Taurus PT1911

Archetype_wyo · 09-01-2009, 03:36 PM

For those of you who are familiar...

I got a loan for $1000 for a new gun for my dad. When I was talking to my dad about getting him a 7mag he wasn't too excited or anything so I thought about it real hard and went down to the local shop and bought a PT1911 with a stainless slide. It sure is a doozy. All in all with an extra mag, box of FMJs ($23.99 WTF?) and my elk and deer tags it cost me $811. The game tags were like $80 somethin total but I think I got a pretty decent deal; even with the overpriced Taurus mag at $38 and the $24 box of FMJs. 3mags a sick lookin gun and my game tags? Not bad aye? You might ask what about getting you dad that gun...well being's he wasn't too revved up about it I spose he has what he needs for the time being and instead I'm going to refurbish his reloading stock for .22-250. Get him some new brass, powder, primers and bullets over the course of a time and I think he'll be pretty stoked about that at least. =)

PS> I'm gonna post pics tonite.

Archetype_wyo · 09-01-2009, 09:15 PM

Gray Wolf · 09-01-2009, 09:30 PM

Good choice, I think you will really like shooting it.

Archetype_wyo · 09-03-2009, 11:41 AM

Now I'm in the market for a holster...I have a leather one in mind down at the store I got my gun from, but I was also looking at the Blackhawk-Serpa holsters. This one in particular but maybe a different model who knows.

38924 - Colt 1911 CQC SERPA Belt Holster, Right Hand, Matte Finish, Black, Warranty

Question is, will my gun fit it? Its a full-sized 1911 with a 5" barrel and no rail.

trustnoone.45 · 09-03-2009, 12:49 PM

It should fit. Sharp looking pistol.

Archetype_wyo · 09-03-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by trustnoone.45

It should fit. Sharp looking pistol.

Yeah I was pretty stoked. There was a CITADEL 1911 that I was lookin at too, but I like the intimidation that Black-on-Stainless-on-Black gives.

ArkansasHunter · 09-03-2009, 10:59 PM

That is a Great Looking 1911 !!! The holster at Cheaper Than Dirt is very popular and I think you'll like it.
My son bought a couple for his Glocks BUT if your like him you'll end up buying 2 or 3 more holster of differing styles.

larmus · 09-03-2009, 11:15 PM

Archtype, that is a good lookin 1911, i have a fobus holster for my 1911 and its full size and fits in there as snug as a bug in a rug... look those up as well and compare i think the fobus is cheaper price wise any way... have fun buddy!

GlockMeister · 09-04-2009, 04:23 AM

Might I suggest this one? It comes with both the paddle and belt mounting systems.

BLACKHAWK!® CQC™ Carbon Fiber Finish SERPA Holster

Archetype_wyo · 09-04-2009, 07:17 AM

Shot the gun today and by no means am I even mediocre at shooting pistol and I put all but the first shot in a 6inch circle from about 25 yards away. I wasn't at my usual range because there is road construction by my house and so is the range so it'd be a nightmare getting either to the range or getting to my house after lol.

Archetype_wyo · 09-04-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by GlockMeister

Might I suggest this one? It comes with both the paddle and belt mounting systems.

BLACKHAWK!® CQC™ Carbon Fiber Finish SERPA Holster

Just ordered this one, shoulda ordered it yesterday afternoon but oh well. I'm anxious for its arrival...now time to get a belt

lol.

ArkansasHunter · 09-04-2009, 09:20 AM

I am struck by this 1911...It is drop dead gorgous !!! I like how it looks. Congrats feller !!!

Archetype_wyo · 09-04-2009, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ArkansasHunter

I am struck by this 1911...It is drop dead gorgous !!! I like how it looks. Congrats feller !!!

I was too, I was holding some other guns there and this one just had me. The beauty and intimidation is just amazing. Its also very comfortable once you get your hand snug in and have that firm grip on it. It felt really good with gloves on (I was working the slide with an empty mag to practice slide-release) as well which is a plus as I want to be able to use the gun should I have to when I'm hunting. Between blackbears, mountain lions and the rare wolf the size of a over-sized german shephard if you don't believe me I got the pictures from a game cam from the local G&F to prove it; or the rare grizzly you can never be too safe. You never know when you won't have the chance to pull up the ol Rem 700 .30-06 in time when something is approacing you.

Seven© · 09-04-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Archetype_wyo

PS> I'm gonna post pics tonite.

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Archetype_wyo · 09-04-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Seven©

fail

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Seven© · 09-04-2009, 10:00 AM

Cut me some slack. The wireless connection I'm stealing at the beach is painfully slow.
Plus I'm still kinda hung over.

Seven© · 09-04-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Archetype_wyo

...now time to get a belt

lol.

What size waist you need? I have a couple of the black leather "buckle less" belts at home.

Archetype_wyo · 09-04-2009, 10:02 AM

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Cut me some slack. The wireless connection I'm stealing at the beach is painfully slow.
Plus I'm still kinda hung over.

Ok lol. Slack is cut. What do you think of my heater? My smoke-wagon if you will?

Seven© · 09-04-2009, 10:22 AM

Love it! But, I'm biased.

I wish I would have known they we're coming out with those when I bought mine.

Archetype_wyo · 09-04-2009, 10:26 AM

I think when income tax comes around I'm gonna buy another.

One thing is for sure I'm glad I saw yours with a different set of grips, I wasn't sure if I would have to get Ambi-Safety specific grips or not. THANKS MAN!!!

09-01-2009, 03:36 PM	#1
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 1,731	Taurus PT1911 For those of you who are familiar... I got a loan for $1000 for a new gun for my dad. When I was talking to my dad about getting him a 7mag he wasn't too excited or anything so I thought about it real hard and went down to the local shop and bought a PT1911 with a stainless slide. It sure is a doozy. All in all with an extra mag, box of FMJs ($23.99 WTF?) and my elk and deer tags it cost me $811. The game tags were like $80 somethin total but I think I got a pretty decent deal; even with the overpriced Taurus mag at $38 and the $24 box of FMJs. 3mags a sick lookin gun and my game tags? Not bad aye? You might ask what about getting you dad that gun...well being's he wasn't too revved up about it I spose he has what he needs for the time being and instead I'm going to refurbish his reloading stock for .22-250. Get him some new brass, powder, primers and bullets over the course of a time and I think he'll be pretty stoked about that at least. =) PS> I'm gonna post pics tonite. __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

09-01-2009, 09:15 PM	#2
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 1,731	__________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

09-03-2009, 11:41 AM	#4
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 1,731	Now I'm in the market for a holster...I have a leather one in mind down at the store I got my gun from, but I was also looking at the Blackhawk-Serpa holsters. This one in particular but maybe a different model who knows. 38924 - Colt 1911 CQC SERPA Belt Holster, Right Hand, Matte Finish, Black, Warranty Question is, will my gun fit it? Its a full-sized 1911 with a 5" barrel and no rail. __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

09-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#5
trustnoone.45 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: colorado springs Posts: 485	It should fit. Sharp looking pistol. __________________ If you find yourself in a fair fight your tactics suck!

09-03-2009, 10:59 PM	#7
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,211	That is a Great Looking 1911 !!! The holster at Cheaper Than Dirt is very popular and I think you'll like it. My son bought a couple for his Glocks BUT if your like him you'll end up buying 2 or 3 more holster of differing styles. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

09-01-2009, 09:30 PM	#3
Gray Wolf Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 201	Good choice, I think you will really like shooting it.

09-03-2009, 11:15 PM	#8
larmus Domestic Engineer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: arizona Posts: 3,159 Images: 6	Archtype, that is a good lookin 1911, i have a fobus holster for my 1911 and its full size and fits in there as snug as a bug in a rug... look those up as well and compare i think the fobus is cheaper price wise any way... have fun buddy! __________________ Lawrence Home Defense: .45 and a Shovel...

09-04-2009, 04:23 AM	#9
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 9,676	Might I suggest this one? It comes with both the paddle and belt mounting systems. BLACKHAWK!® CQC™ Carbon Fiber Finish SERPA Holster __________________ "The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion." "Edmond Burke"

09-04-2009, 07:17 AM	#10
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 1,731	Shot the gun today and by no means am I even mediocre at shooting pistol and I put all but the first shot in a 6inch circle from about 25 yards away. I wasn't at my usual range because there is road construction by my house and so is the range so it'd be a nightmare getting either to the range or getting to my house after lol. __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry

09-04-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,211	I am struck by this 1911...It is drop dead gorgous !!! I like how it looks. Congrats feller !!! __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER

09-04-2009, 10:00 AM	#16
Seven© Exalted Grand PooBah Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 1,828 Images: 23 Blog Entries: 2	Cut me some slack. The wireless connection I'm stealing at the beach is painfully slow. Plus I'm still kinda hung over. __________________

09-04-2009, 10:22 AM	#19
Seven© Exalted Grand PooBah Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WNC Posts: 1,828 Images: 23 Blog Entries: 2	Love it! But, I'm biased. I wish I would have known they we're coming out with those when I bought mine. __________________

09-04-2009, 10:26 AM	#20
Archetype_wyo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Buffalo, Wyo Posts: 1,731	I think when income tax comes around I'm gonna buy another. One thing is for sure I'm glad I saw yours with a different set of grips, I wasn't sure if I would have to get Ambi-Safety specific grips or not. THANKS MAN!!! __________________ The great object is that every man be armed. Everyone who is able may have a gun. —Patrick Henry