1911 Question

[Jellymon]

The new taurus 1911s are actually very good guns. I got one of the standard 5" barrel taurus 1911s and it is a very accurate gun. I put it on sandbags and every shot went into a circle less than 3/4" at 15yds! The trigger is very good also, at first you have to take up a tiny bit of slack, but after that it is light and crisp with no creep at all. There is also a few features on it that you have to pay extra for on a Smith 1911, checkered all around grip, polished feed ramp, skeletonized trigger. Plus it feeds ammo very reliably. When breaking it in with the first hundred shots the slide locked back a few times while still loaded, but once I cleaned it and shot it again it hasnt happened since after hundreds of rounds. I use it as a target pistol (yes I go for accuracy and dont just spray ammo at a rock quarry somewhere) and you cant beat the price for this good a gun, great quality and fun to shoot. BUT, if I was buying a gun to protect my life I would go with one of the more popular brands, even though mine is reliable right now you never know. Plus the targets dont shoot back at me if I have a malfunction! If I carry in the woods I have my trusty 4" ruger redhawk .44 that will not let me down.

[Rick]

I don't like 1911s. They just don't do it for me. If I was going to get one though,I'd be sure to go full sized. I don't think they're as reliable once you start cutting them down.

Don't feel bad about not being able to afford a Kimber. They're QC sucks. For what they cost, Kimbers (either rifle or handgun) have far too many issues. They should be 100% out of the gate.

Mine is 100% so far. Not one problem yet. So all Kimbers suck? I love these posts when people start saying that argueably the most respected 1911 out there really just sucks.

Did I say all Kimbers suck?

Its great that you got one thats been 100%. The sad part is,that for every guy that gets a good one,there is another guy that dropped $1000 and got a POS.

Its funny that Glock can put out a weapon that costs 50% of what a Kimber does,and is almost always 100% reliable.

 

[jackelope]

I have a Kimber custom 2 full size in .45acp and its a really solid pistol havent had a single problem with it other than it does not like blazer brass ammo. i picked it up new for $650+tax

You paid $650 for a new Kimber Custom 2? Got to be blued....right?

great price.

[Heredoggydoggy]

If you are determined to get a Kimber, try to find an older "Series 70" one.  Good guns.  In order to keep selling guns in the People's Republic of Kalifornia, Kimber sold out and started putting a "series 80" firing pin safety in the slide.  It's similar to the Colt Series 80 design, but a design that Colt rejected as being a poor design, and prone to problems.  I've never owned a 1911, but have several friends that do, and love them.  I am not anti-1911.  Just never got around to getting one, and now they are WAY out of my price range.

[uplandhunter870]

I have a Kimber custom 2 full size in .45acp and its a really solid pistol havent had a single problem with it other than it does not like blazer brass ammo. i picked it up new for $650+tax

You paid $650 for a new Kimber Custom 2? Got to be blued....right?

great price.

yup its blued, matte black though not glossy and that price was 2 1/2 years ago not sure what they are going for now.  msrp was 800 then i think msrp is 850ish now

[Jburke]

Does anybody have any first hand experience with the Taurus 1911? I've been looking at one for a while now. The guy trying to sell it to me keeps telling me how great it is.  

I used to have one and got rid of it.  Sometimes the hammer would not stay cocked after firing.  It would cycle shells through fine, but every once in awhile the hammer would de cock after cycling. 

[MP123]

Does anybody have any first hand experience with the Taurus 1911? I've been looking at one for a while now. The guy trying to sell it to me keeps telling me how great it is.  

I used to have one and got rid of it.  Sometimes the hammer would not stay cocked after firing.  It would cycle shells through fine, but every once in awhile the hammer would de cock after cycling. 

Sounds like it wanted to go full auto? 

[Jburke]

Never thought about that being a potential problem.  I think it was more of a quality problem than anything.  With that being said, I don't have a problem with taurus in general.  I have a taurus 24/7 pro and have not had a single problem with it.  Always cycles anything I put through it.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've got the Springfield XD 45. Very nice gun. I found mine used ( but was brand new looking ) for $450. No scratches, nothing. I have it with me in my " Fanny Pack " all the time. It handles the recoil very well.

[Jburke]

I've got the Springfield XD 45. Very nice gun. I found mine used ( but was brand new looking ) for $450. No scratches, nothing. I have it with me in my " Fanny Pack " all the time. It handles the recoil very well.

I had to comment on the fanny pack thing.  I could never wear one of those things.  First off, anyone who knows me would know right away that it had a gun in it.  And not to mention it's still a fanny pack.

[CAMPMEAT]

I've got the Springfield XD 45. Very nice gun. I found mine used ( but was brand new looking ) for $450. No scratches, nothing. I have it with me in my " Fanny Pack " all the time. It handles the recoil very well.

I had to comment on the fanny pack thing.  I could never wear one of those things.  First off, anyone who knows me would know right away that it had a gun in it.  And not to mention it's still a fanny pack.

I was goona call it a " Fatty Pack " at first. 

[Heredoggydoggy]

I've got the Springfield XD 45. Very nice gun. I found mine used ( but was brand new looking ) for $450. No scratches, nothing. I have it with me in my " Fanny Pack " all the time. It handles the recoil very well.

I had to comment on the fanny pack thing.  I could never wear one of those things.  First off, anyone who knows me would know right away that it had a gun in it.  And not to mention it's still a fanny pack.

Hey!  Think of it as just another form of camo-- Call it "Yuppieflage"  

[Jburke]

I've got the Springfield XD 45. Very nice gun. I found mine used ( but was brand new looking ) for $450. No scratches, nothing. I have it with me in my " Fanny Pack " all the time. It handles the recoil very well.

I had to comment on the fanny pack thing.  I could never wear one of those things. First off, anyone who knows me would know right away that it had a gun in it. And not to mention it's still a fanny pack.

Hey! Think of it as just another form of camo-- Call it "Yuppieflage"  

That's a very good point.  You might be able to pass yourself off as a dumb tourist as well.  Just wander around aimlessly gawking at shiny objects.

[Heredoggydoggy]

   No joke!  It really works!

[C-Money]

Before Dam Wessen sold out to CZ, they made a great 1911. American made, and as close to hand made that you will find. I would look for one of these, as Dan Wessen made some great pistols. Look for the Pointman model. I would not buy it unless it said made in USA on it.