bigflax925
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How's this for a dilema - I'm in the market for another 1911. Springfields have always held a spot in my heart. I'm torn between two guns: a bone stock stainless TRP or a lightly customized MC Operator.
Operator: I don't really have a need for a tac light, but wouldn't mind having the option as I can use the light from my duty gun. I do like the fact it has the GI plug. This Operator has had the frame coated to match the slide, which is something I would probably do if I bought a new one. I don'care much for the MC green. I think I'd miss checkering, but this one has a serrated front strap. I don't like MIM parts, so would probably change those out.
Holsters will be an issue because I like custom and have no patience.
TRP: I like the idea of a little more hand work on the TRP. I don't care much for stainless autos, but it's not a deal breaker. I don't care for the FLGR and would probably swap out for a GI plug from Brownells. I like the checkering, but have heard that the 20lpi can be agressive. I don't like MIM parts, so would probably change those out. I like the idea of taking advantage of the plethora of 1911 holsters on the market and in my box.
Prices are about the same on both. They are both used.
This would be a range gun, CCW, whatever gun. I am a pretty large guy so concealment is not an issue.
Before anyone suggests a TRP Operator - I already have a full rail safe queen!
Operator: I don't really have a need for a tac light, but wouldn't mind having the option as I can use the light from my duty gun. I do like the fact it has the GI plug. This Operator has had the frame coated to match the slide, which is something I would probably do if I bought a new one. I don'care much for the MC green. I think I'd miss checkering, but this one has a serrated front strap. I don't like MIM parts, so would probably change those out.
Holsters will be an issue because I like custom and have no patience.
TRP: I like the idea of a little more hand work on the TRP. I don't care much for stainless autos, but it's not a deal breaker. I don't care for the FLGR and would probably swap out for a GI plug from Brownells. I like the checkering, but have heard that the 20lpi can be agressive. I don't like MIM parts, so would probably change those out. I like the idea of taking advantage of the plethora of 1911 holsters on the market and in my box.
Prices are about the same on both. They are both used.
This would be a range gun, CCW, whatever gun. I am a pretty large guy so concealment is not an issue.
Before anyone suggests a TRP Operator - I already have a full rail safe queen!
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