Springfield Armory is expanding the TRP family of pistols to include eight new models featuring not only the Agency Optic System (AOS), but the first time ever, 9mm variants.
The TRP is designed and built for demanding 1911 enthusiasts. Drawing inspiration from the Springfield Armory Professional 1911, TRP pistols undergo meticulous hand fitting for both form and function. Each pistol begins with a forged frame and slide for strength and durability. For enhanced precision, each pair is hand-selected for slide-to-frame fit and numbered to marry them with their matching components throughout the build process. All barrels are match-grade and made from forged stainless steel.
All TRP pistols feature sighting-plane serrations along the top of the slide. This offers the shooter an enhanced sight picture and maximum light diffusion with the tritium-front-dot sighting system. In addition, VZ Grips Hydra series G-10 grips and 20 lines-per-inch (LPI) checkering on the frames provide an enhanced grip.
Developed in collaboration with Agency Arms, the AOS optics-mounting system of these TRP pistols employs a series of plates that accommodate a wide range of the most-popular red dot sights. This flexibility allows shooters to configure their handguns according to their unique preferences for optimal performance. Each plate features an integrated black serrated rear sight unit. Each pistol comes with a cover plate, and the customer receives a coupon to purchase the AOS plate of their choice at a discounted price.
The eight models are offered in two primary configurations. One is a full-size, 5-inch model with rail on the dust cover, a Cerakote finish in either black or coyote brown and your choice of .45 ACP or 9mm. The other is a lightweight 4.25-inch Carry Contour (CC) model featuring a lightweight forged aluminum frame, Cerakote finish in either black or coyote brown and also chambered in .45 ACP or 9mm.
“The TRP has long been one of the most respected 1911 pistols not only in the Springfield line but also in the broader 1911 community,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “With these new optics-ready TRP AOS variants and the first TRP pistols in 9mm ever, Springfield Armory is taking a proven classic in an exciting new direction.”
MSRP for all AOS variants is $1,999, and more information on these new pistols as well as other firearms offered by Springfield Armory is available at springfield-armory.com.
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