On the bright side, it looks like he didn't go any further than a field strip. So that's a PLUS!He didn't know how to field strip a 1911, so he left a lot of marks on the finish.
He didn't know how to put it back together
On the bright side, it looks like he didn't go any further than a field strip. So that's a PLUS!He didn't know how to field strip a 1911, so he left a lot of marks on the finish.
He didn't know how to put it back together
That's what I don't understand. I know it's just a Taurus. But I happen to like the Taurus 1911 products. Why would someone pay $550 for a beautiful gun then tear the crap out of it??? To forcibly pry it apart...break several pieces...then throw it in the back of a cabinet and call it a piece of junk... I know $550 isn't a ton of money...but I work for mine and don't have it to throw away like that.I really got pissed looking at these photographs. I'm no armorer, but before I jack up my gun, I will take the time to pull up something on YouTube, ask a friend, post something on INGO, or take the thing to a shop! Why pry, poke, gouge, and scratch up the finish if you don't know what you are doing?! Yeah, that guy is...different.
I'm glad someone got the gun that can appreciate and care for it.
Just a Taurus?!? Shame on you.....Taurus makes some quality firearms,especially their 1911's. More to the point,I don't care if it's a Hi-Point or a Bryco,it still doesn't deserve to be treated like that!That's what I don't understand. I know it's just a Taurus. But I happen to like the Taurus 1911 products. Why would someone pay $550 for a beautiful gun then tear the crap out of it??? To forcibly pry it apart...break several pieces...then throw it in the back of a cabinet and call it a piece of junk... I know $550 isn't a ton of money...but I work for mine and don't have it to throw away like that.
I've got a lot on my plate right now, so me learning how to take it completely apart and repair what he jacked up probably won't happen until after Christmas...or maybe the Super Bowl. Damn...I've got too much going on...
I really don't want to send it back to Taurus in this shape. It's pretty obvious the damage is due to negligence and abuse. The warranty isn't going to cover it. And I don't want anyone...not even a stranger thinking I'm the one that jacked it up so badly. Maybe I could use a fake name...
Anyway...if I can repair it and keep it under an additional $150 I'm still in good shape.
learning how to take it completely apart and repair what he jacked up probably won't happen until after Christmas...or maybe the Super Bowl.
Anyway...if I can repair it and keep it under an additional $150 I'm still in good shape.
Oh, I know. I happen to like Taurus products. Some of their triggers leave a little to be desired. But I've never had an issue with any of the ones I've owned. Some people stick their noses in the air over them. To each their own.Just a Taurus?!? Shame on you.....Taurus makes some quality firearms,especially their 1911's. More to the point,I don't care if it's a Hi-Point or a Bryco,it still doesn't deserve to be treated like that!
*Edit: Jet Girl...I downloaded the info you sent me but have only had time to skim through it. There may be more info in there...as I get time to get deeper into it. And if I didn't say it...thank you for the info.
OK...here's what I know. I did confirm with the previous owner that the firing pin safety plunger lever is broken. Although he wasn't able to confirm why it broke. He is also convinced this part is specific to the Taurus and no other 1911. Perhaps this part broke then he made things worse prying the gun apart if the slide locked up.
Brownell's as well as Midway USA both carry the part for only $2.99. Now...I again must stress that I have never taken a 1911 apart past a field strip. So again...please excuse my ignorance. Can I safely assume that replacing this part won't be as easy as just dropping it in? It would have to be fitted...correct?
If so, then I can safely say that we're now aaay over my head. And I guess my options are find a gunsmith to do it for me or send it to Taurus. I can comfortably sink another $100 +/- a little into it and still remain ahead of the game. Much past that and I may be throwing good money after bad.
What do you guys think? What would a task like this cost from a qualified individual?
*Edit: Jet Girl...I downloaded the info you sent me but have only had time to skim through it. There may be more info in there...as I get time to get deeper into it. And if I didn't say it...thank you for the info.