What is the big deal about "TALO"?? - Page 2

orionengnr · August 13, 2011, 09:55 PM

With the exception of the 1911 in post #19, there is nothing in this thread that appeals to me. That said, I'm not sure what is all TALO about the one in post #19.

And maybe therein lies the rub.

To each his own, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Best to all.

buck460XVR · August 14, 2011, 10:28 AM

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I helped to make Lew Horton Specials before this

I have a Lew Horton PC 629 Magnum Hunter that is scary accurate. Again, it was no more monies OTD than a regular PC629, but came lookin' like I want my guns to look.(again with the unfluted cylinder!)

Mello2u · August 14, 2011, 11:27 AM

This thread can be used as an example of:
"There no accounting for taste."

Not a criticism, just an observation.

Beyond that, I am in favor of having stuff out there so we have lots of choices.

I sometimes kid around with my family when a situation arises where someone has choices to make. I say "Ain't it great to be an American."; as a comment to draw attention to the fact that Americans often have more freedom to make more choices about what we are going to buy than many others on this planet.

CDW4ME · August 14, 2011, 02:27 PM

I recently bought a Talo Colt Night Defender; it was $1,010 plus shipping versus $900 for the regular Defender.
What did I get for $110 ?
I got a two tone look (blued slide), front night sight, and a snazzy looking pair of grips.
Obviously it was worth the extra $ to me.

AmesJainchill · August 15, 2011, 02:21 PM

That Dragon 1911 looks like something a Chinatown pimp would carry.

Robk · August 16, 2011, 09:29 PM

Thank you for the infomation. I was not trying to knock any TALO edition guns. I just wanted to know what the deal was. It appears that they do an esthic upgrade to a firearm. I can appreciate a beautiful piece. The gun as art is just as valid as a work horse gun. However, there was little in descriptions I had seen that detailed the exact changes done. A TALO edition was just that, a TALO edition. No mention of enhancements of any kind. This does bring to light what they do. Give choices to us. I do admit, some of their stuff is pretty nice.

trex1310 · August 24, 2011, 03:16 PM

It's not often that I can irritate two segments of the forum
at the same time. A Talo Glock:

Madcap_Magician · August 24, 2011, 04:35 PM

Some of them are gaudy and stupid-looking commemorative guns, but some offer minor improvements over the factory gun for a minor increase in cost.

The new Ruger GP100 with dovetailed sights and fiberoptic front sight is a good example. As is the CCO, which, while stuck with the 1991-style sights, does have an upswept grip safety with a memory bump (Unlike almost all other current-production Colts) and a National Match barrel. At $1,000, it's a good deal.

The Colt Night Defender, Night Commander, Wiley Clapp Commander, and the New Agent upgrades (grips and XS sights) are also functional guns that aren't ugly, add some features, and are at the right price.

KyJim · August 24, 2011, 07:36 PM

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As is the CCO, which, while stuck with the 1991-style sights, does have an upswept grip safety with a memory bump (Unlike almost all other current-production Colts) and a National Match barrel. At $1,000, it's a good deal.

I was going to purchase a DW CCO but now am considering the Colt first.

Sixesonduty · August 24, 2011, 11:50 PM

Ive never seen any TALO piece that I would interested in

MrDontPlay · August 24, 2011, 11:56 PM

Here's my talo sp101. There are a few other talk guns I'd like to have also.

Glockgrabber · August 25, 2011, 01:09 PM

That dragon 1911 makes me think of asian drug lords.

HKFan9 · August 25, 2011, 01:58 PM

I have no problems with what Talo does.

Look at Cabelas... Gander Mountain... Bass Pro shop ect.... gun manufactures do special runs for them and call them exclusives. Generally all it is is a different color pattern or sights option, that wouldn't come from the factory otherwise.

If Talo wasn't doing what they are doing... there would be people crying that no one is making special runs of guns in some fashion.

WVsig · August 25, 2011, 02:32 PM

They are the instant collectibles of the gun world. They make as many as they can sell and still they call them collectibles. Some configs are nice because they are unique like the Colt CCO which was mentioned before but in the end even that one is now in the standard Colt mix. IIRC.

massman · August 28, 2011, 04:25 PM

BuckXPR460,
I bought the same gun in the 3" version. I also paid about $10 more for the Talo than the standard 686P which had a fluted cylinder and Hogue rubber grips. To me the grips alone were worth more than $10 not to mention the addition of the non-fluted cylinder. Also the action on mine is smoother than my buddy's new standard 686P. Mine is extremely accurate at 50' which makes me wonder how much more accurate the longer barrels might be. Maybe I need the 5 or 7 inch model as well!

alienbogey · August 31, 2011, 10:54 PM

That GP-100 is the first TALO I've ever considered, and I really don't need a 6th .357.

Dovetailed sights, fiberoptic front, 3" barrel, the wooden-insert rubber grips (which Ruger never should have ditched), restrained checkering in a unique pattern.

It offers functional improvements over a stock GP-100 with a few tasteful cosmetic embellishments - ding ding ding WINNER.

Scrounger · February 9, 2012, 11:39 PM

Yep. Colt SAA Wiley Clapp .44 spl. It's NIB with the cylinder unturned. BEAUTIFUL.

Dragline45 · February 9, 2012, 11:48 PM

The good thing about Talo guns is you can get certain guns in finishes and barrel configurations they don't usually have. Right now you can get the old style pencil barrel Ruger MKIII's in stainless instead of the usual blued. Not all of them are just different grips or fancy engraving.

Dont know why they dont offer this in stainless to begin with.

pelo801 · February 10, 2012, 12:05 AM

i like some of the ppk's they offer
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/...01/PPKRSG3.jpg

pelo801 · February 10, 2012, 12:06 AM

i like some of the ppk's they offer

ripnbst · February 10, 2012, 01:45 AM

I will agree I like that Walther, too bad I don't buy guns I won't shoot.

Bill DeShivs · February 10, 2012, 01:57 AM

Calling etching and selective electroplating "inlays" is deceptive. That said, many of their offerings are very nice.

Scrounger · February 10, 2012, 02:50 AM

I can find nothing wrong with my TALO firearms. They're good looking and handle very well. The Henry Silverado is gorgeous with that silver plated receiver. The Colt Gold Cup National Match in bright stainless is absolutely supreme. The North American Arms King of Hearts is cute as a bug's ear. The only rather odd entry of late by TALO is the Ruger LCP Zombie Slayer. That zombie fad has even carried over to Hornady ammo too. The zombie thing is a little creepy. But, it will pass.

Nakanokalronin · February 11, 2012, 01:09 AM

I recently had a choice between a standard and grey/blue LCR by Talo at my LGS. The price difference was only $10 and it was nice to have something different then everyone else.

I'm waiting for a consignment gun to sell and I'm picking it up.

rodfac · February 11, 2012, 07:02 AM

I've been very satisfied with a Talo/Ruger .44 Special that I bought last year. Great accuracy, and not much more than a blued Ruger in the same caliber, around $80. I wanted the SS version and Ruger wasn't making any...so it was worth it. The grips on the one pictured below are rosewood, home-mades...can't stand the 'cheese-cutters' that are standard on the Rugers now. It's become my daily companion here on our farm in KY. Rod

August 13, 2011, 09:55 PM	#26
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	With the exception of the 1911 in post #19, there is nothing in this thread that appeals to me. That said, I'm not sure what is all TALO about the one in post #19. And maybe therein lies the rub. To each his own, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Best to all. Last edited by orionengnr; August 13, 2011 at 10:07 PM.

August 14, 2011, 11:27 AM	#28
Mello2u Senior Member Join Date: February 21, 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,424	This thread can be used as an example of: "There no accounting for taste." Not a criticism, just an observation. Beyond that, I am in favor of having stuff out there so we have lots of choices. I sometimes kid around with my family when a situation arises where someone has choices to make. I say "Ain't it great to be an American."; as a comment to draw attention to the fact that Americans often have more freedom to make more choices about what we are going to buy than many others on this planet. __________________ NRA Life Member - Orange Gunsite Member - NRA Certified Pistol Instructor "When plunder becomes a way of life for a group of men living together in society, they create for themselves in the course of time a legal system that authorizes it and a moral code that justifies it." Frederic Bastiat

August 14, 2011, 02:27 PM	#29
CDW4ME Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2009 Posts: 1,321	I recently bought a Talo Colt Night Defender; it was $1,010 plus shipping versus $900 for the regular Defender. What did I get for $110 ? I got a two tone look (blued slide), front night sight, and a snazzy looking pair of grips. Obviously it was worth the extra $ to me. __________________ Strive to carry the handgun you would want anywhere, everywhere; forget that good area bullcrap. "Wouldn't want to / Nobody volunteer to" get shot by _____ is not indicative of quickly incapacitating.

August 24, 2011, 11:56 PM	#36
MrDontPlay Senior Member Join Date: December 25, 2010 Posts: 587	Here's my talo sp101. There are a few other talk guns I'd like to have also. __________________ Someday I'll be good enough to know if a gun is accurate or not.

August 25, 2011, 01:58 PM	#38
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	I have no problems with what Talo does. Look at Cabelas... Gander Mountain... Bass Pro shop ect.... gun manufactures do special runs for them and call them exclusives. Generally all it is is a different color pattern or sights option, that wouldn't come from the factory otherwise. If Talo wasn't doing what they are doing... there would be people crying that no one is making special runs of guns in some fashion. Last edited by HKFan9; August 25, 2011 at 02:04 PM.

August 15, 2011, 02:21 PM	#30
AmesJainchill Senior Member Join Date: June 1, 2006 Posts: 278	That Dragon 1911 looks like something a Chinatown pimp would carry.

August 16, 2011, 09:29 PM	#31
Robk Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 324	Thank you for the infomation. I was not trying to knock any TALO edition guns. I just wanted to know what the deal was. It appears that they do an esthic upgrade to a firearm. I can appreciate a beautiful piece. The gun as art is just as valid as a work horse gun. However, there was little in descriptions I had seen that detailed the exact changes done. A TALO edition was just that, a TALO edition. No mention of enhancements of any kind. This does bring to light what they do. Give choices to us. I do admit, some of their stuff is pretty nice.

August 24, 2011, 04:35 PM	#33
Madcap_Magician Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2009 Location: MN Posts: 668	Some of them are gaudy and stupid-looking commemorative guns, but some offer minor improvements over the factory gun for a minor increase in cost. The new Ruger GP100 with dovetailed sights and fiberoptic front sight is a good example. As is the CCO, which, while stuck with the 1991-style sights, does have an upswept grip safety with a memory bump (Unlike almost all other current-production Colts) and a National Match barrel. At $1,000, it's a good deal. The Colt Night Defender, Night Commander, Wiley Clapp Commander, and the New Agent upgrades (grips and XS sights) are also functional guns that aren't ugly, add some features, and are at the right price.

August 24, 2011, 11:50 PM	#35
Sixesonduty Member Join Date: August 24, 2011 Posts: 49	Ive never seen any TALO piece that I would interested in

August 25, 2011, 01:09 PM	#37
Glockgrabber Member Join Date: November 9, 2010 Posts: 41	That dragon 1911 makes me think of asian drug lords.

August 25, 2011, 02:32 PM	#39
WVsig Senior Member Join Date: June 30, 2010 Location: NC Posts: 5,309	They are the instant collectibles of the gun world. They make as many as they can sell and still they call them collectibles. Some configs are nice because they are unique like the Colt CCO which was mentioned before but in the end even that one is now in the standard Colt mix. IIRC. __________________ -The right to be left alone is the most comprehensive of rights, and the right most valued by free people.-Louis Brandeis -Its a tool box... I don't care you put the tools in for the job that's all... -Sam from Ronin -It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. -Aristotle

August 28, 2011, 04:25 PM	#40
massman Member Join Date: February 15, 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 80	What' the big deal about Talo BuckXPR460, I bought the same gun in the 3" version. I also paid about $10 more for the Talo than the standard 686P which had a fluted cylinder and Hogue rubber grips. To me the grips alone were worth more than $10 not to mention the addition of the non-fluted cylinder. Also the action on mine is smoother than my buddy's new standard 686P. Mine is extremely accurate at 50' which makes me wonder how much more accurate the longer barrels might be. Maybe I need the 5 or 7 inch model as well!

August 31, 2011, 10:54 PM	#41
alienbogey Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 2008 Location: Puget Sound Area Posts: 269	That GP-100 is the first TALO I've ever considered, and I really don't need a 6th .357. Dovetailed sights, fiberoptic front, 3" barrel, the wooden-insert rubber grips (which Ruger never should have ditched), restrained checkering in a unique pattern. It offers functional improvements over a stock GP-100 with a few tasteful cosmetic embellishments - ding ding ding WINNER. __________________ Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side.

February 9, 2012, 11:48 PM	#43
Dragline45 Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2010 Posts: 3,513	The good thing about Talo guns is you can get certain guns in finishes and barrel configurations they don't usually have. Right now you can get the old style pencil barrel Ruger MKIII's in stainless instead of the usual blued. Not all of them are just different grips or fancy engraving. Dont know why they dont offer this in stainless to begin with. Last edited by Dragline45; February 9, 2012 at 11:54 PM.

February 10, 2012, 12:05 AM	#44
pelo801 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 718	i like some of the ppk's they offer http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/...01/PPKRSG3.jpg

February 10, 2012, 12:06 AM	#45
pelo801 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2009 Posts: 718	i like some of the ppk's they offer

February 10, 2012, 01:45 AM	#46
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	I will agree I like that Walther, too bad I don't buy guns I won't shoot.

February 10, 2012, 01:57 AM	#47
Bill DeShivs Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2006 Posts: 10,981	Calling etching and selective electroplating "inlays" is deceptive. That said, many of their offerings are very nice. __________________ Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler www.billdeshivs.com

February 11, 2012, 01:09 AM	#49
Nakanokalronin Senior Member Join Date: July 29, 2006 Posts: 1,066	I recently had a choice between a standard and grey/blue LCR by Talo at my LGS. The price difference was only $10 and it was nice to have something different then everyone else. I'm waiting for a consignment gun to sell and I'm picking it up.

February 11, 2012, 07:02 AM	#50
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	I've been very satisfied with a Talo/Ruger .44 Special that I bought last year. Great accuracy, and not much more than a blued Ruger in the same caliber, around $80. I wanted the SS version and Ruger wasn't making any...so it was worth it. The grips on the one pictured below are rosewood, home-mades...can't stand the 'cheese-cutters' that are standard on the Rugers now. It's become my daily companion here on our farm in KY. Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.