Taurus 1911

jaytothekizzay · February 9, 2008, 11:45 PM

Im dying for a 1911. I am thinking of getting the Taurus. The price is right, and Ive heard mostly all good things of Taurus guns. Any opinions???? Good or Bad lets hear em !!! Also, any owners of Taurus 1911 have any pics to post ???

tomh1426 · February 9, 2008, 11:54 PM

I got one not to long ago but Its been great so far.
Ive put around 500 rounds through it with no issues.
I got one pic and its really bad

tomh1426 · February 9, 2008, 11:56 PM

wow, sorry thats so big
You can see the nice scratch it came with, I think Its my dealers fault.

hoytinak · February 10, 2008, 12:01 AM

I think of the Taurus' their 1911 is one of their best values going. Shot a buddies and it seemed nice and tight. It felt good and was pretty accurate too, I'm just hesitant about Taurus when it comes to their long term use. (Never owned one myself though)

Fremmer · February 10, 2008, 12:04 AM

Ah, no worries, Tom. That just means somebody else already accomplished the first scratch, so you won't be so hard on yourself when the next scratch happens. Nice gun!

mnlitig8r · February 10, 2008, 01:47 AM

I planned to buy one until I found out that I could get a Smith & Wesson for less money due to a $100 rebate now being offered. I just went to the range today to try it out for the first time (though I've shot a friend's identical S&W 1911 before) and I must say that I am very happy with my choice.

Playboypenguin · February 10, 2008, 02:06 AM

I think the PT1911 is a pretty good deal and worth a shot. The one I shot seemed very nice. I just did not like the grips (which can be changed) and the billboard on the side. I do not prefer the straight eight sights but that is personal preference.

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You can see the nice scratch it came with, I think Its my dealers fault.

Don't worry, that can be taken right out on a stainless frame and slide.

RoyP · February 10, 2008, 08:54 AM

I have one.I can't comment on it yet because ups still has it.It is suppose to be here monday.Its the blued model.Its not my first 1911 but it is my first taurus 1911.The wait is killing me.

WESHOOT2 · February 10, 2008, 09:31 AM

Have not shot any yet, but I've now handled about fifteen or so.

The first one I touched was disappointingly poor, after reading all the hype; poor fit, poor trigger, just junkie.

But then I handled another, and it wasn't junkie; it was nicely fit, had a decent trigger, and was much closer to my expectations, based again on what I had read.
So then I handled more, and more, and while I personally would NEVER buy one (I am not anti-Taurus, as my personal back-up 'always' is a Taurus auto) I am able to suggest/recommend them.
All but one other was nice; nicely fit, nice trigger, nice.
Seems like the blued ones and the stainless ones are similarly nice.

(WHY not? Because I'd buy a different brand for similar money, anticipating further personalizing and customizing, and I'd want a Series 70 type to do so).

(Oh, which brand?)
(Springfield Armory)
(And if buying with NO intent to modify I'd buy a different brand)
(Which brand?)
(S&W)

For me, sometimes 500 rds is gone in a few hours....

tegemu · February 12, 2008, 09:13 AM

Love mine - superb firearm.

BabyEagle40 · February 12, 2008, 10:33 AM

I almost bought this gun. I have read some very positive reviews about it. It fit pretty nicely in my hand. For the money and features, it is worth a shot.

Uncle Ben · February 12, 2008, 10:53 AM

how much do they go for?

BabyEagle40 · February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM

The sportsman warehouse in chattanooga had the blued models for about 550

Technosavant · February 12, 2008, 12:09 PM

Have a PT1911AR.

The only "issue" I have had with it was light primer strikes out of the box; the shop had a gunsmith fix it right up and clean up the trigger too (it is a bit gritty out of the box, but a couple hundred rounds made it more crisp, now it is fantastic). After scouring the net looking for others folks who had the same problem, I came up empty, so I think it was a single incident- can happen to anybody.

The frame to slide fit isn't super tight; there's some wiggle, but it doesn't seem to affect accuracy any at all- this thing drives tacks. The grips are awful- they require changing, and since the grip screw heads are oversized you'll need new screws too, but that is no big deal.

My PT1911 AR is now my "house gun." I must say I find the Heine sights to be quicker on target than the Novaks on my Springfield; eventually I may swap them out for Straight Eight night sights (that's probably also what my SA will get when the Novaks get dim).

For the price, it can't be beat. It may not be the best 1911 out there, but it sure isn't bad, and despite how some other Taurus models may have been, this one seems to be no worse than any other 1911 from a reputable maker.

North Star · February 12, 2008, 02:48 PM

Count me in also. I purcahsed my PT 1911 blue with rail in January and I have enjoyed it. I like the feel and the weight of it. It has about 150 rounds with no problems out of the box. Replaced the grips with a set of slim walnut checkered grips and a set of nite siters. I am a happy camper.

jaytothekizzay · February 12, 2008, 04:56 PM

Thanks for all the good info guys... Ill post once I get my 1911 TX...

fat old gun nut · February 12, 2008, 07:43 PM

I'm planning to fire mine some more and if I still like it as much plan on making it my #1 CCW

Taurus_9mm · February 12, 2008, 08:21 PM

One of my blued PT1911 w/ Hogue wraparound grips.

www.taurusarmed.net

tomh1426 · February 12, 2008, 08:27 PM

I just ordered some of those grips and some stainless screws and bushings.
I have houge wraparound grips on a few guns and they feel really good in my hand.
Taurus factory grips have some wierd contour and they are very thin.
My screws keep coming loose except one that only comes out with the bushing.
Besides that Im at around 700 rounds with no problems at all.

Eric M. · February 12, 2008, 10:35 PM

Several thousand rounds through mine, with no malfunctions.
It's one great gun, with great accuracy to boot.

Eric

Lurper · February 13, 2008, 12:03 AM

30,0000 rounds through mine since November '06. Went through 20k with zero malfunctions. At about 23k, the I had to replace the sear. It is as good as anything that Springfield Armory built for me when I shot for them. For the money, it is the best buy around. You can get it for under $500 at:
www.gilbertgunworks.com

VinnyT · February 13, 2008, 08:20 AM

My SS is on the way from Bud's. $575 OTD. Planning on replacing the Heines with Night-sights.

Taurus_9mm · February 23, 2008, 05:52 PM

The stainless PT1911s are gorgeous. I have to add one to my collection at some point.

www.taurusarmed.net

February 10, 2008, 09:31 AM	#9
WESHOOT2 Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 1999 Location: home on the range; Vermont (Caspian country) Posts: 14,324	handled vs shot Have not shot any yet, but I've now handled about fifteen or so. The first one I touched was disappointingly poor, after reading all the hype; poor fit, poor trigger, just junkie. But then I handled another, and it wasn't junkie; it was nicely fit, had a decent trigger, and was much closer to my expectations, based again on what I had read. So then I handled more, and more, and while I personally would NEVER buy one (I am not anti-Taurus, as my personal back-up 'always' is a Taurus auto) I am able to suggest/recommend them. All but one other was nice; nicely fit, nice trigger, nice. Seems like the blued ones and the stainless ones are similarly nice. (WHY not? Because I'd buy a different brand for similar money, anticipating further personalizing and customizing, and I'd want a Series 70 type to do so). (Oh, which brand?) (Springfield Armory) (And if buying with NO intent to modify I'd buy a different brand) (Which brand?) (S&W) For me, sometimes 500 rds is gone in a few hours.... __________________ . "all my ammo is mostly retired factory ammo"

February 12, 2008, 09:13 AM	#10
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	Love mine - superb firearm. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

February 12, 2008, 10:53 AM	#12
Uncle Ben Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 400	how much do they go for? __________________ Lazy + Complacent = DISARMED *FIGHT to keep your guns & join the NRA. Contact your representatives about 2A issues at www.capwiz.com/nra/dbq/officials and to be kept up to date on the current issues visit www.nraila.org

February 12, 2008, 07:43 PM	#17
fat old gun nut Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Posts: 244	Pt1911 I'm planning to fire mine some more and if I still like it as much plan on making it my #1 CCW

February 12, 2008, 10:35 PM	#20
Eric M. Senior Member Join Date: January 26, 2007 Location: Forest Lake, Minnesota Posts: 307	Several thousand rounds through mine, with no malfunctions. It's one great gun, with great accuracy to boot. Eric __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer NRA Pistol Instructor NRA Life Member DNR Certified Firearms Safety Instructor 37 yrs

February 9, 2008, 11:45 PM	#1
jaytothekizzay Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Location: st. louis Posts: 450	Taurus 1911 Im dying for a 1911. I am thinking of getting the Taurus. The price is right, and Ive heard mostly all good things of Taurus guns. Any opinions???? Good or Bad lets hear em !!! Also, any owners of Taurus 1911 have any pics to post ???

February 9, 2008, 11:54 PM	#2
tomh1426 Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2005 Location: Youngtown Arizona Posts: 1,135	I got one not to long ago but Its been great so far. Ive put around 500 rounds through it with no issues. I got one pic and its really bad

February 9, 2008, 11:56 PM	#3
tomh1426 Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2005 Location: Youngtown Arizona Posts: 1,135	wow, sorry thats so big You can see the nice scratch it came with, I think Its my dealers fault.

February 10, 2008, 12:01 AM	#4
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	I think of the Taurus' their 1911 is one of their best values going. Shot a buddies and it seemed nice and tight. It felt good and was pretty accurate too, I'm just hesitant about Taurus when it comes to their long term use. (Never owned one myself though)

February 10, 2008, 12:04 AM	#5
Fremmer Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2005 Location: Nebraska Posts: 3,482	Ah, no worries, Tom. That just means somebody else already accomplished the first scratch, so you won't be so hard on yourself when the next scratch happens. Nice gun!

February 10, 2008, 01:47 AM	#6
mnlitig8r Member Join Date: May 24, 2007 Posts: 48	I planned to buy one until I found out that I could get a Smith & Wesson for less money due to a $100 rebate now being offered. I just went to the range today to try it out for the first time (though I've shot a friend's identical S&W 1911 before) and I must say that I am very happy with my choice.

February 10, 2008, 08:54 AM	#8
RoyP Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2002 Location: corning,new york Posts: 217	I have one.I can't comment on it yet because ups still has it.It is suppose to be here monday.Its the blued model.Its not my first 1911 but it is my first taurus 1911.The wait is killing me.

February 12, 2008, 10:33 AM	#11
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	I almost bought this gun. I have read some very positive reviews about it. It fit pretty nicely in my hand. For the money and features, it is worth a shot.

February 12, 2008, 11:00 AM	#13
BabyEagle40 Senior Member Join Date: February 11, 2008 Posts: 167	The sportsman warehouse in chattanooga had the blued models for about 550

February 12, 2008, 12:09 PM	#14
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 4,040	Have a PT1911AR. The only "issue" I have had with it was light primer strikes out of the box; the shop had a gunsmith fix it right up and clean up the trigger too (it is a bit gritty out of the box, but a couple hundred rounds made it more crisp, now it is fantastic). After scouring the net looking for others folks who had the same problem, I came up empty, so I think it was a single incident- can happen to anybody. The frame to slide fit isn't super tight; there's some wiggle, but it doesn't seem to affect accuracy any at all- this thing drives tacks. The grips are awful- they require changing, and since the grip screw heads are oversized you'll need new screws too, but that is no big deal. My PT1911 AR is now my "house gun." I must say I find the Heine sights to be quicker on target than the Novaks on my Springfield; eventually I may swap them out for Straight Eight night sights (that's probably also what my SA will get when the Novaks get dim). For the price, it can't be beat. It may not be the best 1911 out there, but it sure isn't bad, and despite how some other Taurus models may have been, this one seems to be no worse than any other 1911 from a reputable maker.

February 12, 2008, 02:48 PM	#15
North Star Junior Member Join Date: January 17, 2008 Posts: 11	Count me in also. I purcahsed my PT 1911 blue with rail in January and I have enjoyed it. I like the feel and the weight of it. It has about 150 rounds with no problems out of the box. Replaced the grips with a set of slim walnut checkered grips and a set of nite siters. I am a happy camper.

February 12, 2008, 04:56 PM	#16
jaytothekizzay Senior Member Join Date: February 4, 2008 Location: st. louis Posts: 450	Thanks for all the good info guys... Ill post once I get my 1911 TX...

February 12, 2008, 08:27 PM	#19
tomh1426 Senior Member Join Date: September 17, 2005 Location: Youngtown Arizona Posts: 1,135	I just ordered some of those grips and some stainless screws and bushings. I have houge wraparound grips on a few guns and they feel really good in my hand. Taurus factory grips have some wierd contour and they are very thin. My screws keep coming loose except one that only comes out with the bushing. Besides that Im at around 700 rounds with no problems at all.

February 13, 2008, 12:03 AM	#21
Lurper Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2006 Posts: 943	30,0000 rounds through mine since November '06. Went through 20k with zero malfunctions. At about 23k, the I had to replace the sear. It is as good as anything that Springfield Armory built for me when I shot for them. For the money, it is the best buy around. You can get it for under $500 at: www.gilbertgunworks.com

February 13, 2008, 08:20 AM	#22
VinnyT Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2006 Location: Southwest Va Posts: 224	My SS is on the way from Bud's. $575 OTD. Planning on replacing the Heines with Night-sights.

February 23, 2008, 05:52 PM	#23
Taurus_9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky USA Posts: 963	The stainless PT1911s are gorgeous. I have to add one to my collection at some point. www.taurusarmed.net