Unless something has changed, the DW doesn't have an MIM hammer & sear ... the TRP does. I'm a trigger pull snob, so I had to spend a hundred bucks on tool steel parts before the trigger work could even begin.
Unless something has changed, the DW doesn't have an MIM hammer & sear ... the TRP does. I'm a trigger pull snob, so I had to spend a hundred bucks on tool steel parts before the trigger work could even begin.
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I feel like my TRP (non-operator) has a pretty good trigger, similar to my professional to be honest, with the stock internals. I do plan on upgrading eventually but would be perfectly fine with the stock internals for as long as they hold up. I always believed my TRP was a "Wednesday" gun though as it is on par with what I would expect for the gun at the price point and because it has run like a raped ape over the last year+.Originally Posted by 41magfan
I have a Springfield Professional and used to have a DW Specialist. I know all the hype around the Professional, but the Specialist was honestly at least equal to it in most aspects and superior in a few. The only downside was my Specialist magwell wasn't blended well at the time, but I believe that's been fixed/updated now. The out of the box trigger on the Specialist was phenomenal and much better than any other 1911 I've ever tried.
I am a TRP owner and very happy. I should state upfront that the 1911 is pretty much a BBQ gun for me and I don't use it for anything other than recreational shooting. I am a lefty and for whatever reason when I move my thumb to deactivate the safety a small pocket forms in my palm and the grip safety activates. This doesn't happen all the time, but enough that I don't feel comfortable using it for my protection. Having said that, here are some thoughts on my TPR: I don't feel like the front checkering is a huge deal and I have shot many 100's of rounds in a day with no adverse effects to my hand. My TRP has yet to jam or have even the slightest bobble which I feel is pretty lucky with a 1911, however I mostly shoot ball ammo. I have also shot it side by side with some 4-8K guns from Nighthawk and Wilson. They are obviously of higher quality, but did not shoot any better than the TRP. Since my gun has been pretty much flawless I have not had to use the warranty. I do shoot with a friend who works for the city of Long Beach as a police officer and they like the 1911. He carries the LB Operator and loves it. That is another gun that I have not seen a malfunction with. They feild a lot of guns and are happy with the Springfields. They had lots of problems with Kimber. I have not asked about the DW's.
I know these are crazy gun buying times but I think it is important to physically hold and inspect both guns if at all possible.
Let us know what you choose and how it works out.
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