What is a TRP 1911?

The TRP™ (tactical response pistol) series of 1911s from Springfield Armory® are serious tools for the most serious of applications. These tactically proven pistols are intentionally designed to work under the worst conditions you might encounter.

What does TRP stand for Springfield?

Tactical Response Pistol
For those not familiar with the TRP line, the name TRP is an acronym for “Tactical Response Pistol.” The entire TRP series of handguns is based on the professional pistol that Springfield Armory developed for the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team (HRT).

What is a TRP Operator?

45 ACP Handgun. 45 ACP Tactical Response Pistol (TRP™) is the tricked-out 1911 for the serious shooter of distinction. The forged carbon steel slide and frame are custom fitted and finished in Cerakote.

When did Springfield start making TRP?

This gun is perhaps the unsung hero of Springfield’s entire line of 1911s. The TRP was introduced in 2001 to fill the gap between a full-house custom build and the standard “production” pistol. It was designed around the same general specifications as the FBI’s Professional model.

What kind of gun is the Springfield Armory 1911?

1911 TRP™ Handguns Springfield Armory® took the 1911, a gun that’s been around longer than penicillin and dialed up a modern, professional-grade weapon that has been the gold standard in production 1911s for over a decade — the legendary TRP™.

What does TRP stand for in gun category?

The TRP™ (tactical response pistol) series of 1911s from Springfield Armory® are serious tools for the most serious of applications. These tactically proven pistols are intentionally designed to work under the worst conditions you might encounter.

What kind of sights does a 1911 45 ACP have?

The 1911 .45 ACP stainless Tactical Response Pistol (TRP™) offers fight-winning features in a rugged weatherproof stainless steel chassis. Low-profile snag-free three-dot tritium night sights are the finest humanity can produce.

What kind of grips do TRP pistols have?

The TRP™ pistol’s rugged Cerakote® finish is environmentally resistant and self-lubricating. Synthetic G10 grips are functionally indestructible and form the perfect rigid interface between skin and steel. The service-length 5″ match grade stainless steel barrel is competition-proven for exceptional close quarters performance.