TRP model curiosities?

[Tflhnd1]

I'm sure this has been posted somewhere...Of the three TRP models....why does the railed frame model require a bull barrel and adjustable sights. The two non rails have good combat three dot sights with a traditional match barrel/bushing set.

Is it possible to special order the railed frame of the 9105LP and the upper group of the 9108LP. The Long Beach Operator is similar to this but is rare at the moment. Just wondering. I think this would be a better model but maybe i'm way off. If anyone knows if this can be done please let me know. Jeff.

[Quack]

because SA is silly like that.

no way to order that unless you go through the custom shop, if you do expect to pay over $2500

[Tflhnd1]

That will suck if I to buy both, switch uppers, and then sell the remainder for quite some loss... But I do stupid stuff like that to get what I want. DAMN! Thanks Quack. Jeff

[Silverlode]

Is there a reason why people prefer the standard bushing set up vs bull barrel? I have always preferred the bull set up myself just from the mindset that less parts are better.

[skipsan]

Originally Posted by Tflhnd1

I'm sure this has been posted somewhere...Of the three TRP models....why does the railed frame model require a bull barrel and adjustable sights. The two non rails have good combat three dot sights with a traditional match barrel/bushing set.

Is it possible to special order the railed frame of the 9105LP and the upper group of the 9108LP. The Long Beach Operator is similar to this but is rare at the moment. Just wondering. I think this would be a better model but maybe i'm way off. If anyone knows if this can be done please let me know. Jeff.

At last report, the TRP Operator slide is machined from the factory to accept a standard barrel bushing. So...for the price of a good barrel, bushing, guide rod and plug, plus the cost of fitting, you could get where you want to be....$400ish?

[fireman1291]

Just buy a barrel/bushing/link/pin from storm lake(same barrel anyway) and Harrison sights and now you have a TRP half rail with standard barrel setup and combat sights.

[Jdlv4_0]

Originally Posted by Silverlode

Is there a reason why people prefer the standard bushing set up vs bull barrel? I have always preferred the bull set up myself just from the mindset that less parts are better.

Pretty sure the bull barrel isn't IDPA legal. May not matter to some but it may to others.

[mbopp]

Nope, not IDPA legal. And in USPSA a bull barrel gets you out of Single Stack and into Limited or L-10.

[Tflhnd1]

My thing is paying 1300+ for a good gun and then another 400+ to get it complete or at least a version they already sell, so more like 1850+ for a factory gun that should come that way already. They sell many already trp's anyway but would do more this way I think. If anyone would want to trade the uppers ( no sales) ... Let me know. mods sorry if out of line. Jeff

[Quack]

it's not as easy as swapping top ends, 1911 aren't Lego's, Glocks, AR's, etc. the parts need to be fit, so a trade will probably not work well. also the stirrup cuts in the slides probably won't match the dust cover well if you swap slides.

[Tflhnd1]

A's always, thanks for your knowledge Quack!

[Hellsing76]

Originally Posted by Tflhnd1

My thing is paying 1300+ for a good gun and then another 400+ to get it complete or at least a version they already sell, so more like 1850+ for a factory gun that should come that way already. They sell many already trp's anyway but would do more this way I think. If anyone would want to trade the uppers ( no sales) ... Let me know. mods sorry if out of line. Jeff

Not to be jerky, just purely honest....if you're into or getting into 1911's and cost is that big of an issue, especially for a "one-off" or custom production, you should just stop now, lol. I remember about 10 years ago being very concerned as to "how my gonna git this done for $XXXX amount....?" Now it's just "oh, that's the one I want!" Live and learn, but TRP's aren't cheapies, custom factory TRP's....even less cheapie Swappin slides is a whole nuther can of worms when dealing with "fitted" 1911's, yet another thing I've learned over the years, buying parts kits, always a coin toss. Unless your a Smith or good friends with one, you're still going to be out some cash getting her to run a stitch. "insert sewing machine pun here"

[bdavis385]

While I don't mind a bull barrel, have 6 of them. I would agree that a TRP rail with regular barrel would be a nice addition. If it was that important I would just add a regular barrel and bushing.

[Quack]

You could send the frame in ans has SACS build a top end for you. A complete top with Nowlins barrel was about $1000.

[Tflhnd1]

That all makes sense gents. It is def. Not a money issue as my pro is on the way and I just got my 1800 champ. Back from SACS. It just seems that this should be a standard item with no bull barrel in any of the three models unless you order it that way. Just my thought. Jeff

[Lppd4]

Or you could buy an MC Operator have the front strap checkered and add a magwell. I have been asking everybody that will listen at Springfield to do that for us, but no luck yet. They need to drop the TRP Operator in my opinion, seems most don't like the bull barrel and if there is an uglier rear sight I would like to see it. a checkered MC Operator with a magwell would be just about perfect, or just add a rail to a TRP (not the TRP Operator)

[Quack]

or find a Pro Operator for $1500

[Badmanham]

Originally Posted by Quack

it's not as easy as swapping top ends, 1911 aren't Lego's, Glocks, AR's, etc. the parts need to be fit, so a trade will probably not work well. also the stirrup cuts in the slides probably won't match the dust cover well if you swap slides.

+1...from experience