I have owned a lot of 1911s. The TRP is probably the most well made 1911 I have ever owned. I am not talking about Nighthawks and Ed Browns and the likes. The TRP though is the best by far standard production fit and finished gun I have owned.
I had a Norinco 1911. It was a very nice.specimen. I think with all the high end 1911s out there that many of the more economical production guns are overlooked.
You are right. I had a TRP Operator and I wish I still did. I think they are semi production because some parts on them are actually hand fitted just not as many as the professional is.