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I've never owned a SA Pro but I've got a TRP and I've built some pretty nice uber reliable 45's in the past. I looked at the Pro but decided on the TRP because I wanted a project. It's a really nice gun stock but there's enough to upgrade and fiddle with to keep me happy for a while.
Eventually I want a railed 1911 (never had one) so I'll go SACS for that.
The Pro is a excellant gun. There is more hand fitting that goes into it than the TRP. Unfortunately some of the features of their lower priced guns such as MIM parts and the "Glued" in ejector has filtered into the Pro models. For the price it should have no MIM and the ejector should be pinned.
SA will fix/pay shipping. Call them - thy will send FedEx to your house to get the pistol. Let them fix it so JHPs run and then run the thing HARD. IMHO a TRP is more pistol than most people need.
Have it corrected to run all ammo and I think all thoughts of dropping another grand will exit your thoughts.
If not, TRPs sell fast, drop the extra coin and move to the Pro.
Me? I gulp the SA cool-aid.
I would say no, you will not notice the extra $1000. I used to own a SA loaded, and a freind let me shoot his wilson combat for a day. Could I feel a difference, yes. But a difference that cost more then double my gun, no.
Love my DW, and loved my Nighthawk, love the WC, but for me the Brown I have is just straight awesome ..... I do love a good 1911.
I love 20lpi, but it takes awhile to season your hands. now I grab my guns with 30lpi, and they do not feel aggressive enough.
I know it's not as sexy as a PRO, but If your trp is going back to Springfield, use the thousand bucks on sensible upgrades. I doubt you'll use it all, and you'll have a great gun.
It's MY personal opinion, after owning alot of custom 1911s, that for an off-the-shelf gun, the Wilson CQB is the gold standard. other than that, every other 1911 I have, has been worked over by a very good, reputable, smith
Last edited by theJanitor; 10-11-12 at 22:01.
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