VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Saw one at a local gun store today and actually got to hold it and get a feel for it. Pop on a hogue grip and I'd say I'm in love. Lifetime warranty and just an overall amazing looking piece, at a fraction of the cost of a Kimber, SA or Colt. What do you guys think? Anyone here own one? With rails or without? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulry 50 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 There are a couple of gyys at work who have them and swear by them! One is a GI type the other a Match type. FWIW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Too bad you yourself don't have one! I'd love to see some pics of them all decked out! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgiaPD 408 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Although I do not own one (I'm an STI person), I do know many that do including my Dad. They are well built for the price and seem to function very well. Besides, it's a 1911 and if there is something that you do not like then you can just change it. I say go for it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I want to, just waiting for the funds to roll in and I'm golden. Looking at about $700 with tax. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I have a PT-1911 with a rail that I keep on my night stand and I swear by it, at $549.00 it is as good as any kimber at half the price:dollar: trust me I have a ultra crimson carry, a compact CDP and I have a pro super carry on order. I like my kimbers but my taurus is my every day gun I carry it on the farm, in the truck, and tuck her in every night on my night stand. Now it is not as pretty as the kimbers but it shoots as good (if not better) and I dont mind the every day wear marks she gets as much as I would the kimbers. I will be getting another one when I get a chance I've been waiting on there double stack model to be released:super:. I will add better pics later 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 +1 for pics! Looks nice! I'm looking at getting the stainless steal, living in a salty, coastal environment! I look forward too more pics! That drum is insane as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Here you go, I use a drop leg rig cause WV is a open carry state and you can carry almost anywhere as long as it is not covered in any way what so ever. Amazingly the promag 40rd drum is the only promag I have tried and never had a problem with my s-12 , ak74 and 1911 promags all needed something or another to get them to feed or dropfree right and I only use them for training I dont trust my life or my familys life to them as far as 1911 mags I use Chip McCormick 7rd'ers in the kimbers and 10rd powermags in the taurus and I have never had any problems at all with FMJ or JHP. The SS 1911 are nice considering where you live at but are heavy I looked at their tu-tone railed aluminum framed gun at a gunshow awhile back and it was nice and if you keep the slide lubed right you should have no problem and less weight but to each their own. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Nice photos, I see you've got the crimson trace going too, very nice. When it comes to the SS, I do like the heavier feel, it's just a personal preference I guess, I haven't seen the aluminum in person though. Outta check that out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Also one other thing I learned the hard way was that the taurus 1911's rail is 1\16-1\8 inch lower than everyones elses and will not fit in the fobus holster I bought:oops: now I have a holster with no gun for it, I could take it back but wheres the fun in that I guess I will have to buy a gun to fit the holster I dont want to but I have to it is some type of law( thats what I tell the wife anyway). One other nice thing about the taurus is that the frame, slide and barrel all have matching serial# engraved in them. Edited June 26, 2010 by SCHULTZE Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Yeah, the engraved serial numbers on all parts makes it much easier to keep track of matching parts. A few days ago, maybe even a week ago, I made a post in this general discussion forum about a '43 M1911 made by Remington Rand with mismatching parts from a colt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrGonZo 157 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I've owned a few Taurus' in the past, never a PT-1911, but the 3 I had were great guns. Taurus is a great customer oriented company. Every year they upgrade their designs based on customer feedback. That and they are a fraction of the cost of most other gun companies with pretty damn similar quality. If they were legal in CA, I'd get one of their Raging Judge Magnums. I wish they made a .40 and a 10mm 1911. They just added a 9mm to their roster. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 The Taurus' of today seem to be the Llamas of yesteryear, lol. Both good guns at half the price of others. I have one of each, though a PT-145 not the PT-1911 and a Llama .380 in 1911 config. I used to own a Llama 9mm in 1911 config as well. I really like the 1911s though, more customizeable than my 145. I've found that it's a B#*$% to find holsters to fit most anything with a rail on it and have had to modify several. Esp for the 2" barrel of my 145, lol. Since I'm a pouch guy, I finally settled on a Modgear Map pouch for CCW. Also the light is a cheap key ringer but lights up a 12'x20' room well enough to see if anyone is in it and switch off. Don't want anyone shooting at my light/me. Get the 1911 if you can, it's well worth it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Well, I'm looking to pick on up ASAP. Always wanted a little Llama, like that minimax, but they're hard for me to come by. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 I got mine for $474, and I love it. The only down side is mine don't like federal hydra-shocks. It feeds everything else just fine. It's the plain black model. I might get the ALR some day-aluminum with rail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Well, it's between the aluminum and the stainless steel for me. But $474 is a good price! Was it new or used? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Well, it's between the aluminum and the stainless steel for me. But $474 is a good price! Was it new or used? Barely used from a very respectable gun store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 That's an awesome deal!! I wish I could come across that kind of a bargain. There is a gun show this next weekend. Never been to this particular one, but I'm hoping to find a good deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobsolla 7 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Well, I'm looking to pick on up ASAP. Always wanted a little Llama, like that minimax, but they're hard for me to come by. my brother has a llama minimax .45 he got years back.great pistol!too bad they went bankrupt.hard to find magazines too.good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Thanks, I'll be on the lookout for one. The gun show is coming to town soon, so there might be one there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Bob, +1 Esp on the mags, lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 I love mine! it always perfoorms well, has a real nice feel with little recoil, so targert aquisition is easy. I have no problem getting 6" groups when plinking at 20 yards. At 10 yards I can keep it to 3.5 inches. As accurate as any other semi auto's I have owned(S&W, Glock) if not better. Great trigger out of the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Let's try that photo again... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ktcm7271 999 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 A little blurry, but here's mine. I made the diamond plate grips. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 +1s to both of your for the pictures! Nice drum mag Kt, and that's an awesome looking grip Rob! Keep em coming! You're making me even more anxious to get mine now!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bean.223 365 Posted June 27, 2010 Report Share Posted June 27, 2010 Taurus makes fine guns!! I own a PT92 and love it. I'm hoping real soon to get a PT111. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Ah, I haven't seen a PT111 in person (seen the cheap plastic excuse airsoft guns at walmart and such), but it looks to be a pretty solid piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted July 2, 2010 Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Damn, you have good taste in pistols I dont have time to take pics today but I will post pics of my limited edtion PT-111 with burled walnut grip inlays this weekend for you. The PT-111 is a great CC gun and I have never had a problem with mine (now the wifes) it has been put through heck and never any problems. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VaiFanatic90 360 Posted July 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2010 Damn, you have good taste in pistols I dont have time to take pics today but I will post pics of my limited edtion PT-111 with burled walnut grip inlays this weekend for you. The PT-111 is a great CC gun and I have never had a problem with mine (now the wifes) it has been put through heck and never any problems. Hehe thanks! I look forward to seeing that PT-111 with those grips! Hope to find one of those this weekend too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
schultze13 354 Posted July 7, 2010 Report Share Posted July 7, 2010 only a couple of days late but here you go. also the surefire sights help in low light. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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