Another thread asking for 1911 buying help

[RGriff69]

I'm looking for advice from the real 1911 aficionados.

I currently have a couple Kimbers, a Sig and a Ruger but I'm wanting to step it up. I have been looking a lot at the Ed Brown Special Forces, a little at the Wilson Combat CQB and the Dan Wesson Valor. A lower priced 1911 I have been looking at is the Springfield TRP.

What are the +/- of each and what do you recommend?

Only negative so far that I have read is the two piece guide rod of the TRP.

 

[SERparacord]

I'd go EB Special Forces, he also has a SFII coming out soon.

 

[Double T]

Funny, the order that I would prefer them is the order you posted.
EB, WC, DW, SA.

 

[rockhopper46038]

If I didn't already have a Wilson CQB, that would be my choice. Since I do, I believe I would go with the Ed Brown Special Forces. I don't know where you are located, but if you are thinking of dropping that kind of coin you might want to drop by the Indy Gun Club in Fishers; they have Wilsons and Ed Browns in stock, including both CQBs and Special Forces models. That way you can compare directly. As an added bonus, last time I was in there i believe they had a TRP, a Les Baer and a Valor as well.

 

[RGriff69]

I'll have to check them out. Thanks!

 

[churchmouse]

My TRP has been flawless. No issues at all. Tack driver.
Ed Brown has some very nice offerings and I understand the Valor is remarkable though I have not had the pleasure of shooting one.

My TRP has the one piece guide rod.

 

[kawtech87]

If the two piece guide rod is the only thing keep you from the Springer then thats the one Id go for.

Check out Wilson Combat's webstore and get a drop-in one piece. Thats how I fixed that problem on my Spinger Loaded.

 

[RGriff69]

My TRP has been flawless. No issues at all. Tack driver.
Ed Brown has some very nice offerings and I understand the Valor is remarkable though I have not had the pleasure of shooting one.

My TRP has the one piece guide rod.

What TRP model do you have? Pics?

The price on the Springer is appealing?

 

[WhitleyStu]

I pondered over the same 1911s and finally bought an Ed Brown. If you think the outside is nice looking the inside is just as nice. There are no machining drag out marks like so many others have. You can tell they put a lot of time into the making of their pistols from the detail. Also, Jason, who answers the phone, is one of the best customer service guys I have had the opportunity to talk with. I ordered an extended mag release button and he even asked the finish on my gun so they could send the button back to be satin bead blasted for a perfect match. Attention to details...

 

[RGriff69]

Thanks for the input.

Any one else with any more advice?

 

[cjacobs]

The Brown and Wilson are in a totally different class than the TRP. Fit and finish is superb on both but I have a sweet spot for the Ed Brown, especially in the executive elite series.

I'm not saying the TRP is a slouch, but it doesn't compare to the other two. Springer Custom would be a closer comparison.

I would rate the Valor below both, but then again you are looking at about 1k less as well.

Just my 2 cents, ymmv.

 

[David]

Dan Wessons are the only ones I have any first hand experience with. I think they are very nice guns and many people say that they are a bargain for the quality you get.

If someone else were footing the bill though and I could pick one from your list it would probably be an Ed Brown Executive Carry. Love the bobtailed Commanders!!

 

[NHT3]

I've had them all at one time or another and a Wilson would get my vote.

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[churchmouse]

What TRP model do you have? Pics?

The price on the Springer is appealing?

I have the TRP Operator/Tactical.
It ran like a race horse out of the box.
The TLR-1 lite is blinding...160 Lumens
Mag is 10 rd. Chip McCormick Power Mag.

 

[RGriff69]

I like that TRP Operator!

I'm going to try and get to Indy Gun Club this Sunday.

 

[churchmouse]

I like that TRP Operator!

I'm going to try and get to Indy Gun Club this Sunday.

If you shoot one you will buy it.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

I have the TRP Operator/Tactical.
It ran like a race horse out of the box.
The TLR-1 lite is blinding...160 Lumens
Mag is 10 rd. Chip McCormick Power Mag.

Dude, that's sharp!

 

[RGriff69]

Made it over to Indy Gun Club today. Wow, they have a lot of 1911's!

After eyeing and fondling all of the Wilsons and Ed Browns, I narrowed it down to the Ed Brown Kobra Carry and a Wilson Combat CQB with a few upgrades.

The Kobra Carry felt good in my hand but the Wilson felt just a little bit better. The action on the Wilson also felt smoother. It's like the slide is on glass. I have had a lot of Kimber 1911's, including their Gold Combat, and they do not even compare to the fit and feel.

Long story short, I got Wilson. Here is a picture I snapped real quick with my cell phone. Still need to break it down and clean it. Then shoot it!

Thanks for the advice everyone. And thanks to Rich at IGC for helping me out today.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Well chosen. That's a sharp looking pistol.

 

[churchmouse]

Sweet piece. We like it...a lot.