Taurus Hand Guns are Good. - Page 4

breed · January 20, 2010, 02:15 AM

well this 669 that I've been shooting for 20 years seems to be OK. as for there costumer service. i can't say. as I've never had the knead to send it back. wish i could say the same about a few of my S&W and COLTS...

exprt9 · January 20, 2010, 04:26 AM

YES!

Delaware_Dan · January 20, 2010, 10:29 PM

You guys made me do it.

Cylinder crack from being "test fired at the factory". Supposedly NIB gun. Might not be proof of poor quality, maybe someone fired a hot load through it and tried to pawn it off as NIB.

However, read the inscription on this barrel. Post #28

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...=magnun&page=2

For Gods sake it says .357 MAGNUN. C'mon guys, like I said before,

Quote:

Taurus handguns are good for people who don't shoot.

For shooters, they break time and time again.

Dave85 · January 21, 2010, 02:36 AM

Do you have a closer view of that, Dan? From here it looks more like a gouge from machining. Still not the best indicator of good quality, but obviously not as bad as a crack.

Dannyl · January 21, 2010, 08:11 AM

Come on guys (and ladies?)
As far as I have seen just about every manufacturer has got firearms that are just not a good idea, and others that are simply superb.

I have a Taurus 0.22 revolver (6") barrell that shoots extremely accurately and has a great trigger pull, despite being almost 20 years old and having fired goodness-only-knows how many rounds.

Also, the 608 is one of the best revolvers out there for the pin-shooting afficionados (like me). and for those who do not know, most pin shooters use loads that are on the hot side of the scale and shoot a lot.

I also know two chaps from the club where I shoot IDPA who use PT's (9mm) that have sreved them well over the 16 years that we know each other, both as EDC and competition guns.

To go and shoot -down (excuse the pun) Taurus (or other manufacturers) will preclude a person who reads it and does not know better from buying a firearm that wuold suit him / her (and their pocket?) better than other makes.

IMO, if one wants to condemn a particuar model and can justify it then go ahead and do so, but no further than that.

Brgds,

Danny

hoytinak · January 21, 2010, 08:44 AM

Maybe, maybe not...

Sig_229_Elite · January 21, 2010, 09:52 AM

I've owned several Taurus Guns, PT1911, 24/7 .45, 24/7 C .40, Judge, Judge Public defender and only had minor issues with the 24/7 .45 but... I belong to Taurus Armed . net and it seems that the pistols have many issues and for me the money you save buying a gun with Taurus is not worth the risk. Not to say I won't own another but, I will not pay retail to own another and I would not use as my carry weapon.

highcaliberprovider · January 21, 2010, 09:59 AM

Flip a coin. As a general rule; yes. Never had a bad experience myself. But I've known people who have.

Dan, that original post is old. Machining gouge or cracked cylinder...why haven't you gotten rid of it? Is it cause you have a one of a kind "magnun"? lol

Delaware_Dan · January 21, 2010, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Dan, that original post is old. Machining gouge or cracked cylinder...why haven't you gotten rid of it? Is it cause you have a one of a kind "magnun"? lol

Not sure what you mean, neither of the guns pictured are my guns, they are just fine examples of craftsmanship, and quality control.

But I have owned a Taurus, and it's supposed to be one of the only ones that are reliable, the 92 series. It had to go back time and time again. If you shoot like I (like) to shoot Taurus guns are not for you. For the same money you could have a Ruger that your son will someday inherit. Think about it.

Kreyzhorse · January 21, 2010, 09:55 PM

My experience with Taurus was bad (NIB M85), so I'd go with No, however, some people seem to have better luck with them than others.

Does that make Taurus good or bad? In my opinion, it's a bit of both. You can get a good one and you can get a bad one. That's true regardless of who makes the gun, but I do believe your chances of a getting a bad Taurus is higher that getting a bad Ruger or S&W.

orionengnr · January 21, 2010, 10:29 PM

I'm not reading four pages of replies to figure out what the "correct answer" is.

Count me in the "No" column.

Czechbikr · January 22, 2010, 12:37 AM

PT 1911 SS and PT145 SS Good pistols, great price

Yes

steve201 · January 22, 2010, 12:50 AM

I have 3....all 3 pistols shoot straight and dead on..no problems

so..yes...I like taurus.

Steve

SmokeyVol · January 22, 2010, 03:03 AM

No

REBEL ROUSER · January 22, 2010, 06:00 AM

Have two, both are great.
YES.

elrod · January 22, 2010, 04:15 PM

Yes

awdeity · January 22, 2010, 05:03 PM

Anything Taurus can do, someone else can do better.

the PT92 is an awesome gun for the money, though.

JBB · January 22, 2010, 05:49 PM

No, you get what you pay for.

lambertsteeth · January 22, 2010, 06:04 PM

no, no, no.

BigPoppa · January 22, 2010, 06:51 PM

Yes, I have the 24/7 Pro Duo-Tone 45ACP for about a year new. I have not had any of the problems that have been posted about nose dive feeds in the magazine that can cause jamming. There have been three different generations of magazines developed and I think I was lucky enough to get the latest generation magazine that maybe had all of the kinks worked out. I have found that this firearm is very accurate also to my surprise but a pleasant one. I wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it

dberry · January 22, 2010, 09:21 PM

The Taurus PT92/99 have been extremely durable and reliable for me.

highcaliberprovider · January 23, 2010, 01:54 PM

I see, Dan. I do currently have a Taurus. For the simple fact that i carry daily. I have come to not trust their autos. But, that's just me. I have an 85 ultra light that I put in my pocket. If it gets scratched...so what. If it gets stolen...it's not going to break my heart. It's not accurate. But then again I've never fired a .38 with a 2" barrel that was anything more than a VERY close range weapon.

swmp9jrm · January 23, 2010, 02:51 PM

This has been an interesting thread. Only about half of the posts did what the OP asked - answer 'yes' or 'no'. Of those that answered as asked, the 'yes' votes outnumber the 'no' votes by about two to one.

Wonder what you can make out of that. And wonder if the OP had said 'SIG' or 'Ruger' or 'S&W' or 'Glock' would the results have been any different. I think not.

Russ5924 · January 23, 2010, 04:09 PM

If you get a good one they are great, if bad and have to deal with there customer service VERY BAD

With Taurus not sure there is just a yes or no answer. I have a 905 I really like have a 941 I dislike. Would I recommend any Taurus to someone NEVER

SVO · January 23, 2010, 09:03 PM

For the record, I have one of the Taurus 17 HMR revolvers. I'd say it's o.k., so that would be a yes.

Laker quote: Mr. Keenan has over 10,000 post on this forum. I'll bet over half are for Taurus bashing. He must have had the worst problem possible to be that bitter against a manufacturer. Sorry about your luck sir, others have different experiences.

I'd take that bet. Can't imiage anyone having 5,000 Taurus bashing posts. We just need to check over 9,997 posts to see.

January 21, 2010, 02:36 AM	#79
Dave85 Senior Member Join Date: June 3, 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,421	Do you have a closer view of that, Dan? From here it looks more like a gouge from machining. Still not the best indicator of good quality, but obviously not as bad as a crack. __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote!" --commonly misattributed to, and most likely not, Benjamin Franklin

January 21, 2010, 08:11 AM	#80
Dannyl Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Cape Town - South Africa Posts: 627	And here we are, generalizing again... Come on guys (and ladies?) As far as I have seen just about every manufacturer has got firearms that are just not a good idea, and others that are simply superb. I have a Taurus 0.22 revolver (6") barrell that shoots extremely accurately and has a great trigger pull, despite being almost 20 years old and having fired goodness-only-knows how many rounds. Also, the 608 is one of the best revolvers out there for the pin-shooting afficionados (like me). and for those who do not know, most pin shooters use loads that are on the hot side of the scale and shoot a lot. I also know two chaps from the club where I shoot IDPA who use PT's (9mm) that have sreved them well over the 16 years that we know each other, both as EDC and competition guns. To go and shoot -down (excuse the pun) Taurus (or other manufacturers) will preclude a person who reads it and does not know better from buying a firearm that wuold suit him / her (and their pocket?) better than other makes. IMO, if one wants to condemn a particuar model and can justify it then go ahead and do so, but no further than that. Brgds, Danny

January 21, 2010, 09:59 AM	#83
highcaliberprovider Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 143	Flip a coin. As a general rule; yes. Never had a bad experience myself. But I've known people who have. Dan, that original post is old. Machining gouge or cracked cylinder...why haven't you gotten rid of it? Is it cause you have a one of a kind "magnun"? lol Last edited by highcaliberprovider; January 21, 2010 at 10:14 AM.

January 21, 2010, 09:55 PM	#85
Kreyzhorse Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2006 Location: NKY Posts: 12,464	My experience with Taurus was bad (NIB M85), so I'd go with No, however, some people seem to have better luck with them than others. Does that make Taurus good or bad? In my opinion, it's a bit of both. You can get a good one and you can get a bad one. That's true regardless of who makes the gun, but I do believe your chances of a getting a bad Taurus is higher that getting a bad Ruger or S&W. __________________ "He who laughs last, laughs dead." Homer Simpson

January 21, 2010, 10:29 PM	#86
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,213	Should have been a poll I'm not reading four pages of replies to figure out what the "correct answer" is. Count me in the "No" column.

January 20, 2010, 02:15 AM	#76
breed Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2009 Posts: 230	well this 669 that I've been shooting for 20 years seems to be OK. as for there costumer service. i can't say. as I've never had the knead to send it back. wish i could say the same about a few of my S&W and COLTS...

January 20, 2010, 04:26 AM	#77
exprt9 Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2005 Location: Buckeye State Posts: 286	YES!

January 21, 2010, 08:44 AM	#81
hoytinak Senior Member Join Date: July 5, 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 5,721	Maybe, maybe not...

January 21, 2010, 09:52 AM	#82
Sig_229_Elite Member Join Date: January 19, 2010 Location: Treasure Coast Posts: 14	I've owned several Taurus Guns, PT1911, 24/7 .45, 24/7 C .40, Judge, Judge Public defender and only had minor issues with the 24/7 .45 but... I belong to Taurus Armed . net and it seems that the pistols have many issues and for me the money you save buying a gun with Taurus is not worth the risk. Not to say I won't own another but, I will not pay retail to own another and I would not use as my carry weapon.

January 22, 2010, 12:37 AM	#87
Czechbikr Junior Member Join Date: October 19, 2008 Posts: 6	PT 1911 SS and PT145 SS Good pistols, great price Yes

January 22, 2010, 12:50 AM	#88
steve201 Junior Member Join Date: December 8, 2009 Location: Everett Wa Posts: 8	I have 3....all 3 pistols shoot straight and dead on..no problems so..yes...I like taurus. Steve

January 22, 2010, 03:03 AM	#89
SmokeyVol Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 137	No

January 22, 2010, 06:00 AM	#90
REBEL ROUSER Member Join Date: January 21, 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 23	Have two, both are great. YES.

January 22, 2010, 04:15 PM	#91
elrod Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 2007 Location: Heart of the heart of Dixie Posts: 234	Yes

January 22, 2010, 05:03 PM	#92
awdeity Member Join Date: January 26, 2009 Location: North Central IL Posts: 48	Anything Taurus can do, someone else can do better. the PT92 is an awesome gun for the money, though.

January 22, 2010, 05:49 PM	#93
JBB Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: SW Florida Posts: 113	No, you get what you pay for.

January 22, 2010, 06:04 PM	#94
lambertsteeth Senior Member Join Date: January 18, 2010 Location: steel city Posts: 272	no, no, no.

January 22, 2010, 06:51 PM	#95
BigPoppa Senior Member Join Date: May 21, 2008 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 166	Yes, I have the 24/7 Pro Duo-Tone 45ACP for about a year new. I have not had any of the problems that have been posted about nose dive feeds in the magazine that can cause jamming. There have been three different generations of magazines developed and I think I was lucky enough to get the latest generation magazine that maybe had all of the kinks worked out. I have found that this firearm is very accurate also to my surprise but a pleasant one. I wouldn't sell it for twice what I paid for it

January 22, 2010, 09:21 PM	#96
dberry Member Join Date: October 13, 2007 Posts: 48	The Taurus PT92/99 have been extremely durable and reliable for me.

January 23, 2010, 01:54 PM	#97
highcaliberprovider Senior Member Join Date: January 7, 2010 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 143	I see, Dan. I do currently have a Taurus. For the simple fact that i carry daily. I have come to not trust their autos. But, that's just me. I have an 85 ultra light that I put in my pocket. If it gets scratched...so what. If it gets stolen...it's not going to break my heart. It's not accurate. But then again I've never fired a .38 with a 2" barrel that was anything more than a VERY close range weapon.

January 23, 2010, 02:51 PM	#98
swmp9jrm Member Join Date: September 1, 2008 Posts: 95	This has been an interesting thread. Only about half of the posts did what the OP asked - answer 'yes' or 'no'. Of those that answered as asked, the 'yes' votes outnumber the 'no' votes by about two to one. Wonder what you can make out of that. And wonder if the OP had said 'SIG' or 'Ruger' or 'S&W' or 'Glock' would the results have been any different. I think not.

January 23, 2010, 04:09 PM	#99
Russ5924 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 1,874	If you get a good one they are great, if bad and have to deal with there customer service VERY BAD With Taurus not sure there is just a yes or no answer. I have a 905 I really like have a 941 I dislike. Would I recommend any Taurus to someone NEVER

January 23, 2010, 09:03 PM	#100
SVO Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2009 Location: Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 728	For the record, I have one of the Taurus 17 HMR revolvers. I'd say it's o.k., so that would be a yes. Laker quote: Mr. Keenan has over 10,000 post on this forum. I'll bet over half are for Taurus bashing. He must have had the worst problem possible to be that bitter against a manufacturer. Sorry about your luck sir, others have different experiences. I'd take that bet. Can't imiage anyone having 5,000 Taurus bashing posts. We just need to check over 9,997 posts to see.