[caver]

Cool, thanks for the detailed report! Very interesting! I’m not into the Picatinny rails but it is a very cool pistol. I think I’ll have to have one within a few weeks.

[hiredhand]

Cool, thanks for the detailed report! Very interesting! I’m not into the Picatinny rails but it is a very cool pistol. I think I’ll have to have one within a few weeks.

While I was at the Taurus website, I noticed that they had models that appeared identical with the exception that they did NOT have the Picatinny rails. Shooter 2.5 reminded me something else about the pistol, albiet minor.

The matte finish shows minor scraps very visibly. Our Colt is a different sort of matte finish and just doesn't seem to show small marks and scrapes. My son carries the Taurus when they work in the garden some distance from the house and the finish looks pretty bad after being carried around awhile. But a minor clean-up and some oil brings it right back to 100%! I certainly wouldn't let this affect my decision. It's still a FINE pistol IMHO. I've tried to trade him out of it twice now, and he's not budging! I don't blame him! :-)

If you remember, give a shout when you purchase and let me know what conclusions you come to. If you are able, compare it to another 1911 when it comes time to fire it the first time.

I'll be honest with you, this new Taurus reminds me more of my brother's Kimber than my Colt! :-)