710somewhere Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Hey all I am lucky enough to get the SA ProStaff discount through my employer(lewis machine and tool) I think I have it narrowed down to two. 1911 9mm RO or the champion lightweight 4" operator. Open to other suggestions as well but would like to stay under 1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Neill Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Define your usage. That may allow a choice. The RO is likely not as suitable for carry, compared to the Champion Lightweight. If not thinking of carrying, (and thinking, but haven't looked) that the longer sight radius of the RP and heavier weight should yield a softer recoil. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Why not go big with a TGO-1 or Professional Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 OP stated he wanted to keep under a $1000 The TGO-1 and Pro are well out of that price range even if discounted. Depending upon the discount he can't go wrong with a nice TRP JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra99 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Love the trophy match. Agree with Guy, need to define usage. I wouldn't want to carry it all the time. Great for competition. Think it should be under $1000 with discount. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
practical_man Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I recently got a 9mm RO and like it as a range gun. The adjustable sights would be a little tough for concealed carry tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
710somewhere Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Sorry guys I should have clarified what I intended to do with pistol. I want to get into 3 gun competitions and am looking for a solid training base to use. Right now the discount on the RO is 571.xx and the champ lightweight is 621.xx. Another concern I had is where it is made. I've tried researching which 1911s Springfield manufactures here in the states but I can't seem to find a definitive answer Edited April 10, 2014 by 710somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1valdez Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I would go with the RO in 9mm for 3 gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 For 3gun I wouldn't buy a single stack. If I were sold on a SA pistol it would be the TRP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
710somewhere Posted April 11, 2014 Author Share Posted April 11, 2014 What is the advantages of a trp over the RO? Or what makes the trp superior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 A NM prefix in the serial number is a US "made" SA. The TRP, RO and Operators are US made. The TRP adds checkering, magwell, FCS and fixed sights. The. RO is essentially a stripped down Trophy Match in carbon steel (TM's are stainless). Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polymerfeelsweirdman Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Springfield might source parts on USA made guns from Brazil still if I remember correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted April 11, 2014 Share Posted April 11, 2014 Springfield might source parts on USA made guns from Brazil still if I remember correctly Correct, from IMBEL, rough cuts done, but frame rails and BTGS done in IL. I remember hearing that there was an issue with IMBEL (which is why the GI was discontinued), so not sure if they are still sourced from there. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powderman81 Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 Sorry guys I should have clarified what I intended to do with pistol. I want to get into 3 gun competitions and am looking for a solid training base to use. Right now the discount on the RO is 571.xx and the champ lightweight is 621.xx. Another concern I had is where it is made. I've tried researching which 1911s Springfield manufactures here in the states but I can't seem to find a definitive answer The top of the price list reads: (Confidential and not for general distribution)...I doubt SA would like you broadcasting their Prostaff pricing online. Powderman81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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