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        $406.51
        • ✓Strikes the right balance of affordable and quality and performs well
        • ✓Low Recoil
        • ✗Large .45 caliber round makes it not for everyone
        • ✗Upgrading the trigger can be a challenge

        Editor’s Note: Great gun for the budget.  Strong recoil but great if you can handle it.

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        Taurus PT-1911 Details

        Caliber
        45 ACP
        Action
        Single Action
        Weight
        38oz
        Barrel Length
        5in
        Overall Length
        8.5in / 8in
        Finish
        Black / Stainless
        Magazine Capacity
        8rd

        Features

        Strikes the right balance of affordable and quality and performs well
        Low Recoil
        Large .45 caliber round makes it not for everyone
        Upgrading the trigger can be a challenge

        By The Numbers

        Accuracy
        Very accurate considering it's a heavier gun (over 2lbs unloaded), therefore, absorbs recoil well.

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        My goto gun for when I go to the range. There's more recoil but it's not more than other .45 caliber guns. I like that it feels sturdy and well made.

        Eric Hung
        Eric Hung(1 rating)-Feb 17, 2022

        Didn't like it at first but this gun grew on me. One of my favorites now.

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        Reliability
        Tried this with various personal defense ammo and this gun still ran well.
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