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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #40 on: August 30, 2011, 09:47:55 PM »
Looks just like the one I had.   :o

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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #41 on: August 31, 2011, 12:03:43 PM »
I just heard your conversation with Tom Gresham as I listened to the Gun Talk podcast.

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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #42 on: August 31, 2011, 12:05:51 PM »
I figured why not ask someone who's seen the market first hand.
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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #43 on: August 31, 2011, 12:10:28 PM »
I figured why not ask someone who's seen the market first hand.

Of course his default answer is to go to the Ruger.   ;D

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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #44 on: August 31, 2011, 12:27:14 PM »
And the Springfield. Of course both of those are sponsors of his radio and tv shows.
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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #45 on: August 31, 2011, 12:32:23 PM »
And the Springfield. Of course both of those are sponsors of his radio and tv shows.

Of course.  It would be like Jim Scoutten not recommending a Smith & Wesson.

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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #46 on: August 31, 2011, 02:48:15 PM »
After seeing the photo and realizing it is a parkerized gun, there could be some crystals or build-up in the area that will smooth out over time and take-down. Parkerizing can be like emery cloth sometimes.

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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #47 on: September 04, 2011, 03:01:49 PM »
Took her out and fed her 100 rounds of FMJ and a small amount of GoldDot and Federal HST. Ran great. Had 2 failures to chamber but I figure new gun and new MecGar mags. So I'd say very good gun so far and the bushing is loosening up.
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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #48 on: September 05, 2011, 05:00:16 PM »
Hoping for a SR1911 at the end of the year.   ;D
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Re: Picking up a new 1911... One problem
« Reply #49 on: January 30, 2013, 04:06:03 PM »
So after many bouts with my Taurus PT1911 I have finally decided to quit trying to fix it's issues and just replace it. I am looking at 3 different makes and models in roughly the same price tier but can't seem to settle on one. It's now a debate between 3 and each has a draw back that I can tell. So I'm asking for input from y'all to help me make peace with a my decision. I want it mainly for carry without frills for those times I want to carry the bigger, heavier bullet in the subzero freeze that is coming as always here in Ohio.
1) Ruger SR1911 - the only problem I can see is complete and utter lack of them. I'm not interested in waiting 3 months for it to arrive at my dealer.
2) Para GI Expert - my only concern is the grip safety felt really flimsy. Is that normal for it to be super light to press? What is the track record on these?
3) Kimber Custom II - I've heard quality at Kimber has taken a nose dive south of crap, any evidence to support that?

And I'm also taking a hard look at the Remington 1911R1. Thoughts?
Does any one of these have somethinmore to offer than the others? I know the Ruger tops the list do to its design being more feature rich and modeling, I guess, e better Colt pattern with the series 70 setup. I do prefer to avoid the full length guide rod but it's not an absolute need.

Yo Garand d4life I'm looking to get pt1911 what kind of troubles did you have? also if I were you since you decided to get rid of your Taurus I'd go with the Remington R1. the Ruger is SS but the R1 is the better gun. I checked with a gunsmith buddy of mine who said he cannot build a gun for me for what I'd pay for the Taurus PT1911

 

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