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I'm a 1911 fan - not an addict, but I've had one for years. The 1911 is an expensive and complex firearm that fires a large caliber and powerful bullet. Taurus firearms are known for being some of the most versatile pistols in the industry, and their Model 1911 is no exception. Here, we review the Taurus PT 1911. Let's get started.

Review Taurus 1911

I have written several articles on the 1911 and related subjects. Including the best 1911 for the money, the best 1911 in 9mm, the best budget 1911, the Colt Combat Commander, the Colt Delta Elite and one of the best .45 ACP cartridges.

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The reason I mention this is because there is a lot of information in this article that you may want to read after reading this. (I mentioned the Taurus PT1911 in at least two of these articles). Now, let's look at where the 1911 came from.

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The military was not satisfied with the performance of the .38 Colt during the Philippine Insurrection (known as the Philippine-American War). This effort for Philippine independence from the United States began in 1896 and escalated into a full-scale shooting war in February 1899.

Our soldiers hardly noticed that the long colt could not stop the Moro and other tribesmen, whose trunks were firmly tied in the grass, creating a kind of organic body armor. (They're also said to be chemically enhanced in some kind of natural pain-masking medicine, but I can't prove that's just fun).

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The old .38 just couldn't do the job - the clansmen would take a bullet or so but then attack the troops with their edged weapons and wreak havoc, so we used the old .45 Colt Peacemakers, which were full of bullets .we broke . It happen. (Side note: Most of these rifles have barrels shortened by two inches, from 7.5 to 5.5. I think that makes them easier to handle.)

Fresh from that failure, the Ordnance Board decided to adopt a new pistol that would have more stopping power than the .38 Long Colt. In 1904, Major John Thompson (of "Tommy Gun" fame) and Medical Officer Major Louis Legarde began a series of experiments to see what would be most effective in stopping electricity and tissue disruption.

They used donated human corpses, live cattle and other targets to test the effectiveness of the ammunition - gruesome, but it gave them the data they needed. The Army finally adopted a new service revolver, the 45-caliber Colt, as its official sidearm in 1909, before the M1911 was adopted a few years later.

In the end, the Thompson-Legarde panel recommended a bullet that "should not be of less caliber than .45" and was fired in 1904 from self-loading pistols. That was certainly shortsighted on their part.

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The Ordnance Board initially accepted test guns from six companies, but narrowed it down to three: Savage, Colt, and DWM (Germany). They sent a Luger P08 in 45 caliber. Now, this is interesting: Lugers in all holsters for years instead of Colt 1911s.

Anyway, it came down to Savage and Colt, with Colt the ultimate winner. Each rifle was tested, and one test (in late 1910) involved firing 6,000 rounds over 2 days. John Browning himself took part in this test.

The colt got so hot that they had to submerge it in water, but it came out of the ordeal unscathed. Savage has a 37. For this and other reasons, the Colt was adapted - the Model 1911 (then only the M1911 semi-automatic pistol) .45 ACP. It was originally supposed to fire a .45 caliber FMJ round nose bullet, but was later upgraded to a 230 grain bullet. This experiment continued from 1907 to 1911, and Colt came out on top.

This weapon, adopted on March 29, 1911, served as our nation's official sidearm until 1985. It was replaced by the Beretta M9 at that time, but some special operations groups still use the 1911 today. Besides, we all know how popular they are with the general public. It is a weapon that has proven itself many times, from the earliest times to today. At over 100 years old, it's still going strong.

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All of this brings us to the modern 1911. Although the materials and construction methods used differ from when the gun first appeared, its basic function has not changed in 108 years. John Browning designed the gun around a short stock and angled barrel to feed from a single stack magazine. It was destined to become one of the most reliable, successful and popular pistol designs in history.

Taurus is a company based in Brazil, but with growing interest in the United States, they are building a 200,000 square foot factory and headquarters in Bainbridge, Georgia. Until the facility is ready, their US base will remain in Miami, Florida. You can read more about the history of the Taurus in my review of the Spectrum .380.

Taurus used to be owned by the parent company (Bangor Punta Corp.) that owned Smith & Wesson. Therefore, each of these firearms manufacturers has legal access to the other's designs and blueprints, which explains why some Taurus pistols resemble Smith & Wesson. They also, when Beretta left Brazil, bought shares of the Italian company in São Paulo, which explains why the Taurus PT92 looks so similar to the Beretta 92.

Introduced at the 2005 SHOT Show, the blue PT1911 hit dealer shelves later that year, and a stainless version was released in 2007. Taurususa.com currently shows ten different variations of their full-size 5-inch model (9 of them). in 0.45, with one in 9 mm).

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It also features ten different barrel types in Commander length (or at least 4.2 inches), another in 9mm, and even recently introduced four Officer models (3.5 inch barrels) in .45.

The capacity is 8+1 rounds, full size and Commander, and the officer model is 6+1. You should be able to find something that fits that variety. Here is a list of the specifications and features of the stainless models I tested.

Firing pin block, grip safety (Beavertail with memory bump), thumb safety - extended and ambidextrous (ambi safety only on full size models, not on Commander or Officer models)

Two matte black Mec Gar 8 round magazines with long base plate and flat tail. Watch the holes on both sides

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The price depends on the payment and construction materials. You really need to check out the website to see all of these 1911's.

Taurus listened to customer feedback during the design phase of this pistol. They made smart decisions, one of which involved seeing Novak's real sights. I also appreciate Ambi's thumb safety, but I know many of you don't like it for whatever reason. This makes it easier for those of us who shoot with the left hand.

Beveled mag well, low and open discharge port, beavertail with memory hump, hovering feed and throat, smooth hammer on rear and front straps, adjustable trigger. This feature is only available on custom builds or is available from the factory at an additional cost.

I didn't mention the full-length driver rod because, like the ambi safety, the jury is still out on this one, at least for some shooters. (If you don't want safety, you can buy the Commander or Officers model). The point of all this is that you get a lot of features for the money, and the weapon has some great upgrades.

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If you read my Delta Elite review, you'll see that Colt had a very early frame crack with that 10mm 1911, so it only cut the part of the frame that was prone to fracture stress cracks. They transferred that cut to their entire lineup.

You can see how Taurus doesn't cut the frame all the way to the bottom of the slide rail like some manufacturers do. They put a "gate" opening in the frame. This works well for them, as I have never heard of a Taurus 1911 frame breaking at this point.

Barrel feed ramp. It is highly polished, like its counterpart in the frame. This is the best polish job I have seen on any Taurus pistol I have reviewed.

Barrels and accompanying parts. The guide rod is full length but not like the ones I've seen (where you have to put a paper clip in the hole provided to release pressure from the spring). Like a full-stock 1911, it goes away. The bushings are tight and a wrench is included.

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Here security is hammer and thumb. This is a roll style hammer that serrates well. Also, there is a built-in extractor. The Beavertail grip safety covers the hammer completely, so no bite here. The tip of the extractor shows black here, but that's only mild.

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