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Thread: Colt O1070CQB Vs. Springer TRP

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    Colt O1070CQB Vs. Springer TRP

    Title says it all. Is there a big difference. During my recent return to 1911's I've acquired a Colt CCU and a Springer Pro. Obviously these are different but it appears the two referenced are very similar. I've found both here locally and the railed Springer s 1480.00 vs. 1848.00 for the Colt out the door. Any thoughts?
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    Dan Wesson when you get to that money.


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    Yeah for sure Dan Wesson. Under $2k they are unbeatable and no one comes close. Hand fit, no mim, excellent manufacturing, etc. TRP guns are marketing gimmick, still a mass assembled production gun with no hand fitting. They have assemblers “match” parts to pick the best fit from all components...but none get actually fitted like the Dan Wesson.

    As far as Colt goes, I hate series 80 guns due to their possible effect on the guns timing. You can delete them sure, but I would choose a DW specialist over Colt. They are just a better gun and hold their value/easier to sell.
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    I’ll toss out option C...Staccato...this is the way.

    I am a die hard 1911 fan, I own a custom MARS gun, a full house Pete Single gun, a Wilson CQB Elite, and a colt 1991. But, I have fallen in love with the staccato, they are just awesome shooting guns. Plenty of awesome reviews out there, I think they deserve a look.

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    Thanks for the replies. Do many DW's come with the ambi safeties? If not it's another 160-250 dollars added to them. Not a show stopper but with the decline in the number of smiths and thier back ups it could be an issue. Not sure I want to start removing metal via U-tube at this time.

    Chris I'll check them out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by rushca01 View Post
    I’ll toss out option C...Staccato...this is the way.

    I am a die hard 1911 fan, I own a custom MARS gun, a full house Pete Single gun, a Wilson CQB Elite, and a colt 1991. But, I have fallen in love with the staccato, they are just awesome shooting guns. Plenty of awesome reviews out there, I think they deserve a look.
    I have a few 1911s... I agree with DW being an excellent shooter. But Staccaco for me was a game changer in regards to accuracy right out of the bag...

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    When I was looking for my first 1911, I was mostly decided on a TRP. The Dan Wesson Valor for roughly the same money changed my mind quickly. That was over 10 years ago, and DWs have improved a lot since then.

    The Specialist, Valor, and Vigil (if you want aluminum frame) all have ambi safeties.

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    You can't go wrong with a TRP, DW or Stacatto. I own them all and all are awesome.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidewaysil80 View Post
    Yeah for sure Dan Wesson. Under $2k they are unbeatable and no one comes close. Hand fit, no mim, excellent manufacturing, etc. TRP guns are marketing gimmick, still a mass assembled production gun with no hand fitting. They have assemblers “match” parts to pick the best fit from all components...but none get actually fitted like the Dan Wesson.

    As far as Colt goes, I hate series 80 guns due to their possible effect on the guns timing. You can delete them sure, but I would choose a DW specialist over Colt. They are just a better gun and hold their value/easier to sell.
    Please elaborate on your comment regarding the Colt series 80 system. Where did you find your information regarding possible timing issues?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidewaysil80 View Post
    Yeah for sure Dan Wesson. Under $2k they are unbeatable and no one comes close. Hand fit, no mim, excellent manufacturing, etc. TRP guns are marketing gimmick, still a mass assembled production gun with no hand fitting. They have assemblers “match” parts to pick the best fit from all components...but none get actually fitted like the Dan Wesson.

    As far as Colt goes, I hate series 80 guns due to their possible effect on the guns timing. You can delete them sure, but I would choose a DW specialist over Colt. They are just a better gun and hold their value/easier to sell.
    I am aware that the Kimber FPB may have timing issues but from what I've read and my own experience the Colt system works well.

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