wrong with the DW either. Also both companies have mil/LEO pricing programs. CZ's (and Dan Wesson) is VERY nice. SA isn't bad, it's just not as good/competitive in comparison. I've got a full rail operator. Gun had NEVER jammed. My USPSA limited gun is a STI Edge. It hasn't jammed in ~10k rounds. STI's tend to be hit or miss from the factory. Definitely worth your time to at least lol at/check it out. |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 11:40:58 AM EDT
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Colt Rail Gun + Pete Single 25 LPI Checkering + SA Magwell = ~$1500
Springfield Pro (Light Rail) + Nothing Else Needed = ~$2400 I have thousands and thousands of rounds through a Pro. I replace the recoil spring every 5k or so rounds. It vastly prefers CMC to Wilson mags, in terms of locking back on empty. There are a lot of other good options, but for a duty gun, if its going to see a lot of rounds fired, its worth spending money on a known platform. |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 1:10:30 PM EDT
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It would be far easier for me to go double stack 9mm actually...from what I gather the dimensions for holsters are the same, and it wouldn't require me to buy a ton of ammunition. Currently I only have 9mm in the stable.....
One of my best friends is a gunsmith and he is building me a double stack 9mm right now, and going to be tuning a handful of magazines; no ETA since its a side project for him. I just wasn't sure if I could trust an out of the box STI 9mm DS for duty use, but then again all recent reports of them have indicated they are solid....and obviously you guys are mentioning it now too. On two separate occasions though I have asked in this forum if that was a bad idea, and I got crickets, so I basically just wrote them off
Hell, a LGS has a marauder under 2k I've been eye balling.... |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 4:52:31 PM EDT
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TRP Half Rail
DW Specialist SW E Series with rail Sig TacOps Traditional |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 4:54:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It would be far easier for me to go double stack 9mm actually...from what I gather the dimensions for holsters are the same, and it wouldn't require me to buy a ton of ammunition. Currently I only have 9mm in the stable..... One of my best friends is a gunsmith and he is building me a double stack 9mm right now, and going to be tuning a handful of magazines; no ETA since its a side project for him. I just wasn't sure if I could trust an out of the box STI 9mm DS for duty use, but then again all recent reports of them have indicated they are solid....and obviously you guys are mentioning it now too. On two separate occasions though I have asked in this forum if that was a bad idea, and I got crickets, so I basically just wrote them off Hell, a LGS has a marauder under 2k I've been eye balling....  Got buddies who bought Marauders after shooting my 2011 and one who got the Tac 4.0 w/ threaded barrel. They're good guns and the half rail is easier to find holsters for. Only thing I didn't like on the Marauder is the adjustable rear sight but that's easily replaced. |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 5:08:45 PM EDT
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I had a S&W 1911 and liked it a lot until the ejector flew off. Traded it on a Dan Wesson ECO and have been much impressed by the quality.
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Posted: 4/8/2016 8:59:25 PM EDT
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Colt competition. NM barrel with Novak sights right from factory.
Mine eats anything I feed it and is very accurate. |
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Posted: 4/8/2016 9:02:35 PM EDT
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Talked to a couple swat guys in the local city dept and they are issued sig tacops 1911s
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Posted: 4/8/2016 9:18:41 PM EDT
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I carried the TRP Op my last two years, great pistol. Springfield has a great warranty also. A tritium vial came out of the rear sight the first weekend I had it. Called on Monday and they emailed a shipping label, had the gun back on Friday. I've had zero failures in 3500 or so rounds. I love it the checkering, last time I qualified it was raining and I had no problems keeping my grip on the pistol. From everything I've read the DW is a great pistol also.
Call Springfield and get the LEO pricing then check Buds, they are sometimes a little cheaper than Springfield. |
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Posted: 4/9/2016 1:42:00 AM EDT
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Specialist owner and happy with the choice. Dan Wesson puts together fine weapons using good materials. I have had many Springfield 1911's over the years as well as Kimber and Colt and all worked right out of the box. The Specialist has features you find on more expensive 1911's and they don't plaster their name and logo's all over the weapon. I also own the ECO and Guardian so you can see I am a fan of the Dan Wesson. All three have functioned without incident thus far.
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Posted: 4/9/2016 11:14:34 AM EDT
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I haven't carried it on duty, but I've got close to 1,000 rounds out of my Combat Elite with not a single hiccup. Straight out of the box.
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Posted: 4/10/2016 1:06:02 AM EDT
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2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns Quote HistoryQuoted:
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TRP I don't suppose I could encourage you to expand slightly?? 2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns What experience with the dan wesson do you have that you think the trp is better? |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 8:55:12 AM EDT
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2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns Quote HistoryQuoted:
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TRP I don't suppose I could encourage you to expand slightly?? 2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns Am I reading this correctly? You don't clean or take care of your 1911 pistol and it's also your "go to" gun? Your choice, but I think that's crazy. I keep the "go to" gun clean, lubed and ready to go at all times. |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 2:52:42 PM EDT
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If I were to spend the big bucks, it would be a Les Baer Ultimate Recon. It ticks a good number of your boxes. My brother has a couple Baers and they are as reliable and accurate as you can make a 1911. Realistically it would be the Colt Combat Unit Rail Gun if I had the need for a duty 1911 with a rail. For a duty/carry gun I don't put much value on super duper trigger jobs or fancy grips and machining. This is the 1911 I carry the most. I don't put thousands of rounds through it, shot 1911s so much it doesn't get me anything I can't get by wearing out another one. Don't use sights much at close range so these do me fine and don't add bulk. I like to buy old Colts and have my tame 'smith tweak them for me. I love my LW Commander. This is when I first got it, I put a checkered flat MSH and a long 1911 style trigger on it.
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Posted: 4/10/2016 4:11:10 PM EDT
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I'm not going to recommend a specific gun, but would strongly suggest giving a double-stack first consideration. Capacity was one of several reasons I switched away from my (phenomenal) colt 70 series for on-duty use back in the late 90's. I still own that gun and several other 1911's; still love them, and would still trust them with my life. But the threats faced by uniformed law-enforcement officers nowadays are simply different than those of the past. Needing more rounds on hand is a real probability now compared to then.
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Posted: 4/10/2016 7:58:54 PM EDT
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I'm not going to recommend a specific gun, but would strongly suggest giving a double-stack first consideration. Capacity was one of several reasons I switched away from my (phenomenal) colt 70 series for on-duty use back in the late 90's. I still own that gun and several other 1911's; still love them, and would still trust them with my life. But the threats faced by uniformed law-enforcement officers nowadays are simply different than those of the past. Needing more rounds on hand is a real probability now compared to then. Good point, Para went tits up, SARCO has frames and parts if you want to build one up. |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 10:27:54 PM EDT
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I'm not going to recommend a specific gun, but would strongly suggest giving a double-stack first consideration. Capacity was one of several reasons I switched away from my (phenomenal) colt 70 series for on-duty use back in the late 90's. I still own that gun and several other 1911's; still love them, and would still trust them with my life. But the threats faced by uniformed law-enforcement officers nowadays are simply different than those of the past. Needing more rounds on hand is a real probability now compared to then. Good point, Para went tits up, SARCO has frames and parts if you want to build one up. As does Caspian. |
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Posted: 4/10/2016 10:37:25 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2016 1:48:10 AM EDT
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TRP. You could also by the MC or LB operator and have enough money left over for checkering and a magwell.
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Posted: 4/11/2016 2:27:54 AM EDT
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Posted: 4/11/2016 7:41:08 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You could wait for the Colt Combat Unit pistol. This is what I'm doing. |
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Posted: 4/11/2016 7:48:16 AM EDT
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Another vote for TRP
I prefer the standard size XS front night sight and 10-8 rear in both the fixed and adjustable sight model TRP 
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Posted: 4/11/2016 9:31:14 AM EDT
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I wouldn't use a grail gun for duty use or even consider one. If you wind up shooting someone the state or whomever investigates will take your gun away for whatever they do for a prolonged period of time.
A coworker got his Glock back just shy of 4 months after the shooting and it was missing magazines and knicked up. |
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Posted: 4/11/2016 9:52:01 AM EDT
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TRP I don't suppose I could encourage you to expand slightly?? 2 Defoor classes Countless (possibly tens of) thousands of rounds. Very little issues. None of the issues would have brought the gun to a unfiring state either. Its good to go. I carried it daily for years, it now has a storm lake threaded barrel in it, and its my suppressed gun. It never gets taken care of and keeps going. Cleaned and lubed, dirty and dry from suppressed fire, it doesnt care. In the ~1500 range it is my go to 1911 This sentimate will be echoed by others here as well. But both guns you list are quality pieces. Im partial to springfield as I own a few of their guns What experience with the dan wesson do you have that you think the trp is better? My experiences with the TRP makes me not consider anything else in that price range. |
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