Looking at a Taurus!

[sarduy]

**this is a rewrite of my last post because the other looked like i was tring to sell something**

A coworker is selling his handguns, Taurus revolver, Taurus 745 & a hipoint .45, i'm interested in the Taurus 745 the gun is almost new, only 50 rounds through it and he didn't like the recoil of the .45, he want $300 and the gun looks new but i'm not familiar with taurus, i shot a 24/7 at the range once and that's about it. can anyone educate me in taurus pistol?

 

[Yo Mama]

I believe your last post is still open. I gave answer there.

 

[Newton]

I'd limit yourself to just looking.

 

[sarduy]

I believe your last post is still open. I gave answer there.

Yeah i just read it Thanks!

 

[sarduy]

I'd limit yourself to just looking.

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[Quoheleth]

IMHO, the biggest issue with the Taurus is the trigger. I cannot get used to it. I've shot a Mil Pro and a 24/7 (both were 9mm) and I just could not get anywhere near the bullseye with it. I was focusing so hard on front sight that my dominant eye hurt. Some folks like the trigger; personally I cannot operate it well enough to shoot the weapon.

Would your buddy let you test-drive it for, say $25?

It's a very different trigger than a usual striker-fired pistol. Some love it; some loathe it - kinda like the brand as a whole.

Q

 

[DasFriek]

I have a PT745 and i just love the gun for ccw,but range time takes some getting used too.I have no issues with its kick or small size while shooting,my issue is as stated above is getting used to the trigger.
Even tho its a SA/DA if its the newest 3rd generation,you will only ever see DA if you have a ftf or a lite primer strike.The trigger has a release point really far to rear and feels you will push the trigger to the frame.But it is a crisp release,and predictable.
The issue with this is it affects your aim and shot and you really need practice to be accurate with it.
Despite that i dont dislike the trigger,its just differant.
It really messes with my shooting if i swap mag for mag with my 1911,so i try and shoot one gun and then put it away and get the next one out.That helps me adjust faster.

 

[JR47]

Why people need every gun to be the same is usually a matter of experience. Try shooting an HK P7M13, then switch to your 1911, or anything else. You'll be swearing loudly.

The trigger on a Glock is far different than that of an M9 Beretta, or a 1911.

Plan on learning how to shoot whichever gun you use. They aren't all the same, no matter how much is claimed. In fact, even in high-end Boutique 1911s, there are differences in sight picture, trigger, and feel.

It's not the brand that's lacking, it's usually the brain, and it's experience.