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Taurus handguns
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What is it about Taurus handguns that some folks don't like?
The way some talk about them makes them sound like absolute junk, I have a couple of them and I like them, they feel good in the hand, they shoot straight and they go bang every single time you pull the trigger.
"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not out to get you"
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The ones who bad mouth them don't have them. Don
I have had no problems with their revolvers. In their first several years the internet was full of complaints about their semi-autos and their customer service. Never had a semi auto of theirs.
Owned a mdl 85 (82?) .38Special revolver by them, since sold. Currently own a very nice .357mag revolver by them. (Would have to go pull it out of the safe to tell you a mdl #.)
One of my favorite carry pieces, is a 740 Slim. 7 shot, .40cal, single stack. The ergonomics are about perfect.
I've never had a problem with any of my Taurus's.
No problem recommending them.
Extreme NE TN/W NC ya'll. 😁
I have a G3C. Always goes bang, small, easy to conceal, fits well. Excellent little gun.
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
Agreed No issue with the revolvers...they are not Smiths or Colts but they work...
Their Semi-autos in the past were problematic. I got burnt on one that went back to the factory twice and still was
not working properly.... Have not even looked at one in the last 30 years.
They're an entry level gun with entry level quality.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I haven't seen a quality issue. Coming up on 500 rounds thru the G3C and not a single failure to feed, extract or eject.
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
Yep, they get rid of them because most dont work.
Your being nice.
A good craftsman doesn't blame his tools. 😁
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
The fit and finish is entry level. The quality is entry level. The function is usually fine, but entry level quality leads to "my gun is fine" "my gun sucks" about the same mfg.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
I have a model 85 in 38 special and I have never had any problems with it. It has been a nice carry gun for when I am out bowhunting or riding the ATV/UTV. I did buy a used model 85 for my son from the LGS and it had a broken firing pin. We shipped it back to Taurus and it was returned in about three weeks or maybe less with no questions asked and a new firing pin and explanation of the work done. True they are definitely not a Colt or Smith but I think they get bashed a lot more than they deserve.
Ok, I'll give you that. It's not a shiny, well manicured handgun. It's far more function than form. And some of their revolvers are just plain ugly.
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
I have mentioned before that I spent a dozen years at the gun counter and during that time sold quite a few Taurus handguns. We probably had to send at least 20% back for warranty work. The only model I don't recall ever sending in was their PT99. They must have done a better job copying the Beretta than they did some of the other brands. That being said, I retired in 2010 and have heard that their quality has improved a bit. That may be so but I will stick with my Colts, Smiths and Rugers. Bob
THAT'S ALL I CAN TAKE! We've had over a dozen comments already and not a single reference to booze!!!! 😂
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
BOOZE .... BOOZE .... BOOZE .... BOOZE .... BOOZE
There ya go. 😀
I think Ruger is entry level, but their quality is not. I even have 2 semi-autos, though I own more revolvers.
Mr.P is right that "entry level" (= budget?) quality usually results in lovers and haters and not much in between.
I'll drink to that, I'm having a tequila sunset.
Well if you drink your Taurus is a better gun, than what I don't know, but then again I've been drinking... hope that helps Kevin.
I had a couple beers before my Taurus comments which may have swayed my enthusiasm toward the "settle down Francis" side of things. 😁
Nevertheless, I think Taurus makes some good guns these days and they're worth a shot.
<-- see what I did there?"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
keep drinking and you'll have to change your name to Taurus4me............
Now THAT is funny!!!
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
Both of mine are revolvers both .357, one an earlier, (blued) six shot and the other is newer, stainless and a seven shot.
The blued one is a deep blue like a Colt (I know, not a Colt) and the fit and finish is very nice, the stainless one also has a nice fit and finish, I guess that I was lucky enough the buy the only two nice revolvers that Taurus ever made.
If buying a revolver that doesn't cost $1500. to $2500. means that it's "entry level" .... so be it.
If it can put six holes in your chest at 50 feet, it doesn't much matter who's name is stamped on the barrel.
Your mileage may vary
Yeah, very subtle.
The only experience I have with Taurus handguns was a Tracker in .41 mag. Functioned fine and didn't look bad, but not having much for components in .41 available locally, I didn't hold on to it for long.
I got a 1911 a year or so after they came out . So far no problems. Only issue is the large billboard looking graphics on the slide. Sold tons of them when working at the gun store . Had one customer come in and complain in 3 years.
My MIL saw and had to have a PT-22 tip up semi auto. Pretty lil thing with the pink pearl grips and gold accents.
Shot it one round- the barrel tipped up, the slide blew off, and her hand hurt pretty bad. It was sold.
That kinda happened to me with a Walther built Colt .22. First shot one of the white spots in the rear sight came out. 2nd shot the other one disappeared. I don't remember exactly what happened to that pistol.
File under the category: Things ain't what they used to was.
I'm currently carrying a Taurus G2C. I could own/carry anything I desire BUT the G2C is my choice. Never had a failure, always works, easy to carry= good enough for government work.
The 'repeat strike' feature(seems to be since I've never needed it) is definitely a plus even though it's not on the recommended list by the big name SD 'trainers'.
Your a funny guy. 🤔😁
Extreme NE TN/W NC ya'll. 😁
My Taurus. 357mag.
Extreme NE TN/W NC ya'll. 😁
How well does is shoot?
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
Just like it looks. Very nice.
It's a keeper.
*It can be used to open Alcohol in a pinch. 😉
Extreme NE TN/W NC ya'll. 😁
Good one!!!!! 😂
"...the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." 🍺 🇺🇲 🍔
Blending the two
Ken, I also have a Taurus .357. 4". Thousands of rounds thru it and never a problem. Sold off most of my art work, you know the pretty, shiny, excellent fit & finish ones, that you cannot turn the cylinder or heaven forbid you fire it. Mostly just shooters now.
Here are mine;
Last time I sold Taurus I had two revolvers come In broke
The Taurus 740 Slim, has been rated a "Best Buy," by several firearm magazines and testers, as a CCW piece. (Glad/pleased to see the comments on the G2C & the G3C pieces here.) Mine (also) has never failed. It's a regular CCW choice for me.
Just like the Bersa Thunder .380 was at one point. ("Best Buy.")
I own both. I'm not a firearms snob. If it works, it works.
*I also have quite a few "High End" pieces in my safe/collection, for those wanting to fling monkey poo.
Extreme NE TN/W NC ya'll. 😁
The Taurus semi autos I have had in the past had problems,failure to feed ,failure to fire,Jamming,but they have a lifetime warranty.Back to the factory for repairs several times and still had problems.I was reading how the quality had improved so I bought a G3C (I think).Took it out back to run a few rounds through it and after a few rounds it made a strange sound and my thumb was bleeding.When I went in I had a sliver of brass just above and just below my shooting glasses and in my thumb.A case had blown out.I had shot hundreds of the same factory ammo through P-Series Rugers with no problem.I sent the gun and blown out case back to Taurus and the pistol was returned to me with no explanation.I do have a Taurus snubby,I think a model 85 that I have not shot much but it has been fine.30+ years ago a local sports shop send sales flyer through the mail when there were gun sales.I saved some from the late 80s and early 90s for my sons that were young at the time so they could see what was available at that time.I was looking at some of the a week ago at how much prices had increased.Everything had increased except Taurus pistols.If you invested for the future with a taurus collection=You lose.