I bought my first 1911 a few months ago (thanks for the suggestions) and I need more mags. Is a Springfield TRP a commander, government, or officer? And what are the differences (doesn't hurt to learn something)?
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Its a full sized "government" model. Chips are good and they are for the most part pretty cheap. I use my Chips just for the range. When I am carrying my Kimber I use Sig or Wilson mags.
The most important part of carrying a 1911 is what ammo works best. My Kimber loves Federal HST's but I know many 1911's do not. Find the right mag and ammo combo and you'll be happy.
Its a full sized "government" model. Chips are good and they are for the most part pretty cheap. I use my Chips just for the range. When I am carrying my Kimber I use Sig or Wilson mags.
The most important part of carrying a 1911 is what ammo works best. My Kimber loves Federal HST's but I know many 1911's do not. Find the right mag and ammo combo and you'll be happy.
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If I am not mistaken:
Government = 5" barrel/ Full size frame
Commander = 4-4.25" barrel/ Full size frame
Officer = 4" barrel/ Shorter Frame
I use the Wilson Combat 47D mags, I personally haven't had any trouble with them. But I have also heard good things about the Tripp mags as well. And welcome to the 1911 club.
If I am not mistaken:
Government = 5" barrel/ Full size frame
Commander = 4-4.25" barrel/ Full size frame
Officer = 4" barrel/ Shorter Frame
I use the Wilson Combat 47D mags, I personally haven't had any trouble with them. But I have also heard good things about the Tripp mags as well. And welcome to the 1911 club.
Re: 1911 mag question
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cookie the Swede</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought my first 1911 a few months ago (thanks for the suggestions) and I need more mags. Is a Springfield TRP a commander, government, or officer? And what are the differences (doesn't hurt to learn something)? </div></div>Congrats on your new weapon. TRPs are good weapons.
The TRP is a 5" Gov't model. Wilson ETMs work well in it and so do Nighthawk Custom Mags (which are cheaper). My TRP did not like SA mags.
Barrel: 'normally' 5 in Government, 4.25 in Commander, and the 3.5 in Officer's ACP. The 'normal' Gov't mags (7/8 rd) will work in the Officer's Model - but the Officer's (6rds) will NOT work in the Govt/Comm. However, be careful on an Officer's model NOT to slap the Govt mag too much as your may damage the weapon.
For more info look at the left hand column here: http://www.m1911.org/m1911dt.htm
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Cookie the Swede</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I bought my first 1911 a few months ago (thanks for the suggestions) and I need more mags. Is a Springfield TRP a commander, government, or officer? And what are the differences (doesn't hurt to learn something)? </div></div>Congrats on your new weapon. TRPs are good weapons.
The TRP is a 5" Gov't model. Wilson ETMs work well in it and so do Nighthawk Custom Mags (which are cheaper). My TRP did not like SA mags.
Barrel: 'normally' 5 in Government, 4.25 in Commander, and the 3.5 in Officer's ACP. The 'normal' Gov't mags (7/8 rd) will work in the Officer's Model - but the Officer's (6rds) will NOT work in the Govt/Comm. However, be careful on an Officer's model NOT to slap the Govt mag too much as your may damage the weapon.
For more info look at the left hand column here: http://www.m1911.org/m1911dt.htm
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Thanks for the info. I learned something new today.
Looks like the common manufacture is Wilson. I think I will give them a try first.
Thanks for the info. I learned something new today.
Looks like the common manufacture is Wilson. I think I will give them a try first.
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My lucky day! Midway USA has Wilson ETM's on sale. I am going to get a couple. Thanks for the reply's.
My lucky day! Midway USA has Wilson ETM's on sale. I am going to get a couple. Thanks for the reply's.
