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curtm1911

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Ah Yes, 1911's, in the original caliber..........I have 9's, I have wheelies, but my personal prefered carry in town...........if you have to ask.......I guess you just need to go shoot many of them, they are all the same, just different a bit sometimes, yes, 1911's



The Good thing about them is they are easy to shoot. The Bad Thing about them is they are easy to shoot. They are not for newbies, really. Condition 1. They take Training and Practice to be Proficient. Not just familiar, Proficient. Learn them, Know them, they will Keep You Alive.
 
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GWbiker wrote:
Jarod44588 wrote:
that is like wayy to low for me, this gun i just got for 450, with tax, no way im letting it go for 200 bucks less than what i paid like a month ago. Thats why i hate gun store trade ins, they offer practically nothing
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Whoa....much of the Taurus line is considered to be not top quality.

Two years ago in a private deal with a friend I purchased a Taurus 745PRO in .45ACP. (6+1) Box, IB, cleaning kit, holster, some ammo and two magazines for $300. IMO, that's all the gun was worth.

After filing down the front sight and using 185 gr .45acp CorBon, I could hit a target at POA within 21 feet. I use it as a OC or CC piece.

Now, to your problem. If you had come here before overpaying for the Taurus, I could have turned you on to a Rock Island Armory 1911 in .45ACP for less than you paid for the Taurus. The RIA 1911 is a Colt 1911 clone that is very reliable, accurate and a lot less expensive. I own two that are not for sale.

*IF* I were in your shoes, I would keep the PT111PRO, break it in, clean and lube the frame rails with a light coating of grease. Keep the magazines clean, too.

One plus.....9mm ammo is a lot cheaper than .40S&W of .45ACP.

Sometimes you kids just have to listen to us old farts!!:cool:
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Aww wish i would have waited, i LOVE 1911's, my dad has one, love everything bout them. I have a ruger now trying to trade for a 1911, or glock
 
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