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I have or have had quite a few handguns (Ruger, Glock, Colt, Springfield, Walther, Stoeger, S&W, and Taurus). I'm a fan of ANY gun that reliably shoots well. I really wanted a classic government model 1911, and I ALMOST bought a $1100 Kimber but, after handling and dry-firing that and a SS Taurus PT1911 with gold accents and white pearlite grips, I just couldn’t pass on the $650 Taurus. I have no regrets, have bought towo more that shoot just as well, and highly recommend the PT1911. I, like most people, thirst for those high-faluting Kimbers, Springfields, and Ed Browns. Hell, I'd be willing to spend the money, if I was getting something significantly or even arguably better, but I just don't see how the PT1911 is deficient in any meaningful way. I LOVE 'EM! |
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Right out of the box, the gun fired accurately (I’ve grown to really like the Heine sights of which I was at first skeptical) and flawlessly–at least a thousand rounds without any problem. The only rounds that will cycle through this gun are 200 grain +P Speer Gold Dots, for which I blame the ammo. I liked the gun so much, I bought another one (used at $500) for my son, which behaves exactly like mine after hundreds of rounds. My daughter loved mine so much, she had to have it, so I replaced it with yet another more manly one (new) that shoots just as well. The triggers are absolutely awesome on our guns, but I did pass on a couple in the store that had a bit of creep. While I find them very good-looking guns, there are minor aesthetic machining details that are rougher than more expensive guns but generally well hidden. My son and I have added Hogue grips that allow us to really clamp on. |
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