Springfield or Taurus? - The Firearms Forum

Lotsdragon · 05-25-2009, 02:55 PM

What would you pic and why?

Haligan · 05-25-2009, 04:37 PM

I would pick Taurus cause I'm a cheap SOB.(and) I've had alot of good experience with Taurus.

Old Guy · 05-25-2009, 05:36 PM

I have several Taurus guns and they are ok. I just bought a Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded version and do not feel bad about my investment at all. I looked at Taurus and they have a lot of features, but they are not nearly as tight as the Springfield. I paid more money but I feel that I have a better gun. Having said that, do what feels right for you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Taurus.

Old Guy

Insulation Tim · 05-25-2009, 06:20 PM

I have a Taurus 357 Mag and a Springfield .45 XD. Based on reputation, I think that I would spend the extra on the Springfield.

jacksonco · 05-25-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotsdragon

What would you pic and why?

Go out and find yourself a Colt. The new models ar great and the Colt name holds on to its value. I have an XSE Commander that is my primary carry weapon and Itotally love that gun. Just my 2 cents worth.

gdmoody · 05-25-2009, 10:37 PM

I picked the Taurus and am happy with my choice. It shoots as good as the Kimber, that I sold, ever did.

DEADEYE1964 · 05-26-2009, 06:09 AM

Go to both forums, read about the customer service, you will choose Springfield. I own a Springfield and Taurus, I am lucky, I have never had any issues with either but Taurus has the worst CS in the industry (www.taurusarmed.net), not just my opinion.

williamd · 05-26-2009, 07:29 PM

Agree with jacksonco .. but if Taurus or A then SA for sure. USA!!!

AL MOUNT · 05-26-2009, 08:45 PM

I'd go with the American made Springfield...

jacksonco · 05-26-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AL MOUNT

I'd go with the American made Springfield...

Not all Springfield 1911s are made in the USA. I think that some are imported from South America.

glocknut · 05-27-2009, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

Not all Springfield 1911s are made in the USA. I think that some are imported from South America.

That's what i have heard also...

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lead · 05-27-2009, 12:12 PM

Most of the Springfields I've seen were built on an Imbel frame, from Brazil. Taurus, uses it's own frame, also made in Brazil, but the quality of the Imbel is superior.
I think for durability, and long term value, the Springfield is the way to go.

45nut · 05-27-2009, 01:40 PM

If an affordable 1911 is what you're looking for, get a Rock Island Armory mil-spec .45. Affordable and reliable.

johnlives4christ · 05-27-2009, 05:11 PM

id get a springfield gi model, i had one and loved it, seemd to be a very well made gun. i completely stripped it down once and the internal parts where very well made and the machining marks wheren't nearly as bad as some of cheaper 1911's i have seen.

Dirtypacman · 05-28-2009, 08:23 AM

I would go with a Springfield... the many I have fired are great guns.
I also hear as recently as this week that the CS at Springfield is top notch.

Goneracin · 05-29-2009, 08:08 PM

well, i have no experience with the taurus, but i have heard all good things about the gun. however i bought a springfield GI, and yes the frame is made in brazil, but it shoots great, and right out of the box it will shoot a 4 inch hole in the black. even with a half azz shooter like me

I cant give you an honest comparason, but i love my springfield, wouldnt trade it for the world.

Chuck B · 05-29-2009, 09:14 PM

springfield

cb

Powderhorn · 06-05-2009, 06:47 AM

The only Taurus I would buy right now is a Judge. They'll never get me to believe that real judges actually CCW these guns into court, but the novelty of shooting a .410 revolver is too great to pass up.

phx gun owner · 06-05-2009, 07:53 AM

Springfield . I have one and i love it .

bizy · 06-19-2009, 01:49 PM

I have several springfields and taurus. I have a Taurus revolver and auto and 2 Springfields (40 &45 XDs). I'll take Taurus any day. My winter carry gun is a Taurus. My summer carry is a Charter Arms 38 spc. The XDs just aren't as forgiving as Taurus.

DKA · 06-19-2009, 09:17 PM

I just bought a Springfield 1911 and love it. Springfield has a top notch CS and make Top Notch products. I have 2 Taurus, but both are revolvers and I like both. Can't really explain why, but just liked the Springfield Better.

Old Guy · 06-20-2009, 08:38 AM

For my first 1911 I chose a Springfield. My daily carry semi-auto is a Taurus 24/7 Pro C 45 cal, so I have nothing against Taurus. The PT1911 has a ton of features that you can only get on the more expensive other brands. You will hear some people complain about their Taurus experience, but you will hear that with any manufacturer. Until the gun rush settles down, CS will be challenged regardless of the brand. So having said that, choose what you are comfortable with and can afford, and be happy!!!

Old Guy

Taurus_9mm · 06-28-2009, 07:45 AM

I love my PT1911, however I have no qualms about owning a SA 1911 either. In fact, I hope to pick up a Springer at some point but I'll be holding onto the Taurus as well. It's well made, accurate and I've never experienced any failures to feed, fire or eject.

www.taurusarmed.net

www.gunnerforum.com

40CalJoe · 06-28-2009, 04:35 PM

I have 15 years experience with Springfield 1911's. My current Mil-spec is a solid dependable weapon. I will purchase another Springer, this one a Loaded.
No experience with Taurus pistols.

Doc1911 · 06-30-2009, 06:45 AM

Out of the two you have as options I personally would select the Springfield. I owned a TRP for a time - it was an excellent weapon. Their CS is also excellent.

05-25-2009, 02:55 PM	#1
Lotsdragon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Potosi, Mo Posts: 813	Springfield or Taurus? What would you pic and why? -->

05-25-2009, 04:37 PM	#2
Haligan Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: FEMA Region II Posts: 1,900	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I would pick Taurus cause I'm a cheap SOB.(and) I've had alot of good experience with Taurus. __________________ "He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falshoods and errors." - Thomas Jefferson

05-25-2009, 05:36 PM	#3
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 342	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I have several Taurus guns and they are ok. I just bought a Springfield 1911-A1 Loaded version and do not feel bad about my investment at all. I looked at Taurus and they have a lot of features, but they are not nearly as tight as the Springfield. I paid more money but I feel that I have a better gun. Having said that, do what feels right for you. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Taurus. Old Guy

05-25-2009, 06:20 PM	#4
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,294	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I have a Taurus 357 Mag and a Springfield .45 XD. Based on reputation, I think that I would spend the extra on the Springfield. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

05-25-2009, 10:37 PM	#6
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,310	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I picked the Taurus and am happy with my choice. It shoots as good as the Kimber, that I sold, ever did. __________________ 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)

05-26-2009, 06:09 AM	#7
DEADEYE1964 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 99	Re: Springfield or Taurus? Go to both forums, read about the customer service, you will choose Springfield. I own a Springfield and Taurus, I am lucky, I have never had any issues with either but Taurus has the worst CS in the industry (www.taurusarmed.net), not just my opinion. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." -Albert Einstein

05-26-2009, 07:29 PM	#8
williamd Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 772	Re: Springfield or Taurus? Agree with jacksonco .. but if Taurus or A then SA for sure. USA!!! __________________ "Outlaw guns and only outlaws will have guns!" But, we are moving that direction. NRA Benefactor, Vet VN '64-'65 Never sell a gun or a car and you can retire right!!

05-26-2009, 08:45 PM	#9
AL MOUNT Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cleaning my Thompson in The Foothills of the Ozark Mountains Posts: 3,107	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I'd go with the *American made* Springfield... __________________ 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment 101st Airborne Division Vietnam 67-68

05-27-2009, 12:12 PM	#12
lead Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,522	Re: Springfield or Taurus? Most of the Springfields I've seen were built on an Imbel frame, from Brazil. Taurus, uses it's own frame, also made in Brazil, but the quality of the Imbel is superior. I think for durability, and long term value, the Springfield is the way to go. __________________ The best things in life, are not things.

05-27-2009, 01:40 PM	#13
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Springfield or Taurus? If an affordable 1911 is what you're looking for, get a Rock Island Armory mil-spec .45. Affordable and reliable. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

05-27-2009, 05:11 PM	#14
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Springfield or Taurus? id get a springfield gi model, i had one and loved it, seemd to be a very well made gun. i completely stripped it down once and the internal parts where very well made and the machining marks wheren't nearly as bad as some of cheaper 1911's i have seen.

05-28-2009, 08:23 AM	#15
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I would go with a Springfield... the many I have fired are great guns. I also hear as recently as this week that the CS at Springfield is top notch. __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

05-29-2009, 08:08 PM	#16
Goneracin V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 151	Re: Springfield or Taurus? well, i have no experience with the taurus, but i have heard all good things about the gun. however i bought a springfield GI, and yes the frame is made in brazil, but it shoots great, and right out of the box it will shoot a 4 inch hole in the black. even with a half azz shooter like me I cant give you an honest comparason, but i love my springfield, wouldnt trade it for the world.

05-29-2009, 09:14 PM	#17
Chuck B V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 67	Re: Springfield or Taurus? springfield cb

06-05-2009, 06:47 AM	#18
Powderhorn V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NH Posts: 165	Re: Springfield or Taurus? The only Taurus I would buy right now is a Judge. They'll never get me to believe that real judges actually CCW these guns into court, but the novelty of shooting a .410 revolver is too great to pass up.

06-05-2009, 07:53 AM	#19
phx gun owner Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix , Arizona Posts: 29	Re: Springfield or Taurus? Springfield . I have one and i love it .

06-19-2009, 01:49 PM	#20
bizy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marlow, Ok Posts: 344	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I have several springfields and taurus. I have a Taurus revolver and auto and 2 Springfields (40 &45 XDs). I'll take Taurus any day. My winter carry gun is a Taurus. My summer carry is a Charter Arms 38 spc. The XDs just aren't as forgiving as Taurus.

06-19-2009, 09:17 PM	#21
DKA Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 35	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I just bought a Springfield 1911 and love it. Springfield has a top notch CS and make Top Notch products. I have 2 Taurus, but both are revolvers and I like both. Can't really explain why, but just liked the Springfield Better. __________________ Turn Adversity into Advantage NC Conceal Carry Instructor NC Hunter Safety Instructor NRA Pistol Instructor

06-20-2009, 08:38 AM	#22
Old Guy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beaufort County, NC Contributor Posts: 342	Re: Springfield or Taurus? For my first 1911 I chose a Springfield. My daily carry semi-auto is a Taurus 24/7 Pro C 45 cal, so I have nothing against Taurus. The PT1911 has a ton of features that you can only get on the more expensive other brands. You will hear some people complain about their Taurus experience, but you will hear that with any manufacturer. Until the gun rush settles down, CS will be challenged regardless of the brand. So having said that, choose what you are comfortable with and can afford, and be happy!!! Old Guy

06-28-2009, 07:45 AM	#23
Taurus_9mm V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Posts: 345	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I love my PT1911, however I have no qualms about owning a SA 1911 either. In fact, I hope to pick up a Springer at some point but I'll be holding onto the Taurus as well. It's well made, accurate and I've never experienced any failures to feed, fire or eject. www.taurusarmed.net www.gunnerforum.com

06-28-2009, 04:35 PM	#24
40CalJoe V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: In the middle Posts: 421	Re: Springfield or Taurus? I have 15 years experience with Springfield 1911's. My current Mil-spec is a solid dependable weapon. I will purchase another Springer, this one a Loaded. No experience with Taurus pistols. __________________ *I will give hussein obama exactly the same respect liberals gave George W Bush: NONE.*

06-30-2009, 06:45 AM	#25
Doc1911 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 874	Re: Springfield or Taurus? Out of the two you have as options I personally would select the Springfield. I owned a TRP for a time - it was an excellent weapon. Their CS is also excellent. __________________ _____ Sincerely, Doc NRA Life Member