January 17th, 2021
6minute read
The TRP is the only 1911 I want.
Its a production gun, but you would never know it.
Back in the day, the competition among 1911 builders for the FBI contract was fierce.
Numerous 1911 producers competed for the honor.
Springfield Armory came away the winner with guns that surpassed all the contract requirements.
Additionally, the weapon could only accept a single-column magazine.
The test consisted of several parts.
Acceptable accuracy was a 1.5 average at 25 yards for three consecutive 10-shot groups fired from a Ransom Rest.
Without doubt the Springfield Armory Professional is beyond question one of the most proven of all modern 1911 handguns.
They feature aforged National Match frame and forged slide.
Ive found that the TRP features a slide-to-frame fit that has zero vertical or horizontal play.
However, the slide does now rack with less effort.
A tightly fitted match-grade barrel is also included.
Just below that barrel is a two-piece, full-length guide rod system.
My only gripe is that it requires tools to disassemble the gun as a result.
Other than that, disassembly is standard G.I.-style.
An aluminum skeletonized trigger is tuned for overtravel with a stop.
My gun has a factory pull weight of 4 lbs.
with a clean, smooth break and no overtravel.
It also has a very short reset.
This translates into fast double-taps.
The magwell is nicely blended to the frame and grip.
The extended beavertail grip safety is high and nicely blended with no sharp edges.
I appreciate the forward slide serrations when doing a press check.
The slide serrations are no-nonsense, angled and offer plenty of leverage.
The G10 composite grips the TRP wears have a nice texture conducive to extended ranged time.
The TRP grip features a relief cut on the left panel to improve access to the magazine release.
My average-sized hands appreciate the easy access.
While my TRP is sans an accessory rail, the TRP Operator model does have one.
Mine also wears low-profile, three-dot tritium sights.
Other models have fully adjustable sights.
I prefer the combat three-dot set up since they are smooth and snag-free.
The rear sight is also flush with the rear face of the slide for maximum sight radius.
In action, the TRP runs smoothly and I can easily handle the .45 ACP recoil.
It handles and performs like its hand-crafted, and it truly impresses.
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