I guess I would call it a general appreciation.

Frankly, it always seemed silly.

To me, it was apples and oranges.

Stainless steel 1911 TRP pistol by Springfield Armory

And this pistol had me interested in taking my turn at actually putting some mileage on one for myself.

Enter the stainless steelSpringfield TRP (Tactical Response Pistol) 1911, chambered in .45 ACP.

The Backstory

First, a bit of history.

Man holding Springfield Armory stainless steel TRP 1911

The TRP is a 1911 that captures the design philosophy of that pistol but at a more attainable price.

(Want to know why this is important?Read our article comparing forged and cast steel.)

And the pistols blended extended and flared magwell is sleek and makes insertion of your mag a breeze.

Stainless steel TRP by Springfield Armory along with gear included

I also appreciated the modern Low Profile Combat 3-Dot Tritium sight setup.

Beyond that, it looks and feels like a master-crafted hand-built 1911 versus a production gun.

How the machine actually drives provides the real test of capability of both the vehicle and the driver.

Stainless steel 1911 TRP from Springfield in a case with magazines

However, the result was fairly surprising.

Recoil was extremely manageable, and follow-up shots were easy to place.

Take her out for a spin and put some lead downrange.

Man shooting the stainless steel Springfield TRP

The modernized, master-crafted nature of the classic platform will have you hooked.

So dont take my word for it.

Get your hands on a TRP and put it through the paces yourself.

Stainless barrel and guide rod shown in TRP 1911 pistol

You wont be disappointed.

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