I had been looking to add a 9mm to my tiny 1911 collection. For the last four months I've searched for a stainless 9mm 1911 single stack and I kept getting the "out of stock" response. I was focused on a Colt, SA, Kimber ot Para but none were to be found for a resonable price.
Than last week I saw a used stainless Taurus PT-1911 in 9mm (only two months old) my first response thought was: "What's wrong with it?"
The short version is, I bought it, fixed it, took it to the range and I now think that this is actually my best 1911. I know it sounds like heresy, but there it is.
It has a full guide rod (no tool required), ambidexterous safety, front strap checkering. And it shoots like a dream, and I haven't even polished anything on it yet.
Imagine my surprise, I thought I was making a big mistake for settling for second tier gun. An interesting addition to my Colt Gold Cup Trophy and SA Long Slide.
