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Anything new about this new entry which is unusual compared to all other .380 designs?
Reliable?
Trigger pull?
Reliable?
Trigger pull?
Taurus the curve .380
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nwilliams
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We got a couple into our shop the other day.
My co-workers and I spent a good amount of time passing it among ourselves and discussing how terrible it seemed. It might appeal to some people out there but I wouldn't want one if it was given to me, to each their own though.
My co-workers and I spent a good amount of time passing it among ourselves and discussing how terrible it seemed. It might appeal to some people out there but I wouldn't want one if it was given to me, to each their own though.
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Would a Kahr P-380 be a better choice?
What is the cost on those Curve Taurus guns?
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We should all buy a few Taurus Curves (I'm not taking my own advice though). It's such a stupid design not many will have the vision to buy it and in 15 or 20 years you could probably sell them for a nice profit. Kind of like the Gyrojet and the Ruger Hawkeye pistols (at least I think that was the name).
I have a Kahr P-380 and would take it any day over the Taurus monstrosity.
I have a Kahr P-380 and would take it any day over the Taurus monstrosity.
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The curve is definitely thinking out of the box as they advertised. I thought the sighting was quite different but usually sights aren't used but point shooting is. Guess we will have to see as time goes by. I know they don't cost alot like other brands. Kahr is expensive but it's made well.
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Didn't it have a recall all ready ?
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Interesting concept. What do they cost in the real world?
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Now that is the real question?
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It doesn't appear to be a popular pistol around here. I would have thought with the clip on carry belt would have been a great feature and step in the right direction.
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Even if I bought on for grins (or future speculation), I wouldn't admit it to gun folk. I bought a Hi-Point C9 to have firsthand experience, I'll admit that (only after I had my 9mm collection complete though: Hi Power, P38, CZ75, Beretta 92, Glock, SIG P226).
But the curve is a bridge too far !
But the curve is a bridge too far !
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That new Taurus pistol in 9mm G-2? has got great reviews for being a $199.00 gun.
The Curve is not a gun for people who like guns.
Or, it's a gun for people (young) who aren't interested in guns but are attracted to the idea of concealed carry/self-defense.
In a world of iPhones and iPads think of it as the iGun.
Or, it's a gun for people (young) who aren't interested in guns but are attracted to the idea of concealed carry/self-defense.
In a world of iPhones and iPads think of it as the iGun.
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INteresting...but if it fits good and gets the job done. The Kahr P-380 and PM9 are among other choices in this area. Also heard good thing about that 9mm Taurus G2 millium.
"how many staples does it hold ?"
I heard this joke about that gun.
I would give a credit to Taurus for at least "thinking outside of the box" ( ah, that corporate jargon...)
this model may or may not be successful (market will tell), but I think it is healthy to have a new concept on the market and I am sure that copy-cats will come up with even better version in a few years.
30 years ago nobody even imagined that polymer pistols will dominate the handgun market. Times are changing ...
I heard this joke about that gun.
I would give a credit to Taurus for at least "thinking outside of the box" ( ah, that corporate jargon...)
this model may or may not be successful (market will tell), but I think it is healthy to have a new concept on the market and I am sure that copy-cats will come up with even better version in a few years.
30 years ago nobody even imagined that polymer pistols will dominate the handgun market. Times are changing ...
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In the end should this bring on more competition this is all great for consumers.
R.W.Dale
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The value of this gun is not how it shoots or feels in the hand.
It's how it carries on a hip or pocket hence the name CURVE
So the true measure of success or failure of this model will have to wait till folks carry it around for awhile.
Me personally I dislike small 380's IMO every small 380 would be much better if it was a 32acp
It's how it carries on a hip or pocket hence the name CURVE
So the true measure of success or failure of this model will have to wait till folks carry it around for awhile.
Me personally I dislike small 380's IMO every small 380 would be much better if it was a 32acp
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I picked up a Curve at SHOT 2015, and put it down - it had all the ergonomics of a flaming brick covered in broken glass.
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Totally agree with the .32 ACP idea as most of my mini-pistols are .32ACP types.
It was suggested to Taurus that maybe they ought to look at a .32ACP version. Whether they run with that is another matter.
The Curve does have some merits as long as it is used within it's abilities and one knows it's limitations.
It was suggested to Taurus that maybe they ought to look at a .32ACP version. Whether they run with that is another matter.
The Curve does have some merits as long as it is used within it's abilities and one knows it's limitations.
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380 AMMO IS expensive and limited. Now since they are starting a 380 wave there will be more choices in ammo. The .32 ACP craze already came and went. Now they are promoting the .380. I would prefer the 9mm over the .380 for many different reasons and more choices in ammo.
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Ammo availability and cost aside the same micro gun in 32 holds more ammo, is faster and has a slight chance of not being punishing to shoot.
All for very little terminal trade off since I view both cartridges as FMJ only propositions
All for very little terminal trade off since I view both cartridges as FMJ only propositions
I understand that Taurus has a bit of a poor reputation, but they are important to the market. They are one of the only companies willing to push new designs and create products that are truly unique, and they do so at affordable prices. While I am not interested in the curve, I find it ironic that people hold up the Kahr as a vastly superior option. I have seen several Taurus products and haven't seen one fail to perform yet. I have yet to see a Kahr function correctly with one example being the worst firearm I have ever seen. To top it off, they also have the worst customer service I have experienced yet. General internet chatter confirms that Kahr has mixed reliability at best, certainly not much better than Taurus. I don't know why they get a pass and Taurus gets bashed?
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