Question on Springfield TRP......

[bruce21b]

do ALL TRP's come with that internal-locking system you have to have the little-key for???

that is the only thing i do not like about that pistol, and may be the deciding factor on whether i buy that gun or something else.....

and to those of you who own this gun, ever had any problems out of this lock??????

[Dave Berryhill]

Replacing the MSH guts is a very inexpensive solution.

[Johnny Rico]

Most Springfields, the sole exceptions being the Custom Shop guns, have the ILS.


Replacing the MSH guts is a very inexpensive solution.

+1. The Springfield ILS is the one departure from the original design that is easily remedied. Series 80, Schwartz safety, you're pretty much stuck with them. It's a small thing to get rid of the ILS and you shouldn't let it dissuade you from getting the TRP if it is a gun you want.

[smoky]

I have a Springfield that came with the ILS MSH and it never gave me any issues. I just recently replaced the MSH with a non ILS part. Took me about 10 minutes to do the swap.

[FAB45]

The ILS can be changed in minutes, an easy fix if you don't care for it (most don't)

[kodiakpb]

Did you guys find that you had to fit them? Or did they pretty much drop in?

You have any links on the MSH you guys used?

[1911-A1]

I believe Smith & Alexander make msh that match the checkering on the TRP.

[madryan]

Did you guys find that you had to fit them? Or did they pretty much drop in?

You have any links on the MSH you guys used?

S&A generally match and look great. The problem is they drill the cross pin hole to fit a wide variety of pistol frames so there may or may not be a gap between the well and the end of the grip.

The SACS orders them without the crosspin hole drilled so they can fit them.

I think if you snag a 2 piece like the Ed-Brown it may be easier to fit.

[Skudshark]

Never used it on mine, but its never given me a problem either, like everyone else says, easy fix tho, 10-15 min and its gone. You'll love the gun, get it if you can.

[theJanitor]

Like Dave said, replace the guts of the MSH with standard Gov't parts. You can retain the housing itself

[Lincoln7]

Is there a chance the ILS 'tumbler' could rotate inadvertantly and prevent the hammer from operating with GI internals installed? If not answered I will check when I get home and report back.

[cagusmc]

Replacing the MSH guts is a very inexpensive solution.

+1. I did that right away. The parts needed were cheap.

[t0kie]

As others have said, it's easy to replace & it is inexpensive too.