Taurus PT 1911

drvector · November 4, 2006, 01:21 PM

Greetings All,

I've been thinking about picking up a 1911 and was just reading about the Taurus PT 1911. It sounds like a great gun from the reviews. Does anyone have any experience with this gun?

rxraptor02 · November 4, 2006, 02:12 PM

I was looking at them also. I found a lot of different info about them. Most seems to be good reviews.

http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911.htm

kansas45 · November 4, 2006, 07:27 PM

OK. I have had my PT1911 since the middle of August. Getting close to 4000 rounds. the finish is wearing off from a lot of holster use. The grips were plastic & uncomfortable & slick when wet. I changed them. My trigger was 7lbs OTB & my gunsmith set it at 4lbs. this is one good shooting pistol! I will buy a stainless model when they come out. It works as well & is as accurate as any OTB 1911 I have ever shot & bettter than most. I believe Taurus has a hit on their hands.

cedjunior · November 5, 2006, 03:20 PM

How much of the finish is wearing off? And where?

45RackerTracker · November 5, 2006, 04:20 PM

search the forum. I own one no complaints, only praise.

tegemu · November 5, 2006, 06:03 PM

I took mine to the range for the first time last week and put 100 rds of WWB thru it. It is one SWEET pistol in every way. Ate those rds like a stressed pregnant woman thru chocolate. I think the PT1911 is the best value on the market and on a par with or better than some of my much more expensive 1911's.

kansas_plainsman · November 5, 2006, 07:40 PM

Just back from shooting my PT1911 - as accurate and smooth functioning as a Series 80 Colt I once owned. Handled winchester white box JHP without a bobble. Beautiful gun.

raveneap · November 8, 2006, 07:30 PM

I've been trying to find one since they were first announced at Shotshow 2005. Finally found one, and at a good price, this AM and ordered it. Now the interminable wait for it to get here!

KYmxracer52 · November 8, 2006, 08:41 PM

I'm looking to buy my first 1911 by spring time. Should I go with the blued version, or hold out until I can get a SS? I like the look of the SS better, but I may have to wait until mid-summer to get one. My dealer buddy isn't as high on the 'new gun' list as others. What do you think? What is so bad about having a firing pin safety on one? Is it worse when you completely strip it down?

Dreadnought · November 8, 2006, 08:46 PM

Firing pin safety is there for your own good. Unless Taurus does something about the low quality of the blued finish (and if the finish means that much to you), I'd wait for the stainless. I love mine, it is fun to shoot, dead-on-balls accurate, works without a hitch no matter the ammo type.

IM_Lugger · November 8, 2006, 09:06 PM

I heard that SS model should be out some time after Christmas...I'm waiting for one

Ala Dan · November 8, 2006, 09:16 PM

I've sold 'bout three of the blued models, and have several more customers
holding too the hope that I will get some more of the Taurus PT1911's. I
sold 'em NIB for only $459.88; and they sold like "HOT CAKES". Persons
that bought them, gave very informative detailed results about how the
fine folk's at Tauri International have a WINNER on their hands. All of 'em
claimed the weapons functioned flawlessly, without a hitch. One fell'a
even put 500 rounds thru his in one week-end, trying to make it screw
up~! Well, it didn't and now he helps me with sales pitches for the darn
things~!

KYmxracer52 · November 8, 2006, 09:18 PM

Sounds like they are going to be getting hard to come by!! How does everyone that has the blue version like it?

Ala Dan · November 8, 2006, 09:50 PM

I've heard of NO problems with them, although the finish [from the factory]
looks a little thin too me. Properly maintained, I don't think this would cuz
a huge problem~?

MetalMan · November 8, 2006, 11:31 PM

I couldn't agree more.My PT1911 has digested around 1200 rounds in about 6weeks with NO ISSUES with feeding or function.I do have a loose ejector but thats an easy fix.I have kept it clean and traded out the stock grips for Hogue rubber panels which feel great. IMHO still an excellent value in a 1911.
So good today I picked up a Taurus Mil. Pro 145. for CC.So far another great pistol from Brazil.

shooter_john · November 9, 2006, 12:09 AM

When will they make the PT1911 with a rail? (I'm guessing that one will be the PT1911AR) Or has that even been discussed at Taurus.

cedjunior · November 11, 2006, 05:48 PM

Yes there will be railed models.

deadmarsh · November 11, 2006, 06:05 PM

Let's start this thread in about a year from now...everything needs a shake-out before we can draw a clear consensus of 'good versus bad versus so-so'...

Dead

michael t · November 11, 2006, 11:18 PM

Dreadnought Quote!! Firing pin safety is there for your own good.:barf:
I would perfer to decide whats for my own good Not some company or you. or man next door. Me!! The Colts firepin safety can be removed easy and like the Springer lock should be. I been useing a 1911 over 40 yrs and don't need any "for my own good " thank you.

liliysdad · November 11, 2006, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Firing pin safety is there for your own good.

Tell me this is supposed to be sarcastic......

Dreadnought · November 11, 2006, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liliysdad

Quote:

Firing pin safety is there for your own good.

Tell me this is supposed to be sarcastic......

Ouis, monsieur.
Extra safeties are just more things that can go wrong at the worst time...
Analogous to why nascar stockers still use carburetors. Reliability- less crap to break.

lempka · November 12, 2006, 12:07 AM

I handled one at my dealers the other day. Nice gun but hated the finish. I bought a FNP 40 instead. Will never regret that purchase. Love that little gun.
I have heard that they are going to come out with railed ones first and then they will come out with 4" and then the mini 1911's. I will wait a year or so and then I must get one for myself.

cedjunior · November 12, 2006, 07:48 PM

I didn't see anything in the catalog I was looking at with my dealer for "mini" 1911's. The smallest they went was Commander sized, and those were only in .45. If you want the 9mm, .40, or .38 Super you'll have to go full size. When they come out of course.

chris in va · November 13, 2006, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Let's start this thread in about a year from now...

Or, someone volunteer to put a few thousand rounds through theirs.

MPanova · November 13, 2006, 03:19 AM

I have over 2000 rounds through mine with out one single problem. period. great pistol, great value. and I cant wait for the SS model to come out so I can have 2 great 1911's

November 4, 2006, 01:21 PM	#1
drvector Member Join Date: March 28, 2005 Location: Northeast Posts: 69	Taurus PT 1911 Greetings All, I've been thinking about picking up a 1911 and was just reading about the Taurus PT 1911. It sounds like a great gun from the reviews. Does anyone have any experience with this gun? __________________ Regards kdb

November 4, 2006, 02:12 PM	#2
rxraptor02 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2006 Location: IN Posts: 130	I was looking at them also. I found a lot of different info about them. Most seems to be good reviews. http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911.htm __________________ XD45 compact XD9SC 9mm Beretta Px4 STORM 9mm S&W 66-7 .357mag

November 4, 2006, 07:27 PM	#3
kansas45 Senior Member Join Date: June 25, 2006 Location: Southern Kansas, near I-35 Posts: 142	OK. I have had my PT1911 since the middle of August. Getting close to 4000 rounds. the finish is wearing off from a lot of holster use. The grips were plastic & uncomfortable & slick when wet. I changed them. My trigger was 7lbs OTB & my gunsmith set it at 4lbs. this is one good shooting pistol! I will buy a stainless model when they come out. It works as well & is as accurate as any OTB 1911 I have ever shot & bettter than most. I believe Taurus has a hit on their hands. __________________ I HAVE TWO GUNS. ONE FOR EACH OF YOU!

November 5, 2006, 04:20 PM	#5
45RackerTracker Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 174	drv search the forum. I own one no complaints, only praise. __________________ ------------

November 5, 2006, 06:03 PM	#6
tegemu Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2005 Location: Orange Park, Fla Posts: 1,019	I took mine to the range for the first time last week and put 100 rds of WWB thru it. It is one SWEET pistol in every way. Ate those rds like a stressed pregnant woman thru chocolate. I think the PT1911 is the best value on the market and on a par with or better than some of my much more expensive 1911's. __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell

November 5, 2006, 03:20 PM	#4
cedjunior Member Join Date: September 29, 2006 Posts: 49	How much of the finish is wearing off? And where?

November 5, 2006, 07:40 PM	#7
kansas_plainsman Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2006 Location: North Central Kansas Posts: 115	Just back from shooting my PT1911 - as accurate and smooth functioning as a Series 80 Colt I once owned. Handled winchester white box JHP without a bobble. Beautiful gun. __________________ Open Skies, Long Vistas

November 8, 2006, 07:30 PM	#8
raveneap Senior Member Join Date: September 22, 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 229	I've been trying to find one since they were first announced at Shotshow 2005. Finally found one, and at a good price, this AM and ordered it. Now the interminable wait for it to get here! __________________ ... ed ... -- MAINE -- The Way Life Should Be NRA/C&R/CCW

November 8, 2006, 08:41 PM	#9
KYmxracer52 Member Join Date: August 15, 2006 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 84	I'm looking to buy my first 1911 by spring time. Should I go with the blued version, or hold out until I can get a SS? I like the look of the SS better, but I may have to wait until mid-summer to get one. My dealer buddy isn't as high on the 'new gun' list as others. What do you think? What is so bad about having a firing pin safety on one? Is it worse when you completely strip it down?

November 8, 2006, 08:46 PM	#10
Dreadnought Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 2006 Location: Willy Posts: 318	Firing pin safety is there for your own good. Unless Taurus does something about the low quality of the blued finish (and if the finish means that much to you), I'd wait for the stainless. I love mine, it is fun to shoot, dead-on-balls accurate, works without a hitch no matter the ammo type. __________________ "NO YELLING ON THE BUS!"

November 8, 2006, 09:06 PM	#11
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,006	I heard that SS model should be out some time after Christmas...I'm waiting for one __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

November 8, 2006, 09:16 PM	#12
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,117	I've sold 'bout three of the blued models, and have several more customers holding too the hope that I will get some more of the Taurus PT1911's. I sold 'em NIB for only $459.88; and they sold like "HOT CAKES". Persons that bought them, gave very informative detailed results about how the fine folk's at Tauri International have a WINNER on their hands. All of 'em claimed the weapons functioned flawlessly, without a hitch. One fell'a even put 500 rounds thru his in one week-end, trying to make it screw up~! Well, it didn't and now he helps me with sales pitches for the darn things~!

November 8, 2006, 09:18 PM	#13
KYmxracer52 Member Join Date: August 15, 2006 Location: Nicholasville, KY Posts: 84	Sounds like they are going to be getting hard to come by!! How does everyone that has the blue version like it?

November 8, 2006, 09:50 PM	#14
Ala Dan Member in memoriam Join Date: August 14, 1999 Location: In The HOT, Humid, and Mu Posts: 6,117	Blued Taurus PT1911's I've heard of NO problems with them, although the finish [from the factory] looks a little thin too me. Properly maintained, I don't think this would cuz a huge problem~?

November 8, 2006, 11:31 PM	#15
MetalMan Member Join Date: October 4, 2006 Location: Greenville,SC Posts: 23	Pt 1911 I couldn't agree more.My PT1911 has digested around 1200 rounds in about 6weeks with NO ISSUES with feeding or function.I do have a loose ejector but thats an easy fix.I have kept it clean and traded out the stock grips for Hogue rubber panels which feel great. IMHO still an excellent value in a 1911. So good today I picked up a Taurus Mil. Pro 145. for CC.So far another great pistol from Brazil.

November 9, 2006, 12:09 AM	#16
shooter_john Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2002 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,473	Does anyone know... When will they make the PT1911 with a rail? (I'm guessing that one will be the PT1911AR) Or has that even been discussed at Taurus. __________________ TROTAC.com

November 11, 2006, 05:48 PM	#17
cedjunior Member Join Date: September 29, 2006 Posts: 49	Yes there will be railed models.

November 11, 2006, 06:05 PM	#18
deadmarsh Member Join Date: November 3, 2006 Posts: 57	Let's start this thread in about a year from now...everything needs a shake-out before we can draw a clear consensus of 'good versus bad versus so-so'... Dead

November 11, 2006, 11:18 PM	#19
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 3,348	Dreadnought Quote!! Firing pin safety is there for your own good.:barf: I would perfer to decide whats for my own good Not some company or you. or man next door. Me!! The Colts firepin safety can be removed easy and like the Springer lock should be. I been useing a 1911 over 40 yrs and don't need any "for my own good " thank you. __________________ Colt Defender ,Colt Mustang ,Dan Wesson CBOB, PPK/S, American Classic, Bersa Thunder 380 http://bersachat.comHome of Bersa American Classic new home www.americanclassic1911forum.com

November 12, 2006, 12:07 AM	#22
lempka Member Join Date: September 1, 2006 Posts: 51	I handled one at my dealers the other day. Nice gun but hated the finish. I bought a FNP 40 instead. Will never regret that purchase. Love that little gun. I have heard that they are going to come out with railed ones first and then they will come out with 4" and then the mini 1911's. I will wait a year or so and then I must get one for myself.

November 12, 2006, 07:48 PM	#23
cedjunior Member Join Date: September 29, 2006 Posts: 49	I didn't see anything in the catalog I was looking at with my dealer for "mini" 1911's. The smallest they went was Commander sized, and those were only in .45. If you want the 9mm, .40, or .38 Super you'll have to go full size. When they come out of course.

November 13, 2006, 03:19 AM	#25
MPanova Senior Member Join Date: October 1, 2006 Location: Houston TX Posts: 681	I have over 2000 rounds through mine with out one single problem. period. great pistol, great value. and I cant wait for the SS model to come out so I can have 2 great 1911's __________________ .45 CALIBER FANATIC!!! "WALK SOFTLY AND CARRY A BIG GUN!"