I joined the 1911 club
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I joined the 1911 club
I own quite a few rubbermaid handguns and I've always been given a bit of a hard time by a few of my greybeard buddies at the PSC range who swear by their 1911s.
I've been keeping an eye out for a steal on a budget 1911 for months now and last night noticed a little posting online from somebody wanting to sell their Taurus PT 1911. I met the guy today and am now officially part of the 1911 crew.
It ain't a Kimber, but I practically stole her and she seems tight and clean so I'm pretty happy. I had to post a picture to brag a bit.
Also, it has Hogue Grips. I'm assuming those were added at some later date? They feel great but I didn't know Taurus had them on their 1911s. Maybe one of you can clue me in.
I've been keeping an eye out for a steal on a budget 1911 for months now and last night noticed a little posting online from somebody wanting to sell their Taurus PT 1911. I met the guy today and am now officially part of the 1911 crew.
It ain't a Kimber, but I practically stole her and she seems tight and clean so I'm pretty happy. I had to post a picture to brag a bit.
Also, it has Hogue Grips. I'm assuming those were added at some later date? They feel great but I didn't know Taurus had them on their 1911s. Maybe one of you can clue me in.
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Welcome aboard.
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The Academy in Sugar Land had plenty of .45 in stock but I did not look at the price.
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It's always good to get a 1911 - but when you get a really great deal on them, it's well worth it!! I can promise you - it won't be your only 1911...
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Whoohoo! Another convert!
I have a Kimber Eclipse Ultra II and now I'm looking to trade the wife's PX4Storm .40 (my former carry gun) for a 1911. Let me know how that Taurus does at the range.
I have a Kimber Eclipse Ultra II and now I'm looking to trade the wife's PX4Storm .40 (my former carry gun) for a 1911. Let me know how that Taurus does at the range.
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Welcome to the dark side.
My son has a PT1911 like yours, except his has the accessory rail. It is a very accurate pistol. You should get a lot of enjoyment out of yours.
My son has a PT1911 like yours, except his has the accessory rail. It is a very accurate pistol. You should get a lot of enjoyment out of yours.
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Congrats!
I love mine, it's eaten everything I've fed it so far.
I usually will strip a new gun and thoroughly clean it before firing it, however, with the PT-1911, I ran a boresnake through it and took it shootin'. Ran 500 rounds of WWB through it with no failures.
I do also own a Kimber, and would trust my life to either of these firearms.
Again, congrats, have fun, it's a great shooter.
I love mine, it's eaten everything I've fed it so far.
I usually will strip a new gun and thoroughly clean it before firing it, however, with the PT-1911, I ran a boresnake through it and took it shootin'. Ran 500 rounds of WWB through it with no failures.
I do also own a Kimber, and would trust my life to either of these firearms.
Again, congrats, have fun, it's a great shooter.
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Hey, me too. Just got a PT1911 myself this past weekend at the gun show. I've been wanting one for a long time. I knew all that overtime was good for something!
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welcome to the club.
you know, once you join this club, you can't leave :-)
you know, once you join this club, you can't leave :-)
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Yea, kinda like being in the Mob, (or a Home Owner's Association), once you're part of the Family, you're always part of the Family.ghostrider wrote:welcome to the club.
you know, once you join this club, you can't leave :-)
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I just gotta post an update that last night I spent a few hours on the bench breaking this down and putting it back together until I had a really good feel for it.
I can definitely see how a lot of the 1911 aficionados give the "tupperware" guns a hard time.
I also noticed a little Wilson Combat shock buffer or something like that. A little blue piece of plastic on the rod. Whether that's stock or somebody added it (along with the Hogue grips) is beyond me.
I can see how this would be addictive. I'm already really loving the concept of it and I haven't even fired a round off yet.
To you PT owners: Have you had much luck using other magazines? I want to pick up a few for it but I can get Wilson Combats for less than what I'm finding the Ruger mags for.
I can definitely see how a lot of the 1911 aficionados give the "tupperware" guns a hard time.
I also noticed a little Wilson Combat shock buffer or something like that. A little blue piece of plastic on the rod. Whether that's stock or somebody added it (along with the Hogue grips) is beyond me.
I can see how this would be addictive. I'm already really loving the concept of it and I haven't even fired a round off yet.
To you PT owners: Have you had much luck using other magazines? I want to pick up a few for it but I can get Wilson Combats for less than what I'm finding the Ruger mags for.
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Yes they are addictive. You will have more. Be patient, be calm... wait a minute! I started talking to myself.JasonH wrote: I can see how this would be addictive. I'm already really loving the concept of it and I haven't even fired a round off yet.
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That's so true. I bought my first 1911, a Springer Loaded, about 3 weeks ago. I'm picking up my Kimber Pro Raptor II next week. I need help.thankGod wrote:Yes they are addictive. You will have more.JasonH wrote:
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I haven't had any issues using colt mags or some cheapo 1911 mags I bought for $8 a piece.JasonH wrote:To you PT owners: Have you had much luck using other magazines? I want to pick up a few for it but I can get Wilson Combats for less than what I'm finding the Ruger mags for.