[ARCHIVED THREAD] - The TRP project is complete (Page 1 of 2)
Posted: 5/5/2015 8:00:33 PM EDT
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Many of you saw my previous TRP range report thread which has transcended to the archives - for those who didn't, I've been able to give it a nice workout over the past several months.
As of today it has seen a smidge over 3,500 rounds and zero malfunctions to date. Most of the ammo fed to it has been a mix of Tula, Federal Aluminum, and the magical Federal 100 round value pack ($28.99 in Nashville area Wal-Mart's). For defensive ammo, I've shot 300 rounds of Golden Saber, 100 rounds of HST, and 100 rounds of some old Hydra-Shok I had in the ammo bin. Magazines used have been Wilson 47's (7rd), CMC powermags (preferred mag), OEM mags, and some random GI mags that I put bumpers on. I prefer CMC powermags - no real statistical reasoning other than I like them. I replaced the OEM rear 2 dot night sight with a .375 10-8 sight and finally decided on some VZ Frags for grips. At the NRA show I spent quite some time chatting it up with the SACS sub booth at the massive Springfield booth about all kinds of stuff, notably how I wanted a professional. Then we got to talking about blackening my TRP barrel because: 1.) it looks awesome and 2.) it looks awesome. They said depending on the individual gun it would be either a complete waste of money or would hold up and eventually wear over an extended round count. They referenced that the professional and how even the Black T shows wear on the hood over time. Well I'm dense and said I want to have that done..... 
A day later I called Amanda at the custom shop and she put me on hold to go ask the guys what finish would be the best option to achieve a black bushing and barrel. Black T was the most expensive, Melontie the second most expensive, and the most economical means was the cerakote-H option. I was told if the tolerances would induce wear on one finish it would on the others so we decided to go with cerakote. Well three weeks later I got everything back and I'm thrilled with the results. I will be keeping this thread going and documenting the wear characteristics so we can see if this was a complete and utter waste of $65 or a valid option for those who want to blacken a barrel.  DSC_6000 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
 DSC_5996 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
 DSC_5998 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
On a side note I picked up some Raven IWB loops and converted my Good Medicine (find him on the EE - Excellent Kydex) to an IWB. One of the more comfortable IWB options I've tried to date. Going to hit the range this weekend....stay tuned |
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Awesome gun. To the guy who just grabbed the MC Operator, good choice. I had one for a little over a year. All kinds of ammo and mags, no functional issues whatsoever. Was accurate as hell to boot. Traded it off toward a Dan Wesson Valor with the duty finish.
Edited to add: Finslayer83 has great taste in firearms. |
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I really like those grips I have been contemplating replacing my factory blue ones because I am getting massive calluses on my palms from shooting my TRP . I had my FIL this past weekend shooting my TRP (first 1911 he has ever shot) and while he loved it he kept going back to my custom SA Loaded because the TRP was chewing his hands up. I am thinking about sending my TRP to SACS and having the slide stop pin flushed and the frame counter sunk, strip the armory kote too melonite the pistol and checker the top of the slide.
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The coated barrel is a very nice touch! Nice blaster Out of curiosity, what made you wanna stick with the 6 oclock hold? Good question - At the time they were out of the .325 and had the .375 in stock so I ordered one, which matched the factory rear height. I shoot it nicely - but it might not be a bad idea to set it up to match my glocks so sight pictures are consistent. With that said I've no complaints with the 6:00 hold. |
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It's Blackety-Black... I like it! I'm glad kydex IWB works for you, but I tried Raven loops on a Goodmedicine Sig P226 holster and it was not comfortable. The slimmer profile of a 1911 would make a big difference, I imagine. The slim width makes all the difference |
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Good question - At the time they were out of the .325 and had the .375 in stock so I ordered one, which matched the factory rear height. I shoot it nicely - but it might not be a bad idea to set it up to match my glocks so sight pictures are consistent. With that said I've no complaints with the 6:00 hold. Quoted:
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The coated barrel is a very nice touch! Nice blaster Out of curiosity, what made you wanna stick with the 6 oclock hold? Good question - At the time they were out of the .325 and had the .375 in stock so I ordered one, which matched the factory rear height. I shoot it nicely - but it might not be a bad idea to set it up to match my glocks so sight pictures are consistent. With that said I've no complaints with the 6:00 hold. Right on, I was just curious. My TRP is still set up with the 3 dot .375. All my other blasters wear 10-8s .325. But I as well have never had issues placing rounds where they needed to be. But the .325s make it a little more precise for me. Cool tid bit of info. Seems the .375 is POA/POI at 50 yards when I was shooting at Defoors classes. Still have the flashlight I won off him to prove it 
ETA. Don't be upset when the barrel does start wearing. My black T is almost gone on the hood of my Pro. The blackened FBI coating SACS offer is also wearing on my custom RO compact. Both look real nice even with the finish wearing. |
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You need a better looking trigger on that pistol and I say if it is going to stand out ...
http://www.nighthawkcustom.com/shop/triggers/nighthawk-customr-trigger.html My Loaded I rebuilt with the trigger 
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I think the finishing touch would be a black STI trigger |
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I think the finishing touch would be a black STI trigger http://stiguns.com/triggers-hammers/ http://stiguns.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/trigger-bow.png Nah, go like Jesse Tischauser and get a blue or red. I'm partial to black and gold or green and black, myself. |
Thanks to khadafy I was able to put in a black trigger this afternoon!
 DSC_6145 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr
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Thanks to khadafy I was able to put in a black trigger this afternoon! <a href="https://flic.kr/p/twiaDL" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5337/18064476986_e5798e0548_b.jpg</a>DSC_6145 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr thats more like it, any mods on the trigger ? |
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Put many rounds through it yet with the newly finished barrel? Curious....Honestly IDC how much it wears really, Once my Springfield gets here the barrel is being finished...  Quoted:
Put many rounds through it yet with the newly finished barrel? Curious....Honestly IDC how much it wears really, Once my Springfield gets here the barrel is being finished... 250 rounds since it was coated, no visible wear yet. Quoted:
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Thanks to khadafy I was able to put in a black trigger this afternoon! <a href="https://flic.kr/p/twiaDL" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5337/18064476986_e5798e0548_b.jpg</a>DSC_6145 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr thats more like it, any mods on the trigger ? dropped right in! thanks again brother. |
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Thanks to khadafy I was able to put in a black trigger this afternoon! <a href="https://flic.kr/p/twiaDL" target="_blank">https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5337/18064476986_e5798e0548_b.jpg</a>DSC_6145 by The Dorsal Fin, on Flickr That's a real nice looking TRP |
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Just picked up my railed TRP a couple weeks ago. Planning to have my gunsmith do it up with 10-8 sights and trigger and a few other parts. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp52/MONGOWARRIOR/image.jpg1_zpsben3eaw4.jpg Which do you like more? I want to get a TRP but I'm torn between having a light rail and not. And no, I'm not a 1911 "purist". I plan on shooting the piss out of it. |
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Which do you like more? I want to get a TRP but I'm torn between having a light rail and not. And no, I'm not a 1911 "purist". I plan on shooting the piss out of it. Quoted:
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Just picked up my railed TRP a couple weeks ago. Planning to have my gunsmith do it up with 10-8 sights and trigger and a few other parts. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp52/MONGOWARRIOR/image.jpg1_zpsben3eaw4.jpg Which do you like more? I want to get a TRP but I'm torn between having a light rail and not. And no, I'm not a 1911 "purist". I plan on shooting the piss out of it. So far the non-rail but I've shot a lot more rounds through it... We will see after the modifications |
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Just picked up my railed TRP a couple weeks ago. Planning to have my gunsmith do it up with 10-8 sights and trigger and a few other parts. http://i397.photobucket.com/albums/pp52/MONGOWARRIOR/image.jpg1_zpsben3eaw4.jpg Which do you like more? I want to get a TRP but I'm torn between having a light rail and not. And no, I'm not a 1911 "purist". I plan on shooting the piss out of it. So far the non-rail but I've shot a lot more rounds through it... We will see after the modifications Right on. I'm leaning towards no-rail. I suppose I can always get a 2nd 1911 with a rail should I want one in the future 
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Just a couple quick follow up Qs: Does the bull barrel/guide rod bother you vs. having a standard barrel & bushing? Do you notice if there is any accuracy difference between the two? Do you notice any differences in reliability? My comparison between the two is minimal.... I haven't had a chance to put any more rounds through the rail gun. As for the parts... I swapped out the full length guide in both guns with the replacement parts from 10-8 I accumulating parts now and hope to drop the rail gun off to my smith in next couple weeks |
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My comparison between the two is minimal.... I haven't had a chance to put any more rounds through the rail gun. As for the parts... I swapped out the full length guide in both guns with the replacement parts from 10-8 I accumulating parts now and hope to drop the rail gun off to my smith in next couple weeks Quoted:
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Just a couple quick follow up Qs: Does the bull barrel/guide rod bother you vs. having a standard barrel & bushing? Do you notice if there is any accuracy difference between the two? Do you notice any differences in reliability? My comparison between the two is minimal.... I haven't had a chance to put any more rounds through the rail gun. As for the parts... I swapped out the full length guide in both guns with the replacement parts from 10-8 I accumulating parts now and hope to drop the rail gun off to my smith in next couple weeks Cool deal. |
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FWIW...I've had a full-rail Operator IonBonded, including the barrel. Probably 3,000-4,000 through it, and no wear visible anywhere...even the barrel hood. I've never seen a black finish hold up like that before. this is fully ion bonded with my count around 700rds, but my dad and brother have both borrowed it. 
holding up better than any finish i've ever seen |
