Taurus 1911

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Anyone have one I can shoot at BA over the next few weeks?

Would also like to try an RIA and a Para if anyone has one.

 

REALLY like to try a Springer, Colt or S&W,Kimber but I am afraid I will like them too much and I can't afford one

 

Yes, I am back on my 1911 kick and since I am looking to get rid of the M&P, 1911 wil be it's replacement.

[tj462nj 32]

Anyone have one I can shoot at BA over the next few weeks?

Would also like to try an RIA and a Para if anyone has one.

 

REALLY like to try a Springer, Colt or S&W,Kimber but I am afraid I will like them too much and I can't afford one

 

Yes, I am back on my 1911 kick and since I am looking to get rid of the M&P, 1911 wil be it's replacement.

I believe tony357 has one

[tony357 386]

yep, i have two, but they are chambered in 38 super..

 

will have one tomorrow at ba..hell i might even bring both someone mentioned A BBQ..

[Maksim 1,504]

whether or not you like Taurus, their 1911's are top notch guns and a fantastic value. I would glady take one over any other entry level 1911. Tony's 1911's are a joy, both to shoot and look at.

[Chad 3]

I have one chambered in .45 if you want to shoot that caliber. I'll bring it either way.

[matt6669 71]

I have one chambered in .45 if you want to shoot that caliber. I'll bring it either way.

 

Might as well let someone shoot it, because we know you don't!

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Thanks guys.

Not sure I will be there tonight, but def next week or the week after.

Most likely 2 weeks.

 

That gun in SS is def on my very short list.

 

Thanks guys.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Not to clutter your brain with more ideas Mike but ParaUSA's GI Expert is a damn good gun at a damn good price. Everyone who has shot mine likes it and it hasn't given me a single problem after 300 or so rounds.

[mikeyboyeee 66]

I will have to shoot your soon too Ray Ray.

[imperialfish 11]

Hey Ray Ray are you going to bring the 1911 to BH tonight I would like to shoot a few out of it. Im also 1911 45

[axeman_g 128]

My .02....

 

My FFL is a damn nice guy, honest, forthright and simple. He was the NJSP and NJDOC firearms instructor for about 20years as well as a champion shooter. does some custom gunsmithing on 1911 and revolvers also, mainly upgrades, race gun, steel plate options etc etc.

 

I told him I was interested in acquiring a 1911... as I dont have one currently. He showed me a couple he had in stock, estate sale stuff. I told him of my ambi requirements, me being lefty, and he pulled out 2 Tauri ....Pt1991s. His words now.... "This is the best buy in 1911s ever available, from fit, function, features and price."

 

This is a man I trust explicitly in regards to firearms.

 

 

I still have not got one yet though....

[Tactical Monkey 51]

and he pulled out 2 Taurus Pt1911s. His words now.... "This is the best buy in 1911s ever available, from fit, function, features and price."

I still have not got one yet though....

 

But I do, and I really like it. 500+ rounds not a single hiccup.

 

Having heard that story in person, I fixed that quote for you...

[67gtonut 847]

.......and now available in 9mm!!!

 

http://www.taurususa.com/product-detail ... bseries=19

[mikeyboyeee 66]

I saw that am an seriously considering it in 9mm, but I think I will stay true and go .45 for it.

 

9mm need are taken care of by my 92fs.

[Guest]

Keep it real, 1911 is a gun that is best had in .45 acp..

[67gtonut 847]

I prefer the 9mm round.....

 

The only thing holding me back was the past issues with Taurus Customer Service..... but I am thinking of rolling the dice....

[lunker 274]

Keep it real, 1911 is a gun that is best had in .45 acp..

 

Some of eschew the sluggish 45ACP and go for the mighty 10mm in our 1911s.

[Guest]

Keep it real, 1911 is a gun that is best had in .45 acp..

 

Some of eschew the sluggish 45ACP and go for the mighty 10mm in our 1911s.

 

I will not argue with 10mm...thats an awesome round...

[lunker 274]

I will not argue with 10mm...thats an awesome round...

 

The recoil caused my rear sight to go flying off after less than a box of ammo in my new DW CBOB. I was lucky to find it in a pretty dark range. To be fair, I think the rear sight screw was stripped.

[mikeyboyeee 66]

PT1911SS is in and I will either be picking her up this weekend or Monday eve

[Shane45 807]

Take a looksee at an STI Spartan b4 you take the Taurus plunge.

[axeman_g 128]

Mikey... did you get it throught Bob? Can I ask your walking price?

 

Check my new thread about the Pt1911 I fondled while in WV.

[jermz1987 243]

Congrats, cant wait to see pics.

[Ray Ray 3,566]

Take a looksee at an STI Spartan b4 you take the Taurus plunge.

 

Shane, you seem to be very pushy when it comes to your favorite guns. It's not a bad thing, as I am a little pushy too. But Taurus makes a real nice 1911. AND SO DOES PARA!!!

[mikeyboyeee 66]

STI didn't make it in Stainless that I saw and that's what I wanted

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Mikey... did you get it throught Bob? Can I ask your walking price?

 

Check my new thread about the Pt1911 I fondled while in WV.

 

No I didn't. He is too far for me to make it worth my while to drive to.

 

I am getting it from Vinny who came thru with the best price (once again) using the price request feature and from other places I checked.

[Booyakasha! 0]

pics! very interested in this. also if you dont mind PM me what you paid. vinny definately is the man to go to.

-Roger

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Will post some pics when I clean her up this weekend (all the cosmoline they put on).

 

Had trouble putting her back together last night after break down, but all is well now.

[mikeyboyeee 66]

Also, had lengthy talk about the taurus with Vinny yesterday.

I obviosuly respect his knowledge on such matters. He said the Pt1911 is by far the best buy in 1991. Best 1911 for the money hands down.

 

This coming from a guy who owns STI 1911s and I am sure has seen many other come thru his hands.

 

Now I just need to buy some .45 acp and go shootin'.

[Shane45 807]

Ray Ray, pushy? Not at all. Merely pointing out another option with good reviews at a close price point. The only reason I found out about the Spartan line is because I went looking for a hold over 9mm 1911 until I have time to build myself one in that caliber as ALL my 1911's are .45. Now that I ordered the Dillon press, I probably wont persue a 9mm 1911 for IDPA so I can stay in the class Im shooting in. I wouldnt exactly call an STI a fave but the rep for STI is very good quality and workmanship. You have to keep in mind where I come from in my opinions on 1911's. I own zero production 1911's. I also realise not everyone can pop for a custom or build their own. SO having spent countless hours chatting, talking, reading, etc etc with most known smiths on the planet, I have some opinions on what production guns or brands are decent.... Keep in mind that I do not do what most smiths do. I build ground up. Most guns are built on production guns. These are the guys that have the inside scoop on whats good and bad at the production level. My opinions are formed from discussions with them. In the case of the Taurus I have heard some unfavorable things generally speaking and the brand soesnt have the best rep. Also keep in mind that Taurus 1911 sites are porprietary cut and in the case of the railed 1911 very few holsters fit it because its overly large compared to other railed 1911's .In the case of the Para... well I dont want to keep pissing in your cheerios but like I said most smiths dont even want to work on them unless its to gut all the para internals. If you did want work done I do know some smiths that specialise in Para's such as Hunter Customs. Bob does great work! Also I can not attest to the latest factory guns because I simply dont follow production guns anymore.

 

I have said this countless times. A 1911 is a HARD pistol to do cheaply. It wasnt designed to be made inexpesively. Consider that the price of a Taurus complete is damn close to what I pay for all the parts to build a 1911 WITHOUT the frame slide and barrel!!! Consider the round count a 1911 is designed to achieve without significant failure. What do you consider a lot through your pistol to call it good? My Para was done before I did work Myself. Mellenium Custom overhauled it. I trust THAT para because I have idunno +10,000 rounds through it. But like I said, only the frame and slide are Para. EVERYONE that I shot with that competed with a Para did the same thing I did, flush all Para internals. Their soft. Might be ok for 1000 rounds but not the kind of shooting we did. YMMV.