Recent content by GrayMan

Why the 1911? You're owning a piece of history. It's America's most famous handgun. Standard US service pistol for 75 years. Still in use by operators in military and law enforcement today. Proven track record. The modern semi-automatic handguns wouldn't be here without the 1911. The 2011 is a...

Finally resolved my issue by getting VZ Hydra slim line grips in MARSOC pattern. That's the closest I could find to the original pattern. Shot it today, much better experience! No more blisters from the grip panels. Springfield Armory puts really bad grip bushings and hardware on the gun...

Albuquerque, New Mexico ranks high in crime rates.

Fine with my clean looking, non-cut 1911 TRP. Knowing me though, I'll probably get one down the road anyways haha.

I usually refer to the operator's manual for cleaning cycles. My polymer framed pistols, being newer, probably can go thousands of rounds between cleaning with no malfunctions...wow! I usually clean them every 600 rounds or so, I have all HK striker fired guns and that is what the manual...

It's been two weeks and I just love my 1911 TRP. I wanted as close to a custom 1911 for a reasonable price. Fortunately, I found a new one marked down $440 at a local gun store. I always wanted a 1911, this being my first one. I love how this has modern and tactical features yet still remains...

Hello everyone, I just recently got my first 1911, a full size Coyote Brown TRP. I shot it and experienced blisters forming on my left, support, hand. Specifically the palm before my thumb. I find the jagged edges for the groove on the left side grip panel to be the cause. It can be very...