Hey Michael, about Taurus pistols...

[Michael Bane]

What's weird is I've got a bunch of .44 Specials...the most accurate one of the bunch is an old Taurus stainless steel 5-shot with it's butt rounded to S&W round-butt shape and a trigger job by Jim Stroh at Alpha Precision. It'll outshoot my custom S&W .44 Special "Mountain Gun," which I previously thought was hte most accurate .44 Special I owned.

Michael B

[fullautovalmet76]

After reading some of the replies here, I would say the fervor for Taurus pistols and revolvers may equal, in some cases exceed, the fervor of those who own Glocks. And I thought owning a Glock was like joining a cult, but with Taurus I'm pretty sure it is! 

For me based on my first hand observations, what I have read in reputable publications like Gun Tests, and consultations with a couple of local gunsmiths I know, I will buy one as "project gun" so to speak. I think I will put a 1,000 rounds through it before I even think of carrying it. I didn't have to do that with my Glocks, but they don't have the same kind of reputation (deserved or not) Taurus has.

Fortunately, I have two Glocks with over 10K and 5K rounds and not a single problem. (He is knocking on wood). I know. I know. The Glocks could fail on the next shot- that's given. But I like my chances of them not failing. For Taurus, I just don't have that kind of confidence. I think like someone mentioned in another post, I would buy one from their more established lines and begin to put it through its paces.

I really think they stretch the boundaries in design on firearms, which is good. I just don't trust them that much. I guess I'm just a "Doubting Thomas".... 

[Walter45Auto]

....The Glock 26 is pretty nice too but semi-auto's, especially double stacks, tend to be very bulky.  Especially at the back of the slide area and grip part of the frame.  For me this is a negative when carrying concealed.  

You're not telling me anything new. I have a Glock 30 ( 10 + 1 rounds of .45 ACP) IWB right now. Talk about a fat gripped gun. I know EXACTLY what you mean. When I put on weight a couple years ago I couldn't conceal it as well under an XL shirt sometimes.

[Biguglydude]

I bought a used Taurus 669 .357 revolver some 10+ years ago.  Never had a probelm with it.  I bought a Taurus PT92 3 years ago.  It too has worked well right out of the box.  Last year I bought a PT1911.  The slide had missed a machine process to remove a ledge on the face of the slide that would round out the face so the case would sit flat.  This burr would bend the lip of the case when fired.  I called the sevice department and the guy was a complete #$&^ about it.  He asked if was trying to reload.  He said I was not allowed to shoot reloads in the gun.  Very arrogant SOB.  He was very pleased with the fact I was having issues.  I'll never buy another Taurus!  You get what you pay for in this world.  Just a side note.....I split a chock adjuster on a 25 year old .410 Mossburg shotgun.  They sent me a new one.....free.  The service department makes all the difference in the world.

[Solus]

Taurus should see this thread.

They need to see how so much positive input about their products can be negated by one very poor customer service rep.

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[PegLeg45]

Taurus should see this thread.

They need to see how so much positive input about their products can be negated by one very poor customer service rep.

+1 on that.....some employees do not understand what 'service' OR 'representative' means.

[sigman69]

I have shot several taurus guns...namely the PT92(early 1990's) never jammed. I had a model 669 that was accurate with 357 loads but terrible with about all 38spl loads(I reload).  I also owned a mdl 85 double action only revolver..I didnt like it....wasnt very accurate with it...went to glock and never looked back.  It comes down to personal preference and what you like. I think taurus makes ok guns. I have seen on other boards where people have had problems with their small autos and most say the customer service stinks...I dont know how true that is though. If you like a taurus get one is what I would tell someone.

[2HOW]

I have a PT 140 that I have been shooting and carrying for a few years and its been flawless. I really like the hybrid single action trigger. The 1st models were DAO but IIRC the following generations were DA/SA, a lot of pistol for the money. I never had a Taurus revolver. My only complaint is the dang mags are so expensive.

[CJS3]

I have a PT 140 that I have been shooting and carrying for a few years and its been flawless. I really like the hybrid single action trigger. The 1st models were DAO but IIRC the following generations were DA/SA, a lot of pistol for the money. I never had a Taurus revolver. My only complaint is the dang mags are so expensive.

Check out CDNN. They have factory mags from time to time at about $10 off list.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/

[2HOW]

Check out CDNN. They have factory mags from time to time at about $10 off list.

http://www.cdnninvestments.com/

I get their email , thanks, just waiting for a good price.