Which one would you choose?

[Wagswook]

Okay all, I am going to place my order this week but I need your help. I am going with the Taurus 1911 however I cannot decide between the:

1911ALR (Aluminum with Rail)

or the 1911SSR (Stainless with Rail)

so I am asking for your help...

Which would you choose and why?

BTW this is going to be my primary CCW and I am set on this so please don't suggest other options.

Thank you,

Wagswook

 

[Pami]

I'd think the darker one would be easier to conceal.
But that's my completely unprofessional, it's-all-about-the-aesthetics opinion.

 

[PapaScout]

The stainless finish will hide the wear-n-tear better but it will be a heavier gun.

If it were my choice I'd get a nice holster to hide the extra couple of ounces and go stainless.

 

[ATM]

The choice is clear... one of each.

 

[Wagswook]

The choice is clear... one of each.

I Like the way you think!!

 

[melensdad]

Why would you choose to pick a gun with a tactical rail as your carry gun? The rail only increases size/bulk and makes it difficult to find holsters for the gun.

If you Open Carry it may be less of a problem, but if you CC it will be much harder to find a IWB holster or similar CC holster for a gun with a rail. The whole point of the rail is to hang a light or laser off of it, again making it harder to CC.

So I guess I simply don't understand your motive. Maybe I am totally missing something?

 

[ATM]

I always opt for the fun choice when it's not my money

 

[shooter521]

ALR. If you're planning to carry a full-size 1911, go with the lighter gun and get a good holster and belt to support it.

 

[Turtle]

The stainless. Its damn sexy!

 

[turnandshoot4]

The stainless looks great!

 

[glockguy07]

Neither

please don't suggest other options.

I won't

 

[melensdad]

Neither

Total agreement with you on that. From the perspective of what makes a good concealed carry weapon, both of those guns would not even make my short list. Its got nothing to do with the brand, or the type, but rather the configuration.

 

[GetA2J]

Stainless. But I have a blued steel 1911 that I have carried for just over a year. the carbon steel slide has started rusting. Stainless wont do that to you.

 

[glockguy07]

Stainless. But I have a blued steel 1911 that I have carried for just over a year. the carbon steel slide has started rusting. Stainless wont do that to you.

Stainless will rust, just ask the XD guys

 

[obijohn]

if those were my only choices, i'd go with the stainless. if i'm going to hang a light off the dust cover full time, i'd go with the stainless over the alum. plus the stainless makes a much better bludgeon.

 

[Crystalship1]

Unlike the Glockheads, I'll be STICKING TO THE QUESTION AT HAND and cast my vote for the aluminum as it's going to be a CCW. Now if were not a primary CCW weapon, I'd go for the stainless for both looks and extended durability.

 

[Drail]

If it is a "carry a lot shoot it occasionally" piece and weight is a big deal for you, aluminum would be a good choice. If you plan on putting lots of range time on it, I would think about a steel model (carbon or stainless) My opinion is aluminum is great for airplanes and just barely acceptable for a gun.

 

[Bigum1969]

Both are heavy for CC, but if you're going to carry it why not get that stainless beauty

 

[sloughfoot]

Neither. Why? Because they are made by Taurus. If you want a 1911 pattern 45, at least get a good one. IMO. All of my Taurus pistols are now long gone......

 

[Crystalship1]

Neither. Why? Because they are made by Taurus. If you want a 1911 pattern 45, at least get a good one. IMO. All of my Taurus pistols are now long gone......

The OP said: "and I am set on this so please don't suggest other options.

Thank you,

Wagswook"

You get an "F" for not coloring inside the lines!!!