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I want to buy a Taurus Pt1911 but it has been brought to my attention by a fellow CGN member that it recently dropped off the roster... So what will I have to do to get my hands on one? Someone told me to utilize the single shot exemption but I have no idea what that is? SO someone please fill me in, I heard even if a gun drops off the roster it doesnt necessarily make it illegal here.
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The CA DOJ approved list for handgun sales, shows what handguns a CA FFL dealer can legally transfer to a non-exempt person. The list does determine what handguns are CA legal, just which handguns can be transfered by a CA FFL dealer.
The Taurus PT1911 was never on the approved list.
While out-of-state, a Taurus PT1911 can be modified into a single-shot pistol with a 6" barrel. In that configuration, it would be exempt from the approved list. After the single-shot pistol is 4473/DROS'd + 10 day wait, you can legally modify the pistol into any configuration that does not make it into a prohibited weapon (assault weapon, SBR, SBS, etc).
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In terms of quality, reliability, accuracy...
(Armscor) Rock Island Armory 1911 Tactical > Taurus PT1911sigpic
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001). -
I think if you do a PTP on a used one its just like anything else. If new, as i understand it its some sort of modified magazine made to only allow one rd inserted. So it becomes like those single shot breech loading specialty almost curio-ish and exempt from roster. tricky part is either getting the outside CA FFL that will do that service or finding an FFL in CA that has them in stock and configured to Single shot exemption. After you get it, you gotta follow dem' 10 rds mags like any other rostered handgun. Or you can be the envy of your range and hang onto the super cool one shot "sled" magazine so you look tactical with constant frantic hand movement in reloading.
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thanks for the info guys it was kind of a match up between the PT1911 and the RIA 1911 match, so it looks as though the RIA will be easier to get anyhow.Comment
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this might help you understand the single shot exemption
This should help you get the ball rolling on what to do
call around see who you can buy from and do the conversion for you. Essentially what you are doing is using these guys as middlemen, meaning you buy it from someplace online, ship it to a FFL dealer that converts it, then from there, the shop ships it to your own FFL.
You get the pistol do all the paperwork, wait, and then convert back.-my brother once wrote to me " In the Marine Corps there is a saying,'The more you sweat in peace time the less you bleed in war'..."-
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follow this too =]I think if you do a PTP on a used one its just like anything else. If new, as i understand it its some sort of modified magazine made to only allow one rd inserted. So it becomes like those single shot breech loading specialty almost curio-ish and exempt from roster. tricky part is either getting the outside CA FFL that will do that service or finding an FFL in CA that has them in stock and configured to Single shot exemption. After you get it, you gotta follow dem' 10 rds mags like any other rostered handgun. Or you can be the envy of your range and hang onto the super cool one shot "sled" magazine so you look tactical with constant frantic hand movement in reloading.-my brother once wrote to me " In the Marine Corps there is a saying,'The more you sweat in peace time the less you bleed in war'..."-
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Thank you that is good info, ill start ,making some calls tomorrow. Also That is a damn good quote in your signature and we do use quite frequently in the Marine Corps.this might help you understand the single shot exemption
This should help you get the ball rolling on what to do
call around see who you can buy from and do the conversion for you. Essentially what you are doing is using these guys as middlemen, meaning you buy it from someplace online, ship it to a FFL dealer that converts it, then from there, the shop ships it to your own FFL.
You get the pistol do all the paperwork, wait, and then convert back.Comment
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3 day waiting period???? but I'm mad now!!!!!!Comment
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Is there a particular reason you want the Taurus? My understanding of the Taurus is that it has some non standard parts that doesn't allow it to accept modifications like many of the .22 conversions.Comment
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Honestly Im not attached to it at all I have a buddy who had one and said he loved it, I've never shot a 1911 but I love the look and style and just the overall history of them... Im a wheel gun guy for the most part I have owned some 9mm too and some small .22 and .32 so im looking for the next addition to my collection.Comment
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It's on the approved list.
RIA M1911-A1 FS Match (Blue) / Steel Pistol 5" .45 ACP 11/29/2011sigpic
"If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun." - Dalai Lama (Seattle Times, 05-15-2001).Comment
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dammit, it not on approved list...I was goin to put it on my wish list.Comment
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