Posted: 5/10/2009 11:05:44 AM EDT
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I already have a fixed site 1911, which is a Kimber Tactical Custom II
I like the pistol as a shooter, but now I want a "slightly" higher end 1911 pistol with adjustable sites that I could actually use for the occasional competition. Of course I would love to have a high end Wilson Combat 1911, but who has $2500 - $3000 to spend on a pistol. 
After looking at various 1911's, I've taken a liking to the the looks and set up of the Springfield Trophy Match. They appear to run around $1250 - $1300, which is somewhat reasonable. If anyone has this specific 1911 pistol, please offer your Likes, Dislikes, etc. I'm also open to suggestions on another similar adjustable site 1911, so long as it's not more than $1500. |
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I have one as well, and "had" two issues with it, both relatively minor. The first was the lack of edge break on the slide machined edges. Specifically, the bottom edges of the slide, and the cocking serrations. All of these edges where sharp enough to cut flesh. The bottom edges of the slide were easy to fix with a couple of passes of a fine stone. The serrations were another matter as super care was required to avoid messing up the adjoining surfaces. A minor issue(s) but apparently the sharp edges are a characteristic of all Springfield stainless models.
The second issue was the two-piece guide rod which is an element of a lot of Springfield models. The darn thing would unscrew during use, and made reassembly a blood-letting affair. This was also easily fixed with an aftermarket G.I. configuration guide rod and plug. Other than the above piddling issues, it's a fine pistol. The stainless finish is easy to maintain as would any manufacturer's stainless pistol. Even idiot scratches can be erased. I honestly don't know how the TM stacks up against current competing models. I do know that my 30 y.o. Gold Cup will shoot, in my hands at least, as well as the TM. Don't think you can go wrong with the TM. |
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I have one as well, and "had" two issues with it, both relatively minor. The first was the lack of edge break on the slide machined edges. Specifically, the bottom edges of the slide, and the cocking serrations. All of these edges where sharp enough to cut flesh. This mirrors my experience with my Trophy NM as well. Thankfully I don't use it as a CCW piece, but it would be nice to use it for 3 Gun and/or IPSC matches once in a while without giving quarts of blood during each match............ 
I did some bench testing once with my Trophy & Les Baer Hardball NM. They both shot pretty darn close with a hair's edge to the Baer (which also has sharp edges). I intend to add my USP Tactical & FN .45 to this bench test in the next go round to see which one I shoot best. My .o2 |