Which Springfield 1911 would you buy, if you had access to it at a deep discount? Edit: She's home!

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November 13, 2019, 11:45 AM

shakazulu12

Which Springfield 1911 would you buy, if you had access to it at a deep discount? Edit: She's home!

Professional followed by TRP for me. I have owned a couple of TRP's now and they just run.

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November 13, 2019, 12:31 PM

Psalms144.1

Springfield MC Operator would be my preference. I like the newest version, with the stippled front strap and G10 grips, over the older Pachmeyr grips, personally. I think it's a good value for the price.

November 13, 2019, 02:03 PM

ScotP7

More Professional love.
Despite its cost, lot of gun for the money -- getting closer to Baer, Brown levels.
And Professional would be more bang for your discount.

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November 14, 2019, 09:44 AM

FishOn

If you can get a Pro at a massive discount, go for it. I also see the member 2Adefender now selling a gorgeous Ed Brown for a substantial discount to new. Beautiful pistol.

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November 15, 2019, 10:11 AM

RNshooter

After a lot of thought, I think it will be the TRP.

As sexy as the Professional is, even if I get over $1k off, that still leaves it north of $2k. I just can't spend that kind of money on a handgun, especially since this purchase will be almost entirely funded by selling off other firearms. I won't get rid of 6, just to get this one.

Thanks for all the replies!

Bruce

Edit: I spoke to SA and they said the Professional is not eligible for the discount, so that really makes my decision for me

Also, an FYI: I wasn't thrilled about the Armory Kote finish, so I asked about having a TRP built witht my preferred Black-T finish (the Professional has it). They informed me that, as of this year, all TRP's have Black-T finish, unless stainless steel.

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November 23, 2019, 02:41 AM

DetonicsMk6

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Originally posted by Belgian Blue:
As my Birthday is coming up in December, I have it on good authority that Detonics MkIV will be gifting me a well cared for Professional.

It's well cared for but also, well worn. I wouldn't want to set up any cognitive dissonance in your gun safes!

That would be akin to the super collider on runaway spooling up to light speed!

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November 24, 2019, 09:43 AM

DaBigBR

Even though you apparently don't have a choice, you're making the right one, Bruce. The Professional is a hell of a gun, but it sure as hell isn't twice the gun. I don't regret mine, but the TRP and a few cases of ammunition, a pile of mags, a good holster, and a handful of spare parts would be cheaper.