GunBlast Taurus 1911 stainless review

Taurus may be the cheapest "loaded" 1911 on the market, but you are still paying $800, which is a relatively large chunk of change. You are only saving about $250-300 compared to a regular "loaded" stainless 1911 (i.e. S&W, Kimber). Why not save up a little more and get a gun that comes with properly fitted parts (not the Brazilian hack job evidenced by the photos above), as well as Canadian warranty support. Like my signature says, in the long run, cheap is expensive. You will probably end up spending more money out of pocket on correcting Taurus' factory defects than you would save by going with a cheap gun.
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But if you think that way, why not just save even more and get a Wilson Combat, Ed Brown or Les Bear? If I see a product I like at a decent price why spend more? :confused: There will alway be a "better" gun for just a little more!

As for warranty support it's a 1911! If something brakes I'd rather order a part and replace it myself, instead of sending a gun somewhere wating months to get it back and risking it geting scratched.

EDIT: I don't own a 1911 (although shot and handled guite a few incl. Colt, Kimber, SA, Para, Norc' etc) and I don't see anything on those photos that bothers me even what I don't like.
 
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IM Lugger

I can't speak for your .22, but from what the photos show my NP30 is of far better quality than the Taurus. Apart from the rough fitting that capp325 pointed out the slide on the Taurus does not even sit flush with the rear of the frame.
I do like the fact that it's made from stainless steel, but apart from that you can keep it.
 
IM_Lugger said:
But if you think that way, why not just save even more and get a Wilson Combat, Ed Brown or Les Bear? If I see a product I like at a decent price why spend more? :confused: I mean there's alway be a "better" gun for just a little more!
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The difference between Taurus and Kimber/S&W is about $300. The difference between Taurus and Wilson Combat/Ed Brown is more like $2000. The numbers should be self-explanatory.

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As for warranty support it's a 1911! If something brakes I'd rather order a part and replace it myself...
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Some things you can't do yourself – or at least shouldn't attempt to unless you know exactly what you're doing (such as correcting the poor beavertail fit illustrated in the picture above). Such things require a trip to the gunsmith and you're talking major $$$.
 
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Then you either have no experience with 1911s or require a trip to an optometrist ;)
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X2.....That 1911 has piss poor fit/finish, if it's representative of the line, no thanks. Also, the accuracy test was done with handloads in a ransom rest....doesn't really mean ####. A sling shot will shoot that good in a ransom rest....:)
 
Also, the accuracy test was done with handloads in a ransom rest....doesn't really mean s**t
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It shows what the gun is capable of!

Not to mention numerous toolmarks on the gun's exterior
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I didn't check every picture in full size, but all I saw was a few scratches, what exactly are you talking about?

The difference between Taurus and Kimber/S&W is about $300. The difference between Taurus and Wilson Combat/Ed Brown is more like $2000. The numbers should be self-explanatory
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My point was if I decide to spend few $ more, why not just save another few $ more and get something else that's "better". Plus just because a company is charging more money it doesn't mean you get a better product... I'd rather have a reliable Taurus than a jamomatic Kimber ;)
 
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capp325 said:
I never understood the "bargain hunter" mentality. It seems that people these days are more interested in getting a good deal than a good product (hence, the success of Wal-Mart). Taurus may be the cheapest "loaded" 1911 on the market, but you are still paying $800, which is a relatively large chunk of change. You are only saving about $250-300 compared to a regular "loaded" stainless 1911 (i.e. S&W, Kimber). Why not save up a little more and get a gun that comes with properly fitted parts (not the Brazilian hack job evidenced by the photos above), as well as Canadian warranty support. Like my signature says, in the long run, cheap is expensive. You will probably end up spending more money out of pocket on correcting Taurus' factory defects than you would save by going with a cheap gun.
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Capp, in my ripe old age of 49 I like a bargain as much or better than the next guy, but it is hard to argue with your logic here... ;)
 
The stainless model isn’t out yet, so no one knows if the actual gun will have the same or better fit…

But even if it will look like that -GREAT! If the gun is accurate and reliable, minor beavertail fitting imperfection won’t bother me one bit! Esp. considering the price! It’s a gun not a jewelry piece. I’d rather spend the extra money on ammo or ‘down payment’ on another gun. FYI my M&P cost me about ½ the price of my SIG and sure the latter has a lot better fit and finish, but at this point I’m not sure I like the Sig any better, in fact it may be the other way around… Do you see my point? :)

If someone has a budget of $1500, sure there are more refined guns out there (better value?), but if you want a stainless 'dressed up' 1911 and don't want to spend more than $750-800, Taurus is a great choice!
 
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I don't think it is *Bargain Hunter* mentality

It is just buying the best value, Quality and performance for the money YOU want to spend.. They all shoot the same up to a point. Then all you are paying for is percieved quality based on manufacturer reputation.
There will always be something proclaimed as better for a few dollars more.
I'm with *IM Lugger* on this one.
 
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