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rgeliske · 02-22-2007, 04:33 AM

I just added a Taurus PT1911 to my Sig 220 and XD45. Out of the box this gun shoot really good. I put 200 rounds of mixed loads, 2 brands or factory 230gr. FMJ, 200g plated RN reloads, and the 200 SWC reloads that would not load in the Sig or the XD. It shot them all without a problem and the SWC had the tightest group.

I have 3 questions:

I don't care for the plastic factory grips, will the grips for Colt Govt. fit the PT1911?

How do you get the barel sleeve out? I followed the manual and the sleeve does not want to come out.

I don't really care for the Heine straight 8 sights. Can they be replace by any sights for 1911?

Frostyeyes · 02-22-2007, 08:45 AM

Well I have one of the PT1911's and it runs great also had it since last August, Any 1911 grip will fit it I have a set of VZ 320 grips on mine as for the sights I 'm not sure if there a standard cut on the slide or not I haven't gotten around to trying to change mine yet. but the barrel bushing is sometimes a bit difficult to remove just be patient and make sure you have it clocked to the correct side when removing it. Might want to check over on taurusarmed.net

stevedrk · 02-22-2007, 08:51 AM

I don't care for the plastic factory grips, will the grips for Colt Govt. fit the PT1911? Yes. But make sure you get ambi-cut.

How do you get the barel sleeve out? I followed the manual and the sleeve does not want to come out. I haven't attempted to break down yet. sorry.

I don't really care for the Heine straight 8 sights. Can they be replace by any sights for 1911? Built to govt specs. Any 1911 sights will fit.

rgeliske · 02-22-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Frostyeyes

Well I have one of the PT1911's and it runs great also had it since last August, Any 1911 grip will fit it I have a set of VZ 320 grips on mine as for the sights I 'm not sure if there a standard cut on the slide or not I haven't gotten around to trying to change mine yet. but the barrel bushing is sometimes a bit difficult to remove just be patient and make sure you have it clocked to the correct side when removing it. Might want to check over on taurusarmed.net

Thats I got the bushing out this morning it is touchy.

By the way before moving to Florida I lived in Fenton, MI. I don't miss the weather at all.

stevedrk · 02-22-2007, 12:29 PM

Yes, the bushing can be a PITA. Three of mine came out easy, the last one broke at the groove where the flat-head screwdriver fits. I had to use a set of pliers to turn it the rest of the way out.

Good luck.

02-22-2007, 04:33 AM	#1
rgeliske XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,778	New gun in the 45 arsenal I just added a Taurus PT1911 to my Sig 220 and XD45. Out of the box this gun shoot really good. I put 200 rounds of mixed loads, 2 brands or factory 230gr. FMJ, 200g plated RN reloads, and the 200 SWC reloads that would not load in the Sig or the XD. It shot them all without a problem and the SWC had the tightest group. I have 3 questions: I don't care for the plastic factory grips, will the grips for Colt Govt. fit the PT1911? How do you get the barel sleeve out? I followed the manual and the sleeve does not want to come out. I don't really care for the Heine straight 8 sights. Can they be replace by any sights for 1911? __________________ Sig P220, Taurus PT1911, Browning HiPower 9mm, CZ75, CZ75 P01, S&W Model 65 357, Savage 9317 BTVS .17, Browning Buckmark, Taurus Gaucho 357 (pair), Taurus Gaucho 45LC (pair), Uberti 1873 Saddle Rifle 357, Uberti 1873 45 LC Carbine, TTN 12 Gauge Double, Ruger Bisley Vaquero 357 (pair), Springfield XD9SC, XD45 Service, XD45 Compact Tactical, XD(M) 40S&W BiTone, Glock G35, Taurus 617 357

02-22-2007, 08:45 AM	#2
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 910	Well I have one of the PT1911's and it runs great also had it since last August, Any 1911 grip will fit it I have a set of VZ 320 grips on mine as for the sights I 'm not sure if there a standard cut on the slide or not I haven't gotten around to trying to change mine yet. but the barrel bushing is sometimes a bit difficult to remove just be patient and make sure you have it clocked to the correct side when removing it. Might want to check over on taurusarmed.net __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

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02-22-2007, 08:51 AM	#3
stevedrk XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	I don't care for the plastic factory grips, will the grips for Colt Govt. fit the PT1911? Yes. But make sure you get ambi-cut. How do you get the barel sleeve out? I followed the manual and the sleeve does not want to come out. I haven't attempted to break down yet. sorry. I don't really care for the Heine straight 8 sights. Can they be replace by any sights for 1911? Built to govt specs. Any 1911 sights will fit.

02-22-2007, 12:29 PM	#5
stevedrk XDTalk Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 81	Yes, the bushing can be a PITA. Three of mine came out easy, the last one broke at the groove where the flat-head screwdriver fits. I had to use a set of pliers to turn it the rest of the way out. Good luck.