Springfield Armory Trophy Match SS

[WWGunslinger]

I won a Springfield Armory Trophy Match in stainless steel at an auction today. Paid $750 for it but can't pick it up until Tuesday afternoon at the earliest.

Supposedly the owner barely used his guns so I don't know how many rounds this gun has seen. Comes with 1 SA factory 8 rd. mag (looks like it has been at least loaded once) and 1 Chip McCormick 10 rd. mag (looks lightly used). Every thing Looks super nice though.

From what I can tell, I got a super deal on this thing. My research before the auction shows them selling for new at around $1300+

Can't wait to pick it up. Although, the Trophy Match isn't exactly the 1911 I want so I might sell it and use that money to get one I really do want.

[rwb1500]

Looks like you got a damn good deal. Especially since you practically paid half of retail on a new gun.

Were you looking for a carry gun? If so all you really need to do is replace the target sights and slap something a little more low profile on there, perhaps night sights if that's your cup of tea.

I'm jealous, being in the market for a 1911 myself. If you do decide to get rid of it, I could be your man.

[WWGunslinger]

I'm not really in the market for a carry gun, but I was thinking about getting a Loaded or maybe TRP model instead before I found this one.

The Trophy Match is designed for competition and I don't do any competition. I also heard that the Trophy Match's rear sites are different to accommodate the adjustable sights and was difficult to find regular/night sights that fit.

I don't know yet. I think I'll wait until I get the gun and have a chance to really check it out and shoot to make a final decision. One thing I'm disappointed about is that I didn't see the case for it so I don't think they had it. Also, it appears to have some aftermarket grips on it and I'll have to see if I like those or not. If I'm lucky, they do have the case and it was just set aside for the auction.

[WWGunslinger]

And here she is!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/54347670@N05/5035103362/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54347670@N05/5034483691/

NM serial # and really tight. Really nice looking too. Has a Hogue rubber wraparound grip, which is kind of nice because the front strap checkering is VERY sharp.

Unfortunately all I got was the gun and 2 mags, no other accessories. The only problem I have with it is that the mags seem to catch about half way in unless I slam them in. Is this normal?

Haven't had a chance to shoot it yet.

[24/7dude]

That's normal. The mags are just catching on the mag release. Press in the release and they'll fall right in, you'll see.

You scored a hell of a deal on that one. Even if it's not what you're looking for I'm sure you could trade it for something you like better. The Trophy Match as I understand is in the same class as the TRP. One is built more for target (trophy) and the other for combat (trp). The loaded model is a step down but still a very good 1911 none the less.

[WWGunslinger]

Called Springfield Armory and found out my pistol was made in August of 1998.

[WWGunslinger]

Finally got to shoot it today. I can shoot in my back yard but don't have much room. I shot at 10 and 7 yards and got some pretty nice groups. Better than I did with my Mil-spec, but my mil-spec was uncomfortable to shoot without gloves because the grip safety chewed into the webbing between my thumb and finger.

It's definitely a nice gun and seems to be a great shooter as long as I do my part.

[WWGunslinger]

Man, I can't decide what to do with this thing - keep or sell it for a different 1911?

Its not that I don't like this 1911 but I prefer blued over stainless and I kind of want an Operator or TRP.

I kind of don't want to go through the hassle of selling it on the forum or gunbroker, etc., but then again I'm pretty sure a gun shop isn't going to give me much for it.

[mrnyman]

Why? What can the TRP do that your Trophy match cannot do?

All you need to do to that baby is to change out the Match recoil spring for a combat grade spring and it wil outshoot your TRP. Truth be told TRP is highly over rated.

Nyman

[24/7dude]

If you trade it in for a TRP you will probably end up paying at least half of the cost. I'd try trading/selling it in the classifieds here, but then again not lot of people will jump on it since it has been upgraded/modified.