Posted: 7/23/2023 6:17:31 PM EDT
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So I stumbled into the local gun shop not long ago as they had recently posted on social media that they took in a fairly large collection of guns, all on consignment for a quick sale. While searching through the items, I spotted a blued(?), older looking, no rail, Springfield TRP. Lo and behold, the price tag was only $750 with two magazines! I know a little about them but not too much. My only 1911 experience is a black friday Tisas deal from last year and I thoroughly enjoy them. So I put it on layaway but anticipate just paying it off this week. What do I need to know about them? It APPEARS to be older so it might be an armory kote finish that I have seen some talk about? I just figured a TRP under $900 was an instant buy. I will obviously post pics once I have it in my hands  Any worthwhile upgrades, information, etc, about them? Thanks! |
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Originally Posted By M-60: Not sure, but there appear to be several after market parts. Hammer for one. I see that now. This poster appears to have a similar one and his hammer has more of an oval shape in it as opposed to mine with a round hole. But his also does not have the magwell. https://www.1911forum.com/threads/early-springfield-trp-question.506651/ |
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Originally Posted By iGottaDropADuce: I see that now. This poster appears to have a similar one and his hammer has more of an oval shape in it as opposed to mine with a round hole. But his also does not have the magwell. https://www.1911forum.com/threads/early-springfield-trp-question.506651/ Mine is a newer version. I don't know what changes have been made over the years.  
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Originally Posted By M-60: Mine is a newer version. I don't know what changes have been made over the years. https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc-II/i-5PQHzNf/0/f193d22c/XL/489ED4C5-F61B-470D-BE4C-BA97A63FB1D1-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/Misc-II/i-3Dc2qRN/0/46793426/X2/D308DAEA-F69F-48DB-996B-C0F5CE57A57F-X2.jpg Those grips on your stainless gun look really nice! |
Congrats on a nice looking TRP for a nice price! I like mine. I added a solid trigger because I prefer the look and switched to a Heinie rear site with fiber optic front. Got it for a similar price several years ago - wasn’t looking for one, but couldn’t resist. 
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Originally Posted By Cooper1: Where does the TRP fall among the Pro and the loaded model? I'm looking for a higher end duty grade for retirement. Really been looking a LB, but I really like SA as my milspec has been good to me. In between. They were originally marketed as a non-custom clone of the FBI pistols with some tool steel parts and minor fitting compared to the Mil-Spec or Loaded guns. Cool find OP! |
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So small update. Took it shooting and it did outstanding! After about 50-75 rounds, it began cycling noticeable slow and was very gritty. Packed it up and brought it home to examine. After taking it apart, I realized that the blue recoil buffer that was on the guide rod, had exploded and disintegrated and left blue chips all over the inside of the pistol. Cleaned it out well, lubed it, and was smooth as butter again! Does anybody actually recommend those recoil buffers? From everything I could find, people say they arent necessary. Also, I wont be feeding it a steady diet of hot loads, mostly soft handloads. |
| Thanks guys. It came in the gun when I bought it. Appeared to be in decent condition but I guess not. I opted not to put one back in and the gun ran like a champ yesterday so we’re back in business. I’d like to install the correct style hammer at some point down the line. |
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Figure i'd revive this thread for some advice. I've been shooting the hell out of the gun with no problems whatsoever after cleaning out the disintegrated recoil buffer. Well, last week while at the range, I put a magazine in, pulled the slide back, let it go, and BOOM! Slam fire... So here's the weird part, even on an empty chamber, the hammer falls if you pull the slide back and let it go. But use the slide release? Hammer doesnt drop. The gun has an absurdly light trigger and with having an aftermarket hammer, it makes me think that the previous owner fiddled with it so its JUST on the brink of safe (sometimes). I'm not overly well versed in 1911's so can anybody steer me in the direction of where to start looking to alleviate this? Level and down range really saved me on this as it went right through the target backer, just a stark reminder for everybody! |
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Yep, somebody's monkeyed with the hammer/ sear. Get it fixed. It should never do that. Good score, btw!  I picked up a TRP Operator in June. 10mm with 6" barrel and slide.  Used, and $1500. But that's a custom Milt Sparks holster. The 5" version lists for $200 now. I need to put a shorter trigger on this thing. I'm finding in really pushing the gun low and left unless l jam my finger up to the first knuckle into it. Hmm... that sounds dirty. 
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I agree, it sounds like someone fiddled with the internals. The downside, is that it can be pricey if you go to a gunsmith and you have to make sure they know what they are doing with the 1911 platform. I had a similar problem with a 1911 pistol I owned. I bought one of the Cylinder and Slide drop in sear, hammer, spring kits and after install, it worked like a charm and was actually a real drop in kit. |
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I would get a sear, disconnector, recoil spring and possibly a new sear spring, just to be safe. The parts are cheap for the most part and should drop right in, at least I know the C&S parts do just that. On a used gun, I usually replace the recoil spring at a minimum. Also, while everything is out, look at the thumb safety for wear as well as other parts or broken pieces caught in the action. I had an all stainless Kimber years ago that someone tried to turn into a race gun and I assume, filed down too much on the safety, sear, hammer,etc., and I had to replace all of those parts. It's a little tricky at first but there are some good videos on Youtube to show how to do it. The 1911 is a nice gun but a proper 1911 gunsmith can always shed light on truly setting them up. |
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Attached File Congratulations! You got a good deal. Mine has been a great pistol; my favorite .45. |
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Originally Posted By Bumblebee_Bob: I put a .45 Operator in jail yesterday. Can pick it up Tuesday after 4:00. 'Cept I'll be at work, so Wednesday mouthing it is. I got a (barely) used .45 Operator a couple weeks ago. It's become my favorite pistol. |
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Originally Posted By MiG-21: I got a (barely) used .45 Operator a couple weeks ago. It's become my favorite pistol. Originally Posted By MiG-21: Originally Posted By Bumblebee_Bob: I put a .45 Operator in jail yesterday. Can pick it up Tuesday after 4:00. 'Cept I'll be at work, so Wednesday mouthing it is. I got a (barely) used .45 Operator a couple weeks ago. It's become my favorite pistol. Mine is quickly becoming my favorite .45. I still need a good holster for it though. With the half rail it won't fit any of my holsters. Right now l have one of those cheap, $15 belt slide loops from Walmart. It deserves a better holster than that! 
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