TRP vs TRP Pro
What is the difference between a TRP and a TRP PRO? I know the TRP is modeled after the FBI issue TRP Pro, but seriously, what is the difference? What features does the TRP Pro have that demands a $3500.00 price tag vs. the TRP at $1300.00 to $1700.00? I just gotta know.
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PistolNut,
I asked a friend of mine to explain...
"The Pro uses a Nowlin barrel and bushing which are hand fitted. The slide is hand fitted to a national match frame. The sear and hammer are tool steel not MIMd. The grip safety and mag well/mainspring housing are brand name and not knock offs. Notoriety and a higher degree of handfitting all add to the price of the Pro. The Pro uses a GI style guide versus a full length guide rod on the TRP.
The Pro has a special slide stop that does not protrude on the ejection port side in order to prevent the stop from coming out and jamming up the works. The slide stop is also smaller and lighter to make it more reliable. I believe 6 custom seven shot Metalform magazines come with the Pro."
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There is a very good explanation at this link.
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I have a TRP and love it. Hope to splurge and pick up a TRP Pro in the future.0 -
All that was needed was a C&P:
The TRP is a factory pistol which has been upgraded with a few features to make it look like the full custom Professional model (FBI SWAT pistol).
The Professional is a full custom pistol that begins with a national match frame which has the oversized slide rails cut into the frame in our Geneseo machine shop. It uses all custom parts, including the Springfield Custom tool steel hammer & sear, Nowlin barrel & bushing, S&A mag well, Wilson ambi thumb safety, Novak low mount rear sight, dovetail front sight, match skeletonized trigger, standard guide rod system, and 6 specially tuned Metalform 7 round magazines. These pistols are hand assembled by custom gunsmiths in our Geneseo custom shop, under the supervision of master gunsmith David Williams. The Professional models meet or exceed all specifications of the FBI SWAT contract, including the accuracy requirement of 1.5" or better at 25 yards with Remington Golden Saber ammunition. The civilian pistols and the FBI pistols are built at the same time, with the gunsmiths never knowing whether a civilian or FBI agent will be using the pistol. These pistols are built approx. every 45 days, with the FBI order being filled first and civilian orders getting all of the remaining from the production run. These pistols do not have front cocking serrations or full length guide rods because the FBI chose not to have these features on their pistols. (Front cocking serrations catch on clothing and full length guide rods require additional tools for disassembly.) These pistols are finished with the Black T finish done by Walter Birdsong in MS.
The TRP pistol is a factory pistol which has been upgraded with more hand fitting than a standard factory pistol, as well as a 2 piece mag well, night sights, and better tuning internally. It has a quoted accuracy of 2.5" or better at 25 yards with match ammunition. It has the front cocking serrations and full length guide rod, just like the other factory "loaded" models. These pistols are finished with Springfield's Armory Kote finish, which is a painted on, baked on finish similar to the Black T finish.
Deb, Custom Shop Coordinator
Springfield Inc.
420 West Main St.
Geneseo, IL 61254
(800) 680-6866
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Gentlemen
Thank you for your concise answers. Picked up a used TRP Stainless with the G10 composite grips about a month ago. I love it and cant stop carrying it.0
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