The Taurus is GONE - The Firearms Forum

glens67 · 08-21-2012, 07:58 PM

Well some of you remember the problems that I had original PT1911. Back to Taurus 3 times and they replaced it with a SS Gold Trim with rail. That one shot 8" low at 25 yards. I was not going though the trouble again. Boise Gun Company had several Springfield Range Officers, now they have one less...
Got a very fair trade in. ($600.00) and now I have this. This is what I wanted originally.

Old post
http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=107111

25yretcoastie · 08-21-2012, 08:11 PM

Nice and got a good deal, lucky you

Shooter45 · 08-21-2012, 08:22 PM

Buying a Taurus 1911 has always been a crap shoot. Some
are good and some not so good.

You did well on the trade.

Now, for the range report.

76Highboy · 08-21-2012, 08:24 PM

Well done Glen. Boise Gun Company is a great LGS, and nice selection.

H-D · 08-21-2012, 11:08 PM

Nice range officer I like them a lot, I'm one of the lucky ones that got a "good" pt1911 I shot it some today I asked about trading my Taurus on a range officer, I got a quote of 400 bucks, so I kept mine

Double D · 08-22-2012, 07:31 AM

I have a few taurus 1911s I dont have any problems with, sorry you had your problems. I hear alot of complaints about them but I own a total of 6 different taurus products and like them all. I hope you have better luck this go around!

glens67 · 08-22-2012, 10:24 AM

Thanks guys I will be shooting this soon...

312shooter · 08-22-2012, 11:33 PM

Great buy! You will wonder why you ever went Taurus after shooting your Springer, and BTW I've shot two Taurus' in my life both had serious problems, MAJOR accuracy issues and the 454 Raging Bull Cylinder lock went bad and would fly open every shot. NO Thanks!

rogertc1 · 08-23-2012, 04:50 AM

I have found Shot placement with a 1911 has a lot to do with shooting skill and technique. Also type of ammo used. Good luck with the Brazilan recivered SA.

hogger129 · 08-23-2012, 07:30 AM

Nice Springfield.

When I first got into shooting, I shot a Taurus PT1911 that my local range had for a rental. Only thing I didn't like about it was the grips. They chewed up my hands pretty good.

76Highboy · 08-23-2012, 08:20 AM

I have shot a few Taurus handguns but have never owned one, and I never will. I thought about it but after what Glen went through I don't think so.

Double D · 08-23-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 76Highboy

I have shot a few Taurus handguns but have never owned one, and I never will. I thought about it but after what Glen went through I don't think so.

Too bad, I have some tack drivers...My taurus with the snakeskins I paid 400 bucks for it and its a flawless tack driver. My 24/7 pro compact 45 has 3500 plus rounds thru it trouble free and I have several others that are just fine. But, I understand not wanting to take a chance.

76Highboy · 08-23-2012, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Too bad, I have some tack drivers...My taurus with the snakeskins I paid 400 bucks for it and its a flawless tack driver. My 24/7 pro compact 45 has 3500 plus rounds thru it trouble free and I have several others that are just fine. But, I understand not wanting to take a chance.

About three months ago I was deciding to consider trying a Taurus 1911, in fact my motivation was from this forum. I have only shot the revolvers and was not too impressed. I felt the accuracy in them was not too good and one revolver had timing issues right out of the box. Just like Glen the guy I worked with was frustrated with the customer service that Taurus gave him so I was turned off. Then when I heard the reviews of the Taurus 1911 here on the forum I kind of raised an eyebrow so to speak. I went and looked at some and decided to go for it but when I heard what happened to Glen it just kind of made me reconsider.

It's ok though because I found that what I really want is the Springfield 1911, and the Remington 1911 so they are on my hit list and I think they are both great pistols.

Big Chevy · 08-27-2012, 04:12 PM

Glad to hear a happy ending after that fiasco. and you couldn't have made a better choice to go with.

08-21-2012, 07:58 PM	#1
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	The Taurus is GONE Well some of you remember the problems that I had original PT1911. Back to Taurus 3 times and they replaced it with a SS Gold Trim with rail. That one shot 8" low at 25 yards. I was not going though the trouble again. Boise Gun Company had several Springfield Range Officers, now they have one less... Got a very fair trade in. ($600.00) and now I have this. This is what I wanted originally. Old post http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=107111 __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen --> Last edited by glens67; 08-21-2012 at 08:03 PM..

08-21-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
25yretcoastie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fort Pierce Fl Posts: 556	Re: The Taurus is GONE Nice and got a good deal, lucky you

08-21-2012, 08:22 PM	#3
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,755	Re: The Taurus is GONE Buying a Taurus 1911 has always been a crap shoot. Some are good and some not so good. You did well on the trade. Now, for the range report.

08-21-2012, 08:24 PM	#4
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: The Taurus is GONE Well done Glen. Boise Gun Company is a great LGS, and nice selection.

08-21-2012, 11:08 PM	#5
H-D Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,334	Re: The Taurus is GONE Nice range officer I like them a lot, I'm one of the lucky ones that got a "good" pt1911 I shot it some today I asked about trading my Taurus on a range officer, I got a quote of 400 bucks, so I kept mine __________________ 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

08-22-2012, 07:31 AM	#6
Double D TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: North Florida Contributor Posts: 8,086	Re: The Taurus is GONE I have a few taurus 1911s I dont have any problems with, sorry you had your problems. I hear alot of complaints about them but I own a total of 6 different taurus products and like them all. I hope you have better luck this go around! __________________ 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.

08-22-2012, 10:24 AM	#7
glens67 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Middleton, ID Contributor Posts: 951	Re: The Taurus is GONE Thanks guys I will be shooting this soon... __________________ The fish is rotting from the head down—all is not well at the top of the political hierarchy. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein There is nothing more dangerous than a fanatic moron. Many problems we face today are there because people who work for a living are now outnumbered by those who vote for a living. Molon Labe μολὼν λαβέ A Deo victoria Glen

08-22-2012, 11:33 PM	#8
312shooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 1,148	Re: The Taurus is GONE Great buy! You will wonder why you ever went Taurus after shooting your Springer, and BTW I've shot two Taurus' in my life both had serious problems, MAJOR accuracy issues and the 454 Raging Bull Cylinder lock went bad and would fly open every shot. NO Thanks! __________________ "Democracy is based on citizenship- perhaps the greatest gift the United States has given to the world- Power is vested in the people themselves, and government flows from the people" James M Henslin

08-23-2012, 04:50 AM	#9
rogertc1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ioea Posts: 239	Re: The Taurus is GONE I have found Shot placement with a 1911 has a lot to do with shooting skill and technique. Also type of ammo used. Good luck with the Brazilan recivered SA.

08-23-2012, 07:30 AM	#10
hogger129 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,069	Re: The Taurus is GONE Nice Springfield. When I first got into shooting, I shot a Taurus PT1911 that my local range had for a rental. Only thing I didn't like about it was the grips. They chewed up my hands pretty good. __________________ Samuel Adams once said, "among the natural rights of the colonists are these: first, a right to life, secondly to liberty, thirdly to property; together with the right to defend them in the best manner they can." Last edited by hogger129; 08-23-2012 at 11:41 AM..

08-23-2012, 08:20 AM	#11
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 6,969	Re: The Taurus is GONE I have shot a few Taurus handguns but have never owned one, and I never will. I thought about it but after what Glen went through I don't think so.

08-27-2012, 04:12 PM	#14
Big Chevy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: S.W. Florida Posts: 345	Re: The Taurus is GONE Glad to hear a happy ending after that fiasco. and you couldn't have made a better choice to go with.