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doglb · 04-09-2008, 10:20 PM

Hey Everyone-Looking to pick up my first 1911.
Need everyones help on deciding if I should go with the GI Model or the Taurus 1911.

Dont really plan on upgrading anything but the grips.
Heard that Taurus has crappy customer service, also heard that SA customer service is much better.

Can you guys give me some advise?

Thanks-

Liquid Rhino · 04-09-2008, 10:37 PM

All (newer) SA handguns have a killer lifetime warranty. The PT1911 is very hard to beat pricewise, regardless of the brandname slack you'll hear.. they're both fine guns and 1911's in general have relatively cheap parts to replace regardless. Personally I'd cop the Taurus for the $. I've been actually thinkin' about adding a PT1911 to my collection.

rickdavis · 04-10-2008, 03:12 AM

I've been pondering the same purchase. I'm going with the Taurus.

**chad_quixote** · 04-10-2008, 06:10 AM

parkerized gi 45 all the way

Neener Neener · 04-10-2008, 06:12 PM

I would definitely go with the G.I. Well, I would actually go with the Mil-Spec for a few dollars more, but that wasn't one of your choices.

roscoe55 · 04-10-2008, 06:43 PM

I would say go with the Mil-Spec lot's more gun for just a few bucks more, but hey I own a Mil-spec so I'm a little biased. Nice shooting pistol and very accurate

MC350 · 04-10-2008, 07:14 PM

http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/pt_080505/index.html

http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911SS.htm

I own two PT1911's, both are accurate, reliable, & hard to beat for the money. Blued ones are selling in the low $500 range. I picked up the SS PT1911 in Jan. for $569........

ExSniper · 04-10-2008, 07:19 PM

Springfield has better quality control and FAR better customer service.

If you get a good Taurus, that happened to be made when everyone was feeling good and the tooling was still in good shape, it can be a great gun. If you get one that needs any work, factor getting it done locally into the cost. Taurus service sucks, they will not ever reimburse you or pay shipping, even on a defective brand new gun, and you will send it back at least twice for the original problem.

If you do not plan on upgrading, go with a SA Mil=Spec, as the improvements over the GI are worth a lot more than the price difference!

ckuplent · 04-11-2008, 09:38 AM

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?

Dutter · 04-11-2008, 09:51 AM

My PT1911 shoots great, never fails and is more accurate then I am. I did have a problem with a bad thumb safety. It was replaced, eventually......Taurus' reputation for poor customer service may be well deserved. It took quite a while to get a replacement part.

I love the pistol and I don't think it can be beat for the price.

04-09-2008, 10:20 PM	#1
doglb XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 133	Springfield GI or Taurus PT1911 Hey Everyone-Looking to pick up my first 1911. Need everyones help on deciding if I should go with the GI Model or the Taurus 1911. Dont really plan on upgrading anything but the grips. Heard that Taurus has crappy customer service, also heard that SA customer service is much better. Can you guys give me some advise? Thanks-

04-09-2008, 10:37 PM	#2
Liquid Rhino XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: three\|zero\|five Posts: 859	All (newer) SA handguns have a killer lifetime warranty. The PT1911 is very hard to beat pricewise, regardless of the brandname slack you'll hear.. they're both fine guns and 1911's in general have relatively cheap parts to replace regardless. Personally I'd cop the Taurus for the $. I've been actually thinkin' about adding a PT1911 to my collection. __________________ Keepin' It Real Since '79...

04-10-2008, 06:10 AM	#4
chad_quixote XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 449	parkerized gi 45 all the way __________________ >>edited for content<<

04-11-2008, 09:51 AM	#10
Dutter XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 89	My PT1911 shoots great, never fails and is more accurate then I am. I did have a problem with a bad thumb safety. It was replaced, eventually......Taurus' reputation for poor customer service may be well deserved. It took quite a while to get a replacement part. I love the pistol and I don't think it can be beat for the price. __________________ XD9 Service XD40SC PT1911 GP100 .357 Magnum Colt Mustang Pocketlite .380 S&W Model 22A-1 Stainless Stag AR15 M4

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04-10-2008, 03:12 AM	#3
rickdavis XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 20	I've been pondering the same purchase. I'm going with the Taurus.

04-10-2008, 06:12 PM	#5
Neener Neener XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rincon, Ga Posts: 209	I would definitely go with the G.I. Well, I would actually go with the Mil-Spec for a few dollars more, but that wasn't one of your choices.

04-10-2008, 06:43 PM	#6
roscoe55 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5	I would say go with the Mil-Spec lot's more gun for just a few bucks more, but hey I own a Mil-spec so I'm a little biased. Nice shooting pistol and very accurate

04-10-2008, 07:14 PM	#7
MC350 XDTalk Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: southeast mi Posts: 52	http://www.shootingtimes.com/handgun_reviews/pt_080505/index.html http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT1911SS.htm I own two PT1911's, both are accurate, reliable, & hard to beat for the money. Blued ones are selling in the low $500 range. I picked up the SS PT1911 in Jan. for $569........

04-10-2008, 07:19 PM	#8
ExSniper XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 214	Springfield has better quality control and FAR better customer service. If you get a good Taurus, that happened to be made when everyone was feeling good and the tooling was still in good shape, it can be a great gun. If you get one that needs any work, factor getting it done locally into the cost. Taurus service sucks, they will not ever reimburse you or pay shipping, even on a defective brand new gun, and you will send it back at least twice for the original problem. If you do not plan on upgrading, go with a SA Mil=Spec, as the improvements over the GI are worth a lot more than the price difference!

04-11-2008, 09:38 AM	#9
ckuplent XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hippytown, Oregon Posts: 137	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?