PT1911 slighted by American Handgunner.

[texastaurusguy]

I just don't buy into the snobbery that requires me to spend $2000 for me to feel good about my 1911 purchase. My PT1911 has about 2500 rounds through it, zero misfeeds or misfires. I think I'll hold on to it.

[Laker]

I think I would have been disappointed if they put the PT1911 into the beer budget catagory. It's better then what they commented on.

[olfarhors]

My definition of budget 1911 would be one in the $400 range.

HEY, HEY, HEY!! watch that kind of talk!!
heres a "out the door" $429 and $461 Budget 1911!-LOL
The grips were extra however!

[Mknight]

I just don't buy into the snobbery that requires me to spend $2000 for me to feel good about my 1911 purchase. My PT1911 has about 2500 rounds through it, zero misfeeds or misfires. I think I'll hold on to it.

I agree in fact the only way I would shell out that kind of money would be if I was a pro shooter and it was a custom built job.

[scrabtree6]

Yeah cheapest I've seen a PT1911 go for locally is 520 and that was acouple years ago... except when Larrys blew out their PT1911AL's and I think about 100 of us on here got one of those =P

[27Man]

Taurus PT1911 is a cut above the budget 1911s.

[dogchild]

I do agree with that statement.

[vincero]

Read the article, too. Was also surprised about the omission of the Taurus, especially when CDNN is selling shiny blue/gold trim .38 supes for $399, and the stainless version for $429. I believe Taurus advertises in gun mags -- maybe what they need is a purty standard bearer like the asian chick for Kahr arms, or the not to be forgotten Miss Red Star Arms Miss Red Star Arms |. Now, I ask you - don't you think that a company located in Brazil could find more than a few smokin hot ladies to put in their ads and travel the US hawking their wares? Have you ever seen film of Carnaval in Rio? That's their Mardi Gras. Makes New Orleans look like a $2 peep show.

[SilverTauron]

Makes New Orleans look like a $2 peep show.

That is because New Orleans around Mardi Gras is a $2 peep show.

One must remember that CDNN is not pricing their PT1911s at market average.They could easily sell them for $650 and still undercut many FFLs. My local store has a stainless railed PT1911 standard trim .45 for $655, and that's a good price for a brick and mortar store.

[RevolverFan]

That's funny (not ha, ha), because I am willing to bet that the PT1911 is a better pistol than any of the others in the test -- better warranty too.