TFB: For those familiar with the life of Chris Kyle or possibly read his books, you know he was a tremendous man. You may also know that his sidearm of choice was a Springfield Armory TRP Operator. To commemorate his life and to grow the FROG Foundation, Springfield Armory will soon be releasing a Limited Edition Chris Kyle TRP Operator. MORE
I love Chris Kyle, and I love 1911s, but I hate target sights and light rails.
What a nice collectible. Fortunately (or unfortunately as the case may be) My gun safe is full, and I don’t have the $2500 for the gun and package.
It would be nice, though. Sigh.
Come on Mr. Mxyzptlk, how many guns do you need?
Just one more.
Okay, Bad, it’s the money! I like combat sights (since that is what’s required in IDPA) but I have replaced all my front sights with fiber optic sights. And on my S&W 686 I installed a gold dot, which I really like (old eyes).
I had two guns in 2008. Now over 30, and I reload. What’s one more? I just don’t want any more calibers to stock up on.
Mr. Mxyzptlk,
I think my next purchase is going to be a Dan Wesson Commander. I shot one the other day and was amazed to see they come with an old school brass insert in the front sight. Loved it.
Bad_Brad, CZ makes a nice gun. I haven’t handled the Dan Wesson, but will be on the lookout for it at the gun club. (IDPA classifier this weekend). One of the things I like about a match, everyone likes to talk about and share their pistols.
Mr. Mxyzptlk
I think they are using mostly Ed Brown parts. In fact the Ed Brown bob tail and the Dan Wesson look identical. Right down to the checkering. Of course the Dan Wesson is about 3k less than the Ed Brown. I don’t really like the looks of the Bob Tail but it’s got it’s advantages for a carry weapon.
Bad . . . “it’s got it’s advantages for a carry weapon.”
and it’s 3 grand less . . .
Sweet.. I can think of a few people who need to meet this special edition head on. ?
Damn I’m outta control.
Les makes some nice shooters too
https://www.lesbaer.com/
You’re right, Just Sayin’ . . . however they’re very expensive, too. And a 12 month wait is about 11 months too long for me. Hey, as I get older, 12 months may not ever get here!
I’ve got a Thunder Ranch Special. Tight, tight gun. More accurate than my Gold Cup. With those pain in the ass target sights
Lazlo is not a gun expert like you guys,, but boy oh boy this one sure looks like a fun one to shoot.
Lazlo, where you live? Somebody here can hook you up.
Front sight will make it right!
I have this….and many others
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_IclLuaUFs
Here is a fun gun to knock down metal targets.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PUjhcS36Oq0
I need one of those, to go with the movie and the book that I already have, But, … I can’t even pay my electric bill this month.
Wish list item.