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Synseer
08-24-2009, 04:04 PM
Alright...I have an opportunity to by a brand new Taurus PT1911 .45 for $536. I am more familiar with the Taurus revolvers than I am their semi-autos so I would like some input from forum. Some cursory research seems to indicate that the going price is about $600 on the market. Few people I've talked to about it, who are knowledgeable on handguns of this type, have told me that they are really good firearm and fire well. Anyone here have experience with this moded and brand name and can offer up some worthwhile input?? Good buy or not??
mycar47562
08-24-2009, 04:19 PM
Ok if you look at some of my older threads it will show how i fell about taurus and how it has became my brand of choice, just wish they would try to make an ar.....

Now the pt1911's commonly traded around here for mostly around the 600 range i have seen 2 go for as low as 450 heavily used. Everyone i have talked to has loved the gun, never heard of an accuracy/feeding ejecting problem with them. I personally haven't shoot one but i have handled one at the shop, more than most who own them and i have to say, i really like it and would not hesitate to suggest it for my own sister to carry(which i have)
jim fox
08-25-2009, 08:42 PM
My step-son picked up one a while back. He brought it on his last visit here and shot it for the first time. 200 rounds of ball with nary a bobble. Shoots to POA at about 15 long steps for him. A smidgen to the left for me, dead center for my step-son. He was thrilled with it.
Synseer
08-31-2009, 04:44 PM
Well went ahead and ordered it; should arrive sometime this week. Got some family coming in over the labor day so hoping it'll be here in time for a family range day. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
mycar47562
08-31-2009, 06:04 PM
awesome can't wait to hear what you think of her
jim fox
08-31-2009, 06:42 PM
Hope you have as good an experience with your's as my step-son did with his. We'll look forward to a report. :)
vrodderd
09-01-2009, 01:56 PM
Looks like a good price, Ed. Looks like that guns starts at $700 and up here in the Charlotte area.
Synseer
09-01-2009, 03:38 PM
Well my .45 is on the way; got this email traffic from the seller earlier today. Must admit I am fairly anxious to shoot off some rounds at the range. Most excitement I've had all day but my days here at the office are fairly boring in the big scheme of things.

"Ed, I received the money today and the gun is on the way!!!! Please let me know when you receive it and especially WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT AND SHOOT IT!!! I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!!! Take care and I'll talk to you soon!!"
rjrivero
09-01-2009, 06:08 PM
1911's are my favorite semi auto. You're going to like it, I'm sure.
Max
09-02-2009, 12:42 AM
Nothing sweeter then a 1911 in the auto flavor. :)
StrawHat
09-02-2009, 10:58 AM
What's a 1911?
mycar47562
09-02-2009, 01:41 PM
http://deadlyaim.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/gold-desert-eagle.jpg

DUHHHHHH
Max
09-02-2009, 04:17 PM
LOL mycar the desert eagle has nothing in common with the 1911 other then they are both semi auto handguns. Otherwise they are complete different animals.
mycar47562
09-02-2009, 07:06 PM
well at least the fire the same ammo,.... .48.5mosin right?
Synseer
09-03-2009, 06:35 PM
What's a 1911?

This is the one discussed in this thread.

http://www.pafoa.org/forum/imagehosting/35804696a4a89369b.gif
Oriondk
09-04-2009, 05:34 AM
Real interested to hear how you like it, Ed. Heck of a price, that's for sure.
mycar47562
09-08-2009, 03:27 PM
Just a heads up but i have a tactical taurus 1911 for sale for 450 locqally if anyone is interested i can get you the guys info
StrawHat
09-08-2009, 05:05 PM
LOL mycar the desert eagle has nothing in common with the 1911 other then they are both semi auto handguns. Otherwise they are complete different animals.

Max, I think mycar was responding to my query about what is a 1911.

As a revolver guy I sometimes forget.
mycar47562
09-09-2009, 12:14 PM
oh lol i thought you were joking
Synseer
09-09-2009, 03:48 PM
Range report! Took my new 1911 to the range after work yesterday. Totally impressed with this firearm! Accurate to the end, exceedingly manageable recoil, and a great fit in the hand! Really enjoyed firing this weapon and look forward to the next time I can get out there to the range with it. Taurus has made one excellent firearm with this one and I am really glad I purchased it!
jim fox
09-09-2009, 07:44 PM
That sounds about like what my step-son thought of his. Congratulations. :)
mycar47562
09-10-2009, 02:10 PM
Awesome im glad you liked it