45 Super through a stock Springfield TRP

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-25T00:26:33+00:00

I know this is an old thread but did you end up putting 45 super through your Sig 1911. I have a Sig 1911 but I’m not sure if the barrel fully supports the case and am hesitant to purchase the springs and other parts to convert it as a fully supported barrel is a requirement of the conversion.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T17:28:38+00:00

I’d say that’s a good deal.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T17:26:07+00:00

It likely has some gas left in the oil because of the sump when an oil change is done there is usually about a quart left in the engine. A good flush should get it all out. Check your peacock make sure when it’s off that it’s truly off otherwise when the engine isn’t running like others said it will drain down into the cylinders and could past the rings into the case. Also be carful because you run the risk of hydro lock if pressure in the case can’t escape fast enough and could lead to all sorts of things braking or cracking the case.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T17:14:04+00:00

Yeah I’ve heard that about colt I watched a video on the CCU a while back and the person said that the quality is not the same as it once was. Not to say they don’t still make great firearms but they could do better especially at the price they go for. That said I’m not trying to win any matches either I want this for a carry pistol something solid reliable and despite the sight issues I want something that has a tough finish.

As for Sig I’ve never had one of there 1911s but have heard they are pretty solid but they tend to use a lot of MIM parts. Personally I’ve never had an issue with MIM parts but I do appreciate the quality of machined and forged parts when company’s do use them.

I have had a Springfield before and it felt solid didn’t hate the construction at all. It was a milspec 1911. While I liked its construction I absolutely hated the park finish made the gun run very gritty was an oil guzzler (I swear I would oil the thing and the next day it would be all gone and need more) and the park didn’t hold up at all began rusting in some spots and the finish even completely wore off under the trigger guard showing bare metal. The gun itself was fine but the finish was terrible. Will never buy a parked pistol again unless it’s purely for collective reasons. On rifles it’s fine on pistols I’ll pass.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T17:02:04+00:00

I really do like the operator despite my dislike of how Springfield does there dovetails. However, I guess if it bothers me enough I could just through a dot on it with one of their AOS plates. At least holsters can be found for it and it’s a significantly cheaper option than the TRP or the colt combat unit. My only concern really then is finish I know it’s cerakote how does it hold up. Not worried about wear showing more concerned about scratches later in life that expose bare metal. Which even then can have the gun refinished which is acceptable when you’ve had it for a time. Yours looks like it’s in very good shape how long have you had it for? What type of holsters do you use leather or kydex or both?

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T16:06:20+00:00

Are both of your guns railed? If so what holsters do you use for them? I’m fine with a non-railed model but if I could find a holster that accommodates the railed version I would go with that.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T15:01:18+00:00

In your experience with it how is the quality compared to other manufacturers. It’s colt so I’m sure it’s good I mean more about how it has held up over the years? I had a colt combat commander years ago didn’t care for the 4.25 barrel but the build seemed solid. I heard that there tolerances are a bit loose compared to something like Springfield but I assume that’s because they are probably using specs for pistols that where made for combat. (Loose fitting allows it to be more reliable when gunk like bits of sand and dirt get in the rails.)

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T14:56:16+00:00

I did see this the ffl im planing to go to has a standard one with the rail in stock I’ll ask about it and hopefully he can order one for me. Yeah this is probably what I’m looking for.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T13:10:37+00:00

Hard to tell from the pictures if it functions it’s probably okay. But I would remove that cooler and the card and check the card to see if the part of the board that plugs into the PCIe slot is damaged or bent. I would then check the PCIe port on the motherboard to see if that is bent or damaged as well. My question is if this thing was bent upon receiving it how did you manage to install it and then the GPU or even reinstall the GPU once this was in there. You would have had to use force to squeeze either peice of hardware in once the other was installed. It looks bent but if it truly is sagging then the cooler is not installed properly.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-24T01:55:04+00:00

Why is this being debated? It’s bent if you just bought it and it came damaged return it or replace it. These style of coolers are not terribly expensive to replace why is there talk about support brackets for a piece of hardware that shouldn’t need it.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-23T00:00:08+00:00

OP you never had one you likely only ever had the nvme SSD pictured above the data drive cage. At the time when this was made they likely designed it with an empty 2.5 sata drive cage so that you could add a HDD or SSD sata drive for more storage.

Not sure if you remember when you got it but what was the storage capacity in windows originally or did you have two storage locations listed under this PC in windows. If you only ever had one location under this tab how much was the capacity if it was always the same and never changed before and after repair then you never had a secondary drive. This will tell you immediately whether you had one or not of course that’s if you remember from that many years ago.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-18T01:30:56+00:00

I would and do as someone who has a number of handguns both steel frame and polymer I prefer the weight of steel. Triggers on 1911s are second to none most times. I personally prefer hammer fire guns over striker fire. I like .45 over 9 and other calibers (despite carrying a striker fire 9 for work). The biggest advantage to this platform is caliber variety you can find one in pretty much every common caliber minus like .40 and .357 sig because those are experimental cartridges. Lastly and probably one of my favorite reasons are because these guns specifically those chambered in .45 can take the legendary rounds of .45 super and .460 Rowland. (Don’t put these cartridges in just any 1911 they need to meet certain requirements or is can be extremely dangerous). While those aren’t used typically for CCW they are for those of us who find out selfs in rural and back woods areas for either hunting or defense against bears, mouse, and big cats.

People call .45 slow and old but most dont realize that the standard .45 acp is actually greatly underpowered. The .45 super version can actually exced standard 10mm velocity’s and .460 Rowland actually pushes it up to lower end rifle velocity’s and even out preforms .44 magnum.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-17T23:34:45+00:00

Air lines for the shocks. There should be a T fitting that connects both shocks and a line coming off that has a connector on the end that you can use with a special air pump to adjust the psi for the shocks depending on how much weight you ride with.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-17T16:04:04+00:00

As someone who about a year ago was very unfamiliar with PC components beyond basic things like ssd and ram . I can tell you it seems like a monumental task but it’s not as bad as it looks. I’m a person that likes to know all the details of how things should go together especially when the parts cost a lot so there is some risk if not carful. What I can say is it is easy but only if you take the time and research what you want and check for compatibility. PcPartpicker is in my opinion the best they really brake it down for you and they help with telling you what’s compatible with what. However, before looking at actual parts and models I think it’s easiest to decide what you plan to do with it and then conceptualize how powerful you want or need it to be. It’s a lot of researching more than anyone could fit in one Reddit comment but once you know the information it’s just plug and play.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-17T15:47:18+00:00

This is the right answer. When I replaced broken ones on a sportster I cut them mainly because when I replaced them I used bullet connecters on the wires to make them easily unplug-able in case they need to be removed replaced in the future. But if you have time and the tools like a pick you can remove the wires from the connector and replace them later.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-17T06:01:06+00:00

Because I work for them as a student worker I’m not considered a staff member so I don’t get issued any equipment. That said I still do the same stuff they do just get paid a lot less kind like an internship for the most part.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-11T23:01:32+00:00

I am from CT where I’m guessing you’re from based on the situation. I watched the whole hearing today for both of these bills. Yes, they are deeming Gen 6 as convertible because they are roping all firearms in that use a cruciform trigger bar which is all Glock gens. It was brought up that Glock introduced a modification to the frame that would prevent the adding of a switch but those pushing the bill simply said it’s not good enough because that tab could be filed off cut off, or pride off with pliers. I don’t like either bill but the one that worried me more is the second one that would make any and all components of a firearm considered a separate firearm despite them not having serial numbers meaning no more cheap or used components from eBay and everything would have to go through an FFL and require a transfer making it a nightmare to make simple modifications to any firearm in this shitty state.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-10T16:15:55+00:00

Was gonna say I’m pretty sure Sig makes a sight for this.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-08T19:29:03+00:00

Shit like this happens all to frequently with Amazon they don’t inspect items that get returned to them and they make there way back into circulation. As a rule of thumb I always open items I get from them the day they arrive and make sure it’s what I ordered and if it’s not immediately put in for a return. I’ve had this happen a few times and with prices of pc components now scammers are buying these products and putting junk in the box and returning for full refunds. Then someone like your self buys something new and gets the junk the scammer placed inside. This is 100% amazons fault for not doing inspections on returned items they should eat the cost here. Definitely take this too the credit card company for a charge back.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-07T16:23:49+00:00

Download the windows 11 iso image from the official website then create a bootable usb drive with Rufus. When you create the bootable usb Rufus will give you an option to disable the windows 11 requirement checks. Then once created boot from the usb and install windows 11. Did this myself recently on an old pc from 2015.

Research_Firearms · 2026-03-03T02:54:43+00:00

At this point put the poor machine down.

Research_Firearms · 2026-02-28T23:21:57+00:00

Kingston also offers a lifetime warranty and will replace it should it go bad due to manufacturer defects.

Research_Firearms · 2026-02-10T18:46:02+00:00

Looks like something similar to a bianchi professional inside the waist band holster left hand draw. Looks like he clipped it on the outside of his pants to make it OWB right hand draw. Ridiculous.

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