First time 1911 shooting

[PBratton]

You've discovered a secret:

All those folks who've been telling you that the recoil of a .45 will put a grown man flat on his back either never fired one themselves, or held it in their teeth when they did.

My son and daughter have been shooting them quite competently since they were about 12 years old.

What about the one that "if you don't hold a .357 Magnum with a death grip it will come flying out of your hand" and the "recoil of a .44 Magnum will bring a grown man to tears."

I will say that shooting .45 acp PD rounds from a revolver is quite a bit different from the 1911.

And you should try a .454 sometime. I have buddies that have seen me fire it off and they refuse to touch it.

[MojoTexas]

I had looked at the Taurus 1911s before buying my Kimber back in February. From what I've heard, they're a great value for the money, but they're not exactly 100% compatible with other 1911 pistols. In other words, your mileage may vary trying to find holsters that fit perfectly, or trying to use aftermarket parts like grips and stuff. I don't know how true this is...but it's what I've heard. I would think that if you're just looking for an inexpensive range gun, a Taurus 1911 would be a great buy, especially if you're okay with keeping it stock.

I know what you mean about the first time shooting a 1911. My buddy has a Springfield TRP and shooting his TRP was what hooked me.

MojoTexas

[KinnyLee]

Here is a great deal! Its not pretty, but it looks like a great working 1911.
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[SlickTX]

When it comes to shopping for most anything, I've found the following to be especially true:

Quality
Price
Service

Pick any two, but forget the third.

[WildBill]

When it comes to shopping for most anything, I've found the following to be especially true:

Quality
Price
Service

Pick any two, but forget the third.

I also want something to last , so I would add reliabililty. Not quite the same as quality, but the two go hand-in-hand.

[PBratton]

I had looked at the Taurus 1911s before buying my Kimber back in February. From what I've heard, they're a great value for the money, but they're not exactly 100% compatible with other 1911 pistols. In other words, your mileage may vary trying to find holsters that fit perfectly, or trying to use aftermarket parts like grips and stuff. I don't know how true this is...but it's what I've heard. I would think that if you're just looking for an inexpensive range gun, a Taurus 1911 would be a great buy, especially if you're okay with keeping it stock.

I know what you mean about the first time shooting a 1911. My buddy has a Springfield TRP and shooting his TRP was what hooked me.

MojoTexas

Not sure that I buy all that. It is a mil spec 1911. If you'd like to update or change it, you can with no more trouble that you'd have with any other 1911.

[Pete92FS]

I had looked at the Taurus 1911s before buying my Kimber back in February. From what I've heard, they're a great value for the money, but they're not exactly 100% compatible with other 1911 pistols. In other words, your mileage may vary trying to find holsters that fit perfectly, or trying to use aftermarket parts like grips and stuff. I don't know how true this is...but it's what I've heard. I would think that if you're just looking for an inexpensive range gun, a Taurus 1911 would be a great buy, especially if you're okay with keeping it stock.

I know what you mean about the first time shooting a 1911. My buddy has a Springfield TRP and shooting his TRP was what hooked me.

MojoTexas

The same might also be said about 1911's manufactured by Para-Ordnance. I have read and been told by more than one source that .22LR conversion kits will not fit / operate in Para 1911's ie. my Para GI Expert.

[TxKimberMan]

My first experience with a 1911 (I think I was 15) was not unlike yours. I was prepared for the worst (i.e. death grip & flinch) but happily surprised.

The 1911 is handgun nirvana for me. The feel of it in my hand is so natural, so familiar and comfortable, it’s as though it has become part of me.

You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a quality 1911, and you can “pimp it out” to your taste over time. The only drawback to owning one is that it’s hard to stop at owning just one.

[hangfour]

I'll take my 1911s over any other gun I own as far as comfort to shoot. Never leave the house without one.

[SecedeTX]

My first ever round through a 1911 was a Kimber. I was twisted from day one. It was not only a Kimber, but a really nice Kimber.

I have the Kimber Raptor now, and it is down-right sweet.

[.45mac.40]

Mostly YOUR price point ... 'cause, after the novelty wears off, how badly are you going to feel, when you see sweat, rust, dirt, and skin, while carrying; in this Texas summer, heat ??
Just sayin'.

Mac XD45 > > > >>>> # %%%%% #

[lostcow550]

The only drawback to owning one is that it’s hard to stop at owning just one.

Haha I told the guy at the counter I was afraid of two things,
!.the unknown recoil at the time
2. having to but one afterwards

not particularly in that order, that gun needs a surgeon general warning: shooting me has led to strong urge to purchase me

[G.A. Heath]

Quality
Price
Service

Pick any two, but forget the third.

Not always true, you can get all three with the Rock Island Armory guns (I do own one of those as well) and I can attest to that from personal experience. I love my little RIA, but the mid-sized Kimber is my daily carry because of it's lighter weight (Aluminum alloy frame). I can say that out of all my guns the Rock Island is the only one to have proven it will continue to run when it shouldn't, and that gun has a round count that would make some ammo dealers very happy. To be honest I have considered taking it to a smith for new internals due to the high round count, however they are still in great shape and everything works properly so it stays the way it is save for the springs.

[The Annoyed Man]

I had looked at the Taurus 1911s before buying my Kimber back in February. From what I've heard, they're a great value for the money, but they're not exactly 100% compatible with other 1911 pistols. In other words, your mileage may vary trying to find holsters that fit perfectly, or trying to use aftermarket parts like grips and stuff. I don't know how true this is...but it's what I've heard. I would think that if you're just looking for an inexpensive range gun, a Taurus 1911 would be a great buy, especially if you're okay with keeping it stock.

I know what you mean about the first time shooting a 1911. My buddy has a Springfield TRP and shooting his TRP was what hooked me.

My son has a Taurus 1911. I don't know about "100%," but the old stainless slide-stop lever from my Kimber Stainless UC II has been doing duty in my son's Taurus 1911 for the past 2 years now; so that part at least appears to be compatible with other 1911s. The primary trouble my son has had with his Taurus is finding a holster to fit it. His is the PT1911AR with the accessory rail, and the Taurus rail is larger and more obtrusive than the rails on similar Kimbers or Springfields. So unless you can get someone to make you a custom holster, it doesn't look like anyone makes a standard model of holster to fit that gun.

[G.A. Heath]

I had looked at the Taurus 1911s before buying my Kimber back in February. From what I've heard, they're a great value for the money, but they're not exactly 100% compatible with other 1911 pistols. In other words, your mileage may vary trying to find holsters that fit perfectly, or trying to use aftermarket parts like grips and stuff. I don't know how true this is...but it's what I've heard. I would think that if you're just looking for an inexpensive range gun, a Taurus 1911 would be a great buy, especially if you're okay with keeping it stock.

I know what you mean about the first time shooting a 1911. My buddy has a Springfield TRP and shooting his TRP was what hooked me.

My son has a Taurus 1911. I don't know about "100%," but the old stainless slide-stop lever from my Kimber Stainless UC II has been doing duty in my son's Taurus 1911 for the past 2 years now; so that part at least appears to be compatible with other 1911s. The primary trouble my son has had with his Taurus is finding a holster to fit it. His is the PT1911AR with the accessory rail, and the Taurus rail is larger and more obtrusive than the rails on similar Kimbers or Springfields. So unless you can get someone to make you a custom holster, it doesn't look like anyone makes a standard model of holster to fit that gun.

IIRC Crossbread makes a holster for the PT1911 w/ rail.