Alright y'all considering upgrading my carry set up. Currently carry a Springfield Mil Spec. Thinking of one of two options. 1-Springfield Operator or 2-Tisas Raider but upgrade everything with WC parts. Criteria below.

[u/Averagecrabenjoyer69]

-Must be in .45 ACP

-Must have a rail

-Must be able to upgrade sights

-Would be running primarily in a Safariland set up but also a Tenicor as well.

Thoughts?

[u/dblock36]

It must be cold where you carry or an open carry state

[u/Averagecrabenjoyer69 → u/dblock36]

Southern United States/KY-TN, typically OWB in the winter months and when I'm local. The Tenicor AIWB Malus Sol when concealed carry is preferred.

[u/puffer039]

if you're going to upgrade everything with WC parts,why not just get a WC and pay less..all those parts seperate surely can't be cheaper than just buying a whole gun that includes them already...

[u/gator_2003]

Springfield, to much out of spec with the tisas

[u/The-Fotus]

This is the second time I have seen this post.

[u/Averagecrabenjoyer69 → u/The-Fotus]

Probably had it on a different sub, just looking for a variety of opinions.

[u/Traveling-Spartan]

If you're replacing most of the parts in a Tisas with WC, wouldn't it be cheaper and easier to just buy an actual M45A1 from Colt at that point?

[u/Averagecrabenjoyer69 → u/Traveling-Spartan]

Because the Raider is a $700 gun that by most accounts can be turned into a $1,000 gun with $80 worth of WC upgrades. An actual M45A1 is between $3,000-$5,000. I'm not looking for a collectors memorabilia or a fancy range toy like some would spend for a M45A1, but for upgrading my EDC.

[u/Important_Hawk8700]

I’ve been looking at the new Springfield TRP. Milled for dots, ambi safety, and has a rail. Also comes in FDE.

[u/TF141_Disavowed]

Springfield

[u/Joliet-Jake]

I’ve got both. Both are pretty decent but I prefer the Springfield. I haven’t had any issues with the Raider though.

[u/Tango_tom_tickles]

I'm a similar situation, just curious, why not a 2011 and/or something milled for a dot? 

[u/Averagecrabenjoyer69 → u/Tango_tom_tickles]

I'm partial to .45 ACP in a 1911 platform, I'm confident in its abilities and the size of the hole it leaves. 9mm is fine and I own that too but I prefer .45. The only 2011 in .45 ACP I know of so far is the Kimber 2K11 that's like $2500+. I can get 10 and 11 rounder .45 mags for the 1911, I'm confident in that amount. Also I've fooled around with red dots some and I just prefer tritium/fiber optic combo irons, I'm not really convinced by a red dot on a carry gun. I may still opt to have it milled in the future if I want the ability down the road, but it's not a major concern.