I have been on the search for a SA TRP Full Rail Operator since 2004 and today the hunt finally ended when my LGS called me to ask if I was still interested in the TRP FR Operator and I told the store manager "YES!". I have been wanting the TRP Operator FR since I got to try one at a Springfield Armory Day at the Military Shooting Range I used to go to while I was on Active Duty back in 2005 but the SA Rep never told me that the pistol was such a pain to try to get a hold of. I do currently own several 1911s from SIG, Springfield Armory and even a couple of Turkish pistol. The Operator should be delivered to my LGS by Saturday or Monday at the latest and I will be getting it shortly after they get it check in.

Now for my issue, Who makes a Leather Holster for the TRP Operator Full Rail because I am not finding anyone that has one available. Any leads would be welcome!

this is my first 1911. replaced flgr with a standard one with ss wilson combat spring plug and slide release. also replaced the grips with some pachmyers, i think it turned out nice.

I am looking at buying a Wilson Combat CQB, and I am wondering if there is anything I should know before doing so? I know it kind of a vague question but it’s a big purchase, so any advice would be great. Thanks

Getting close

Finally about done with my pawn shop Springfield Garrison. Paid 600, shot it 100 times, 50% FTE. Increased the tension, shot it 1200 more times, 0 FTE. Was completely stock when I got it and likely didn’t have more than a few hundred maybe 1000ish rounds through it

Mods- Recover tactical frame (didn’t buy their holster had custom kydex made), Cabela’s light, Wilson Combat extractor, 13lb flat recoil spring, firing pin spring, magwell, hockey tape (I play hockey so still deciding if i like it or not)

It’s my 50%DC, if I’m not wearing a jacket or big shirt I have a Kimber Micro for IWB (Kimber haters can ligma, if you can’t afford it just say it)

I had a 10mm Spring Armory 1911 that I loved a few years ago that I sold partly because I needed the funds and partly because there was a shortage of 10mm ammo so I could shoot it as much as I wanted to. I’m in a position to buy another 1911 but I am wondering if I should go .45 this time. I know .45ACP ammo if far more readily but I really did like my 10mm. Is there a noticeable difference in shooting between the two calibers or is it negligible?

There are endless posts and threads asking something similar to "What's the absolute best 1911?" I'm curious what people prefer for their needs/wants. I know one guy that only likes brands like taurus because they're not expensive and good enough for what he wants. I know other people who prefer colt because it's the original, and other people who prefer whatever the general consensus on the internet is.

Personally, I'll never make use of a nighthawk or Les Baer, they're awesome, and overall tend to be higher quality than the brands i like, but not my cup of tea. I can't say I have one favorite, but I like colt, springfield, kimber, and at the high end Dan wesson. I know kimber doesn't get much love on here, but it seems like most of the hate is still from the bad run they had years ago. Maybe I'm wrong but they don't seem to have issues like they used to. Obviously there are going to be some issues when someone produces as many guns as they do. I don't care for some like taurus, I've never owned one (I've had their revolvers that I liked though) and for the price you can't really complain about fit and finish too much, but I've personally known a few people who have had issues with theirs, and seems like a higher percentage than other brands that I've owned, or friends and family have owned.

Anyway, just curious which brands people on here like for whatever reason, rather than what they feel is the best.

Colt 1911 series 70. Inherited a few years ago, finally got it out and cleaned up and put it to use for the first time last weekend, and I love it.

Tisas Nightstalker in the lords Caliber 45AARP

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My LGS knows I collect multiple m1 garands and when I was checking out their TRP 1911 45acp black. They ask if I was willing to trade my cmp expert m1 garand 308 for it. I was considering it. Is it a good deal guys ? It be the first modern 1911 I will own cause I have many ww2 Remingtons and unions and switch. So I think I’m gonna use this TRP as a shooter and range toy. EDIT : so many people saying yes or no ! I’m so conflicted 😭

Only bringing this up cause they look good and for Kimber is a big step up since they are known for brass getting stuck in the ejector port. I'm leaning towards the black with copper barrel rather than the all copper slide and being a double stack makes it feel like a gun John wick would use if Taran tactical didn't exist. Any other thoughts on Kimber's new piece?

Does anyone have advice for lube choice while at the range in 10 degree weather? I bought Lucas gun oil but want to make sure it won’t cause jams or anything?

Hello everybody,

First of all, yesterday I asked here some advices for a good "budget" old school looking 1911, and I wanna thank you for you answers.

I got lot of Tisas good opinions (which makes me curious, since in my country, turkish weapons don't really have a good reputation), and I have spent the night watching reviews.

However, after having gone through some reviews etc, I've found out that there are also 9mm Para 1911 "mil spec" builds. Until now, I thought it was only for highly customized 3000€ 2011. And in my experience, .45 ACP is just bothering me, it is expensive, annoying to reload, another type of dies and bullet (I have a lot of different calibers, so for me, having the less is important), I gotta maintain large pistol primer stock just for it, and I cannot even use the powder I use for all of my handguns calibers for it (I tried but I had a .44 magnum recoil so I discarded these loads), however it also produces an annoying recoil, and I don't really like when it comes to handgun. Moreover I am not looking forward to purchase a self defense handgun, since I already have some that can do the job very well. I just want a legendary range gun to have fun w/ and make some nice cardboards grouping, so I don't care about the ballistics as long as the handgun allow me to hit bullseyes, and for this 9mm is at least as efficient as 45 ACP.

Despite that large amount of cons (just for my very personnal case, I am not telling that 45 acp is bad, it is just not a fit for me), it is hard to weighing my decision because, I don't really know how to explain that, but it is like purchasing a .308 chambered M1 Garand, it is not the same flavour (this is what I meant by "being an heretic).

And in a more objective way, I wanted to know if there are some technical issues w/ 9mm 1911, since the original design wasn't designed for anything else than .45 ACP, maybe some cycling issues or whatever.

Thanks

Looking for suggestions on a OWB holster for Tisas 1911A1 Service with a 5 inch barrel.

Currently between the 1791 BHX thumb break holster in size 1 or the Bianchi Piranha. Open to other ideas. Right hand draw, 3 o'clock position.

I’m coming from glocks and am very new to 1911s. I just ordered a RIA tac ultra fs hc in 9mm. I’m use to being able to be beat the everliving crap out of my 48 and it not caring at all. I understand 1911s require a bit more care but what should I really look for?