[Shooter 2.5]

I'm still working on this one. It was going to be my IDPA competition pistol but so far, it's in pieces. I sent it back to the factory because the sights were so far off. 18 inches high at 60 yards. They did a nice job in replacing the rear sight and it's dead on.

Last week it had about 300 rounds through it but a sharp corner on the grip safety caused my hand to "not be happy". I can't get the thumb safeties off to correct that. Gloves?

Then the new grips came in yesterday and I was so happy but they don't fit. I just placed them there for the photo. Taurus redesigned the screws so I have to either cut the screws down or cut the grips. Not sure.

Situation normal. I go through this every time I buy any gun. It has to be "mine" so I change stuff.

Last thing. The grips are from a website called "Monkey Grips". Go figure.

[quincysbuddy]

I have a PT1911, and have put about 1500 rounds through it with no problems. I love it.

[caver]

I don’t own any 1911’s but I am looking at buying one of those made by Taurus. I have read nothing but great reviews.

I’d like to ditto another poster, a ping list would be nice. I’d like to be on it.

[andy58-in-nh]

When you figure out how, please add me to your ping list. I’ve had that exact Taurus PT 1911 for two years (with original grips). After about 3000 rounds, I’ve not had a single misfeed and after a minor rear sight adjustment, the accuracy has been awesome. I love the vented competition-style trigger on this gun, too. It’s a great .45 for the money (less than 1/2 the price of a Kimber Gold Match II, but then, of course, the Kimber is a work of art).

[Deaf Smith]

My favorite and best buy through the years has been my Redhawk. It now has 13K+ full house loads through it. The only changes I made to it were the grips and changing the sights to a gold bead with a V-notch rear.

[TC Rider]

I'm still working on this one. It was going to be my IDPA competition pistol but so far, it's in pieces. I sent it back to the factory because the sights were so far off. 18 inches high at 60 yards. They did a nice job in replacing the rear sight and it's dead on.

Last week it had about 300 rounds through it but a sharp corner on the grip safety caused my hand to "not be happy". I can't get the thumb safeties off to correct that. Gloves?

IDPA? Seriously dude, there are no 60 yard shots in IDPA, the ones at 30 are rare. Though I understand your concern for accuracy.

Also, gloves are illegal in IPDA. A dremel might take care of the sharp corner on the grip safety, though a gunsmith buddy has told me that shooters with Dremel tools are his best customers...

[wastedyears]

Try these:

http://www.botachtactical.com/armorskins.html

[kitchen]

Did you add those grooves to the front strap? Seems that the early production was smooth. A customer took his example and, after stripping it, hit the front strap with an industrial-strength welding descaler. Instant stippling! Looks and feels good. I'm a little skeptical, but a few years later and lots of shooting, no cracks.