Springfield TRP CC AOS 9mm, Examined and Reviewed

Springfield Armory’s concealed-carry 1911 TRP is a brand new and versatile addition to their secure of top-tier 1911 pistols. This specific mannequin will attraction to single-stack followers that need a dependable simple shooter that’s appropriate for on a regular basis carry. It’s a Commander-sized gun that sports activities a bobbed body and sweeping beavertail, whereas additionally incorporating a contemporary low-profile optic lower and lightweight rail. Chambered in 9mm, it captures all the pieces we like concerning the basic single-stack 1911 design and is a good selection for a contemporary concealed-carry pistol.

Springfield 1911 TRP 4.25-inch CC 9mm AOS Specs

• Caliber: 9mm
• Capability: 9+1
• Motion: Single-action, hammer-fired
• Barrel: 4.25-inch, stainless-steel, match grade
• Dimensions:  inches 7.8 inches (L) x 5.5 inches (H) x 1.5 inches (W throughout security switches)
• Weight: 31 ounces (with empty 9-round journal and no optic) (measured)
• Body: Solid aluminum, carry contour
• Slide: Carbon metal, cast
• Optics: Minimize for optic, makes use of Company Optics System (AOS) plates
• Controls: Proper-handed slide cease, magazine catch, ambidextrous security levers
• End: Coyote Brown Cerakote
• Grip: VZ Hydra G-10 shares
• Sights: Tritium entrance sight, serrated U-notch rear
• Set off: Skeletonized, single-action, curved shoe, 4 kilos, 4 ounces (measured)
• Worth: $1,879

Key Options

• Single-stack journal
• Hid-carry body contour
• Aggressive grip texture
• Company Optics adapter plates
• Ambidextrous thumb security 

A Fashionable Commander 1911

Most shooters appropriately affiliate the 1911 with the .45 ACP cartridge with which it was launched, however incorrectly consider the Commander model as merely a shortened model of that forty-five. Within the late Nineteen Forties, the 1911 Commander was a solution to the army’s want for a lighter service pistol than the basic 1911 A1 — which had already been in service for almost 40 years. It was requested to be chambered in 9mm, with weight and measurement necessities that resulted in a 4.25-inch barrel and aluminum alloy body. Many variations of the Colt Commander have been produced, and initially the pistols have been chambered in .38 Tremendous and .45 ACP along with 9mm.

Springfield TRP 4.25-inch CC AOS: True to Commander Type

In its fundamental configuration, Springfield’s new TRP pistol conforms to what was desired in a lighter various to the full-sized 1911 pistol. It’s obtained a 4.25-inch 9mm barrel, 9-round single-stack journal, and aluminum body, that are all 75-year-old {qualifications}. It employs a regular slide cease lever and takedown pin, single recoil spring, and brief GI-length information rod. On the muzzle, the barrel is supported by a GI-style barrel bushing which retains the spring plug.

What makes this pistol related within the fashionable period is its compatibility with optics and lights, which caters to up to date carry and taking pictures practices and types.

Company Optics Minimize

One of the vital vital updates that Springfield has folded into the TRP platform is the deep optic lower that works with Company Optics System adapter plates. This permits optics to be mounted low and near the bore axis and with most purple dots, you’re in a position to co-witness the medium-height iron sights — a profit within the occasion your optic goes down. 

A extra vital sturdy level of this low-sitting optic system is that with the sight near the bore axis, it’s simpler to maintain your dot within the window because the gun cycles. That offers the shooter an enormous benefit for pace and accuracy.

The AOS system accommodates quite a lot of enclosed and open-emitter purple dots corresponding to Leupold’s DPP, Trijicon RMR, and the Vortex Defender ST, which is what I ran on the pistol. The TRP AOS comes with a canopy plate put in, which has a black serrated rear sight and is secured by two screws. The rear of the optic lower contains a slanted notch which, along with serving to maintain the rear of the plate down, provides longitudinal assist to scale back shear drive on the screws. Regardless of this, it’s nonetheless a big plate to be secured by two screws and I had some points with the plate screws loosening throughout high-volume taking pictures.

Grip and Body

Except for the AOS optic lower, the grip and body are probably the most notable modernized parts. One putting function is the bobbed, or lower down, grip. The place the rear of a standard 1911 grip has a pointy nook on the backside, this one angles ahead to the rear of the magwell — wanting as if somebody simply lopped the nook off a standard 1911 body. This small however significant change helps stop the rear of the grip from printing — making an imprint by a shirt or jacket — whereas hid. It’s particularly helpful for individuals who keep on their hip or contained in the waistband in entrance of the hips.

The mud cowl on the entrance of the body incorporates a three-slot Picatinny rail for mounting a light-weight. It’s an attribute that fashionable shooters anticipate and, not like many single-slot rails, it helps all kinds of lights.

An Aggressive Grip

One of many first stuff you’ll discover concerning the 1911 TRP 4.25-inch CC once you decide it up is its aggressive grip texture. There are few issues extra irritating than having your pistol slip round in your sweaty fingers like a pan-sized rainbow trout. That’s a non-issue with this pistol. It combines the aggressive VZ Hydra G10 grips with sharp pyramidal checkering on the entrance strap and under the grip security on the rear. 

Some shooters will discover this one-two combo of grip textures to be too abrasive. After I began taking pictures it, the deal with felt like a cheese grater and the integrity of my hand was solely preserved by the necessity to reload so usually. After a number of hundred rounds, nevertheless, I don’t thoughts it as a lot. To be honest, this isn’t meant to be a high-volume blaster and, contemplating it’s a defensive gun, the aggressiveness of the grip has grown on me. If there’s a certainty, it’s that this pistol received’t be sliding wherever.

For hid carry, the grip texture may trigger some discomfort — relying on carry type. It doesn’t appear to snag on clothes or stop an outer layer from hanging naturally, however it may trigger some discomfort if carried instantly towards the pores and skin.

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Taking pictures the Springfield 1911 TRP CC AOS

The sharpness of the grip texturing and really stiff security levers gave me a bitter first impression of this new Springfield TRP, however I’m glad I stored with it. I introduced the pistol to our annual gun check, simply previous to its public launch, to be examined by our complete panel of skilled shooters. Whether or not it was dwelling area benefit within the dusty metal pits and packed gravel flat ranges at Gunsite Academy — the 1911 shooter’s Mecca — or just well-earned respect, everybody on the staff favored the TRP. 

Accuracy

We examined the accuracy potential of the Springfield TRP 4.25-inch CC AOS by recording 5 five-shot teams from 15 yards from a supported place utilizing a taking pictures bag atop a tripod. We did this with two various kinds of ammo, Staccato Match 136-grain OTM and Hornady American Gunner +P 124-grain XTP. Right here’s a have a look at the common group sizes:

Staccato Match 136-grain OTM: 1.03 inches

Hornady American Gunner +P 124-grain XTP: 1.45 inches

We now have adopted the Staccato match ammo as an accuracy testing load as a result of it shoots fairly effectively in quite a lot of weapons, and the Springfield TRP produced stellar outcomes. For comparability, most good-shooting pistols with a purple dot we’ve examined common round 1.5 inches for five-shot teams at 15 yards. This one was probably the most correct concealed-carry handguns we’ve seen — solely bested by the Staccato CS. 

The extent of precision is a bit of shocking contemplating the extra fundamental type barrel bushing and brief information rod, however the match-grade barrel does lock up fairly securely with the slide. In truth, the match is such that it takes some manipulation to get the barrel away from the locking recesses so as to take away it from the slide throughout disassembly.

Regardless of the trigger, it’s a rattling correct pistol, and we may simply hit Gunsite important zone metal plates from 50 yards in unsupported taking pictures with the TRP. 

A Take a look at Staff Favourite

With each journal we put by the Springfield TRP, your complete check staff favored it extra. It factors with a basic 1911 intuitiveness and has a easy recoil cycle. With a while, the stiff security levers smoothed out, however to not the purpose of turning into sloppy in any method. 

The pistol has a fully-supported feed ramp and, regardless of the 1911 being king of feed-ramp stoppages, we by no means skilled any malfunctions with the gun. One factor we did word is that it pukes brass from the ejection port in random instructions and with out a lot drive — a few of which might fall instantly again down onto the gun or the shooter’s arms. This might point out a weak extractor. 

Most shooters on the check staff famous how simple it was to shoot this pistol precisely and that its solely vital shortcoming was the 10-round capability. “It simply runs out of bullets too quick,” one tester acknowledged. Although this mannequin hasn’t been cleared as California compliant, a number of different TRP fashions have, and this might be an excellent selection for shooters in that state if or when it’s allowed.

Ergonomic and Dealing with Downsides

A slimmer single-stack grip has some benefits for hid carry, however it’s notably extra delicate to left or proper set off strain than many double-stack pistols. This manifests itself in left or proper impacts, and could be seen whereas dry firing. In case your purple dot jumps to the left or proper when pulling the set off, your finger isn’t appropriately positioned. It’s not pulling instantly rearward. Mastering it is a marksmanship basic. However this single-stack pistol is observably extra delicate to horizontal set off enter than a premium double-stack 1911 just like the Staccato CS or Springfield’s double-stack Prodigy.

You’ll both just like the sharp grip texture, otherwise you received’t. Nonetheless, one small element that will actually enhance dealing with of the TRP is to bevel the sharp checkering and edges on the entrance of the magwell. The edges and the rear have a slight bevel, however smoothing out the sharp edges on the entrance would actually assist with fast reloads. As is, the checkering in that location doesn’t actually add efficiency worth to the grip.

Remaining Ideas

Should you’re in search of a single-stack 1911 that’s not solely correct and enjoyable to shoot, however an excellent sensible concealed-carry pistol, the Springfield 1911 TRP CC AOS is actually price contemplating. It’s a stable worth for what it brings to the desk in comparison with each cheaper and costlier choices. 

Finally, it is a nice fashionable iteration of the Commander-style 1911 that transcends the easy wants of a sensible defensive handgun. It’s 100 and ten years of nostalgia folded into a totally fashionable pistol. Should you begin taking pictures one, it is going to most likely develop on you too.