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05-17-2013, 12:24 PMgoyena70 replied to a thread Replacing the ambi-safety with a left hand thumb safety in Taurus 1911'sI read the reviews on the STI safeties and the main complaint was poor quality, rough edges etc.. did you have that problem?39 replies | 19216 view(s)
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05-16-2013, 11:58 AMMy substitute for an AR15 is my PT 1911 with 4 full magazines. Keep in mind this is coming from an old fart......6 replies | 133 view(s)
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05-16-2013, 10:03 AMgoyena70 replied to a thread Replacing the ambi-safety with a left hand thumb safety in Taurus 1911'sMay I ask what brands you have tried?39 replies | 19216 view(s)
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05-15-2013, 05:06 PMI would like to expand on the subject of safety. The 1911 and any other pistol with an exposed hammer in my opinion are very safe guns. Take away all...19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-15-2013, 02:35 PMGetting anxious here, very eager to get her back together. Will certainly post photos.19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-15-2013, 02:28 PMHere is my thoughts on the subject. Going from a series 80 to 70 you are removing 3 possible parts that could fail. Therefore I see it a plus, and I...19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-14-2013, 04:42 PMThere is an excellent thread on the 1911 Forum for anyone wanting to create great gun photography. It is titled "One light photography"0 replies | 54 view(s)
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05-14-2013, 03:46 PMThanks Olfarhors and Darbo you have been very helpful. Well, after some intense searching I found out some interesting facts about series 70 and 80....19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 05:06 PMOK I is now a JR expert on the assembly of the series 80 1911. Thanks to this thread and U tube. It is just a little trickier than the series 70. Now...19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 03:37 PMI cannot find a complete take down on a Taurus 1911. Everyone I have watched do not have these 2 parts.19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 03:11 PMYup just figured it out. I guess the other 1911's I dismantled were series 70. I figured out how the larger part fits but still trying to figure out...19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-13-2013, 02:45 PMWhen I took my PT1911 apart to send the slide in for re-finishing I carefully put all the small parts in an egg carton. Well, today I was just...19 replies | 270 view(s)
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05-12-2013, 01:42 PMTrue they are pretty but, cannot handle the gun without leaving messy fingerprints.21 replies | 553 view(s)
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05-12-2013, 10:06 AMThank you Olfarhors, now I understand. Just ordered one.489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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05-11-2013, 12:48 PMHello all, I am looking for the pin that covers the hole when removing the right side safety. Is there a name for it?489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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05-10-2013, 03:56 PMCan I ask where you got the fiber optic sight?489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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05-10-2013, 02:11 PMI agree olfarhors, but I have yet to find a black finish that will hold up to holster scratches and chipping. I just sent my slide in to Techplate...489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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05-07-2013, 10:21 AMI would like to put a SS barrel bushing on my PT1911. Looks like the std dia .581 (I think) I measured mine and it is .010 smaller. Can anyone...489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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05-06-2013, 01:14 PMOK here is my first attempt at Gun Porn (photography). I have to work on the shadows.1499 replies | 183553 view(s)
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05-04-2013, 07:55 PMAny idea as to why Taurus does this?53 replies | 1479 view(s)
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05-03-2013, 01:19 PMI had plans on replacing some parts on my 1911 just for esthetics, But I just got back from my secret shooting place in the desert near my home and...489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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05-02-2013, 11:53 AMThe idea is to create a database (sort of) to aid other members looking to enhance their gun find what’s available and what works best. I’m...489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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04-29-2013, 08:31 PMThey feel great! I cannot keep my hands off of them.489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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04-29-2013, 02:56 PMUploaded with ImageShack.us I need your advice gentlemen, I bought these grips about a month ago and I have not received any kind of comments on...489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 03:34 PMYes I do have the blue (black) version. It sounds to me that I would be better off having them re-finished in hard chrome.489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 02:40 PMAnyone know the radius of the PT1911 beaver tail safety?14 replies | 691 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 02:35 PMI had the same results when I had to qualify with my pistol, the range officer that was testing me noticed my error and told me to rest my left index...29 replies | 1689 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 02:29 PMYou are 100% correct. And this not only pertains to the PT1911 but most pistols.29 replies | 1689 view(s)
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04-28-2013, 02:07 PMHey you all, I would like to replace the beaver tail safety and trigger of my PT 1911 for a stainless steel version. The gun operates very nice as is...489 replies | 95694 view(s)
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04-26-2013, 02:26 PMI have looked high and low for info on weather the PT 1911 is a series 70 or 80???? How can you tell the difference between the two series? I hope...53 replies | 1479 view(s)
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USN 1957-1961
USS Kearsarge
Ham radio operator since 1961 "K7YG"
Taurus 1911
The more I get to know SOME PEOPLE....the more I like dogs.
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