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gkelley3 · 04-11-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckuplent

Look for a loaded model if you can. There are deals out there- and it's all the gun you need. If not, go mil-spec or GI. Yes the Taurus may look better on paper, but springfield has their act down and there's a reason they are used for builds by alot of the bigger names who won't use a taurus.

What's your price limit?

+1 on the loaded. I have both a SA Loaded and a SA Mil-Spec. I would recommend either one.

doglb · 04-11-2008, 12:11 PM

Well after alot of reading and some physical comparisons I went with the Springfield GI model. Taurus was nice, dont get me wrong-but the GI brought back memories of the glorious USMC!-

Even though they were using the Beretta's at the time, I got a chance to shoot the 1911-A1, and really enjoyed everything about it.

Its been awhile...but it brought back some good memories.
Thanks for everyone's input!!
Much Appriciated!!

Semper Fi!
Sgt-USMC
1991-1999

ps. I'll post some pics when I get a chance-everyone loves pics!

englandcrown · 04-11-2008, 12:51 PM

Good choice with the Springfield. I had a Taurus PT1911, well actually 3 of them, because they kept breaking. Taurus had horrible customer service.

doglb · 04-11-2008, 01:34 PM

Thats the one thing I hear across the board more than anything-
Regardless of what brand I own, I just some satisfaction when something breaks that the company will be there, without any hassle!

M2XD · 04-12-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doglb

Thats the one thing I hear across the board more than anything-
Regardless of what brand I own, I just some satisfaction when something breaks that the company will be there, without any hassle!

That is one of the reasons why I keep buying Springfields!

Cheers! M2

charlie.45 · 04-14-2008, 08:03 AM

I've been pondering the same question for a while now. after holding the taurus and SA ss gi I've made the decision to go with the ss GI it feels so much better in my hand than the taurus besides I dont really want any of the upgrades to the 1911 other than possibly the sights and I keep hearing about problems with some of the taurus 1911's anyway and their customer service and have heard virtually nothing bad about the SA GI.

04-11-2008, 12:51 PM	#13
englandcrown XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 410	Good choice with the Springfield. I had a Taurus PT1911, well actually 3 of them, because they kept breaking. Taurus had horrible customer service. __________________ . . . God Bless America! "Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written, "VENGEANCE IS MINE, I WILL REPAY!," saith the Lord" SAXD 45acp Benelli Nova 12ga NEF 20ga Stag AR15 5.56 *Ruger P85 9mm

04-14-2008, 08:03 AM	#16
charlie.45 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maumee,OH Posts: 1,080	I've been pondering the same question for a while now. after holding the taurus and SA ss gi I've made the decision to go with the ss GI it feels so much better in my hand than the taurus besides I dont really want any of the upgrades to the 1911 other than possibly the sights and I keep hearing about problems with some of the taurus 1911's anyway and their customer service and have heard virtually nothing bad about the SA GI. __________________ Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death! Patrick Henry

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04-11-2008, 12:11 PM	#12
doglb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 132	Well after alot of reading and some physical comparisons I went with the Springfield GI model. Taurus was nice, dont get me wrong-but the GI brought back memories of the glorious USMC!- Even though they were using the Beretta's at the time, I got a chance to shoot the 1911-A1, and really enjoyed everything about it. Its been awhile...but it brought back some good memories. Thanks for everyone's input!! Much Appriciated!! Semper Fi! Sgt-USMC 1991-1999 ps. I'll post some pics when I get a chance-everyone loves pics!

04-11-2008, 01:34 PM	#14
doglb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 132	Thats the one thing I hear across the board more than anything- Regardless of what brand I own, I just some satisfaction when something breaks that the company will be there, without any hassle!