I wanted to see what some other members have experienced with Taurus in the past. I am not interested in what you have "heard or read" but rather what you have seen first hand. I have had several Taurus pistols which have all been very serviceable. First was a PT99 that I shot thousands of rounds out of with no issue (Maybe not a fair comparison as it is borrowed design) a 1911 Duotone that has fed everything I have thrown at it and has been a real surprise. I have a Kimber Eclipse and the Taurus is 90% as good for 50% the cost and last is an M640 Black Friday special that so far has been good, I don't like the trigger as much as some others but appears to be a steal for the $. I know there are you out there that have sent far more lead down range than I ever will so I respect your opinion but from some these pistols get lumped in with High Point and others.
I have one and had others. I think their quality has improved over just the past couple of years but they're certainly still the gun for a person on a strict budget. But my experience hasn't been one of regret. I do like them but they're definitely not my first choice.
firing pin/spring issues on 2 different ones. Crappy triggers, and they do absolutely nothing for me other than going bang when they work.
In my opinion, they have copied everything they have released. So they get catch some disdain for that, I love thier guns and I've had a few, revolvers and semi-autos. From my dealings with taurus I've NEVER had one problem with anything they've put out. Can't say that of the S&W's that I've owned or the H&K's or a mairaid of other brands that I've owned. HOWEVER BigJoe don't worry about everyone hating on Taurus, if they get too popular then taurus will jack the price up, just like they did with the judge.
Like previously mentioned, Taurus is just as good or sometimes more gun at a fraction of the costs. Some may look at the Taurus as the "save on" brand of all the other guns, so the'll catch some flack for that too. But if you build a product that is just as good or in some cases better, and are competitive with the pricing then the manufacture is no longer just a copier, then they are competition. I'll be a Taurus fan forever.
Like previously mentioned, Taurus is just as good or sometimes more gun at a fraction of the costs. Some may look at the Taurus as the "save on" brand of all the other guns, so the'll catch some flack for that too. But if you build a product that is just as good or in some cases better, and are competitive with the pricing then the manufacture is no longer just a copier, then they are competition. I'll be a Taurus fan forever.
I have aTaurus PT92 that has never failed which is better than I can say for it's Beretta twin I used in the Army
I had a PT 111 and a 709 slim. Both had horible triggers and the pt 111 jammed. I also had a Taurus Raging Bull in 454 Casull that was a great gun. I will never own another one of their autos, but maybe a revolver.
I've owned three with absolutely no problems, still have two of them.
I have a couple buddies who have owned them with mixed results.
tR on the forum has a TCP that is a great shooter, wish I could talk him out of it.
In the past they have had some issues, don't know if they're fixed.
I think it's hit or miss, great or crap.
But they do have a decent warranty, but how many return trips to get one fixed?
Such is life.....
I have a couple buddies who have owned them with mixed results.
tR on the forum has a TCP that is a great shooter, wish I could talk him out of it.
In the past they have had some issues, don't know if they're fixed.
I think it's hit or miss, great or crap.
But they do have a decent warranty, but how many return trips to get one fixed?
Such is life.....
I carry a PT145, the wife has a PT140. About to buy her a 709 slim.
No real problems.
No real problems.
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