[brjedi26]

I'm thinking of getting a 1911 in a couple of weeks and I wanted people's opinion. I've been seriously considering the Springfield Mil-Spec. Does anyone have a price estimate on this? I'm planning on checking some places tomorrow but was curious what you guys say.

Today, I happened to check my local gun store's sales flyer online. They have a "featured gun of the month". This month happens to be the Taurus PT-1911. $499.99 .45 ACP blued two 8-round magazines. Flyer is here if you want to take a look. Scroll all the way down.

So, I was curious, how does the Taurus PT-1911 compare with the Springfield Mil-Spec? Is that a good price for the Taurus? Which would you recommend?

Thank you for your time.

 

[brjedi26]

Bah! you have a high quality .45. Go and buy yourself another caliber. Go get the Neos they have in that store -save you a lot of money-

'Tis true. I do have a high quality .45. But I'm not going to carry a Glock. The lack of a "safety" would make me uncomfortable. And I'm not going to carry a .22 either. See, Kelo, the plan for the 1911 is to have it as my carry weapon. If I get my CWP before getting the 1911, the Glock will be my temporary carry weapon.

 

[brjedi26]

If you're going to spend $500 on the Springer then spend an extra $200 and you'll get a stainless Springer with all the bells and whistles

Are you referring to the "loaded" Springfield 1911?

9mm is the absolute smallest I would ever carry. .45 is my caliber of choice.

 

[brjedi26]

i dont have a 1911 but im also looking at a taurus 1911, either that or maybe a para ordinance, stainless though.

I'd rather go with a stainless steel one too.

You will have to post here and let us know when you find out.

 

[brjedi26]

Picked up the Springfield Mil-Spec 1911 today. Took it to the range and shot off about 125 rounds. (Bought 200 but I had a friend that was using my Glock 21 and so I'm not positive how many I ended firing and how many he did.)

First time I've been to a range. Every other time I've just gone plinking up in the mountains. I discovered something today. I shoot off to the left of where I'm aiming pretty consistently. Anybody got an idea why this might be?

 

[brjedi26]

Did you friend shoot the gun? If so where did he shoot with it?

Yes, he shot it. He was all over the place. He doesn't go shooting very often and only owns a rifle and shotgun, no handguns.

Did you sight the gun in?

I have never sighted my guns in before. With a pop can, it's kind of hard to tell where you're hitting it.

I'm pretty sure it's not the gun as when I noticed the trend, I switched over to the Glock for a few mags and was hitting the same place.

this link might have some good info for you

I'll check that link out. Thanks.

 

[brjedi26]

If you want some good mags let me know, I got a line on Wilson Combat mags for $20.

How many rounds? How long is this offer available? I really want to get a couple more mags, but I'm not quite ready to spend money on them yet.

Oh, also, what's the name of that holster you have in those pictures, Taurus?