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Pointshoot · August 30, 2012, 10:27 AM

I own two Taurus guns now (454 and a 41 Mag). Had another (454) which was bad from the factory (timing & trigger) so I got rid of it. The other two guns that I currently own work fine.

If Taurus offered something unique that I was interested in - - say a small framed d.a. revolver in 45 Colt - - I might consider them. But only if I were able to see the gun for myself and thoroughly go over it. In addition, that gun would have to fill a current role that another gun that I own doesnt do adequately; so thats a tough requirement.

I don't think of Taurus very often when looking for guns because of the 'hassle & time factor'. To me, its not worth a couple or three hundred dollars to risk spending extra time trying to have an item fixed. -- And when it comes to self defense arms, I'm not willing to trust an item that may be unreliable.

It doesnt seem that Taurus' reputation has improved over recent years.

August 30, 2012, 10:27 AM	#144
Pointshoot Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2004 Posts: 236	I own two Taurus guns now (454 and a 41 Mag). Had another (454) which was bad from the factory (timing & trigger) so I got rid of it. The other two guns that I currently own work fine. If Taurus offered something unique that I was interested in - - say a small framed d.a. revolver in 45 Colt - - I might consider them. But only if I were able to see the gun for myself and thoroughly go over it. In addition, that gun would have to fill a current role that another gun that I own doesnt do adequately; so thats a tough requirement. I don't think of Taurus very often when looking for guns because of the 'hassle & time factor'. To me, its not worth a couple or three hundred dollars to risk spending extra time trying to have an item fixed. -- And when it comes to self defense arms, I'm not willing to trust an item that may be unreliable. It doesnt seem that Taurus' reputation has improved over recent years.