Pro Series vs TRP?

[Alpha_Mutt]

I am itching for another low-capacity sidearm of antique design that shoots the 45ACP cartridge. The Smith Pro Series 1911 has been at the top of my list but now I am considering upping the bar to, say, a Springfield TRP or Trophy. Just wondering if anybody has experience with either or both of these guns. I just wonder if the added money would be well spent.

 

[VaRecon]

I have shot the Pro Series which handled very nicely.
The trigger was to my liking. No experience with the TRP.

 

[Tim_Ballz]

I am a huge TRP fan. It's a great 1911, but you will pay for it. Some of the S&W are less $$ for a similar gun

 

[StatesRightist]

The TRP is the superior gun, and the price reflects it.

Check out Fusion Firearms, you can get a Semi-Custom 1911 for the same or less as a TRP. The guy running it is responsible for all the good things Dan Wesson's done with their 1911's. JMO.

 

[Broker50]

The S&W is American made, the Springfield Armory TRP is assembled in IL from Brazilian parts. Personally, & it's only my opinion, I don't want to send money to Brazil, when Americans need jobs. Just my two cents.

 

[Alpha_Mutt]

Fusion's site is intimidating and the costs appear to be is over my ceiling. As for American made vs elsewhere, I guess I have supported Smith pretty well: 3 1911s & 4 wheel guns.

 

[CBA44]

I am itching for another low-capacity sidearm of antique design that shoots the 45ACP cartridge. The Smith Pro Series 1911 has been at the top of my list but now I am considering upping the bar to, say, a Springfield TRP or Trophy. Just wondering if anybody has experience with either or both of these guns. I just wonder if the added money would be well spent.

TRP............. Trophy match is nice but not in same league.

You own 3 Smith 1911s? Let me know how they stack up to the TRP.

Night and Day.