I have the same weapon and have had no problem with it. It eats anything I put through it. Hollow points or ball..it does just fine. I have actually had more problems with my Springfield 1911 than I have this.Its a fine weapon and would not think twice about taking it into a combat situation. the problem with with the taurus 1911 ar is finding a holster to fit it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. PLEASE.Message me if you know of any. Would prefer a thigh rig. But right now anything would do
Well, if the Wilson Combat magazines didn't solve the problem, the feed ramp has been properly polished, the only other viable solution I can come up with is the recoil spring. You may need to buy a spring with a bit more tension. I had some minor feeding issues with a full-size Kimber that I had, changed out the recoil spring and the problems went away. Food for thought. Best of luck with the firearm.
Mine takes reloaded Hollow Points and has yet to jam. (750 Hollow points fed through, and counting!)
WInchester white box .45 acp brass (Fired FMJRN that they come pre loaded with, and reused that brass) , 4.7 Grains of Bullseye, and a Hornady XTP 230 Grain hollow point seated, with Winchester Large Primers. Seated at just under Max. OAL.
Okay, now I'm convinced. I am having this same problem with my PT-145. I was shooting some Winchester 230 gr. JHP and rounds would jam every 1-3 first rounds of a full clip. After the first few rounds, the HPs would feed properly. I just don't have time for this shit. I'm glad I discovered this problem before I was placed in a situation when I actually need to use my weapon. I've had this gun for three years now, I had no feeding problems with FMJ. But, I think it's time to let it go.
I got an idea. Have you throated it yet? seems to be a common problem with a lot of 45's that the feed ramp itself seems to be to sharp of an angle. if throated it makes it a bit more smother and takes some of that problem away. Least in my experience it has.
I had that issues with mine, but what I started doing was realy sling shooting the slide back to feed the hollow point ammo i carry on duty and after 4 or 5 times of doing that it started feeding right, and now after loading it up probably 50 or 60 times it hasnt given me any issues at all. you also may have a wear recoil spring that isnt giving the slide enough force to feed the round and go into full battery
your feeding hollow points? its jamming because its getting caught on the feed ramp. some 1911 feed ramps are different. some big and some small. look it up. also the 1911 was only designed to take hard ball ammo and nothing else.
It's odd how many people have feeding issues with pt1911s. I've had a duotone for almost a year and put about 300 rounds through it (100 of which were fiocchi extrema hollowpoints) and never had one single failure of any kind. For some reason mine eats up Hornady XTP bullets without a problem. It sucks that good 1911's are so scarce it seems because I love mine, carry it every day.
polishing the feed ramp dosent aid the problems with hollow points, ball ammo have no problem to feed, however if you want it to feed hollow points its best to do throating on it. however a Gunsmith is the right guy to do this if you over throat it. it wil ruin the gun.
what did you think about the fire arm other than it doesnt feed hollow points? i have a chance to buy one cheap for my son whos on his way back to Afghanistan or possibly Libya.
@diejeffy i,v had the safety brake onece then the safety locked up the second time when you send them in it takes two months to get it back. I recently bought a taurus pt145 works great feeds any ammo i put in it i'm trying not to judge taurus just because of the pt1911 that i had
In case my last post didn't make it. I have a pt1911 too that did the same thing on JHP. I solved it by only loading 7 rounds in the mag. No more jam. I use Golden Sabre Hydro Shocks for personal defense.
Ive had this problem with some other 1911s I have owned,it never bothered me I like using the hard balls anyway trust me they will take someone down and do it well(not that I have shot someone but I know 2 different guys who have in the line of duty,one was a Armored Truck driver that was held up and one round put the guy down hard!) .But its all prefference so yeah I dont blame you for selling it and Im glade you made this vid.
so then maybe u should listen to taurus..cmon man think..look at that one version of the 1911 that only shoots colt revolver bullets and its a automatic, its sad that u can only load those kinda shells in it but hey, thats what it is,, u bought it
well the 1911 was originally designed as a combat weapon, thus to fire FMJ or "ball" ammo. there are several brands of 1911's that share this same problem. i was considering a Taurus 1911, but this changed my mind...I definatley want one that will fire HP's. Thanks for posting
I had the same problem with a Springfield XD 40. The opening of the hollow point is hitting the edge on the bottom of the feed ramp. What solved mine was the a more cone shaped round like Hornady Critical Defence, or Power Ball. Give it a try hope it works for you did for me.
@fireman66767 Been there done that & it has been sent to taurus 4 times & twice it went to 2 different gun smiths When you send it to taurus you won't see it for 2 months. With the time and money that i spent i could have bought 2 of them. It had more then just feed problems so i sold the gun . Thanks for watching.
the first gun i ever bought was a taurus 45 i dont rember what model number it was but it was the worse gun i have ever shoot. It would jam with every round. I sold it and bough a colt 1911 series 80 combat government
@jones1inc does your 1911 have a throated barrel? If not a gunsmith can do so for you or you can replace the barrel with one that is. Basically, throated barrels are such that they are slighted sloped at the bottom edge of the chamber to allow the rounds to sort of glide on in.
My recommendation to you is to buy some hollow points that are more rounded like ball ammo.
half the battle with any pistol is finding a brand of hollow points that work well with your pistol. they are all different.
@richie2619 you shouldn't have to do all that work just to have a gun function properly. Why not just spend that extra money on a good pistol out of the box, like a Springfield or something similar?
The problem with this 1911 is not the 1911. It's the magazine! Nose diving is due to weak springs and/or defective follower. Wilson Combat mags would have fixed this problem.
That's not true. I have a Tauras. If fires hollow point just fine. Try a different brand of hollow point bro see if that works. Good luck if it doesn't.
Nose diving on the first round is not uncommon, it's usually a magazine problem, but it can also be caused by the slide not moving forward fast enough as it strips a round off..
Try pulling the slide back and releasing it instead of pushing down on the slide release.
I believe a different clip can solve this problem, i don't have a tauras 1911 but have seen that happen, different clip fixxed the problem. OR stick with fmj or powerball
The ramp is not lined up with the mag angle check the front of the round, it's catching on the "shoulder" of the tip.. Not very likely a solvable problem.
You may try evenly buff off the flat shoulder of the hollow.
@dsportnissan If the ramp is polished, it has been ported and you have tried new mags, I suggest dumping the factory 18 pound spring for a Wilson 20 pound one. Also, you can't limp wrist shoot a 1911. The higher the price of the weapon does not make it any better. I have been carrying 1911's over 30 years. Usually the problems described here can be traced back to improper grip and/or faulty mags.
@rmikesmi hmmmmm ok...I've even seen this issue with some kimbers, the taurus seems to be a great firearm after I saw this vid I did more research on it. I also found a Rock Island 1911 which is a really good one as well. On e-gun dotcom it got good reviews as well as the taurus. One more question, do you conceal carry your 1911? I'm a big guy so may not be a problem...I was carrying a sigma 40 fullframe and barely knew it was their
Just polishing the feed ramp isn't going to fix that problem. The angle of the feed ramp needs to be re-angled. A deeper cut into the feed ramp where it meets the barrel will need to be done. It's like you're gonna have to elongate the ramp and then polish the hell out of it. Either sell it or take it to a qualified gun smith, your choice.
interesting... was it just defective??? so far mine hasnt had this happen but i am wondering if it might occur in the future? or was it broken from the factory??
@forestgumpey Mine has always done this up tell i got rid of it. I sent it to taurus 4 times. This is the only one that has done this outta all the 1911s i'v shot .
@jones1inc thats a shame... for such a bargin it seems like the perfect 1911... i might trade... or just keep it on the back shelf... what did you end up going with as the replacement???
1911s were never meant to fire hollow points, try using fmg. Like you said at the end of your vid and Im sure a ton of people commented the same, how ever there is a brand that makes hollow points for 1911s that has a polymer dome on it so it feeds properly in a 1911.
what wesclev83 said. Evan though it has a lowered, flared ejection port and a polished feed ramp its still a low cost 1911. Just use ball ammo if you want it to feed.
@reconsemperfi i had both and i keep the taurus the taurus has 19 custom fertures the kimber has none go buy the kimber they go for around $800 and up i paid $560 for the taurus
@wesclev83 ive ran hornady personal defense thru mine for function test.. ran perfect and i have a taurus 1911. i would have sent it back to taurus. they have a lifetime warranty. and also taurus makes a jacket hollowpoint for the 1911. i have no idea were you got the info from
Wow... Taurus actually told you not to use JHP? That's crap advice considering many other people have shot JHP (lots of youtube vids as well) through 1911's much older than the Taurus. I think you just got a lemon as you said to otc. What did you end up trading for?
"Don't run hollow points through our gun" is simply unrealistic, shame on Taurus. If mags aren't the problem, it's probably the fame/barrel fit. Could also be hole spacing in the link, rarely, the slide release is the culprit and needs careful metal removal. You did the right thing getting rid of the Taurus, the somewhat higher price for the Kimber is well worth the expense when considering all the hassles you'll avoid. Sometimes a bargain is no bargain.
i just baught a pt1911ar that wont even feed ball ammo or hollow points its is the mags dont sit high enough in the chamber nose dives into feed ramp tryed 8 taurus mags none work calling taurus tomarrow hopefully they will make it right!!!
i use hornady hollow points they work fine with the taurus mag but they r a lower grain higher velocity bullet. so if u r using a 230 grain bullet i dont know .
from what i've read, this is common for 1911's in general. some companies specify whether or not a 1911 model will accept hollow points straight out the box. i think it's something to do with the feed ramps. don't take my word for it though. just thought i'd try and point something out.
After doing some extensive research, (and watching many of these videos), I went ahead and bought the Taurus .45 ALR last week. I am nothing BUT impressed. Put 300 rds through it last Saturday, 100 of them being JHP. Not one misfire, jam, or bad ejection. I wish the sights were adjustable, but I can fix that soon. Hard case, cleaning kit, 4 magazines, holster, dual mag holder and lifetime warranty........all for $699.99 To say the least, I am quite happy for the quality vs. cash spent.
lol i had the same problem with mine....It didnt matter if I only had 1 round in the mag or what band of mag I used.Also had it to 2 gunsmiths and they couldnt find anything wrong with it.So I tried hollow points with any visable differance in them and no good.So 0tccoble,Im happy for ya...yours worked just fine and mine didnt.No biggie I just dont shoot hollow points.
i dont get it. my advice would be - make it a target gun or get rid of it. I am sure your Kimber is the go 2 for self defence. so yeah. I would get rid of it. Hope your next one works out better.
BULLSHIT!! I use hollow points in mine all the time (Federal). The only problem I've ever had after 1000s of rounds was with 10 round mags loaded all the way, I get FTFs, if I load them with 9 rounds they work fine.
BULLSHIT!! I use hollow point in mine all the time (Federal). The only problem I've ever had after 1000s of rounds was with 10 round mags loaded all the way, I get FTFs, if I load them with 9 rounds they work fine.
BULLSHIT!! I use hollow point in mine all the time (Federal). The only problem I've ever had after 1000s of rounds was with 10 round mags loaded all the way, I get FTFs, if I load them with 9 rounds they work fine.
@0tccoble Mine was a LEMON. YOURS is probably fake like your site. You must just harass people with this name. (( Otccoble )) This is probably your reel name ((cbucks2869))
Two things I notice. 1. Move to a better clip. One that sits higher in the chamber so the gun wont need to 'ramp' the round as much. A straghter feed from clip to chamber. Try a Wilson for starters. 2. Try a hollow point that does not have such a wide face Hornady XTP or Winchester Golden Sabre. I ran extensive tests on the PT. Good luck
@jones1inc@jones1inc humm. Let me try again - 1. Did you try a 'WILSON' clip. Not a Kimber, colt, Para, Taurus etc, but a 'WILSON'. 2. Did you try 'Hornady XTP's'? Not other JHP, but theXTP? Was that clearer? Your feeding problem is typical of many Taurus 1911's. These two items together will help compensate for a feed ramp discrepancy. The feed ramp must be at a vertical depth of .360/.400 and 31.5 degrees or it will snub the tips on most JHP's. Easy drill fix. bye
@QuesoChino the wilson mag didn't work. when i sent it toTaurus they said it was fine. I also brought it to a gun smith and he didn't find anything wrong and that the feed ramp was fine. I didn't trust the gun any more so i traded it off.
my point wasnt about the mag.point was the extractor tension if the rd doesnt slip under the extractor easily while feeding you will have problems also burrs on the breech face and a burr in the firing pin channel may keep the pin from rebounding which can cause feeding problems.
@jones1inc : well I do, i have one for five years and more than 20,000 round thru it, only problem I had was the stock magazine, I think you do have a defective weapon.
sell it, and get someting else. if you see my videos, my PT1911 never jammed on me during practice runs and competition.
@ruinerfixxxer You must not have the box above. I have tried 6 different mags including wilson combat. The gun got to exspensive to keep fixing, if you had a car that did not run right and was not reliable. (For example) the dealer told you that it runs fine and would you keep sticking money in to a lemon ? I have owned alot of guns through the years and never had this type of problem.
@jones1inc well, sorry about your misfortunes with this piece. I've heard good and bad about this gun. I appreciate your review and it has turned me against buying this gun. I'll keep saving up for a Kimber I guess. Good luck in the future and thanks for the vid.
taurus magazines are crap but also 1911 feed problems are usually too tight an extractor not letting the case head slide under it.Can be fixed by reshaping the extractor Id just pry it a tiny bit with a screwdriver.
@dashwerks totally disagree. The Auto-Ordance .45 I carry every day, was polished by me. It hates ball ammo, but will never refuse a JHP. 200 rounds in one test fire, and only one jam.
@niiteshade: good for you, i only let my gunsmith do the mods :) there are a lot of ruined 1911s in 1911 forums because they "Polish the ramp" themselves, you obviously know what you are doing.
My PT1911 feeds FMJ, Silver tip JHP (my carry ammo), Ranger SXT, Federal HST, Gold Dot, Semi wad cutters, lead heads and any other ammo i tested without any mods to it, just lucky i guess.
I trust my life with my PT1911, it is both my everyday carry and my competiton gun, never had a jam with it
You know, it's really hard to say. I have an Auto-Ordnance 1911 that will NOT feed FMJ's for shyte but has never, ever jammed with JHP's. And since I carry it CCW that's just fine by me.
The reason I'm watching (and reading) here, is that I'm about to buy a 1911 ALR from Taurus this week. Thought I might get some insight their Auto's. I've only ever owned revolvers from Taurus. And damned fine one's at that. I was impressed. I only hope that I am impressed with this ALR.
I had a 1911 that woudn't feed hollow points and a gunsmith told me it's because 1911s were designed before hollow points were used. The feed ramp is very short compared to more modern guns, he said just to stick with full metal jackets in my 1911s. I still use hollow points though and they do jamb from time to time especially if I work the slide slowly.
@melissa12300 there are various things you can do, polish the feed ramp, shoot the pistol several times, get a good mag for it. If you look at modern pistols and modern or old 1911s there is really no difference. Each pistol has its quirks.
I have a auto ordnance 1911, haven't tried hP yet, mostly because hardball is just fine and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get a box of 20.
I have had a few jams though, mostly due to the mag, one was a stove pipe so I guess you could blame it for that
my friends smith and wesson 1911 has done that before, idk sometimes i think they try to crank out to many guns at the factory and a few are flawed, my ruger 10/22 was junk after i total of 1000rounds. anyways that sucks.
I am a Marine Corps infantry squad leader and have also had experience running the armory. With that being said, the only HP that will cycle (and not consistently without a jam) is Hornady 230gr XTP. I have polished my feed ramp, used the latest and greatest in micro lubricants, old school CLP, you name it and I have probably tried it. I have yet to receive a solid answer from Taurus on the issue
when i first bought my taurus 1911 i had the same type of problems with ammo that had a "flat top" or squared top to it. i have never had a problem with hollow points though.
Your feed ramp is improperly contoured and needs to be re-machined. I know a gunsmith that can do it, he did it for my gun and it will feed anything now. His business is innovativecustomguns
try bending the lips on the top of the magazine out a tiny bit I saw a video on that with a american classic. I cant remember who made the vid though, or you could bend them both slightly to the left or right to help line the round up with the feed ramp better. I do not own a 1911 yet nor have I tried this it was something i saw in a vid here a few years back, if it feels like the lips will break I wouldnt do it, this is just a suggestion and not proffessional advice,good luck & good shooting!
I have the same pistol in stainless. I had some issues with hollow point when I tried to "sling shot" the slide. Locking the slide back, loading the clip, and flicking the slide lock lever down seemed to solve the problem. I use winchester golden saber and they work fine. One more thing to try that worked for me: load half a mag instead of all 8. cycle those 4 in and out of the chamber a few times and you might wear down whatever's binding them. hope this helps- it worked for me
@jones1inc I agree. I have a Remington 870 that has a failure to eject problem. I polished the feed and put about 300 rds through it. I was told not to use universals becuase they are junk. I agree but I've never heard of this problem with the Mossberg 500 or 590. After hours of hard work i don't even trust my DEFENCE rifle anymore. I know 1911's are sometimes touchy but I think QC on these newer firearms are to blame. Sell it and save yourself tons of headaches!!!!
if the new mags dont solve your problem, then try not using the slide release to camber a fresh round. instead use your hand to pull the slide ALL the way back before you release it. i have had the same issue in the past and found that after the initial break- in, the operation of the gun will run smoothly. also, after loading a mag, give it a few taps into the palm of your hand (rounds facing up) to seat the rounds to the back of the mag.
@seanromano it will still jam every other round when shooting it i had over 3000 rounds through it and it started to jam alot with fmj. I'v been shooting for over 20 years and never had this much trouble before. That is why i traded it off for a ruger blackhawk.
I have springfield A 1 mel spec .It's eat's everything.I wounld.send it back . One good thing it's is a 45 .The ball round killed and stop men in time of war. If you really need a hollow point then send back .Thanks for the info it's good to know this .I'll never buy one.By the way try checking out the wilson combat mags that might work.
Magazine issues not feed ramp. This can happen with overly strong springs in the mag causing the round to tilt down before hitting the feed ramp. Can be a few other mag issues. Round nose wont jam because it will bump over the mag lip. You would find wadcutters would jam as well. Get better mags.
Just picked one up today and saw your video. Tried with mine and the same thing happened. Interestingly, if I load just one HP in a mag it doesn't do it. Try just on HP in the mag and see if yours does the same.
sorry, i'm little too late; however, it seems like the problem you've had was magazine catch/release. if you push the bottom of the magazine and let the slide go forward and chambers the round, then you need to replace the magazine catch/release. because no one can find and correct the problem does not mean taurus is junk. at the range i saw brand new remington rifle in 270 win. after the fifth round bolt handle broke off so is that mean remington rifles are piece of junk? good shooting! SD
@FIGHTERFAB i have tried 6 different mags including wilson combat mags. I have had to send this 1911 to taurus 4 times for different things. I got it back this time and i traded it for a 357 ruger new model blackhawk. Maybe i will do a video on it. thanks (NOTE don't buy a TAURUS they are PIECES OF JUNK)
@jones1inc not all Taurus guns are shit i own a taurus pt92 which is one of my favorite guns i also had berettas but sold them cause the taurus out performed them not saying nothing bad about beretta just that i prefer the taurus over them...
@jones1inc you got a bad one , it happens with the best , including Kimber . Maybe not as often with Kimber as guns at half their price. I have 2 pt 1911's by Taurus , one aluminum frame and one steel with the accessory rail both function flawlessly with every type and brand of ammo I've tried even hollow points and PDAs
we do "throating" on that kind of problem. minor machine grinding on the ramp itself, just a little bit of metal removed. It will lessen the or even totally avoid the probability of jamming.
How many rounds have you shot yet? I have a springfield armory 1911 that f ed up had to send it back, watch my video. Thats b.s. you should be able to shot any type of ammo.
My Taurus pt1911AR doesn't like speer Gold Dot either, the bullet tip shape is too flat. But it does shoot and cycle 100% with Hornady TAP, and CORBON Powrball (jhp with a polymer cap, it helps it feed more like a full metal or other ball type ammo). If you have already tried those then I don't know what to tell ya.
Had the same issue with mine hollow points would jam, changed recoil spring and problem solved works great!! My favorite handgun to date.
marcusj632 5 days ago
I have the same weapon and have had no problem with it. It eats anything I put through it. Hollow points or ball..it does just fine. I have actually had more problems with my Springfield 1911 than I have this.Its a fine weapon and would not think twice about taking it into a combat situation. the problem with with the taurus 1911 ar is finding a holster to fit it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. PLEASE.Message me if you know of any. Would prefer a thigh rig. But right now anything would do
Btz1911 1 week ago
Well, if the Wilson Combat magazines didn't solve the problem, the feed ramp has been properly polished, the only other viable solution I can come up with is the recoil spring. You may need to buy a spring with a bit more tension. I had some minor feeding issues with a full-size Kimber that I had, changed out the recoil spring and the problems went away. Food for thought. Best of luck with the firearm.
TangoDownProduction 1 week ago
The problem is you bought a Taurus.
freeze427 2 weeks ago
@freeze427 haha I was going to say the same thing
dasfsadg 1 week ago
I have the same damn problem. I'm gona sell mine. Luckly I haven't taken it to the range.
DontTreadOnMePrepper 3 weeks ago
I'm glad I saw this video. I'm selling mine. I have a new pt1911 good thing I didn't take it to the range yet.
DontTreadOnMePrepper 4 weeks ago
@DontTreadOnMePrepper
Mine takes reloaded Hollow Points and has yet to jam. (750 Hollow points fed through, and counting!)
WInchester white box .45 acp brass (Fired FMJRN that they come pre loaded with, and reused that brass) , 4.7 Grains of Bullseye, and a Hornady XTP 230 Grain hollow point seated, with Winchester Large Primers. Seated at just under Max. OAL.
Eph61020 2 weeks ago
Okay, now I'm convinced. I am having this same problem with my PT-145. I was shooting some Winchester 230 gr. JHP and rounds would jam every 1-3 first rounds of a full clip. After the first few rounds, the HPs would feed properly. I just don't have time for this shit. I'm glad I discovered this problem before I was placed in a situation when I actually need to use my weapon. I've had this gun for three years now, I had no feeding problems with FMJ. But, I think it's time to let it go.
theweedman 1 month ago
I got an idea. Have you throated it yet? seems to be a common problem with a lot of 45's that the feed ramp itself seems to be to sharp of an angle. if throated it makes it a bit more smother and takes some of that problem away. Least in my experience it has.
DerangedX 2 months ago
I have an ati and really like it but it wont eat hollow points either
utubecenseorstruth 5 months ago
I had that issues with mine, but what I started doing was realy sling shooting the slide back to feed the hollow point ammo i carry on duty and after 4 or 5 times of doing that it started feeding right, and now after loading it up probably 50 or 60 times it hasnt given me any issues at all. you also may have a wear recoil spring that isnt giving the slide enough force to feed the round and go into full battery
justinhokett1 5 months ago
Mine did that with Winchester PDX rounds, regular ball ammo, though, works fine. Beats me why.
TheBlueManChoo 7 months ago
@TheBlueManChoo its because you don't have a throated barrel
Alexn1067 7 months ago
your feeding hollow points? its jamming because its getting caught on the feed ramp. some 1911 feed ramps are different. some big and some small. look it up. also the 1911 was only designed to take hard ball ammo and nothing else.
xxuncexx 9 months ago
It's odd how many people have feeding issues with pt1911s. I've had a duotone for almost a year and put about 300 rounds through it (100 of which were fiocchi extrema hollowpoints) and never had one single failure of any kind. For some reason mine eats up Hornady XTP bullets without a problem. It sucks that good 1911's are so scarce it seems because I love mine, carry it every day.
iviaverick52 9 months ago 3
polishing the feed ramp dosent aid the problems with hollow points, ball ammo have no problem to feed, however if you want it to feed hollow points its best to do throating on it. however a Gunsmith is the right guy to do this if you over throat it. it wil ruin the gun.
freedcool21 9 months ago
you need to try hornady critical defense hollow points, they say they will work with 1911's that dont like hp's
sgtmasters 10 months ago
I would try a kimber 8 round magazine thats what I use in my springfield and it will feed anything
Dietzeeeee 10 months ago
what did you think about the fire arm other than it doesnt feed hollow points? i have a chance to buy one cheap for my son whos on his way back to Afghanistan or possibly Libya.
diejeffy 11 months ago
@diejeffy i,v had the safety brake onece then the safety locked up the second time when you send them in it takes two months to get it back. I recently bought a taurus pt145 works great feeds any ammo i put in it i'm trying not to judge taurus just because of the pt1911 that i had
jones1inc 11 months ago
Too bad this 1911 has soo many problems because it looks soo bad ass.
BIGeazyEyE 11 months ago
In case my last post didn't make it. I have a pt1911 too that did the same thing on JHP. I solved it by only loading 7 rounds in the mag. No more jam. I use Golden Sabre Hydro Shocks for personal defense.
tubeview72 1 year ago
Ive had this problem with some other 1911s I have owned,it never bothered me I like using the hard balls anyway trust me they will take someone down and do it well(not that I have shot someone but I know 2 different guys who have in the line of duty,one was a Armored Truck driver that was held up and one round put the guy down hard!) .But its all prefference so yeah I dont blame you for selling it and Im glade you made this vid.
MrWer1138 1 year ago
so then maybe u should listen to taurus..cmon man think..look at that one version of the 1911 that only shoots colt revolver bullets and its a automatic, its sad that u can only load those kinda shells in it but hey, thats what it is,, u bought it
lyfe1zruff 1 year ago
@lyfe1zruff bought it & sold it live & learn.
jones1inc 1 year ago
not enough extractor tension.
BlackHeartModer 1 year ago
well the 1911 was originally designed as a combat weapon, thus to fire FMJ or "ball" ammo. there are several brands of 1911's that share this same problem. i was considering a Taurus 1911, but this changed my mind...I definatley want one that will fire HP's. Thanks for posting
scandmx5atl 1 year ago
I had the same problem with a Springfield XD 40. The opening of the hollow point is hitting the edge on the bottom of the feed ramp. What solved mine was the a more cone shaped round like Hornady Critical Defence, or Power Ball. Give it a try hope it works for you did for me.
akallen100 1 year ago
i have the same problems with a pt145 pro, its a nice little gun for the money but cant shoot hallow points.
schroyerta 1 year ago
We sanded down the slide on ours to make it smoother, but we went through 1000+ rounds before even 1 jam. Must be hit or miss.
ZombieSlayer762 1 year ago
I have the same problem with mine...im getting rid of it for a kimber PC II
rabbivj 1 year ago
get any aftermarket MAG.
fireman66767 1 year ago
@fireman66767 Been there done that & it has been sent to taurus 4 times & twice it went to 2 different gun smiths When you send it to taurus you won't see it for 2 months. With the time and money that i spent i could have bought 2 of them. It had more then just feed problems so i sold the gun . Thanks for watching.
jones1inc 1 year ago 9
This gun was designed for ball ammunition.
synn1980 1 year ago
@synn1980 I said that in the video thanks
jones1inc 1 year ago
the first gun i ever bought was a taurus 45 i dont rember what model number it was but it was the worse gun i have ever shoot. It would jam with every round. I sold it and bough a colt 1911 series 80 combat government
TheChamberofFarts 1 year ago
@TheChamberofFarts colt is a good gun thanks for watching
jones1inc 1 year ago
buy a good 1911 you poor piece of crap
TheChamberofFarts 1 year ago
@TheChamberofFarts for a 23 yr old with a $900 sig you have alot of growing up to do. have a nice day.
jones1inc 1 year ago 10
@jones1inc does your 1911 have a throated barrel? If not a gunsmith can do so for you or you can replace the barrel with one that is. Basically, throated barrels are such that they are slighted sloped at the bottom edge of the chamber to allow the rounds to sort of glide on in.
My recommendation to you is to buy some hollow points that are more rounded like ball ammo.
half the battle with any pistol is finding a brand of hollow points that work well with your pistol. they are all different.
Alexn1067 1 year ago
@Alexn1067 i sold th gun but thanks
jones1inc 1 year ago
Wilson combat mags, stronger recoil spring and have a real gunsmith re-work the feed ramp. Mine's a flawless tack driver... Even with cor-bons!
richie2619 1 year ago
@richie2619 you shouldn't have to do all that work just to have a gun function properly. Why not just spend that extra money on a good pistol out of the box, like a Springfield or something similar?
Posterharpua 10 months ago
Shoot you're shelf in the foot with it
LOUNGEMEN 1 year ago
@LOUNGEMEN you have a good day
jones1inc 1 year ago
You said it the mfg told you not to use HP ammo. Most 1911's only like ball or FMJ ammo.
mgiaco52 1 year ago
The problem with this 1911 is not the 1911. It's the magazine! Nose diving is due to weak springs and/or defective follower. Wilson Combat mags would have fixed this problem.
ReadyPrepper 1 year ago
@ReadyPrepper Woops...you did use Wilson Combat mags. Never mind...just use FMJ...but you ditched the 1911 so never mind.
ReadyPrepper 1 year ago
That's not true. I have a Tauras. If fires hollow point just fine. Try a different brand of hollow point bro see if that works. Good luck if it doesn't.
HolyShize 1 year ago
use ball ammo thats what a 1991 is made to use
bordersoldier 1 year ago
@bordersoldier --Thank you...finally someone gets it! HP bullets are not necessary when you are sending a flying wash tub down range!
ReadyPrepper 1 year ago
Nose diving on the first round is not uncommon, it's usually a magazine problem, but it can also be caused by the slide not moving forward fast enough as it strips a round off..
Try pulling the slide back and releasing it instead of pushing down on the slide release.
TheJomogogo 1 year ago
@TheJomogogo i did it when shooting it. I no longer own this 1911 it had to many problems.
jones1inc 1 year ago
I have seen this before. Go find some mags that work in your pistol. Also watch out for hollow points. Be choosy in witch ones you run in your gun.
ike1371 1 year ago
so sould i go with a other brand of 1911
like a colt
GENODELMAROATL 1 year ago
@GENODELMAROATL most 1911s don't have this problem
jones1inc 1 year ago
try powerball ammo !
vovaturkey 1 year ago
I believe a different clip can solve this problem, i don't have a tauras 1911 but have seen that happen, different clip fixxed the problem. OR stick with fmj or powerball
bowenrider 1 year ago
The ramp is not lined up with the mag angle check the front of the round, it's catching on the "shoulder" of the tip.. Not very likely a solvable problem.
You may try evenly buff off the flat shoulder of the hollow.
Or be happy with the FMJ ball ammo.
TR5T 1 year ago
i've seen other vids where guys have similar issues with the kimber 1911? I was considering purchasing a taurus 1911 soon, but not sure now.
dsportnissan 1 year ago
@dsportnissan If the ramp is polished, it has been ported and you have tried new mags, I suggest dumping the factory 18 pound spring for a Wilson 20 pound one. Also, you can't limp wrist shoot a 1911. The higher the price of the weapon does not make it any better. I have been carrying 1911's over 30 years. Usually the problems described here can be traced back to improper grip and/or faulty mags.
rmikesmi 1 year ago
@rmikesmi hmmmmm ok...I've even seen this issue with some kimbers, the taurus seems to be a great firearm after I saw this vid I did more research on it. I also found a Rock Island 1911 which is a really good one as well. On e-gun dotcom it got good reviews as well as the taurus. One more question, do you conceal carry your 1911? I'm a big guy so may not be a problem...I was carrying a sigma 40 fullframe and barely knew it was their
dsportnissan 1 year ago
Just polishing the feed ramp isn't going to fix that problem. The angle of the feed ramp needs to be re-angled. A deeper cut into the feed ramp where it meets the barrel will need to be done. It's like you're gonna have to elongate the ramp and then polish the hell out of it. Either sell it or take it to a qualified gun smith, your choice.
kervyn 1 year ago
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kervyn 1 year ago
interesting... was it just defective??? so far mine hasnt had this happen but i am wondering if it might occur in the future? or was it broken from the factory??
forestgumpey 1 year ago
@forestgumpey Mine has always done this up tell i got rid of it. I sent it to taurus 4 times. This is the only one that has done this outta all the 1911s i'v shot .
jones1inc 1 year ago
@jones1inc thats a shame... for such a bargin it seems like the perfect 1911... i might trade... or just keep it on the back shelf... what did you end up going with as the replacement???
forestgumpey 1 year ago
@forestgumpey A ruger new blackhawk
jones1inc 1 year ago
1911s were never meant to fire hollow points, try using fmg. Like you said at the end of your vid and Im sure a ton of people commented the same, how ever there is a brand that makes hollow points for 1911s that has a polymer dome on it so it feeds properly in a 1911.
xXBallistic82Xx 1 year ago
thats strange ive had a taurus 1911 for a while ive never encounterd this issue with any brands of hollow point
blkcelicalr 1 year ago
@blkcelicalr MINE was JUNK.
jones1inc 1 year ago
what wesclev83 said. Evan though it has a lowered, flared ejection port and a polished feed ramp its still a low cost 1911. Just use ball ammo if you want it to feed.
skinnyg190 1 year ago
@skinnyg190 defeats the purpose... Either way i don't have the p.o.s anymore.
jones1inc 1 year ago
have you tried Winchester PDX1 JHP? They have a rounder nose, and it might help
drevil8675 1 year ago
what type a ramp does the taurus have
GUNNY89 1 year ago
hahaha...Kimber vs Taurus? Taurus doesnt have a chance !!
reconsemperfi 1 year ago
@reconsemperfi i had both and i keep the taurus the taurus has 19 custom fertures the kimber has none go buy the kimber they go for around $800 and up i paid $560 for the taurus
sean44mares 1 year ago
1911's were not meant for hollow points.
wesclev83 1 year ago
@wesclev83 most shoot them just fine.
jones1inc 1 year ago
@wesclev83 ive ran hornady personal defense thru mine for function test.. ran perfect and i have a taurus 1911. i would have sent it back to taurus. they have a lifetime warranty. and also taurus makes a jacket hollowpoint for the 1911. i have no idea were you got the info from
wickedclownz123 1 year ago
@wickedclownz123 The design was not built around shooting hollow points. It was meant for Full metal jackets
wesclev83 1 year ago
@wesclev83 modern 1911s can. they are ment for it. trust me i have alor of trigger time with a 1911 platform
wickedclownz123 1 year ago
Respond to this video...modern 1911s are designed for it.....trust me i have alot of trigger time with the 199 platform. they can take it
wickedclownz123 1 year ago
@wesclev83 really? cause my springfield trp shoots everything great
Hazmat0357 1 year ago
@Hazmat0357 I know, i'm just saying the original design was based on Full Metal Jacket ammo.
wesclev83 1 year ago
sir i suggest u have the barrel reamed . it will feed any 45 heads.
40calfmj 1 year ago
Wow... Taurus actually told you not to use JHP? That's crap advice considering many other people have shot JHP (lots of youtube vids as well) through 1911's much older than the Taurus. I think you just got a lemon as you said to otc. What did you end up trading for?
chaff5 1 year ago
@chaff5 a .357 ruger new blackhawk i will have a video on it in a bit
jones1inc 1 year ago
"Don't run hollow points through our gun" is simply unrealistic, shame on Taurus. If mags aren't the problem, it's probably the fame/barrel fit. Could also be hole spacing in the link, rarely, the slide release is the culprit and needs careful metal removal. You did the right thing getting rid of the Taurus, the somewhat higher price for the Kimber is well worth the expense when considering all the hassles you'll avoid. Sometimes a bargain is no bargain.
bddc201 1 year ago
Get rid of your Taurus buddy ..... All they do is fuck up !! that brand sucks ! Thats why you dont have that problem with your Kimber.
reconsemperfi 1 year ago
@reconsemperfi get rid of that kimber they cost to much and that brand sucks
sean44mares 1 year ago
i just baught a pt1911ar that wont even feed ball ammo or hollow points its is the mags dont sit high enough in the chamber nose dives into feed ramp tryed 8 taurus mags none work calling taurus tomarrow hopefully they will make it right!!!
recon66661 1 year ago
maybe the feed ramp is at a wrong angle all together or something. next step maybe a different barrel.
davism4a1 1 year ago
i use hornady hollow points they work fine with the taurus mag but they r a lower grain higher velocity bullet. so if u r using a 230 grain bullet i dont know .
nightmareman78 1 year ago
from what i've read, this is common for 1911's in general. some companies specify whether or not a 1911 model will accept hollow points straight out the box. i think it's something to do with the feed ramps. don't take my word for it though. just thought i'd try and point something out.
khmerguy35 1 year ago
After doing some extensive research, (and watching many of these videos), I went ahead and bought the Taurus .45 ALR last week. I am nothing BUT impressed. Put 300 rds through it last Saturday, 100 of them being JHP. Not one misfire, jam, or bad ejection. I wish the sights were adjustable, but I can fix that soon. Hard case, cleaning kit, 4 magazines, holster, dual mag holder and lifetime warranty........all for $699.99 To say the least, I am quite happy for the quality vs. cash spent.
niiteshade 1 year ago
lol i had the same problem with mine....It didnt matter if I only had 1 round in the mag or what band of mag I used.Also had it to 2 gunsmiths and they couldnt find anything wrong with it.So I tried hollow points with any visable differance in them and no good.So 0tccoble,Im happy for ya...yours worked just fine and mine didnt.No biggie I just dont shoot hollow points.
getsumofit 1 year ago
i dont get it. my advice would be - make it a target gun or get rid of it. I am sure your Kimber is the go 2 for self defence. so yeah. I would get rid of it. Hope your next one works out better.
Tenjin05 1 year ago
BULLSHIT!! I use hollow points in mine all the time (Federal). The only problem I've ever had after 1000s of rounds was with 10 round mags loaded all the way, I get FTFs, if I load them with 9 rounds they work fine.
0tccoble 1 year ago
BULLSHIT!! I use hollow point in mine all the time (Federal). The only problem I've ever had after 1000s of rounds was with 10 round mags loaded all the way, I get FTFs, if I load them with 9 rounds they work fine.
0tccoble 1 year ago
BULLSHIT!! I use hollow point in mine all the time (Federal). The only problem I've ever had after 1000s of rounds was with 10 round mags loaded all the way, I get FTFs, if I load them with 9 rounds they work fine.
0tccoble 1 year ago
@0tccoble Mine was a LEMON. YOURS is probably fake like your site. You must just harass people with this name. (( Otccoble )) This is probably your reel name ((cbucks2869))
jones1inc 1 year ago
Two things I notice. 1. Move to a better clip. One that sits higher in the chamber so the gun wont need to 'ramp' the round as much. A straghter feed from clip to chamber. Try a Wilson for starters. 2. Try a hollow point that does not have such a wide face Hornady XTP or Winchester Golden Sabre. I ran extensive tests on the PT. Good luck
QuesoChino 1 year ago
@QuesoChino You must not have read the box up top or read the comments at the top?
jones1inc 1 year ago
@jones1inc @jones1inc humm. Let me try again - 1. Did you try a 'WILSON' clip. Not a Kimber, colt, Para, Taurus etc, but a 'WILSON'. 2. Did you try 'Hornady XTP's'? Not other JHP, but theXTP? Was that clearer? Your feeding problem is typical of many Taurus 1911's. These two items together will help compensate for a feed ramp discrepancy. The feed ramp must be at a vertical depth of .360/.400 and 31.5 degrees or it will snub the tips on most JHP's. Easy drill fix. bye
QuesoChino 1 year ago
@QuesoChino the wilson mag didn't work. when i sent it toTaurus they said it was fine. I also brought it to a gun smith and he didn't find anything wrong and that the feed ramp was fine. I didn't trust the gun any more so i traded it off.
jones1inc 1 year ago
it is OK to use those compacted rounds? I'm assuming they would still be safe to use. Just curious.
jglee1236 1 year ago
also 9 malfunctions with hardball out of 700 is bad.Army test in 1910 went over 10000 with zero.
m1garand1959 1 year ago
my point wasnt about the mag.point was the extractor tension if the rd doesnt slip under the extractor easily while feeding you will have problems also burrs on the breech face and a burr in the firing pin channel may keep the pin from rebounding which can cause feeding problems.
m1garand1959 1 year ago
TAURUS PT1911 DON'T TRUST YOUR LIFE WITH IT YOU WILL NOT SURVIVE .
jones1inc 1 year ago
@jones1inc : well I do, i have one for five years and more than 20,000 round thru it, only problem I had was the stock magazine, I think you do have a defective weapon.
sell it, and get someting else. if you see my videos, my PT1911 never jammed on me during practice runs and competition.
dashwerks 1 year ago
Springfield armory 1911. You wouldn't have that problem.
Sorry wish I could have been some assistance. Though you just convinced me not to get a taurus
Pupusero53 1 year ago
@Pupusero53 Most 1911's don't have this problem.
jones1inc 1 year ago
Wilson combat mags. enuff said
ruinerfixxxer 1 year ago
@ruinerfixxxer You must not have the box above. I have tried 6 different mags including wilson combat. The gun got to exspensive to keep fixing, if you had a car that did not run right and was not reliable. (For example) the dealer told you that it runs fine and would you keep sticking money in to a lemon ? I have owned alot of guns through the years and never had this type of problem.
jones1inc 1 year ago
@jones1inc well, sorry about your misfortunes with this piece. I've heard good and bad about this gun. I appreciate your review and it has turned me against buying this gun. I'll keep saving up for a Kimber I guess. Good luck in the future and thanks for the vid.
ruinerfixxxer 1 year ago
taurus magazines are crap but also 1911 feed problems are usually too tight an extractor not letting the case head slide under it.Can be fixed by reshaping the extractor Id just pry it a tiny bit with a screwdriver.
m1garand1959 1 year ago
@m1garand1959 it's not the magazines it's the gun i have tried 6 different mags.that are not taurus.
jones1inc 1 year ago
Power Mag are what I use..............but in the end, every feed problem I've had with a .45 has been polishing the feed, or a better mag.
niiteshade 1 year ago
my PT1911 loves wilson mags, my stock taurus mags fell apart in a competition
dashwerks 1 year ago
the stock magazines are crap, use a differnt magazine, never polish the feed ramp yourself, that's the worse thing you can do
dashwerks 1 year ago
@dashwerks totally disagree. The Auto-Ordance .45 I carry every day, was polished by me. It hates ball ammo, but will never refuse a JHP. 200 rounds in one test fire, and only one jam.
niiteshade 1 year ago
@niiteshade: good for you, i only let my gunsmith do the mods :) there are a lot of ruined 1911s in 1911 forums because they "Polish the ramp" themselves, you obviously know what you are doing.
My PT1911 feeds FMJ, Silver tip JHP (my carry ammo), Ranger SXT, Federal HST, Gold Dot, Semi wad cutters, lead heads and any other ammo i tested without any mods to it, just lucky i guess.
I trust my life with my PT1911, it is both my everyday carry and my competiton gun, never had a jam with it
dashwerks 1 year ago
You know, it's really hard to say. I have an Auto-Ordnance 1911 that will NOT feed FMJ's for shyte but has never, ever jammed with JHP's. And since I carry it CCW that's just fine by me.
The reason I'm watching (and reading) here, is that I'm about to buy a 1911 ALR from Taurus this week. Thought I might get some insight their Auto's. I've only ever owned revolvers from Taurus. And damned fine one's at that. I was impressed. I only hope that I am impressed with this ALR.
niiteshade 1 year ago
@niiteshade thay make a good revolver ther autos are a 60/40 shot. I was told by a gun smith that 40% get sent back for repairs. I sent in 6 times.
fredjones1531 1 year ago
try a new mag
REDNECKFURYFTW 1 year ago
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lbizzythefire 1 year ago
lifetime warranty send it back to taurus..
refriedbeans2 1 year ago
I had a 1911 that woudn't feed hollow points and a gunsmith told me it's because 1911s were designed before hollow points were used. The feed ramp is very short compared to more modern guns, he said just to stick with full metal jackets in my 1911s. I still use hollow points though and they do jamb from time to time especially if I work the slide slowly.
melissa12300 1 year ago
@melissa12300 there are various things you can do, polish the feed ramp, shoot the pistol several times, get a good mag for it. If you look at modern pistols and modern or old 1911s there is really no difference. Each pistol has its quirks.
I have a auto ordnance 1911, haven't tried hP yet, mostly because hardball is just fine and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to get a box of 20.
I have had a few jams though, mostly due to the mag, one was a stove pipe so I guess you could blame it for that
Alexn1067 1 year ago
i had a colt do this my taurus works fine with hollow points
agr0625 1 year ago
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agr0625 1 year ago
my friends smith and wesson 1911 has done that before, idk sometimes i think they try to crank out to many guns at the factory and a few are flawed, my ruger 10/22 was junk after i total of 1000rounds. anyways that sucks.
TheDanstheman3453 1 year ago
two thing 1 load less or 2 get different clip could have a weak spring
merelad 1 year ago
I have read that the 1911 is designed to feed ball ammo try using expanding FMJ or powrball
EliteAmericans 1 year ago
You: "Doctor, it hurts when I do this."
Taurus: "Then don't do that."
RussellsParadox 1 year ago
I am a Marine Corps infantry squad leader and have also had experience running the armory. With that being said, the only HP that will cycle (and not consistently without a jam) is Hornady 230gr XTP. I have polished my feed ramp, used the latest and greatest in micro lubricants, old school CLP, you name it and I have probably tried it. I have yet to receive a solid answer from Taurus on the issue
0311gruntusmc 1 year ago
me to
0311gruntusmc 1 year ago
when i first bought my taurus 1911 i had the same type of problems with ammo that had a "flat top" or squared top to it. i have never had a problem with hollow points though.
ColoradoFlyFisherMan 1 year ago
Your feed ramp is improperly contoured and needs to be re-machined. I know a gunsmith that can do it, he did it for my gun and it will feed anything now. His business is innovativecustomguns
phot0man321 1 year ago
Look up a video by a user named "theshawner", he explains in his review of the PT1911 that he's had all sorts of jams and failures to feed.
PrivateSnowballTFC 1 year ago
try bending the lips on the top of the magazine out a tiny bit I saw a video on that with a american classic. I cant remember who made the vid though, or you could bend them both slightly to the left or right to help line the round up with the feed ramp better. I do not own a 1911 yet nor have I tried this it was something i saw in a vid here a few years back, if it feels like the lips will break I wouldnt do it, this is just a suggestion and not proffessional advice,good luck & good shooting!
motorheadjoe86 1 year ago
I have the same pistol in stainless. I had some issues with hollow point when I tried to "sling shot" the slide. Locking the slide back, loading the clip, and flicking the slide lock lever down seemed to solve the problem. I use winchester golden saber and they work fine. One more thing to try that worked for me: load half a mag instead of all 8. cycle those 4 in and out of the chamber a few times and you might wear down whatever's binding them. hope this helps- it worked for me
cq5150 1 year ago
@cq5150 I recommend selling it.
jones1inc 1 year ago
@jones1inc I agree. I have a Remington 870 that has a failure to eject problem. I polished the feed and put about 300 rds through it. I was told not to use universals becuase they are junk. I agree but I've never heard of this problem with the Mossberg 500 or 590. After hours of hard work i don't even trust my DEFENCE rifle anymore. I know 1911's are sometimes touchy but I think QC on these newer firearms are to blame. Sell it and save yourself tons of headaches!!!!
yluj0407 1 year ago
if the new mags dont solve your problem, then try not using the slide release to camber a fresh round. instead use your hand to pull the slide ALL the way back before you release it. i have had the same issue in the past and found that after the initial break- in, the operation of the gun will run smoothly. also, after loading a mag, give it a few taps into the palm of your hand (rounds facing up) to seat the rounds to the back of the mag.
seanromano 1 year ago
@seanromano it will still jam every other round when shooting it i had over 3000 rounds through it and it started to jam alot with fmj. I'v been shooting for over 20 years and never had this much trouble before. That is why i traded it off for a ruger blackhawk.
jones1inc 1 year ago
good thing you sold it
paramikemunoz 1 year ago
I have springfield A 1 mel spec .It's eat's everything.I wounld.send it back . One good thing it's is a 45 .The ball round killed and stop men in time of war. If you really need a hollow point then send back .Thanks for the info it's good to know this .I'll never buy one.By the way try checking out the wilson combat mags that might work.
paramikemunoz 1 year ago
Interesting as mine digests semi-wadcutters with a problem. Check your feed lips.
DocLaw172 1 year ago
Magazine issues not feed ramp. This can happen with overly strong springs in the mag causing the round to tilt down before hitting the feed ramp. Can be a few other mag issues. Round nose wont jam because it will bump over the mag lip. You would find wadcutters would jam as well. Get better mags.
thallium200 1 year ago
Just picked one up today and saw your video. Tried with mine and the same thing happened. Interestingly, if I load just one HP in a mag it doesn't do it. Try just on HP in the mag and see if yours does the same.
billyarredondo 1 year ago
sorry, i'm little too late; however, it seems like the problem you've had was magazine catch/release. if you push the bottom of the magazine and let the slide go forward and chambers the round, then you need to replace the magazine catch/release. because no one can find and correct the problem does not mean taurus is junk. at the range i saw brand new remington rifle in 270 win. after the fifth round bolt handle broke off so is that mean remington rifles are piece of junk? good shooting! SD
SuddenDeath0 1 year ago
.45 rounds leave a pretty big hole, do you really need a bigger one?
wasd88 1 year ago
have the same problem with a c9
MArcel2323able 1 year ago
try some wilson mags.
FIGHTERFAB 1 year ago
Good advice from others . Also try some wilson mags,I had that problem and tried some different mags,and the wilsons solved it.
FIGHTERFAB 1 year ago
@FIGHTERFAB i have tried 6 different mags including wilson combat mags. I have had to send this 1911 to taurus 4 times for different things. I got it back this time and i traded it for a 357 ruger new model blackhawk. Maybe i will do a video on it. thanks (NOTE don't buy a TAURUS they are PIECES OF JUNK)
jones1inc 1 year ago
@jones1inc not all Taurus guns are shit i own a taurus pt92 which is one of my favorite guns i also had berettas but sold them cause the taurus out performed them not saying nothing bad about beretta just that i prefer the taurus over them...
TacticalGunChannel 1 year ago
@jones1inc you got a bad one , it happens with the best , including Kimber . Maybe not as often with Kimber as guns at half their price. I have 2 pt 1911's by Taurus , one aluminum frame and one steel with the accessory rail both function flawlessly with every type and brand of ammo I've tried even hollow points and PDAs
LEBatte 1 year ago
@jones1inc that is b. s. taurus makes good guns .
CDMJDMHHC 1 year ago
@CDMJDMHHC MINE was JUNK os opinions may very.
jones1inc 1 year ago
we do "throating" on that kind of problem. minor machine grinding on the ramp itself, just a little bit of metal removed. It will lessen the or even totally avoid the probability of jamming.
lisolangka 1 year ago
How many rounds have you shot yet? I have a springfield armory 1911 that f ed up had to send it back, watch my video. Thats b.s. you should be able to shot any type of ammo.
bigredshithead 1 year ago
I had problems with mine as well. right out of the box I ran 100 rounds through it and it jammed three times. I used 230 fmj. That should not happen.
popsci23 1 year ago
My Taurus pt1911AR doesn't like speer Gold Dot either, the bullet tip shape is too flat. But it does shoot and cycle 100% with Hornady TAP, and CORBON Powrball (jhp with a polymer cap, it helps it feed more like a full metal or other ball type ammo). If you have already tried those then I don't know what to tell ya.
4x4frontierse 1 year ago
My Taurus 1911 did the same thing with any and all HP. Especially CorBon.
Vredh 1 year ago
700 rounds and only 9 jams for a 1911 that's horrible
TheKentuckykid9513 1 year ago
I have this same gun never had a problem but I would say there is a bur that needs to ground off a smith could find the problem easy
Taurus states in the manual to only use ball ammo so they will be no help I reload my own hollows and they work great
Sorry and hope you get it fixed
adaptandovercome100 1 year ago