Would you EDC a Taurus?

[saltydog]

Yes, my G2C works great.


By the way, let me know how long it takes you to get your handgun back from the police if you ever have to use it in self defense.
Good luck....

 

[BillPenn]

Well sure, I keep a 38 Special, Taurus Ultralight in the center console of my truck. Break it out every six months and put a few rounds thru it. Just don't have to worry much about a titanium wheel gun.

 

[Blue Heeler]

IF that is what I had, could shoot it well and it was 100% reliable. Sure.

 

[Dumpstick]

Absolutely. I would, and do.
A Taurus M-431 in 44 Spl

Not a pic of mine, took it off the web.

 

[MacFromOK]

Cheaper firearms can vary greatly between individual units. It's not usually a design flaw so much as a QC issue. I've found machine shavings in the firing pin tunnel of two different brand handguns, one new and one used. Neither was a Hi-Point, but two of those had loose plastic bits in the works.

If you're carrying on the cheap, it's well worth your time to disassemble, clean, inspect, and lightly oil the weapon, making sure all parts work smoothly together.

Having said that... I'd carry a flintlock if it was all I could afford.

 

[RickN]

I have owned a 66 for many, many years and would have no fear of carrying it. It was made on S&W machinery and the only time I have had trouble with it is when the wife claimed it and let it sit for years. The cylinder got stiff to swing out. A good cleaning solved that. I even dug out my old X15 in case I decide to carry it someday.

 

[golddigger14s]

A Gen 1 24/7 Pro, yes.

 

[sedona]

After 1000 rounds and no malfunctions i would carry one.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

I wonder if the cops in Brazil are bummed because they carry Taurus?

 

[jakeman]

I’ve owned a Taurus .357 mid size.

it never had a problem eating .38 or +P’s. Every single time I fired a .357 mag in it it would spit the bit and I’d have to take it apart and reposition the spring. It would lock up tighter than Dick’s hatband.

So, I concur, if it was all I could afford and the only option I had I would. Having any other option I wouldn't.

If ya gotta carry one and it’s all ya got, tally Ho. Don’t leave home without it.