Help me pick my next 1911

sigp226wgerman · February 10, 2014, 08:52 PM

I currently have pistol-wise:

Ruger Mark III 22 5.5" slabside
SIG P226 West German 9mm (username)

Springfield Loaded Parkerized 1911 45ACP

I would like to purchase another Springfield 1911. I have gotten it down to a TRP Armory Kote 45 or a Range Officer 9MM. I like the thought of the 9mm 1911 because I can shoot a 1911 while shooting cheaper ammo, however; I like the TRP better (should for $500 more

). I can get the TRP locally for $1300 so around $1400 after taxes. If I get the TRP, I still have the SIG to shoot 9MM. So, which one would you buy? thanks for responding!

Shadi Khalil · February 10, 2014, 08:53 PM

I'd go with the TRP.

Clipper · February 10, 2014, 09:20 PM

I hear great things about Remington's R1 1911 & Ruger's SR1911. But if cost isn't an issue I'd go for a tighter more accurate Les Baer or Wilson Combat. I can't recommend Kimber or Taurus.

sigp226wgerman · February 10, 2014, 09:25 PM

I am set on a Springfield and will not go higher than $1.5K. Please keep the responses to trp or ro. Thanks.

Kreyzhorse · February 11, 2014, 07:25 AM

I own a TRP and you simply cannot go wrong with it. Mine has been flawless and very accurate. My buddy liked mine so much he bought one and has had the same results.

One thing of note, I hated the full length guide rod on the TRP. They add nothing to the function of the gun other than another take down step. I replaced it with an Ed Brown GI rod and Plug for $20. Simple drop in parts that takes less than 5 minutes to do.

rodfac · February 11, 2014, 11:23 AM

I see from your original post that you've already got a Sig, and since it's a 226, I'd also assume you like it. Here are a cpl of mine, both Sigs, the lower is an RCS Compact which I really like. With any good load, factory or handload, it's more accurate than I can hold. Groups from a two handed (is there another kind) Weaver Stance run well down to an inch at 13 yds. Twenty five yd supported groups run just about 2" with any load I've tried. It's that good.

For features, it's got the "Officer's Model" grip length, roughly a quarter inch shorter than a standard 1911 and mates that with the "Commander" length barrel (actually 1/4" shorter); it's right at 4". The combination of shorter grip and barrel, along with a Nitron finshed SS slide with a Nitron finished alloy frame, makes up into a first class ccw piece. And too, it sports a melted frame and slide making it much smoother from the holster. It takes 'Compact' mags, of course, but they're 7-rounders. The sights are Sig's answer to tritium's, and show up well in dim light. With a match grade barrel and trigger and that humped grip safety which works well with my thumbs up grip style, it's my favorite carry .45 by quite a bit.

Initially I had troubles with failure to feed with some lead alloy TWC's as well as light firing pin strikes. Both of these issues were corrected by Sig in less than 10 days, and on their nickle too. The gun also came back with a first class, gun-smithed trigger.

I've got six 1911's in the battery now, have owned at least another 8-10, but this RCS is one great pistol...and I'd recommend it without reservation. The pic below shows it with a W. German P220 finished in satin nickle...another fine shooter, but considerably bigger and heavier with all that that implies for carry purposes.

Best Regards, Rod

BarryLee · February 11, 2014, 11:40 AM

Have you considered some of the offering from Colt? The Colt XSE and Colt Combat Elite models should be in your price range and have a reputation for being excellent handguns.

pilpens · February 11, 2014, 12:33 PM

If you are happy enough with the performance of your .45 SA Loaded, then get the SA RO in 9mm.
If you are not content with the performance of your .45 SA Loaded, have a specific purpose for, or just really want the TRP, then get for the TRP.
I think you get more gun for your money with the SA RO in 9mm than with another .45 1911 considering the guns that you already have. 9mm SA RO 1911 bridges the gap between the 9mm Sig P226 and 1911 .45 --- softer recoil and less cost of the 9mm + 1911 ergonomics. Sure, the TRP is nicer than the loaded or the RO but it is much more expensive and it is "another" 5" 1911 .45.
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I am kind of in a similar point; I want another 1911. I already have a 5" Kimber 45 and 2 5" 9mm 1911s (one is setup for my GF). All are good pistols. So, do I get a better .45 5" 1911 like the SA TRP, 6" STI Trojan 9mm, or the New Para Ord double stack 9 or 45? Right now I am leaning towards the Double stacks --- It will be a while until I can get another but this is my current thinking.

Ryu825 · February 11, 2014, 12:51 PM

Sig is having a sale, buy a 1911 get a 1911-22 free. There. 2 1911's for the price of one

sigp226wgerman · February 11, 2014, 12:54 PM

I asked TRP or RO. I don't want a SIG or a Colt. I stated this before. Thanks

JNad · February 11, 2014, 01:11 PM

So, you were a little ambiguous there

Are you saying TRP or RO?

My .02 is this: Unless you need to mount a light under it, go with the RO. You have a great 1911 in .45 in the Springfield Loaded. In terms of shooting, many humans can't do better than their guns, and the Loaded is a good shooting gun.

A Range Officer in 9mm would be fun to add to what you have. A 1911 in 9mm may be the only gun that would be tamer to shoot than the 226 you already have without actually picking up a .22 (which you also have).

Either way, you can't go wrong. You should probably get both.

Martowski · February 11, 2014, 01:17 PM

I'd get the 9mm R.O. 9mm in 1911 is a blast, and you already have the .45 1911 spectrum covered. You may find that you end up shooting your 1911 9mm better than other 9mm pistols.

The R.O. in 9mm can easily be had new in box for under $800. If you pay (before taxes) more than $800, you're paying too much.

el_chupo_ · February 11, 2014, 01:19 PM

Might I suggest a 1911 overhaul?

Sell the loaded 1911 you have.

Buy the TRP and the Range Officer in 9mm.

If you have $1500 to spend, and the TRP is $1300, and the RO is ~$800 (local price estimate), the difference is pretty close with what you should be able to sell your loaded model.

Also, if buying both guns from the same shop, ask for a little bit of a discount on buying both.

Should be work able with your budget, and get you a better .45 and a nice 9mm 1911.

sigp226wgerman · February 11, 2014, 04:41 PM

Here is a pic of the guns I have

I think I'm gonna save up and get the TRP. Same mags and ammo, and no adjustable sights. It will take a while to save up though

Chris_B · February 11, 2014, 06:50 PM

hard to go wrong with that West German 226, eh? I have an '88. Looks shoots and works like new.

sigp226wgerman · February 11, 2014, 07:04 PM

Yep, I love the P226. It was made in '90. Probably had only 1K rounds through it. Beside some cosmetic finish wear its like new. Tried some new grips but went back to the original ones.

BigJimP · February 11, 2014, 07:08 PM

Buy a 1911 in 9mm...../ I have a few of them in 9mm, and I like them a lot ( mine are Kimber, LesBaer and Wilson Combat ) but Springfield makes a pretty nice gun as well.

Chris_B · February 11, 2014, 07:11 PM

I love the original grips, myself.

brian8474 · February 11, 2014, 08:16 PM

Whats your hang up on Colt?

sigp226wgerman · February 11, 2014, 08:29 PM

I've got nothing against Colt. I just like Springfield a little better.

Does anyone have a TRP and do you like it? Thanks!

February 10, 2014, 08:52 PM	#1
sigp226wgerman Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 159	Help me pick my next 1911 I currently have pistol-wise: Ruger Mark III 22 5.5" slabside SIG P226 West German 9mm (username) Springfield Loaded Parkerized 1911 45ACP I would like to purchase another Springfield 1911. I have gotten it down to a TRP Armory Kote 45 or a Range Officer 9MM. I like the thought of the 9mm 1911 because I can shoot a 1911 while shooting cheaper ammo, however; I like the TRP better (should for $500 more). I can get the TRP locally for $1300 so around $1400 after taxes. If I get the TRP, I still have the SIG to shoot 9MM. So, which one would you buy? thanks for responding!

February 10, 2014, 09:20 PM	#3
Clipper Junior member Join Date: October 31, 2001 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 89	I hear great things about Remington's R1 1911 & Ruger's SR1911. But if cost isn't an issue I'd go for a tighter more accurate Les Baer or Wilson Combat. I can't recommend Kimber or Taurus. Last edited by Clipper; February 12, 2014 at 05:39 AM.

February 11, 2014, 07:25 AM	#5
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,463	I own a TRP and you simply cannot go wrong with it. Mine has been flawless and very accurate. My buddy liked mine so much he bought one and has had the same results. One thing of note, I hated the full length guide rod on the TRP. They add nothing to the function of the gun other than another take down step. I replaced it with an Ed Brown GI rod and Plug for $20. Simple drop in parts that takes less than 5 minutes to do. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

February 11, 2014, 11:23 AM	#6
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,624	I see from your original post that you've already got a Sig, and since it's a 226, I'd also assume you like it. Here are a cpl of mine, both Sigs, the lower is an RCS Compact which I really like. With any good load, factory or handload, it's more accurate than I can hold. Groups from a two handed (is there another kind) Weaver Stance run well down to an inch at 13 yds. Twenty five yd supported groups run just about 2" with any load I've tried. It's that good. For features, it's got the "Officer's Model" grip length, roughly a quarter inch shorter than a standard 1911 and mates that with the "Commander" length barrel (actually 1/4" shorter); it's right at 4". The combination of shorter grip and barrel, along with a Nitron finshed SS slide with a Nitron finished alloy frame, makes up into a first class ccw piece. And too, it sports a melted frame and slide making it much smoother from the holster. It takes 'Compact' mags, of course, but they're 7-rounders. The sights are Sig's answer to tritium's, and show up well in dim light. With a match grade barrel and trigger and that humped grip safety which works well with my thumbs up grip style, it's my favorite carry .45 by quite a bit. Initially I had troubles with failure to feed with some lead alloy TWC's as well as light firing pin strikes. Both of these issues were corrected by Sig in less than 10 days, and on their nickle too. The gun also came back with a first class, gun-smithed trigger. I've got six 1911's in the battery now, have owned at least another 8-10, but this RCS is one great pistol...and I'd recommend it without reservation. The pic below shows it with a W. German P220 finished in satin nickle...another fine shooter, but considerably bigger and heavier with all that that implies for carry purposes. Best Regards, Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

February 11, 2014, 11:40 AM	#7
BarryLee Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2010 Location: The ATL (OTP) Posts: 3,946	Have you considered some of the offering from Colt? The Colt XSE and Colt Combat Elite models should be in your price range and have a reputation for being excellent handguns. __________________ A major source of objection to a free economy is precisely that it ... gives people what they want instead of what a particular group thinks they ought to want. Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself. - Milton Friedman

February 10, 2014, 08:53 PM	#2
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 23, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	I'd go with the TRP.

February 10, 2014, 09:25 PM	#4
sigp226wgerman Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 159	I am set on a Springfield and will not go higher than $1.5K. Please keep the responses to trp or ro. Thanks.

February 11, 2014, 12:33 PM	#8
pilpens Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,696	If you are happy enough with the performance of your .45 SA Loaded, then get the SA RO in 9mm. If you are not content with the performance of your .45 SA Loaded, have a specific purpose for, or just really want the TRP, then get for the TRP. I think you get more gun for your money with the SA RO in 9mm than with another .45 1911 considering the guns that you already have. 9mm SA RO 1911 bridges the gap between the 9mm Sig P226 and 1911 .45 --- softer recoil and less cost of the 9mm + 1911 ergonomics. Sure, the TRP is nicer than the loaded or the RO but it is much more expensive and it is "another" 5" 1911 .45. ========== I am kind of in a similar point; I want another 1911. I already have a 5" Kimber 45 and 2 5" 9mm 1911s (one is setup for my GF). All are good pistols. So, do I get a better .45 5" 1911 like the SA TRP, 6" STI Trojan 9mm, or the New Para Ord double stack 9 or 45? Right now I am leaning towards the Double stacks --- It will be a while until I can get another but this is my current thinking.

February 11, 2014, 12:51 PM	#9
Ryu825 Senior Member Join Date: March 23, 2013 Posts: 215	Sig is having a sale, buy a 1911 get a 1911-22 free. There. 2 1911's for the price of one

February 11, 2014, 12:54 PM	#10
sigp226wgerman Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 159	I asked TRP or RO. I don't want a SIG or a Colt. I stated this before. Thanks

February 11, 2014, 01:11 PM	#11
JNad Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2012 Posts: 105	So, you were a little ambiguous there Are you saying TRP or RO? My .02 is this: Unless you need to mount a light under it, go with the RO. You have a great 1911 in .45 in the Springfield Loaded. In terms of shooting, many humans can't do better than their guns, and the Loaded is a good shooting gun. A Range Officer in 9mm would be fun to add to what you have. A 1911 in 9mm may be the only gun that would be tamer to shoot than the 226 you already have without actually picking up a .22 (which you also have). Either way, you can't go wrong. You should probably get both.

February 11, 2014, 01:17 PM	#12
Martowski Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2000 Location: Texas (By Way of Illinois) Posts: 1,376	I'd get the 9mm R.O. 9mm in 1911 is a blast, and you already have the .45 1911 spectrum covered. You may find that you end up shooting your 1911 9mm better than other 9mm pistols. The R.O. in 9mm can easily be had new in box for under $800. If you pay (before taxes) more than $800, you're paying too much. __________________ Midwestern Ramblings (my amateur firearms blog): http://martowski.wordpress.com/

February 11, 2014, 01:19 PM	#13
el_chupo_ Member Join Date: April 4, 2013 Posts: 43	Might I suggest a 1911 overhaul? Sell the loaded 1911 you have. Buy the TRP and the Range Officer in 9mm. If you have $1500 to spend, and the TRP is $1300, and the RO is ~$800 (local price estimate), the difference is pretty close with what you should be able to sell your loaded model. Also, if buying both guns from the same shop, ask for a little bit of a discount on buying both. Should be work able with your budget, and get you a better .45 and a nice 9mm 1911.

February 11, 2014, 04:41 PM	#14
sigp226wgerman Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 159	Here is a pic of the guns I have I think I'm gonna save up and get the TRP. Same mags and ammo, and no adjustable sights. It will take a while to save up though

February 11, 2014, 06:50 PM	#15
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	hard to go wrong with that West German 226, eh? I have an '88. Looks shoots and works like new.

February 11, 2014, 07:04 PM	#16
sigp226wgerman Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 159	Yep, I love the P226. It was made in '90. Probably had only 1K rounds through it. Beside some cosmetic finish wear its like new. Tried some new grips but went back to the original ones.

February 11, 2014, 07:08 PM	#17
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	Buy a 1911 in 9mm...../ I have a few of them in 9mm, and I like them a lot ( mine are Kimber, LesBaer and Wilson Combat ) but Springfield makes a pretty nice gun as well.

February 11, 2014, 07:11 PM	#18
Chris_B Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2007 Posts: 3,101	I love the original grips, myself.

February 11, 2014, 08:16 PM	#19
brian8474 Junior Member Join Date: January 21, 2014 Posts: 2	Whats your hang up on Colt?

February 11, 2014, 08:29 PM	#20
sigp226wgerman Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2013 Location: NC Posts: 159	I've got nothing against Colt. I just like Springfield a little better. Does anyone have a TRP and do you like it? Thanks!