Re: Taurus 1911
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Ogallala_1</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just aquired a 1911 taurus I would like add a mag well and trick this baby out. The problem is I have no idea what I am doing. What can I use for parts dont see after market taurus parts at brownells. Would also like a nice ccw holster. Any help would be great.
Thanks john </div></div>
Howdy!Your pistol will accept any 1911 parts that are available.The Taurus 1911 is what is called a Series 80 1911,as it has a firing pin safety activated by the trigger.This means that the firing pin is blocked from movement until you actually press the trigger.I worked over a friends Taurus 1911 recently and here are a few tips.If you want to replace the hammer with one that does not have the lock,you need to replace the sear,disconnecter and hammer togather.I had good results with Wilson Combat,just try to stick with the same manufacturer.If you do not know how to properly install these parts,take it to a COMPETENT gunsmith.You will quickly find there are lots of 1911 parts that are not "drop in",fire control parts are one.Replace the the ridiculous ambi thumb safety with a quality single side unit,the factory part usually breaks fast.Most magwells will work,the best ones for DIY install replace the mainspring housing as well
.The Smith and Alexander unit works well and I have used the Fusion units with good results.In general and especially with suppressor use,replace the barrel bushing with a thick unit.Typically the Taurus slide is enough oversized that even an oversized bushing will turn in by hand.I used a Fusion thick stainless match bushing in my personal 1911 with excellent results.On my buddy's I used the blue version and it turned in easily by hand.The only way to improve this is to have a gunsmith install an oversize bushing that requires some machining to fit.One upgrade I do on any 1911 I work on is the EGW oversize firing pin stop.This unit has to be fitted to your slide and should be a light tap fit.It comes with no radius on the bottom where it contacts the hammer,filing this to a slight .050-.072 radius works very well.All grips will work that fit full size 1911s,I love my Alumagrips personally.For suppressor use you will need a extended and threaded barrel,don't skimp on this.Get a Kart EZfit and do it your self or try Stormlake,Bar-Sto etc.Some of these barrels can be had in sorta drop-in versions,but for best accuracy and results get it fitted by a COMPETENT gunsmith.The last thing I did was deburr the crap out of it before Parkerizing.Hope this helps.
