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<blockquote data-quote="Tanis143" data-source="post: 3183055" data-attributes="member: 43724"><p>First off, don't listen to the "Don't buy a Taurus" crowd, its like getting opinions on which brand of car to buy. The first thing I would do is look up a local gun smith and take it to them. Ask around in here for recommendations per location. They might be able to fix it for cheap or they will say it needs to be sent to Taurus. Once you get it fixed, take it to the range and try it out. No firearm should be trusted until you feel comfortable with it after putting several hundred rounds down range. </p><p></p><p>As for the size, each company has firearms in three sizes: full size, compact and sub-compact. If I remember correctly the Taurus you have is a sub-compact, or what some call concealed carry size. Now after shooting it you are still not comfortable, then I would look at different options. One thing to think about though is smaller sized pistols are great for concealability (or those with smaller hands) but they will often have more felt recoil due to their lighter frames. Even though full size pistols might initially feel cumbersome they may feel more comfortable to shoot as they can be easier to control. Either way, once you get a firearm you need to practice with it! Take some basic and defensive shooting classes and put in time at the range, at least once a month. Having a firearm is not the same as being able to use it effectively.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tanis143, post: 3183055, member: 43724"] First off, don't listen to the "Don't buy a Taurus" crowd, its like getting opinions on which brand of car to buy. The first thing I would do is look up a local gun smith and take it to them. Ask around in here for recommendations per location. They might be able to fix it for cheap or they will say it needs to be sent to Taurus. Once you get it fixed, take it to the range and try it out. No firearm should be trusted until you feel comfortable with it after putting several hundred rounds down range. As for the size, each company has firearms in three sizes: full size, compact and sub-compact. If I remember correctly the Taurus you have is a sub-compact, or what some call concealed carry size. Now after shooting it you are still not comfortable, then I would look at different options. One thing to think about though is smaller sized pistols are great for concealability (or those with smaller hands) but they will often have more felt recoil due to their lighter frames. Even though full size pistols might initially feel cumbersome they may feel more comfortable to shoot as they can be easier to control. Either way, once you get a firearm you need to practice with it! Take some basic and defensive shooting classes and put in time at the range, at least once a month. Having a firearm is not the same as being able to use it effectively. [/QUOTE]
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