fellas Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I am looking to get my first 1911 a reliable one to shoot some ipsc classic price tag is the same for which one you opt thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVvrroomm Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Trojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Range Officer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Trojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohland Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I own both. If you buy the Trojan through Dawson as I did, you can order the Trojan with a mag well and fiber optic front sight. The latter is optional, but I would not use this gun in USPSA without a mag well (Smith & Alexander type). My Trojan came with a great trigger and has been completely reliable. If you get the Range Officer you will need a mag well, which gives you the reason to dispense with their proprietary mainspring housing safety feature. The trigger on the RO is crude compared to the Trojan, even missing a bevel cut on the sear. I think they meant it to be replaced, as the Range Officer had been touted as a "platform" upon which you can build a competition gun. If you can get one, I would choose the Trojan. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I ordered a Trojan in 40 S&W (I love my STI Edge) back in late Jan or early Feb (during the mad rush) with a lead of 4 to 6 weeks from my local gun shop. I checked last Friday and the shipping date is 10/1 so if you are in a hurry I hope you can find one in stock. I was given the option to upgrade or cancel and told them I would wait, as I would rather get what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohland Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I ordered a Trojan in 40 S&W (I love my STI Edge) back in late Jan or early Feb (during the mad rush) with a lead of 4 to 6 weeks from my local gun shop. I checked last Friday and the shipping date is 10/1 so if you are in a hurry I hope you can find one in stock. I was given the option to upgrade or cancel and told them I would wait, as I would rather get what I want. What was the upgrade option? If it was to a Sentry I would jump at it, I waited 5 months for my Sentry back in "normal" times. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Trojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjs375 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Trojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trouble Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I have bolth and I vote Trojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dskinsler83 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Trojan from Freedom Gunworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Trojan great gun right out of the box. With a little tweaking it is competition ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLI45 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Trojan. Just picked up my second one. First was a .45. This one is in 9mm for IDPA. Got it through Dawson with the CRP package. Excellent pistol and shot smooth from the very first round. I've got about 800 rounds through it without a single failure of any kind. The only thing I've changed is to add a set of VZ grips. Shoots as accurate as my Sentinel. Edited June 4, 2013 by GLI45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I like Springfields but the higher grip cut and .250 radius {for grip safety} would put the Trojan way ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tohm Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I ordered a Trojan in 40 S&W (I love my STI Edge) back in late Jan or early Feb (during the mad rush) with a lead of 4 to 6 weeks from my local gun shop. I checked last Friday and the shipping date is 10/1 so if you are in a hurry I hope you can find one in stock. I was given the option to upgrade or cancel and told them I would wait, as I would rather get what I want. What was the upgrade option? If it was to a Sentry I would jump at it, I waited 5 months for my Sentry back in "normal" times. Chris It was a Sentry and I needed to kick in the difference. I believe they were getting if from Shooters Connection that was one of the distributors he checked with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cohland Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The Sentry has a polished slide, but what is really nice is the front strap checkering. If you compare the features of the Sentry and the Trojan, I think you will see that the Sentry is worth the extra cost. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Trojan, better internals, better quality materials. There's a reason most competition pistols are built on STI platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbj Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I've had a Trojan in 9mm for a couple years now. Granted I don't shoot all that much, but I can't get the thing to fail. I've gone hundred of rounds without even touching the thing and it just keeps on going. I can't speak to the SA, but in my expeirance, the Trojan is a great gun for the money. Heck, it's a great gun period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike's m&p Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I looked at both options too when I was deciding. Ended up with the TORJAN in .40sw with the crp package. Absolutely LOVE IT. 3 other guys at our club all ordered trojans with in a month of each other, this was back in DEC-Jan. Now 2 more want Trojans, cant beat price and product.. Hey tohm I ordered mine in Jan, got it end of March, you were just behind me on ordering on another post. Sorry you got to wait so long but it will be worth it. I also got a .45 Spartan in March. Go with the crp package its worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellow13 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I just picked up a well used Trojan from a member here on the forum and I've owned a couple springers, including a TRP. Apparently the Range Officer is a slightly watered down version of the TRP. I haven't gotten to shoot the Trojan yet, but I can already tell you that fit and trigger goes to the Trojan. Hand cycling feels a lot smoother. In fact all the moving parts are much smoother with no decernable play. This is also evident with basic take down and reassembly. The trigger is also crispier. More crispy? Both characteristics feel similar to les baer and wilson but at a price that's easier to swallow. As mentioned earlier, the Trojan's trigger guard and beaver tail are cut for a higher grip. I don't know if that's what you're looking for but it's a noticeable difference. I'll try to update once I find the time to take it out to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegunnerd Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Trojan by far no question at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usmc1974 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Both are great guns, either one will give you years of great service with good mags and good ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Trojan,, great pistola Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixstone Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 My Trojan 40 s&w has been great since the day i received it. Very reliable and very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Trojan.....shot both....just prefer the Trojan. Although mine is now a smattering of SVI bits, bull barrel, DPM recoil system.......and hard chromed to boot......it still says "Trojan" on the slide... . A big improvement has been moving to Tripp 10mm mags... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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