Looking to buy the Taurus PT 1911 AR. (more in my price range)

 

what are some thoughts on this? anyone have one?

ive held one at Bobs but didnt get to shoot it (sad face) feels good in my hand, i love how 1911s feel ive shot the Springfield didnt like it, aslo shot Colt a few times loved it.

I'm personally not a fan of Taurus. Some on here are. However, for a few more duckets, you could most likely end up with a Colt. I know of one guy selling one for 9 flat. And, in the unlikely event that you don't like it down the road, resale on a Colt will be MUCH easier.

 

Good luck with your choice.

 

C

If your looking in the lower price range.....

 

Take a look at Rock Island Armory 1911's

 

My next purchase.....

I have a taurus, actually many taurus guns, have not had any issues with them. Granted I don't have a lot of rounds through them. I have a 1911 in 38 super and I love it. Shoots great. I honk they are worth the money and their customer service is great too from what I understand.

I have two of them, they both have been good..

I have the ALR (Aluminum Rail) that they produced a few years back as I like the the two tone. I purchased it used. It functions with no issues.

 

It is tough to get aftermarket parts for it. I wanted to change out the sights with a fiber optic front and a plain black rear sight but as it does not have a standard cut, I'm not sure what sight to order. I think my only option is to ship it to Dawson for them to install the sight.

I have the ALR (Aluminum Rail) that they produced a few years back as I like the the two tone. I purchased it used. It functions with no issues.

 

It is tough to get aftermarket parts for it. I wanted to change out the sights with a fiber optic front and a plain black rear sight but as it does not have a standard cut, I'm not sure what sight to order. I think my only option is to ship it to Dawson for them to install the sight.

 

Dawson makes fiber optic sites for pt1911's

 

https://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80000CDE-1278687390

I hear Jessie Duff is a fan.

Dawson makes fiber optic sites for pt1911's

 

https://www.dawsonpr...0CDE-1278687390

 

Thanks, that must be new. I see they have plain black sights for the rear also.

I dont know what your price range is exactly but I picked up a used colt 80's series for about $700-750

 

Thing is a tank.

thank you for all the feed back

I'm personally not a fan of Taurus. Some on here are. However, for a few more duckets, you could most likely end up with a Colt. I know of one guy selling one for 9 flat. And, in the unlikely event that you don't like it down the road, resale on a Colt will be MUCH easier.

 

Good luck with your choice.

 

C

 

Have you ever even shot a Pt1911?

I have a stainless Pt1911.

Never an issue with it. Prob have 300-440 rounds thru it by now.

 

Even no issues swith wolf steel case ammo.

 

Everyone who has ever fired it liked it.

 

You are more then welcome to shoot mine!

I have thousands of rounds through my pt1911 without an issue. I think the Taurus gets you more for the money than any other 1911 of comparable price.

Mine functions flawlessly. I have we'll over 1,000 rounds through her. I've fired all kinds of ammo as well. It's just as accurate as my friends colt 1911. Great gun but I don't like the rail on mine. Next 1911 I buy will be railless.

The Taurus 1911 are really a terrific value for what they are. I would not hesitate to buy one. The triggers are pretty nice and they have good features.

 

I would get a Taurus 1911 over a base RIA any day of the week.

 

For cheaper 1911.....

 

1. Taurus 1911

2. STI Spartan

3. Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911

4. Remington 1911

I've had a PT1911 for over 6 years with no problems whatsoever after several thousand rounds. That includes 100% reliability and 90% of my shooting is with lead swcs. All my other 1911s are Colts and when I carry a 1911 its the Taurus. I carry the gun on a regular basis.

 

A used Colt for $7-800 vs a new Taurus for $600 or less and a lifetime warranty seems like a no brainer to me.

 

Thank you all for the info!!!!!! i think im going to get it, got my paper work all filled out need to drop it off and ill be set

Figure i just ask in here instead of making a new topic anyone with this weapon have the .22 conversion kit?