What is the big deal about "TALO"?? - Page 4

ripnbst · November 11, 2015, 09:49 PM

There are some TALO models I like and some I don't.

The Wiley Commander 1911 and the GP100 are two that I think TALO knocked out of the park.

Independent George · November 12, 2015, 11:13 AM

Oh, I've seen more than my share of 'special editions' (TALO or otherwise) that were anything but. The CZ-75 40th Anniversary Edition, for example, is one of the most hideous eyesores I've ever seen; I can't imagine anybody voluntarily paying double the usual price for one of them, but apparently people do.

Like almost anything in life, I think you have to evaluate them case by case. I do love my GP-100, though. The 2nd Gen model with the blued finish is even prettier in my opinion, but I prefer the FO sight on my 1st Gen.

Woodsman60 · November 12, 2015, 12:22 PM

Just got my first new talo a few months back.

jcv · November 14, 2015, 11:55 PM

I was happy to get one of the Ruger Vaquero birdsheads as well. Now I wish they'd put out a 3" Sp101 with Novak sights in .327 Federal.

Badfinger · November 15, 2015, 10:12 PM

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There are some TALO models I like and some I don't.

The Wiley Commander 1911 and the GP100 are two that I think TALO knocked out of the park.

The 3" barreled GP100 with the Novak sights I definitely would consider for purchase, the 3" barrel .357 being to my mind the absolutely perfect rendering of the platform, the WC Colt is another story altogether, Colt's chastised me when I called to complain and seek a replacement for the one I was stuck with, they chided me that it was not intended to be a shooter, but a wall hanger!

Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the thing, to say the least!

Independent George · November 17, 2015, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Badfinger

The 3" barreled GP100 with the Novak sights I definitely would consider for purchase, the 3" barrel .357 being to my mind the absolutely perfect rendering of the platform, the WC Colt is another story altogether, Colt's chastised me when I called to complain and seek a replacement for the one I was stuck with, they chided me that it was not intended to be a shooter, but a wall hanger!

Not exactly a ringing endorsement of the thing, to say the least!

Wow. That's just... wow.

My GP-100 is an excellent shooter. The stock DA trigger is heavy (12.5 pounds according to my gauge), but very smooth. I haven't tried the match champion for comparison, but the Talo feels like it's already had a trigger job right out of the box compared to the standard GP-100.

9x18_Walther · November 18, 2015, 01:29 PM

Most Talo offerings are a bit too ornate for my liking. I like firearms to be practical.

The two I like are the Colt O1991Z-HC Factory Hard Chrome and Night Watchman Ruger 1911.

dajowi · November 22, 2015, 11:50 AM

I recently purchased my first, (and probably only) SA. A Talo Ruger SBH .44 mag with a 3.75" barrel and unfluted cylinder.

Old 454 · September 20, 2016, 02:25 PM

Well i have the Talo Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Casull. While the added barrel length does help with the performance i do belive that the added 2 inches of barrel could have been done better. It is damn ugly. Why add two inces of slab sided barrel. Why not just a full lug barrel with porting now that would have been really nice.
They way it is now... it just does nothing to inhance the cosmetics of this gun.

My son calls it the ray gun

**Aguila Blanca** · September 20, 2016, 05:49 PM

Holy thread necromancy, Batman!

jolly roger · September 23, 2016, 04:01 PM

Just picked up Glock 43 TALO with the fiber optic night front and U notch serrated rear and it is...sweet

RickB · September 23, 2016, 04:33 PM

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Is this just a cosmetics job or do they really enhance the firearm.

Yes and Yes as well and another yes, on the enhanced price. Talked to a dealer that had as few Talos and basically asked the same questions you asked. The dealer is very familiar with the guy that's behind the Talo. He pretty much said the same thing and that there were no improvements in practical function. .....

What sort of "improvements", 100 years later, would you expect?

PatientWolf · September 25, 2016, 08:21 PM

Another "zombie thread" that just keeps coming back.

Started in 2011 and brought back several times.

Mossy 50676 · October 3, 2016, 12:24 AM

You buy a TALO because you can. Let's face it, nobody NEEDS a .50BMG very much but it's good that you can have one. At the range, the guy with the real Colt 1911-A1 beats everyone else. Military issue anything usually beats the civilian versions. It's good to be the guy with the cool toys, just make sure it is also the toy you really want. I'll pay extra to impress myself. TALO is a bonus snob point.

You go through life just so long. Sometimes you do something just because you can.

dajowi · October 3, 2016, 03:57 PM

I purchased one of these and really love it.

https://www.google.com/search?q=supe...HZh4CqMQsAQILw

October 3, 2016, 12:24 AM	#89
Mossy 50676 Junior Member Join Date: September 15, 2016 Posts: 1	Talo You buy a TALO because you can. Let's face it, nobody NEEDS a .50BMG very much but it's good that you can have one. At the range, the guy with the real Colt 1911-A1 beats everyone else. Military issue anything usually beats the civilian versions. It's good to be the guy with the cool toys, just make sure it is also the toy you really want. I'll pay extra to impress myself. TALO is a bonus snob point. You go through life just so long. Sometimes you do something just because you can.

November 11, 2015, 09:49 PM	#76
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	There are some TALO models I like and some I don't. The Wiley Commander 1911 and the GP100 are two that I think TALO knocked out of the park.

November 12, 2015, 11:13 AM	#77
Independent George Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2013 Posts: 573	Oh, I've seen more than my share of 'special editions' (TALO or otherwise) that were anything but. The CZ-75 40th Anniversary Edition, for example, is one of the most hideous eyesores I've ever seen; I can't imagine anybody voluntarily paying double the usual price for one of them, but apparently people do. Like almost anything in life, I think you have to evaluate them case by case. I do love my GP-100, though. The 2nd Gen model with the blued finish is even prettier in my opinion, but I prefer the FO sight on my 1st Gen.

November 14, 2015, 11:55 PM	#79
jcv Member Join Date: October 19, 2014 Posts: 35	I was happy to get one of the Ruger Vaquero birdsheads as well. Now I wish they'd put out a 3" Sp101 with Novak sights in .327 Federal.

November 18, 2015, 01:29 PM	#82
9x18_Walther Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2015 Posts: 500	Most Talo offerings are a bit too ornate for my liking. I like firearms to be practical. The two I like are the Colt O1991Z-HC Factory Hard Chrome and Night Watchman Ruger 1911.

November 22, 2015, 11:50 AM	#83
dajowi Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Posts: 1,196	I recently purchased my first, (and probably only) SA. A Talo Ruger SBH .44 mag with a 3.75" barrel and unfluted cylinder.

September 20, 2016, 02:25 PM	#84
Old 454 Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Chesterton Ind. Posts: 822	Well i have the Talo Ruger Super Redhawk 454 Casull. While the added barrel length does help with the performance i do belive that the added 2 inches of barrel could have been done better. It is damn ugly. Why add two inces of slab sided barrel. Why not just a full lug barrel with porting now that would have been really nice. They way it is now... it just does nothing to inhance the cosmetics of this gun. My son calls it the ray gun

September 20, 2016, 05:49 PM	#85
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	Holy thread necromancy, Batman!

September 23, 2016, 04:01 PM	#86
jolly roger Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 179	Just picked up Glock 43 TALO with the fiber optic night front and U notch serrated rear and it is...sweet

September 25, 2016, 08:21 PM	#88
PatientWolf Senior Member Join Date: October 20, 2012 Location: NC Posts: 947	Another "zombie thread" that just keeps coming back. Started in 2011 and brought back several times.

October 3, 2016, 03:57 PM	#90
dajowi Senior Member Join Date: November 2, 2005 Posts: 1,196	I purchased one of these and really love it. https://www.google.com/search?q=supe...HZh4CqMQsAQILw