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Badshot · 02-02-2008, 06:39 PM

OK so today I started my 1911 affliction (I know this is going to be as bad as the AR15 EBRD).. I snagged a great deal on a PT1911.

Gave it a nice welcome home bath and lube, interesting disassembly process compared to my P220 and XD45. Took a few tired but it's pretty easy after that.

Intended use: haven't decided yet.. Already have a much more compact CCW, already know that my P220 is going to go boom every time I pull the trigger (yes smart butts, that would be when loaded) so the only thing this has going over the SIG is the rail and TRL-1 already installed.

I've started researching and will spend a fair amount of time learning, but I'd like an idea of what I should be looking at improving with this new toy.

1. Grips for damn sure are going away
2. Night sights - Who's though? Which ones are not going to go costing me a chunk of change with the Gunsmith too..
3. Mags - McCormick good, Novak bad right?
4. Thinking Blade-Tec for the OWB holster, but that is all personal preference any way you look at it.

Couldn't get it broken down all of the way to the firing pin, but I'll figure that out as well.

What am I missing in a general sense?

DCSOXD40 · 02-02-2008, 06:43 PM

Pictures! Pics or you sir, are a liar!

Badshot · 02-02-2008, 06:47 PM

Yeah I know, it's all fun and games until one of the kids hides the battery charger.. Soon.. very soon.

Ajcrash · 02-02-2008, 07:13 PM

Congrats on the new toy!

I've been looking to get a PT1911 for some time now. I shoot my friends every time I go see him, then I go back and forth about whether I want one or not. I finally decided for the package and the price I have to try one.

I kind of like the Heine straight 8's, but sights are a bit of personal preference, as are holsters.

I'm not sure if it can be done, but I plan on looking into possibly replacing the hammer, etc to remove or otherwise permanently dis-engage the locking system.

nra-life-member · 02-02-2008, 07:16 PM

Novaks are good mags.. If you want to throw them away, I'll be glad to take them..

Pinedawg · 02-02-2008, 07:20 PM

I have had no problems with the Novak mags in my PT-1911.....I also bought them here from a list member( see above guy )and have even swapped a few with another with no complaints.

Enjoy the gun.....I'm very happy with mine and have had no problems in close to 1000 rds. I'd put it up against any 1911 in the same price range.

What NRA Life member said!

Final Option · 02-02-2008, 07:22 PM

Check http://www.taurusarmed.net/ out, wealth of info on the PT1911 and mods

Reeek · 02-02-2008, 07:37 PM

My PT1911 has the Heinie Straight 8 night sights - Trijicon inserts.

That gun is a tack driver if the sights are adjusted properly.

**VaGunNut** · 02-03-2008, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badshot

1. Grips for damn sure are going away
2. Night sights - Who's though? Which ones are not going to go costing me a chunk of change with the Gunsmith too..
3. Mags - McCormick good, Novak bad right?
4. Thinking Blade-Tec for the OWB holster, but that is all personal preference any way you look at it.

1. I like both the look and feel of the Pachmayr Rosewood & Rubber Grips
2. Here are a couple of options for Taurus Night Sights Heine and PT
3. You can't go wrong with Wilson 47Ds
4. I really like the Blackhawk Serpa CQC for a holster

bigun · 02-03-2008, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaGunNut

1. I like both the look and feel of the Pachmayr Rosewood & Rubber Grips
2. Here are a couple of options for Taurus Night Sights Heine and PT
3. You can't go wrong with Wilson 47Ds
4. I really like the Blackhawk Serpa CQC for a holster

I like the Serpa also but it seems to be alot harder on the finish of my 1911's than any of my other holsters.

02-02-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	PT1911 - Now what OK so today I started my 1911 affliction (I know this is going to be as bad as the AR15 EBRD).. I snagged a great deal on a PT1911. Gave it a nice welcome home bath and lube, interesting disassembly process compared to my P220 and XD45. Took a few tired but it's pretty easy after that. Intended use: haven't decided yet.. Already have a much more compact CCW, already know that my P220 is going to go boom every time I pull the trigger (yes smart butts, that would be when loaded) so the only thing this has going over the SIG is the rail and TRL-1 already installed. I've started researching and will spend a fair amount of time learning, but I'd like an idea of what I should be looking at improving with this new toy. 1. Grips for damn sure are going away 2. Night sights - Who's though? Which ones are not going to go costing me a chunk of change with the Gunsmith too.. 3. Mags - McCormick good, Novak bad right? 4. Thinking Blade-Tec for the OWB holster, but that is all personal preference any way you look at it. Couldn't get it broken down all of the way to the firing pin, but I'll figure that out as well. What am I missing in a general sense? __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

02-02-2008, 06:43 PM	#2
DCSOXD40 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 346	Pictures! Pics or you sir, are a liar! __________________ Deputy C. Rickman How much wood could a Woodchuck chuck if a Woodchuck could Chuck Norris? ALL OF IT!

02-02-2008, 06:47 PM	#3
Badshot XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,433	Yeah I know, it's all fun and games until one of the kids hides the battery charger.. Soon.. very soon. __________________ --------------------- Stupidity should should be painful! On AR15's: Learn to use your Iron Sights before you go adding all that extra crap on your gun!

02-02-2008, 07:13 PM	#4
Ajcrash XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,216	Congrats on the new toy! I've been looking to get a PT1911 for some time now. I shoot my friends every time I go see him, then I go back and forth about whether I want one or not. I finally decided for the package and the price I have to try one. I kind of like the Heine straight 8's, but sights are a bit of personal preference, as are holsters. I'm not sure if it can be done, but I plan on looking into possibly replacing the hammer, etc to remove or otherwise permanently dis-engage the locking system. __________________ "The Marines I have seen around the world have the cleanest bodies, the filthiest minds, the highest morale, and the lowest morals of any group of animals I have ever seen. Thank God for the United States Marine Corps." Eleanor Roosevelt, 1945

02-02-2008, 07:20 PM	#6
Pinedawg XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lower Slower, DE Posts: 687	I have had no problems with the Novak mags in my PT-1911.....I also bought them here from a list member( see above guy )and have even swapped a few with another with no complaints. Enjoy the gun.....I'm very happy with mine and have had no problems in close to 1000 rds. I'd put it up against any 1911 in the same price range. What NRA Life member said! __________________ "How'd you get the beans above the frank?" Yes I am a pirate, 200 Years too late, The cannons don't thunder, there's nothin to plunder, I'm an over 40 victim of fate, Arriving too late, Arriving too late... Jimmy Buffet Last edited by Pinedawg : 02-02-2008 at 07:22 PM. Reason: fix typos and add comment

02-02-2008, 07:16 PM	#5
nra-life-member XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 138	Novaks are good mags.. If you want to throw them away, I'll be glad to take them..

02-02-2008, 07:22 PM	#7
Final Option XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 33	PT1911 forum Check http://www.taurusarmed.net/ out, wealth of info on the PT1911 and mods

02-02-2008, 07:37 PM	#8
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	My PT1911 has the Heinie Straight 8 night sights - Trijicon inserts. That gun is a tack driver if the sights are adjusted properly. __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

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