Is Taurus good enough to compete against the best in business?

Is Taurus good enough to compete against the best in business?

  • Yes

    Votes: 57 50.9%

  • No

    Votes: 55 49.1%
  • Total voters
    112
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Recently, I have heard a lot about Taurus pistols. In fact, I did purchase one, however, a friend took it from me. On lots of bulletin boards Taurus gets bad comments, and portrayed as a second string pistol. I want to see your opinion how you rate Taurus.

Question: Is Taurus good enough pistol to be compared with or be competitive against the best in business?
 
I think they are getting better all the time but still have a looong way to go to be up there with the best in the business.

They have a bad reputation to overcome because of some of the junk they have made in the past.
 
depends some of taurus guns are very good some are not.I have thier pt1911 and it's as good are better
than most other brands
 
Nobody can beat their quality at the price point. Sure you can buy "better" but it'll cost significantly more. I've had nothing but good luck with Taurus guns and prefer their PT92 over the Beretta 92 since the Taurus will do decocked DA/SA like the Beretta or cocked and locked which I much prefer.

--wally.
 
The problem is, Taurus makes such a variety of stuff, it's kind of hard to give a flat yes or no here.

It also depends on the purchaser's purpose and circumstances. I would say yes it's probably worth considering a Taurus as much as any other handgun in some contexts for some users with specific needs, but in some other contexts I'm sure their competition's products are superior.

This is too close to that "which gun is the best" question, to which the answer is "best for what, whom, and when?"

I've come *this* close to buying a Taurus three times, so it's not like I have anything against them, but each time I've found one of their competition's products to be in the same price range which offered more of what I wanted.
 
Okay, OneShot!, here ya go. I answered yes, based on (1) price and also (2) my experience with the reliability, durability and accuracy of the Tauri I'ved owned.

As a disclaimer, I'm pretty much a died-in-the-wool 1911 guy, but also love my SIGs and S&Ws ...

I've owned a Taurus PT-92 (AFS-D) since '91, bought new. Terrific pistol, probably at or over the 20,000 round mark -- NEVER a malfunction of ANY type with any of the myriad aftermarket mags I've used with it. Replaced recoil spring once (just 'cause, not that it needed it at the time). As accurate, or more accurate, than 2 of the 3 Beretta 92FS pistols I've owned.

Briefly owned a PT-908 which had some issues, but it was pretty and I did like the looks, size and feel of the thing.

Owned a Model 85 (bright stainless, CH) since '93. Hands-down the best snubbie I've ever owned (and I absolutely adore my S&Ws!).

Currrently have two PT-145s, one pre-PRO model, and one PRO. The older versions is blessed with a crappy loooonnng trigger pull, but once mastered, is capable of remarkable accuracy. This pistol has NEVER malfunctioned in more than 2,000 rounds of every sort of .45 ACP out there ... The new one, verdict not in yet. Better trigger, but doesn't seem to be as accurate. No malfunctions in about 400 rounds.

I don't judge firearms as "top tier" or "best in the business" (which is often attributable to marketing efforts ... ). I only care if I believe I can stake my life (or family member/s) on the reliability, durability and accuracy of any given handgun. To me, in this respect, Taurus is definitely good enough to "compete with the best in the business."

Does this help?

P.S. The 24/7 OSS sort of intrigues me, too ...
 
Here's my take (for what it's worth)…

In the past Taurus made a few "iffy" guns. Recently, they are much better.

They are a good value - i.e., good quality, reliability, etc. for the money.

The latest guns - 24/7 pro, Millennium Pro, etc. are very good.

Their biggest problem right now is the "Unconditional Lifetime Warranty".
More times than I would care to count I have heard HORRIBLE reports on how this warranty works out in actual fact.

Would I buy a Taurus? Definitely, in fact I'm very close to getting a 24/7 Pro .45 over a Springfield XD or S&W M&P. I just pray it doesn't need warranty work.:uhoh:
 
I voted yes because there was not a "Could Be" option. I think they make good guns at a fair price. There will always be a market for them and others like them. My neighbor has a Taurus 9mm, not sure of model number but its the one that looks like a Beretta 92. It's shoots good and he has not had any problems with it. But, he only shoots about twice a year when I can drag him out on a trip with me. As far as their reliability, I don't think they are on par with Glock, HK, Springfield, or any other major company. But the do serve a purpose as they are a good entry level gun to get someone into shooting.

I do however think that their revolvers are as good as any wheel gun out there. They just have some catching up to do with regards to autos.
 
I voted a very tentative yes, but the only Taurus I owned was an early Model 92 in 9mm. Accurate handgun and very reliable, but I didn't warm up to the looooong DA trigger. Sold it to an old pal, who still has it (I think) and loves it after these 16 years or so.
 
I thought I would add my $0.02. I own a Mil Pro and have read everything I could find about Taurus and their products and have asked quite a few people their opinions. With that being said you should take all opinions with a grain of salt. Some say their Taurus will hang in with the very best, others say they are horrible, I think they are and can be both. Taurus has improved over the years and I believe that their handguns are some of the best values in a handgun out there. That is when considering price and some other factors, is it a good as a Sig or HK, probably not but they also will most likely be 1/3 the price depending on what you compare. I have had no problems with my Mil Pro, other than the finish not being the best. Taurus, in my opinion, has made some change/innovations that have put them on a new level and have raised the bar so to speak and I think their future is bright.
Good Luck and Be Safe!
 
Taurus has recently done in the handgun market what Savage has done in the rifle market. They have gone from a second tier company and become one of the premier, leading sellers in thier business. If anyone, say, about 20 years ago would have told you that Savage was going to become one of the best, out of the box rifle producers, people would have looked at you like you were crazy. I think Taurus is about to do the same. They seem to have the cajones to whip out new and innovative designs, at great risk to thier bottom line, $$$. The same cajones that our American companies seem to be lacking nowadays....
 
If by "best in business" you mean a product priced competitvely with lots of sales, yes.

If you mean the highest quality firearms.....no, not even close.

To me, Taurus is the best of the low-end makers.
 
I voted no because:

I have owned Taurus revolvers and had the cylinders bind up when the gun gets hot.

I have seen DISMAL results with reliability with Taurus autoloaders which others have brought to shooting schools I have attended.

I was looking at their new 1911 and it had crooked sites. If THAT gets through their QC... I'd HATE to see what else does.

I've owned them in the past, and will not in the future.
 
Not at this time but I think they will get there one day. I have owned Taurus products with similar complaints. Revolver cylinders hanging up. However the PT92 I owned was flawless in reliability but fit and finish was not on par with Beretta.
 
Taurus of old was a cheap firearm with decent fit & finish... over the years all has improved incl. quality fit & finish.

Today they are closing gaps that some thought would never happen. Now you can get a PT1911 .45 for around $700.00, and let me tell you..out of the box IMPRESSIVE.

You can also go to the custom shop and get a competition grade of this gun for around $2500.00 who ever thought Taurus would build a $2500.00 gun?

I have not seen or shot one yet, but I am keeping my eyes and ears open!
I have owned many Taurus Firarms, past & Present. I have aways felt I had a good firearm and usually at an unbeatable price..that is changing a little due to quality. My latest purchase was the 2nd generation .380 PT58HC (high capacity) 19+1. This pistol out of box is a tack driver.

Any one see or here of one of the PT1911 customs I would love to hear a report.
 
A definite yes. I own a PT1911 and love it. Seems they still need to work on QC a bit but all in all they are putting out good products for the money.
 
Yep ...

I have a Glock, Kimber, Beretta, S&W, Ruger and two Taurus handguns. I have formerly owned Colt and Browning.

I shoot the Tauruses more than the others. Both Tauruses have been fabulous for me. I've lost track of the number of rounds that have gone through my PT-92. Never been in the shop, never had a problem ... it just keeps shooting. I've worn the finish thin in some areas. It is ever-so-close to my Beretta 92FS Inox. The Beretta slightly edges out the Taurus in terms of fit. The Taurus had fewer tooling marks than the Beretta. I bought both new.

I also have the PT-1911. I'm at the 500-round mark. Shot great out of the box (literally). I took it from the gun store's counter, new, looked down the barrel for obstruction or oil, then took it directly to their range, and simply started shooting. One FTE so far. Feels fantastic in my hand. I'm refusing to alter my PT-1911 in any way. I want to see how she does from the factory, with factory parts, etc. It's great knowing it's warranted for the life of the gun. My Kimber Desert Warrior cost more than twice as much as the Taurus. In terms of performance, the Kimber shoots slightly better at the longer distances. Inside the 8-yard mark, the difference in accuracy is undetectable.

In both of the above cases, I look at how much I paid for the "best in business" and don't feel so good. And that's nothing against Beretta or Kimber. It simply serves to support the reason I voted "yes."
 
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