One gun that I had to keep, at all costs, was the Springfield Armory 1911 TRP Armory Kote. Yep, it's a classic 1911 chambered in God's own caliber, .45 ACP.
The TRP™ series of 1911s from Springfield Armory® are serious tools for the most serious of applications. These tactically proven pistols are intentionally designed to work under the worst conditions you’ll encounter. You’ll find all the quality, features and performance that you need in a 1911 of this class.
The Springfield Professional Model has been the choice of the FBI regional SWAT teams since 1998. I am impressed with the number of models along with the quality and performance of Springfield’s line of 1911s. As most readers remember, the Professional model is a limited production pistol that is hand built in Springfield’s Custom Shop. The majority of the production goes to fill government agency contracts with a small number being allotted to dealers. It should come as no surprise that the demand for the Professional far outstrips the supply and there is a two-year backlog of orders.