45 or 9mm? Any pictures?Have a rock with a 3.5 inch bbl, 50 rounds through it. For sale.
$400
Pachmayers, and extended slide release added.
How many warranty repairs have you had from manufacturers versus Davidsons? If you buy from Davidsons you can have your replacement in two business days instead of waiting weeks for a manufacturer to fix it. I’ve got a lifetime warranty on my three STI 1911’s but I still had to wait two weeks to get one back from warranty work. As an FFL I have been pleased with Davidsons warranty service and it’s easier to use than dealing with the manufacturer. Plus with Davidsons you get a brand new firearm as long as your model is still being produced and carried by them, not a repaired one. Taurus gives a lifetime warranty too but I would not suggest buying theirs unless it was through Davidsons I’m no fan of Taurus. I have yet to see a better 1911 for the price than a RIA. There may be one but I haven’t seen it.If you buy a Ruger, you will get a lifetime warranty regardless of dealer.
How many warranty repairs have you had from manufacturers versus Davidsons? If you buy from Davidsons you can have your replacement in two business days instead of waiting weeks for a manufacturer to fix it. I’ve got a lifetime warranty on my three STI 1911’s but I still had to wait two weeks to get one back from warranty work. As an FFL I have been pleased with Davidsons warranty service and it’s easier to use than dealing with the manufacturer. Plus with Davidsons you get a brand new firearm as long as your model is still being produced and carried by them, not a repaired one. Taurus gives a lifetime warranty too but I would not suggest buying theirs unless it was through Davidsons I’m no fan of Taurus. I have yet to see a better 1911 for the price than a RIA. There may be one but I haven’t seen it.
45acp45 or 9mm? Any pictures?
The few you own do not fairly represent everything they make, I’ve sold a lot more than you have owned or ever will own. I’ve had more warranty issues with Taurus than with any other manufacturer. I’m not going into all the stories but your statement is opinion and not fact, Taurus has yet to fix their problems. Taurus has some models that do well and some I like but I won’t buy their brand anymore. Their CEO tried to fix the problems but he has not succeeded yet. You may think it’s my personal bias but I was in Austin with my brother shooting at a gun range and the employee there stated they won’t sell Taurus firearms. It’s not just me.I have owned several Taurus models, and have found them all EXCELLENT. IF Taurus ever had a problem it was fixed long ago.
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Just out of curiosity, what went wrong with your Colt Competition? I was in the same boat as the OP last year wanting to buy an affordable 1911. Back then I knew close to nothing about them other than I really wanted one. I’ve learned a teeny bit more since then after I bought a Colt Competition in .45ACP after I found a great deal on it at a LGS.
All I can say is “Wow!” I love it! It has the best trigger I’ve ever felt, but I admit I’m still a noob and haven’t had a chance yet to experience many triggers. It is by far the most enjoyable handgun I’ve ever shot and is way more accurate than I am. So far no problems with it after about 500 rounds at the range. If it had been within OP’s budget, I would have recommended it. But I’m curious to know what troubles you’ve had with yours just so I know what to look out for in mine.
How many warranty repairs have you had from manufacturers versus Davidsons? If you buy from Davidsons you can have your replacement in two business days instead of waiting weeks for a manufacturer to fix it. I’ve got a lifetime warranty on my three STI 1911’s but I still had to wait two weeks to get one back from warranty work. As an FFL I have been pleased with Davidsons warranty service and it’s easier to use than dealing with the manufacturer. Plus with Davidsons you get a brand new firearm as long as your model is still being produced and carried by them, not a repaired one. Taurus gives a lifetime warranty too but I would not suggest buying theirs unless it was through Davidsons I’m no fan of Taurus. I have yet to see a better 1911 for the price than a RIA. There may be one but I haven’t seen it.
My 22/45 took a couple of weeks from Ruger for warranty work but was similar to your experience. The Ruger 1911’s are more expensive than RIA’s so I still say you can’t beat them for the price.I have had Ruger turn a rifle in a week, and they threw in an extra mag and a case.
Ruger has excellent CS.
A lot come from the Philippines.