holycrikey
Member
Well, to start, I'm wary of Taurus customer support. I've heard of past problems. However, with the arrival of their new 1911 framed firearm, I am very very close to buying one, especially with the price tag it has.
Now, I've never fired a 1911 framed handgun, I'll admit it. I've fired Beretta's and HK's and Glocks and Springfields and S&W's, and I own a Walther P99. But for some reason, I simply haven't known anyone who has a 1911 for me to try. I've held them and have been impressed, so now it'll be my next handgun purchase.
Now, I have heard that the Taurus is not a good platform for those who wish to modify and tweak their 1911 down the road. But, as I'm a poor college student, this seems like a fantastic deal for the bells and whistles you get, and I'm hoping it'll get me a good feel for this classic frame.
So, with that, any comments? Any comments from owners would be especially appreciated.
Any opinions on alternatives in the sub-$700 price range? I've thought about a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911, but that too is still a bit on the end of my budget.
Now, I've never fired a 1911 framed handgun, I'll admit it. I've fired Beretta's and HK's and Glocks and Springfields and S&W's, and I own a Walther P99. But for some reason, I simply haven't known anyone who has a 1911 for me to try. I've held them and have been impressed, so now it'll be my next handgun purchase.
Now, I have heard that the Taurus is not a good platform for those who wish to modify and tweak their 1911 down the road. But, as I'm a poor college student, this seems like a fantastic deal for the bells and whistles you get, and I'm hoping it'll get me a good feel for this classic frame.
So, with that, any comments? Any comments from owners would be especially appreciated.
Any opinions on alternatives in the sub-$700 price range? I've thought about a Springfield Mil-Spec 1911, but that too is still a bit on the end of my budget.