I am starting to look for my next pistol and I am pretty sure it is going to be a 1911. I know that Taurus makes one that is cheaper than some of the others, but is there a real difference? Also, I have seen some in a 9mm is that caliber frowned upon in the 1911 world? I am not against the .45 just want to look at all of my options.

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Posted by TexasTiger

Katy TX

Member since Sep 2003

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Posted on 4/30/11 at 8:52 am to deathvalleygrassmmmm

They make 1911 in 38...9mm and 45...and 10mm if I was going to get a 1911 and not be in 45 caliber I would buy a 10mm. Not all 1911 are created equal but they all pretty much run and function the same. I would look at the Springfield 1911 in that same price range.

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Posted by BM7133

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Member since Feb 2006

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Posted on 4/30/11 at 9:40 am to deathvalleygrassmmmm

To add to texastiger they are also made in .40...anyway....there are differences from manufacturer to manufacturer. If you are new to the 1911 market and havent had extensive range time with a few different models you probably will have a difficult time discerning the nuances that make them different. Basically the higher end 1911's have better fit and finish. Stay with the biggest names and get one with the features you want because 1911's are so customizeable you will want to start changing things and while fun to do it will end up costing you more in the long run to piece one together. Good luck.

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Posted by kengel2

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Member since Mar 2004

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Posted on 4/30/11 at 1:54 pm to deathvalleygrassmmmm

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Also, I have seen some in a 9mm is that caliber frowned upon in the 1911 world? I am not against the .45 just want to look at all of my options.

Who cares what anyone else thinks, I've had like 5 or 6 1911's and the only one I would take back would be the 9mm sti trojan. The others were nice, the 9mm was just 1000x more fun.

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Posted by DrTyger

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Member since Oct 2009

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Posted on 4/30/11 at 2:09 pm to deathvalleygrassmmmm

I'm a purist, so I think 1911's should only be in .45 but that's just me.

Taurus is a good cheaper alternative if you're on a tight budget but just know you get what you pay for. Also, Taurus is Brazilian so you won't get any American parts with it. America doesn't do too many things well anymore, but one thing it can still do better than anyone is make 1911's.