1911 Battle | Ruger vs Taurus!

[@patwatson5093]

I've been collecting 1911 pistols since age 16 started when I inherited a orginal Colt 1911,I even have a Ed brown custom,,But my $456 Taurus 1911 from buds guns shoots same hole groups at 30 yards with almost any ammo, and has more custom part's in it than my kimbers,colts and race gun , Taurus in my opinion makes some of the best weapons that us working class people can afford

[@AllMetalReview]

buying one tomorrow pt1911 dual tone. Thanx for info 100 percent on it now

[@deathpallie]

The Ruger's not that much more expensive, and you'll be supporting working class people in America.

[@AllMetalReview]

@@deathpallie mine cost 500. Any Ruger i find is 700 plus. Plus Taraus has a factory in Florida. Less money better gun

[@louisstaiano4566]

I got the Ruger SR1911 with the rails talo it's a custom Ruger it goes for about 900 to $1,000 Ruger is a much better weapon I'm making more custom 1911's now Kimber and Ruger followed Colt the best

[@filippocorti6760]

@@AllMetalReview I thought their factory was in Brazil. Is it a new factory? If so, I wonder how the quality is.

[@jaydee5156]

Recently picked up a second PT1911 and still have both. Taurus has really stepped up their game. The fit and finish is much improved, especially the finish. They also replaced the straight-8 sights with Novak style, 3-dot sights, which I prefer anyway. I have no complaints with either, other than I wish I could still get the Taurus OEM wood grips with the bull. I also have a Ruger SR1911, but I only buy full-size, all steel or all stainless models. I have to admit the build quality of the Ruger is better, but for sometimes $200-$300 less, the Taurus is good to go, particularly, the last year or so.

[@maxfit68906]

Great comparison as always. Ruger definitely got this one right. 70 series titanium firing pin, titanium feed ramp and internal extractor just to name a few. It's a modern day "originall" built 1911. I'm actually looking into purchasing one.

[@diegomanuel5065]

it's a sweet pistol, i have one very nice gun for the money. only change was the safety to ambi, I'm a lefty.

[@jthebk3864]

Something important to remember. If you ever use your firearm in self defense you may not get it back so a big question for those who intend to actually use their firearms in a self or home defense role, which gun would you rather have confiscated? That being said I’d prefer the nicer firearm and I’d go pick up a Glock home or personnel defense

[@CarlitosBoss1]

I enjoy my Taurus 1911 it's been a great shooter .

[@toddmontondo364]

Me to it shots great...🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅

[@Creationsbyelder]

Recently bought a Taurus 1911 Dual Tone. Really liking it a lot, no issues thus far with it at all. I like the size and feel, great weight that absorbs a bunch of the recoil and kick. Got mine new for $529 I open carry this and a older model Taurus 111 Millenium. The 1911 came with 2 mags made by MecGar, bought 4 more MecGar mags with 2nd Amendment engraved on them, no issues with the MecGar mags.

[@michaelchampagne351]

My Taurus 1911 was brand new when i bought it and the gun was very tight when it was new, but it has since loosened up. Taking it apart the first time was tough, the safety was tight... but now its broken in and perfect. Don't hate... the Taurus PT1911 is a great gun and I personally carry the full sized steel version with no problems. Hasn't had any problems in over 4,000 rounds... It's really personal preference but the Taurus is a great bang for your buck and people need to stop listening so much to what other people say and try different guns to see what they are comfortable with. There is too much shit talk and bullshit these days that influence people to buy something that someone else may prefer... you NEED to be comfortable with YOUR firearm. No matter what it is.... even if it's a glock (which is a popular choice and a great gun)

[@glehman01]

I have a 9-10 year old PT 1911, pretty stiff when new, no problems since, I bought it to use & carry on hunting, camping trips, stick it under the boat console when we're out on the water, it's been carried around in trucks, boats, on the beach in S. TX, it's got some wear, a few scratches, but I bought it to use, and it's been used, haha. I agree, good gun !

[@DRock6906]

Great to see your comment! I just bought a Stainless Taurus PT 1911 today! I have been playing with it for the better part of the day just getting the feel of the gun. I'll be heading to the range tomorrow. If you don't mind me asking, what type of holster would you recommend? I ordered mine from a local gun store and ended up paying $565.00 for it. Was that a good deal or did I get ripped off? Next, I bought a box of Remington .45 ACP. Is that what you use in your Taurus? Lastly, it's stainless but I would like for it to be a little bit shinier than it is. Is there someone who I can send the gun to that can shine it up a bit or am I just stuck with the dull finish? Thanks in advance if you see this and can respond bro!

[@votebol1492]

Why is it that all Taurus haters have never owned or fired one?

[@Gopher500]

I've owned a Taurus and currently own a Ruger, the Taurus always functioned fine but you can just feel the Ruger is a far higher quality gun for not much more, my sr1911 has roughly 2k rounds without a failure yet, but the 500 or so in my taurus all functioned so I won't knock it

[@agualotus]

I agree with gopher. The Taurus is cheap, but works ok. The Ruger is of higher quality. Both will stop a bad scenario should that type of emergency ever occur. I prefer the quality and attention to detail of the Ruger.

[@TadTrueman]

I have owned a Taurus 1911. My only complaints are the key lock system and the finish. The blue finish on my Taurus sucked. I would imagine the stainless has to be better but the bluing sucks. That being said I much prefer my Ruger, hence why I sold the Taurus and I'll never sell the Ruger.

[@figliodihades]

tocallo!!! y incha del nacional?!?!? parcerito, high five!!

[@texassingh1027]

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[@TwentytenS4B8]

I have an SR1911 Lightweight Commander and I love it. It's been my every day carry for almost a year now. It runs on pretty much any ammo I put through it. If you get malfunctions with it, chances are you have a weak magazine spring or an extractor jacked up. Like any gun, when you first buy it and get it home, completely disassemble it and clean off all that sticky crap that they put on the interior parts to keep them from rusting in the warehouse and in transit, etc. Keep it clean and use good magazines ( Like Wilson Combat.) and the SR1911 will run on just about anything. Recoil is a little more obvious but not terrible.

[@Ironeyes4440]

I have the Taurus PT-1911 in polished blue. The only change I made was to add the Wilson combat Shok-Buffs recoil disc. I change them every two thousand rounds or so. They make a distinct difference in felt recoil. Accuracy is similar to yours, so I'm satisfied. I've had mine for several years and have had no issues with it. I didn't try out the Ruger but went with the Taurus because of their quality and price. The proof is in the firing. Your test showed that both can preform well. I have both Taurus and Ruger firearms and have never been disappointed in either.

[@Bmitchell62267]

FTR: I just got a Taurus 1911 9mm, and the trigger is as light as my Beretta APX "match" trigger, but the recoil is like a 22. If your T-1911 trigger is funky, break it in or get someone to block it. The best comparison of recoil and accuracy -- out of the box -- is my Colt 1903 in 32acp.

[@ingridmoran]

Why not compare both in government size?

[@sharkinfested]

On Ruger's stainless models they use milled slides and cast frames, which of course is to keep costs down. Taurus however still uses hammer forged slides and frames. Both will hold up just fine for the weekend shooter but for durability you can't beat hammer forged slides and frames.

[@victorgross3651]

sharkinfested and some how the ruger is still 100x better gun

[@Vanithoth]

Do have any evidence to back up that claim?

[@chrismc410]

sharkinfested I don't know. Ruger frames, especially their revolver frames and metal framed automatic are among the strongest on the market. Strong to the point of there is ammunition marked for "Ruger Only". That says something. Pressure, and frame-damaging wise, .45 ACP is one of the least punishing rounds out there. 23,000 PSI even with +P loads as opposed to 35,000+ of 9mm, .40, 10mm, .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum and up to 65,000 PSI for .454 Casull. If a Ruger casting can handle all that with consistent use with their appropriate platforms without a problem, I'd say and the industry says their casting's strength are just as good as forged if not better.

[@Tro1086]

What do you think they "mill" the slide out of? Im gona guess a "forged" steel blank... Taurus isnt hammer forging slides and frames down to their final spec. Forging just means a steel BLANK is forged rather than cast, and then it is milled down to its shape/size. You can cast or forge a blank, either way it usually takes some milling to get it to final shape. Yes forging is generally better, but Ruger is extremely good at casting very strong durable parts.

[@figliodihades]

it doesn't matter if it hammer forged if it's shit steel.

[@daspiper8941]

~I have an older Taurus SS TP-1911 and Love it. It's one of my better shooting pistols. ~I also own a Ruger SS Government Model 1911. I like the Taurus more.

[@doddgarger6806]

I too had both, sold the Ruger bc I never used it, and I did so much to the Taurus with springs and custom parts like hand fitted a bushing etc, not gonna sell it.. I promise it will run with any Kimber or Sig or whatever other $1500 1911 you can think of, might even out shoot them..

[@furgy425]

I have had a Colt 1911 and now a Taurus just like the one used in your video . I like the Taurus much more. But to be fair the Colt was made in the 60s ,and carried in combat in South east Aisa .

[@glehman01]

I have a Taurus PT 1911, maybe 9 -10 years old, pretty stiff when new, a few FTF, after a hundred or two rounds, no problems. This is a good gun, it hasn't failed since break in, it has been carried in boats, fishing, on camping / hunting trips, it has a few scratches on the bluing, some wear on the bluing, but I think I paid 450.00 for it back then, and it's a working gun. I meant to use it when I bought it. And I have. No complaints at all. I am a fan of the Ruger brand though, mostly single actions.

[@rrvaughn7]

I own the taurus pt1911 and I love it. I've owned many Colts, and cheap .45's, but for the money, it's a great shooter 1 inch groups @ 15 yards and 2 1/4" at 25 yards with its favorite ammo. It comes with a lifetime warranty! Very accurate and very manageable recoil. Add a set of pachmayr finger groove rubber grips and load it up. It's a gun you can toss into the floorboard of your truck to take to the range or woods without fear of scratching your $1500-$2000 Colt or kimber .45. I also own a taurus model 85 stainless. .38 which is a great little gun as well.

[@lkj0822g]

Everyone should understand that you are comparing a $500 Taurus to a $700+ Ruger and that shows up in some areas such as the heavier trigger pull and the tight safety function. Taurus seems to have fixed the quality issues they had from years ago and are now producing some of the "Best Value" pistols out there. If you are wanting 1911 style pistol for weekend plinking and target shooting, perhaps the Taurus is a way to do that without breaking the bank.

[@HawksEye556]

I agree. I've owned more than a few 1911 from different manufacturers and this conception that if you're paying any less than $700 for a 1911 all you got was garbage, in my opinion those people are clearly uneducated and more than likely they're Fanboys of a certain brand IE Ruger Smith & Wesson etc. Point is yes Taurus has spotty QC does it matter? No not really because their warranty is there in case you do get a lemon. And the dirty secret is outside of the$3,000 Nighthawks every company can put out a turd every once in awhile.

[@357Franknitty]

Lee_CPA I agree. I had a 40 cal ruger. Was VERY snappy and through the years became a jam-o-matic. Never again!!

[@kenkellar2246]

Thank you!!!👍🇺🇸

[@kenkellar2246]

Rock Island 1911 is great straight out of the box, no issues & budget priced too!👍

[@kenkellar2246]

@@HawksEye556 I disagree, I had a large collection of Kimbers in 1911 9m, 40., cal & 45acp,always had a jamming issue,& sold them all.Viking 45acp also had an issue jamming.I had a Rock Island cheap & accurate from box.I'm now a Glock Enthusiast no issues...

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

I love Taurus haters! Keep hating cause you are keeping great guns at bargain prices! I would buy the Taurus and keep the savings in the bank.

[@eolson1964]

Never had any problem for any that Ive owned

[@RevGunn-jq3cq]

eolson1964 me either and I plan to buy more this year

[@douglasds7265]

Yeah, the bank... Buds gunshop bank😂😂😂

[@adamshaw8214]

I can't comment on a Taurus but I have had many Kimber's and 2 Ruger's. Full size on all and the Ruger's outperformed the Kimber's. It's not always you get what you pay for.

[@santabarbaraca2010]

Thank you for posting this video.I was really feeling that Ruger 1911.I am very sure I will be getting one very soon.

[@blainenewby]

Ruger all the way for me. American made. The best customer service in the firearm industry and it isn't close. They stand behind they're products and they aren't impossible to get a hold of if you need them.

[@kendurden7496]

I would like to see the full-sized Ruger 1911 compared to the Taurus, just to be comparing apple to apples.

[@Asstronut]

Just bought up a Taurus today.. three day wait can't end soon enough. I only own one other gun and it's a Smith and Wesson SD9VE. I was looking at rifles but I couldn't help it. I've decided that I'm in love with handguns.

[@JettBlast]

I like my Ruger Commander 1911, Ruger makes a great firearm for the money. Yes I have fired many Taurus firearms, I like the detail along with the fit and finish of Ruger compared to the Taurus....but it all comes down to the skill of the shooter.

[@jkreviea]

My custom Wilson combat is far superior to the Taurus...see how big of douche that made me sound? All this shit is personal preference.

[@toddmontondo364]

Exsactly...

[@jordanjoestar8839]

The best part is you can just toss any fancy parts into the Taurus. Boom. Win win.

[@hossbr549blitz2]

You wouldn't know the difference between superior, if you were popped in the douche with either caliber. They are all .45 ACP

[@DesertTactical]

Cool video. How had I not watched this? Good stuff!

[@kiranae6013]

I love my Taurus 🤷🏾‍♀️ it’ll definitely get the job done ✅

[@viceptexlonestar9455]

Agreed with you, I Love My SS 1911 Taurus so Beautiful baby.

[@scottydoo330]

This a great gun. I put a 10-8 flat faced trigger. Amazing. Glad you like it Kira

[@viceptexlonestar9455]

@Arizona infidel , Thank You.

[@earllester5192]

I have been impressed with my Taurus and Ruger experiences.

[@ChadKenova]

Ive have a taurus pistol and a .357 revolver and they are good guns, getting ready to pick up a ruger 1911 commander just like the one your using. Just started getting into guns a year ago and so far thats the most I’ve spent on a gun.

[@DRock6906]

Dude is that your 5.0? Well I'll be damned! I have a Strawberry 1991 Mustang GT 5.0 that I bought in September of '91 and I still have the car! It's in storage and I haven't driven it in about 15 years! But I'm pulling it out next month to relive my youth :-) Maybe I can find an Iroc Z28 on the street like the old days!! :-) Great shooting bro!

[@theshapeexists]

my motto is:never judge a gun til it's tested, regardless of manufacturer. if a company makes a gun that works, but have put out lemon models in the past, it doesn't make the working new model a lemon. shoot what you like and what works

[@willharrison7731]

That was a lite-weight Ruger with an alum. frame,of course it's lighter.

[@daspiper8941]

~I own both and like both a lot, but my favorite between the two is the PT1911 Taurus. However it is an older model.

[@mhlittleton6493]

I've got the Ruger Lightweight CMD. It's one of my favorite guns, and for whatever reason I shoot it better than most others I own. And for me, it's really not that difficult to conceal carry. Very slim profile, and the weight isn't that bad. Great video!

[@NolanOutdoors]

+mhlittleton6493 Thanks Man...... The Ruger definitely had a lot going for it. Like you said, it was nice and lightweight and it shot really well. With the experience I had with it, it seems like you get a lot of pistol for the money!

[@GunsHarleysUSA]

The Ruger CMD and all Commander 1911’s have a 4 1/4” inch barrel. Also the Ruger is a 70 series 1911 do you know if the Taurus is an 80 series if so that might explain the harder trigger pull. Enjoyed the video, Thumbs Up..🇺🇸👍

[@hardtarget2359]

That 25yd test was in KZbin Yards right? So more like 10 to 15 reality yards.

[@14GT5.0]

Both are nice both are dependable

[@DavidV4444]

Outstanding review - thank you!

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Great job! I really enjoyed the video. :)

[@Rain-bp4di]

Budget 1911s are great but you can’t compare a GI to a commander... that being said my vote is for the ruger for being American.

[@javiervasquez8539]

I had no idea Taurus made a 1911....Mind Blown!

[@SandMDOTCOM1]

The stiffness of the safety is probably the right side safety rubbing the grip. I relieved the aftermarket grip on mine and now it goes on and off smoothly.

[@Bkellyusa]

I think the old timers need to wake up about Taurus. There have been lots of changes at the company. First off, it's the same owership but new management. Some models are currently being built in Florida and they are underway at their brand new manufacturing facility in Georgia. The G2C is by far the best buy in a 9mm hadgun with absolutley no reliabilty problems and some of the best ergonomics and features availble. I use to own a S&W M&P Shield. The first time I ever handled the G2C I had the worst case of buyers remorse ever. For me, the Taurus beats the S&W to death. I still don't own a Taurus but I have a lot of respect for what they are doing today. They have a program to tighten up the specs on all of their existing models, improve the finishes and quality of their current weapons and as somebody pointed out earlier their 1911 was just gone through and re-released in January, 2019.

[@doolay1988]

Other than some questionable muzzle awareness, great video and very helpful.

[@bobbycooke8974]

I want that Ruger! Nice video.

[@NolanOutdoors]

+Bobby Cooke Thanks Bobby

[@rickgillis1335]

This Ford vs Chevy thing is really a joke. you people that discount the Taurus either never owned one or drink way to much cool aid. I am not sure they make a 1911 that I don't own and I can tell you that I shoot the Taurus 42 weeks per year times 9 mags per week for at least the last 10 years. Zero yes boys and girls, zero failures. I reload 230 gr. Berry plated bullets behind #7 powder​. I replaced the recoil spring once, just because.

[@rudzewiczstan905]

I agree. I own both. Nothing but problems with my SR 1911. My Taurus PT runs 200gr SWC all day long. I have shot it all season for USPSA.

[@danielwaszak1050]

how is a 2 1/2 lb trigger heavy?

[@larrycaldwell3493]

Daniel Waszak that's an unsafe trigger.

[@turbobill1747]

@@larrycaldwell3493 DEPENDS ON THE OPERATOR,WE ARE NOT ALL ALIKE....

[@marvinstegall6294]

M SRP during comparisons I think is important to most shoppers. Great video!

[@ironhead9507]

I recently purchased a taurus officer'smodel and so far I'm very happy with it, I don't have a gauge but I think the trigger pull on mine is in the 4lb range and my safety is very smooth and easy to engage and disengage

[@FBRR2]

I have both a Ruger and Taurus 1911's... I also have a Colt Wiley Clapp (Colt Talo shop) custom. Both the Ruger and Taurus shoot much tighter groups than the COLT. I sold a Colt Gold Cup after I bought the Taurus, as I became disenchanted with the Gold Cup after seeing how much tighter the Taurus shoots.

[@BigJohnsonGG]

Nice pistols! I'm just not a 1911 guy. Thanks brother and Carry On!

[@NolanOutdoors]

+Big Johnson Thanks Man

[@ashbyt1]

Nice review. Thanks. A cost comparison would have been appropriate, the Taurus is cheaper.

[@kenkellar2246]

Yes!!!👍🇺🇸

[@zacht9447]

Might be getting a PT1911 anodized black this weekend mainly because it's priced so well only 350 from a trustworthy gunstore local to me

[@josepholinger130]

Couple years ago I would have not looked at a Taurus I own the TH40,G3&692 all three shoot we’ll never any issues out of them my next will be the 1911 to add to the collection

[@joeboot1]

Enjoyed the video. What type of magazines were you using?

[@kenkellar2246]

A price comparison or mention would of been nice,& a decision maker no doubt...

[@skeets6060]

My little piggy Taurus eats everything I put in it from hard ball to hollow points. And it shoots a lot better in the hands of a good shooter than I can shoot. Even though it's big and heavy I carry it every day

[@danhollatz5944]

Have a Taurus 1911 commander, all Wilson mags and springs. Shoots amazing! Not quite as nice as my 1922 Colt, but I honestly don't care which one I carry!

[@thomasosteen9936]

Thanks for the video !

[@David-dp1rk]

How is the ambi safety getting in your way just curious.

[@sethpoole4748]

The Taurus is definitely made with cheaper parts. I needed a decent amount of gun blue when I bought mine and even turned one down in the store because of a 1/2" blemish on the front of the slide, nevertheless the one I ended up buying had a few small spots I had missed in the store. Those small blemishes are a symptom of being more cheaply made and sitting in piles and in boxes without dividers between the parts, definitely a characteristic of a more cheaply assembled gun. I had a bullet jam once in each of my first two magazines but after that I have had no issues. Probably just had to break it in some. For $500 It's a great range gun, definitely not as decorative as a kimber but its a good gun to shoot. Replace the grips like he did and its still a pretty gun. But if you're going to do that make sure you get some made especially for the Taurus 1911 because the right side grip has a different cut due to their safety system that is unique to the Taurus. I've had no issues with the beavertail being difficult to engage and my trigger hasn't bothered me at all, I think his may be on the heavy side. I shot today and I'd bet money that my Glock 19 has a heavier trigger than my Taurus 1911. overall you're getting a range gun not a show piece with the Taurus but I really enjoy shooting mine and for $500 it's a pretty neat gun imo.

[@shelbyindianajones3226]

love my taurus .45 good looking and fun gun. had a Ruger 9mm loved it too.

[@joe1940]

Good job. Great video.

[@NolanOutdoors]

+Joe Peake Thanks Joe!

[@wellingtono.2631]

good and fun video. Thanks!!🖒

[@stevenkennedy4130]

I don't like the cast frames. Sold my RIA, & picked up a Girsan MC 1911. Nice to have a machined frame again! Turkish 1911's are the way to go, on a budget. IMO. Thanks for the content!!

[@jorgesolis9468]

Taurus frames are hammer forged according to their website

[@donnismoore1004]

good video , would also be nice to have a price comparison.thanks Quick

[@wessreiley8275]

Is it always better to upgrade the springs in a production 1911 ?

[@Bruceconsidered01]

I didn't hear you mention the prices?

[@billyhines2734]

Why do they still put grip safety's on 1911s?

[@bryananderson3772]

Is the SR 1911 really entry level? I always considered it as midrange

[@guerom1367]

I love my Taurus g2c but I also love Ruger and that two tone Ruger 1911 is a beauty!

[@brianfalls5894]

Good evening to ya guys. Well, I've never shot the Ruger or the shorter barreled commander model but I "do" currently own a Taurus PT1911 with the 5 inch barrel and I have to admit that I really like this weapon. It's a straight shooter all day long. My trigger pull is just about 4.5 lbs which I've been told is a good weight for an every day carry piece. One thing I "did" notice though is that the safety does tend to stick a little. Now if I'm shooting it right handed style then the safety seems to work just fine but when I'm shooting it left handed then the safety tends to be a bit stiff. For now I've only put about 500 rounds thru my Taurus and it has never jammed which I find fascinating being I bought it brand new and it wasn't broken in yet. All in all I like the Taurus just fine. The only mods I've done to it are (1)I put on a set of Tritium night sights on it and (2) I purchased an after market magnetic lazer that just snaps right on to the bottom of the weapon in front of the trigger guard. With that lazer on my Taurus then my groupings are very tight!

[@wessreiley8275]

I like the Taurus looks nice and shoots good. Why so many haters?

[@M60gunner1971]

I had a Taurus PT145 subcompact .45 a few years ago. Good little gun. It was a handful recoil wise but it held ten rounds. Only sold it because I needed some cash.

[@davidanderson3875]

Nice fox body mustang!

[@ecosby100]

My range guy has a Taurus with mad rounds through it

[@Dialysisforever]

How did you come to compare these two guns? Did these guns happen to be available to you at the same time? I know some times exact matches are just not available to reviewers.

[@DavidJones-pn5vd]

Love 1911s. Can't wait to own another. Last one was a kimber, therefore I'll be doing a lot of research before my next purchase. Looking for an economical 1911 that's still fun to shoot.

[@marknorwood7521]

Not a Taurus hater, although I don't care for the 80 series trigger. But, the Ruger is twice gun. Unfortunately, it also costs almost twice as much. Loved the one I had. The same as whats he's showing, wish I hadn't sold it. Ideal conceal carry. 28 oz.

[@glenndelrosario]

Great honest review....

[@mgee669]

Excellent!

[@ituneyou1213]

my Ruger p85 mark ll did the same thing on the first shot I had to throw the first shot most of the times

[@nightvan4427]

Thank you Excellent

[@TennesseeMatt]

I don't believe you mentioned anything in the video about the full length guide rod on the Ruger. They come from the factory with the GI style guide rod. Just curious, what made you change that?

[@NolanOutdoors]

+TennesseeMatt I talked to the owner of the pistol and he didn't think it's been changed so I'm not really sure. If I find out any other info about it I'll will let you know.

[@TennesseeMatt]

Cool! I know the Ruger lightweight commander I had came with the GI style guide rod. My friend also has the all steel Ruger 1911 commander and his has the GI guide rod.

[@chrisblake1918]

I have a number of 1911s, to include a Taurus. I have no problem with it. Mind you, I have a RIA TacOps 2 that is my CCW, and I rang steel with it regularly at 50 yds. RIA is some REALLY good machinery.

[@duanesymonds9182]

owning both of these guns I have to say the Taurus I like better. Out of the box the Rugers windage was off 4" at 15 yards the taurus i was hitting 4" clay pidgins @ 50 yds very solid gun, also the Ruger is way more snappy

[@jeffpaul8260]

I have 2 1911's one is a Kimber carry model from way back and the other is a Norinco full sized 1911. Both shoot great but alas with 45 acp ammo being pricey i have gone to 9mm or the 38. I have the taurus c2 in 9mm and the taurus 856 in 38. both shoot great and were easy on the wallet.

[@diegomanuel5065]

hey nolan where did you get those base pads? i would really appreciate it thanks.

[@diegomanuel5065]

for the ruger lw

[@deathpallie]

An American made gun with outstanding customer service, or a gun made in the third world with notoriously bad customer service? That's a hard choice lol. Being something of a cheapskate, I've had a few Taurus's, and the quality is a crapshoot. And God help you if you ever need to send it back, it'll take so long for them to return it you'll forget you sent it off. That said, my edc is a PT111 G2C. It's been dead nuts reliable so far, but if something ever fails, I wouldn't bother sending it back to the mothership. It was so cheap it's practically disposable.

[@FirstOdin420]

I'll be buying the Taurus for sure. Test fired both at the range and the Taurus just felt better. Trigger pull, weight, and recoil were all better and I love the ambidextrous safety. I prefer a handgun with some weight to it also. I already own a Taurus .40 so why not a .45 ACP? Ruger was way too light for me and it felt like that trigger traveled for days, Springfield was not far off of the Ruger and Kimber is an overpriced piece of trash. These Taurus haters are fucking snobs....probably have iPhones too right guys??? They hear a name and they immediately think it's better. Fire the gun before you fire your mouths boys.

[@clintford6716]

No comparison. Ruger is twice the 1911 in my opinion. Ruger hit it out of the park with the sr1911.

[@Ok-551]

Great review. !

[@adoniscmj3212]

I like both gun's, but I like the shorter barrel gun better. I think they both are good gun's, the Taurus being quite a bit cheaper is the better deal, but the Ruger has a better beavertail on it and I like the trigger better. My RI has both of those qualities and is also a bit cheaper. I prefer the 10mm to the .45 ACP though. I would be fine with either gun, but I like the Ruger a little more.

[@jdlamonte8265]

Love the look and Feel of Ruger.. And good for 50 yards. If I'm shooting farther than that I'll use a Rifle.

[@kevinfick7228]

You put a full length guide rod in the Ruger?

[@kyklain86]

Yeah I saw that too. Wonder what the purpose is?

[@kevinfick7228]

Kyron Klain I truly don’t think there’s any added value to a full length guide rod, gonna change the one out on my kimber just makes disassembly more difficult

[@kyklain86]

Agreed. Some of the Springfield 1911 Loaded models have the full length guide rod and I hear people get more problems with them. I have the same Ruger Lightweight Commander 1911 45acp and it didn't come with the guide rod. I'd rather have the bushing when disassembling. But still no issues with my 1911.

[@ScottAT]

Note the slide serrations on the Taurus are so far forward, it makes them purely cosmetic. If you were to use them a finger would cross the muzzle at the very least. Best to cock it from the rear, and since this is how we are all trained, it should be normal procedure.

[@cephasmartin8593]

Why didn't you compare like pistols?

[@HazeAroundtheWorld]

+Cephas Martin Umm, he did? Also, not all things you compare have to be similar. Sometimes it's useful to compare unlike things

[@blankeny]

Why choose they are both excellent choices for the money, and what you save over a full custom you can have both and some cash left over!

[@stevenstime8736]

I hope I'm not the only one that noticed he's reviewing a ruger and a Taurus but is wearing a glock shirt

[@djangofett3034]

Love the Fox!

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

Will all 1911 grips basically fit all 1911's? I've seen one Browning 1911 with a different grip design. Will those Ruger grips bolt up to that Taurus 1911?

[@brianfalls5894]

Photographer, I believe you can use the Ruger grips on your Taurus but what you will most likely have to do is a little trimming on the right grip where the ambi safety is at. I put on an aftermarket set of grips on my own Taurus and that's all I had to do.