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gdmoody · 03-01-2012, 10:12 AM

I went over to my local gun shop on Tuesday, just to kill some time and I saw this used Taurus PT1911. I did not know that they made on in 9mm. Once I picked it up, I couldn't seem to get it out of my hand, so I had to bring it home with me.

I know a lot of people complain about Taurus pistols, but the PT1911 I had in .45 was the best shooing one that I had ever owned. It shot circles around my Kimber and it didn't rust every time you looked at it!

The only thing that bothers me about it. I have a set of custom grips that won't fit because of the ambidextrous safety on it. I don't want to be whittling on the the back of the grips.

gunslinger69 · 03-01-2012, 10:19 AM

I've toyed with the idea of converting mine to a single sided safety. Let us know how the 9mm version shoots, I think mine is the best shooting semi handgun I own.

Double D · 03-01-2012, 10:27 AM

George, I own several colt 1911s and a smith and a couple others and one taurus and the taurus will hang with the colts all day long. Let the people complain all they want, taurus makes a good 1911. They shoot as good as I will ever need one to shoot.

H-D · 03-01-2012, 11:33 AM

Love my 45 Taurus, the 9 has a ramped bbl too! If you want to put custom grips on the Taurus you need to change the grip screws and bushings too a single safety is easy to install I got a blue colt extended single safety from midway for 14.99
congrats !

NGIB · 03-01-2012, 12:25 PM

I bought one of these new a few months ago and while it had a few issues - it's a fun gun to shoot. The rear sight on mine was pressed in crooked so I ended up cutting it out with a dremel. I was going to change sights anyway though. Also, mine had a 16 # recoil spring in it (which is the standard for .45) and I went down to a 12 # and it runs great. For mags I've used the factory Taurus, Mec-Gar, and Wilson and all have worked just fine.

Yes, I could have sent it back to Taurus for repairs - I was just wanting to shoot it during 2012...

76Highboy · 03-01-2012, 12:34 PM

I am considering a taurus PT1911.

NGIB · 03-01-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

I am considering a taurus PT1911.

They are solid guns but tend to have small issues - most of which are easily fixed. In the past 2 months I have personally seen extractors fail on 2 PT 1911s in .45 and both had low round counts. Not an expensive part to replace but it really irritates some folks when a new gun breaks. You can use their lifetime warranty; however, the single time I did my gun was gone for 13 weeks. I generally do the repairs myself and consider it the cost of ownership...

76Highboy · 03-01-2012, 02:03 PM

Thanks NGIB. I will consider info like that.

Woodnut · 03-01-2012, 06:45 PM

Send the grips to me and I will cut the ambi safety cut, no charge just postage.
Carl Wallace
9737 Pokai Way
Diamondhead, MS 39525
Phone anytime @ 228 255 0822

gdmoody · 03-02-2012, 10:47 AM

Thank you Carl, I will mail them when I get to work this afternoon.

03-01-2012, 10:12 AM	#1
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,362	Another one I went over to my local gun shop on Tuesday, just to kill some time and I saw this used Taurus PT1911. I did not know that they made on in 9mm. Once I picked it up, I couldn't seem to get it out of my hand, so I had to bring it home with me. I know a lot of people complain about Taurus pistols, but the PT1911 I had in .45 was the best shooing one that I had ever owned. It shot circles around my Kimber and it didn't rust every time you looked at it! The only thing that bothers me about it. I have a set of custom grips that won't fit because of the ambidextrous safety on it. I don't want to be whittling on the the back of the grips. Attached Images __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant) -->

03-01-2012, 10:19 AM	#2
gunslinger69 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: maine Posts: 84	Re: Another one I've toyed with the idea of converting mine to a single sided safety. Let us know how the 9mm version shoots, I think mine is the best shooting semi handgun I own.

03-01-2012, 10:27 AM	#3
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,089	Re: Another one George, I own several colt 1911s and a smith and a couple others and one taurus and the taurus will hang with the colts all day long. Let the people complain all they want, taurus makes a good 1911. They shoot as good as I will ever need one to shoot. __________________ I own a bunch of scary guns. You want em? Come and take em..... Liberalism is a serious, non curable, mental disorder... NRA LIFE MEMBER Oath Keepers Member NRA Certified Instructor 30 Yr CC permit holder.

03-01-2012, 11:33 AM	#4
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: Another one Love my 45 Taurus, the 9 has a ramped bbl too! If you want to put custom grips on the Taurus you need to change the grip screws and bushings too a single safety is easy to install I got a blue colt extended single safety from midway for 14.99 congrats ! __________________ And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

03-01-2012, 12:25 PM	#5
NGIB V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Hinesville, GA/Sumter SC Contributor Posts: 152	Re: Another one I bought one of these new a few months ago and while it had a few issues - it's a fun gun to shoot. The rear sight on mine was pressed in crooked so I ended up cutting it out with a dremel. I was going to change sights anyway though. Also, mine had a 16 # recoil spring in it (which is the standard for .45) and I went down to a 12 # and it runs great. For mags I've used the factory Taurus, Mec-Gar, and Wilson and all have worked just fine. Yes, I could have sent it back to Taurus for repairs - I was just wanting to shoot it during 2012... __________________ Proud to be a veteran and still serving (USAF Retired, Army Civilian) I'm old, experienced, grumpy, and jaded - still vertical though...

03-01-2012, 12:34 PM	#6
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: Another one I am considering a taurus PT1911.

03-01-2012, 02:03 PM	#8
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: Another one Thanks NGIB. I will consider info like that.

03-01-2012, 06:45 PM	#9
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,172	Re: Another one Send the grips to me and I will cut the ambi safety cut, no charge just postage. Carl Wallace 9737 Pokai Way Diamondhead, MS 39525 Phone anytime @ 228 255 0822 __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

03-02-2012, 10:47 AM	#10
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,362	Re: Another one Thank you Carl, I will mail them when I get to work this afternoon. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)