Taurus PT1911 owners??

USPshooter · June 13, 2007, 06:40 PM

Any of you guys own a PT1911? I am in the midst of closing a deal on one and would like to hear from some owners on how well it shoots and just overall opinions...I've read nothing but good things in magazines but would rather hear from owners instead. Thanks

former-redberet · June 13, 2007, 07:19 PM

This is the first post I've seen on one

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SKM&P9 · June 13, 2007, 09:16 PM

USPshooter, picked mine up about 5 months ago, my first 1911, and definitely won't be my last ! The PT1911 has over 800 rds thru it to date, not one FTE,FTF, nada. I haven't been around handguns all that long, but this gun makes me look like I can hit the ten ring all day long. I was worried about the recoil, since I've only had 9mm and .22s, but it's actually very easy opn the hands. Not sure if it's the steel frame, but I actually prefer it over my M&P 9mm, and my PT111. WWB, Blazer brass, and even JHP rds. have all fed and ejected smoothly. You'll get the Taurus bashers saying it's a cheap gun, but so far, it's only the price that's been cheap.

Qwiks draw · June 13, 2007, 09:40 PM

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Ask for information on the PT1911, and ye shall receive. Thought this might be helpful.

tegemu · June 14, 2007, 02:38 PM

I've got one and am absolutely delighted with it. It's as good as most of my 1911's and better than some.

tuckerdog1 · June 14, 2007, 03:05 PM

The only complaint I have about mine, is the checkering on the grips is a bit rough on my thumb, during recoil. Bought some aftermarket grips, and was hoping they would arrive in the mail today

But they did not

Tuckerdog1

USPshooter · June 14, 2007, 04:50 PM

Yeah, I'm already shopping for grips and I won't have mine til next weekend at the earliest.

allenomics · June 15, 2007, 04:40 PM

The feature rich Taurus 1911 is a deal at $500. I'm hoping that it puts other gun makers on notice. Lower your prices!

WhiteFeather93 · June 15, 2007, 04:57 PM

I'm wearing mine right now and I couldn't be happier!!

Tamara · June 15, 2007, 05:54 PM

Quote:

I've read nothing but good things in magazines...

Quelle surprise.

former-redberet · June 15, 2007, 08:59 PM

LOL Tam

tuckerdog1 · June 18, 2007, 03:42 PM

Grips arrived.

Tuckerdog1

USPshooter · June 18, 2007, 06:37 PM

Very nice Tuckerdog1...grips look good on there.

irishguy · June 19, 2007, 08:27 PM

Have had my Taurus for about 3 months now. Approx. 500 rounds thru it w/o any FTF, FTE or any other issues. Can't beat it for the price and it shoots much better than I am capable of shooting it. I would highly recommend buying it for someone who is looking for a good quality .45 AUTO w/o breaking the bank. (Sorry for the crappy photo)

GATMOG · June 19, 2007, 08:52 PM

Sharp lookin 1911's guys! I want one too..

Officer's Match · June 19, 2007, 09:57 PM

Really nice looking tuckerdog.

2transams · June 20, 2007, 07:28 PM

Mine ran fine while I had it, it's off at Gemini Customs right now getting a trigger job. That's all it "needed". I mean,it's a $500 1911. Of course it could be better,but it's the best value in 1911-land for that price. My only complaints are a heavy trigger pull and junk grips...easily fixed,I've got enough grips to build a raft.

45reloader · June 21, 2007, 05:00 AM

They never came out with the stainless steel model yet did they?

Officer's Match · June 21, 2007, 08:02 AM

I've yet to see one so far.

Jart · June 21, 2007, 08:17 AM

So how are the stock magazines on these things?

tuckerdog1 · June 21, 2007, 03:17 PM

Thanks for the complements guys. They were dirt cheap on Ebay. Did require just the tiniest bit of file work to get a proper fit. But for what they cost, I could do that.

Jart, No issues with my magazines. Have read about some FTF, that were corrected with Wilson magazines. So I guess there is potential for magazine issues.

Tuckerdog1

gunfighter48 · June 21, 2007, 07:02 PM

Jart,

I have four of the stock PT1911 mags and they have all worked just fine so far(1200 rds fired so far). My Wilson 47Ds work great also. The PT 1911 is the best value on the market in the 19s1 platform. Great fun for the price.

jhgreasemonkey · June 22, 2007, 11:30 AM

I have been wondering about this gun. Is it really up there with the spendier 1911's as far as quality though? Taurus makes some pretty big claims in their ads. I am looking at one now in July gunsandammo mag. They state that its comparable to a $2100 dollar custom 1911 because the taurus gunsmiths perform 19 hand tuned custom features to the pt1911. They claim that they are able to offer it at the low price of $600 because of advanced metalurgy and inovative manufacturing methods.
Thats all pretty big claims by taurus. Is there any truth to these? And does "advanced metalurgy and inovative manufacturing" mean lower quality materials and cutting corners?

jhgreasemonkey · June 22, 2007, 02:48 PM

Anyone willing to comment on this?

former-redberet · June 22, 2007, 05:02 PM

Just bonus words for effect. Kind of like what my partner said at work today. He wanted a shackle but said "give me a U-frame fastening device". Marketing bull. Doen't mean it's not a good, quality made gun though.

June 13, 2007, 06:40 PM	#1
USPshooter Member Join Date: May 12, 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 26	Taurus PT1911 owners?? Any of you guys own a PT1911? I am in the midst of closing a deal on one and would like to hear from some owners on how well it shoots and just overall opinions...I've read nothing but good things in magazines but would rather hear from owners instead. Thanks __________________ Its better to be tried by Twelve than carried by Six

June 13, 2007, 07:19 PM	#2
former-redberet Member Join Date: April 21, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 32	This is the first post I've seen on one . __________________ To name a few...Springfield Loaded Combat, Springfield Loaded Champion, XD40 Tactical, M&P9, Baby Eagle .45, Bersa Thunder 380 CC

June 14, 2007, 02:38 PM	#5
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	I've got one and am absolutely delighted with it. It's as good as most of my 1911's and better than some. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

June 14, 2007, 03:05 PM	#6
tuckerdog1 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 281	The only complaint I have about mine, is the checkering on the grips is a bit rough on my thumb, during recoil. Bought some aftermarket grips, and was hoping they would arrive in the mail today But they did not Tuckerdog1 __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. - Henry Louis Mencken

June 14, 2007, 04:50 PM	#7
USPshooter Member Join Date: May 12, 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 26	Yeah, I'm already shopping for grips and I won't have mine til next weekend at the earliest. __________________ Its better to be tried by Twelve than carried by Six

June 13, 2007, 09:16 PM	#3
SKM&P9 Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2007 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 231	USPshooter, picked mine up about 5 months ago, my first 1911, and definitely won't be my last ! The PT1911 has over 800 rds thru it to date, not one FTE,FTF, nada. I haven't been around handguns all that long, but this gun makes me look like I can hit the ten ring all day long. I was worried about the recoil, since I've only had 9mm and .22s, but it's actually very easy opn the hands. Not sure if it's the steel frame, but I actually prefer it over my M&P 9mm, and my PT111. WWB, Blazer brass, and even JHP rds. have all fed and ejected smoothly. You'll get the Taurus bashers saying it's a cheap gun, but so far, it's only the price that's been cheap.

June 13, 2007, 09:40 PM	#4
Qwiks draw Junior member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Posts: 879	http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=898.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1430.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1513.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1282.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1058.0 Ask for information on the PT1911, and ye shall receive. Thought this might be helpful.

June 15, 2007, 04:40 PM	#8
allenomics Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2007 Posts: 1,536	The feature rich Taurus 1911 is a deal at $500. I'm hoping that it puts other gun makers on notice. Lower your prices! __________________ NRA Benefactor Life Member Knowledge is not power. Applied knowledge is power!

June 15, 2007, 04:57 PM	#9
WhiteFeather93 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2005 Location: Oley Pa Posts: 281	I'm wearing mine right now and I couldn't be happier!! __________________ "A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity" -Freud "A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." -Thomas Jefferson.

June 15, 2007, 08:59 PM	#11
former-redberet Member Join Date: April 21, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 32	LOL Tam __________________ To name a few...Springfield Loaded Combat, Springfield Loaded Champion, XD40 Tactical, M&P9, Baby Eagle .45, Bersa Thunder 380 CC

June 18, 2007, 06:37 PM	#13
USPshooter Member Join Date: May 12, 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 26	Very nice Tuckerdog1...grips look good on there. __________________ Its better to be tried by Twelve than carried by Six

June 19, 2007, 08:27 PM	#14
irishguy Member Join Date: December 28, 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 24	Taurus 1911 Have had my Taurus for about 3 months now. Approx. 500 rounds thru it w/o any FTF, FTE or any other issues. Can't beat it for the price and it shoots much better than I am capable of shooting it. I would highly recommend buying it for someone who is looking for a good quality .45 AUTO w/o breaking the bank. (Sorry for the crappy photo) Last edited by irishguy; June 19, 2007 at 09:28 PM.

June 19, 2007, 08:52 PM	#15
GATMOG Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2007 Location: OREGON Posts: 221	Sharp lookin 1911's guys! I want one too..

June 19, 2007, 09:57 PM	#16
Officer's Match Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2007 Location: LANCASTER,OHIO Posts: 3,944	Really nice looking tuckerdog. __________________ REAL EYES REALIZE REAL LIES

June 20, 2007, 07:28 PM	#17
2transams Member Join Date: May 28, 2007 Location: IL,metro St. Louis Posts: 59	Mine ran fine while I had it, it's off at Gemini Customs right now getting a trigger job. That's all it "needed". I mean,it's a $500 1911. Of course it could be better,but it's the best value in 1911-land for that price. My only complaints are a heavy trigger pull and junk grips...easily fixed,I've got enough grips to build a raft.

June 21, 2007, 05:00 AM	#18
45reloader Senior Member Join Date: May 20, 2006 Location: PA Posts: 669	They never came out with the stainless steel model yet did they?

June 21, 2007, 08:02 AM	#19
Officer's Match Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2007 Location: LANCASTER,OHIO Posts: 3,944	I've yet to see one so far. __________________ REAL EYES REALIZE REAL LIES

June 21, 2007, 08:17 AM	#20
Jart Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2001 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 1,647	So how are the stock magazines on these things?

June 21, 2007, 03:17 PM	#21
tuckerdog1 Senior Member Join Date: September 20, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 281	Thanks for the complements guys. They were dirt cheap on Ebay. Did require just the tiniest bit of file work to get a proper fit. But for what they cost, I could do that. Jart, No issues with my magazines. Have read about some FTF, that were corrected with Wilson magazines. So I guess there is potential for magazine issues. Tuckerdog1 __________________ Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats. - Henry Louis Mencken

June 21, 2007, 07:02 PM	#22
gunfighter48 Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2006 Location: Mill Creek, WA Posts: 167	Jart, I have four of the stock PT1911 mags and they have all worked just fine so far(1200 rds fired so far). My Wilson 47Ds work great also. The PT 1911 is the best value on the market in the 19s1 platform. Great fun for the price. __________________ gunfighter48 A 45 may not expand but it will never be smaller than .45!! NRA Benefactor Life Member

June 22, 2007, 11:30 AM	#23
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	I have been wondering about this gun. Is it really up there with the spendier 1911's as far as quality though? Taurus makes some pretty big claims in their ads. I am looking at one now in July gunsandammo mag. They state that its comparable to a $2100 dollar custom 1911 because the taurus gunsmiths perform 19 hand tuned custom features to the pt1911. They claim that they are able to offer it at the low price of $600 because of advanced metalurgy and inovative manufacturing methods. Thats all pretty big claims by taurus. Is there any truth to these? And does "advanced metalurgy and inovative manufacturing" mean lower quality materials and cutting corners?

June 22, 2007, 02:48 PM	#24
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	Anyone willing to comment on this?

June 22, 2007, 05:02 PM	#25
former-redberet Member Join Date: April 21, 2007 Location: East Texas Posts: 32	Just bonus words for effect. Kind of like what my partner said at work today. He wanted a shackle but said "give me a U-frame fastening device". Marketing bull. Doen't mean it's not a good, quality made gun though. __________________ To name a few...Springfield Loaded Combat, Springfield Loaded Champion, XD40 Tactical, M&P9, Baby Eagle .45, Bersa Thunder 380 CC