First 1911 purchase question

[badabing]

In about 2 weeks, there's going to be a gunshow in your area. Save up your nickles and dimes and check it out. Pass on the jewelry and beef jerky and I'm sure you will find a nice pistol.

Jacksonville Gun Show Information
Jacksonville, NC
5/16/2009 - 5/17/2009
Please confirm dates and times before traveling to any event or show. Information for Vendors
Location:
(see map below) National Guard Armory
310 Broadhurst Rd
Jacksonville, NC. 28540
910-347-5690

Show Hours: Saturday - 5/16/2009 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Sunday - 5/17/2009 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM

http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/GunSh....aspx?sid=1330

[nc_leatherneck]

Does anyone have any experience with the Taurus PT1911?

[dabsond]

I've got a Taurus PT1911 in stainless. I personally think it is the best buy on the market for an upgraded (not original GI issue) pistol. Mine has shot cast and ball without problems.

[Chuckindenver]

Taurus is a first rate as well, for the money, they stand behind what they sell.
lifetime warranty, though iv handled a few, iv yet to shoot one, RIA makes a nice 1911 variant as well, iv built a few nice pistols from them.
more on Taurus.
iv owned and shot many medium frame wheel guns, i love the 5 shot .44special they offer, steel frame, fixed sights, they shoot very well, take abuse, and handle my hot loads. never even had a problem with them, and i treat them pourly, i have a 4 inch in my pack for my dirtbike, it rolls around with dirt, tools, and muck, and has always worked, when iv shot it, it even shoots bird shot loads well, takes a couple rounds to dipatch a Grouse but does the job.
i picked up a 5 shot Tracker for my brother 2 weeks ago, he loves it, handles nice, and looks fist class.
the 44mag was around 325.00 my cost, the .44specials i got used at shows for under 250.00, and one as cheap as 125.00.
some deals are still abound at shows.
Charles Dailys are ok, but kinda soft in the slides, iv seen a couple with peaned over slide stops, and a nother with a cracked frame.

[davidgpo]

With the amount of money you have to spend you are getting in the range of a Dan Wesson 1911. DW's have a great reputation for value, customer service and accuracy.

David

[nc_leatherneck]

I went to check out some guns. Was looking at a few types XD's Glocks. then I saw a Springfield GI 1911, held it, and was hooked! So I added a new addition to my collection.

[Chuckindenver]

awesome, glad you avoided the plastics..the XD is ok, but the Glock??
just dont like, they do sell well..and make great trade stock for real pistols:}

[jamie5070]

I have always been a revolver kind of guy. A few weeks ago I walked into a shop that had an argentine ballester regaud cheap. ( I know it's not a true 1911 copy). It felt good in the hand so I brought it home. The first time I shot it I was converted. Now I'm ordering reloading stuff for it and will have to save up and get a real 1911.
john