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What is the general opinions concerning Taurus handguns of late AND how well is Taurus at handling customer service? Thanks!
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xxjumbojimboxx
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I've dealt with their customer service a few times. Twice they've sent me free parts 
I've never sent one in though.
I've never sent one in though.critter
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Thanks! Did the search and got ALL KINDS of info-hard to sort through with old vs new stuff. Just wondering what current info folks might have. Thanks again.
usfan
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I have 2 taurus pistols.. both revolvers. They are ok, imo, & you get what you pay for. I will probably 'upgrade' both of them eventually to a ruger or s&w equivalent, but they are good for the price. I already have rugers & s&w's, so i can see the difference.
One is the 608.. the 8 round 357. I like it, but it is not in the same league as a smith or ruger. The other is a judge, which i just got to have a 410 pistol. I'm sure the governor is better, but this one shoots 3" cartridges, which was what i wanted.
Its a 'bang for the buck' thing.. and an 'intent of use'. I don't shoot mine regularly, but i do on occasion. They fit a niche. The machining, fit, & finish do not compare, & the actions are a bit more sloppy & stiff at the same time. But i've shot hundreds of rounds through both, & they have been reliable & had the accuracy intended for the platform.
If you've got the money, or will have it soon, i'd say wait & get a better gun. But if you have lots of guns, & just want to have some other shooters, or have a very limited budget & just want something, the taurus line is adequate. An 85 snubbie is a pretty good deal, for a reliable revolver. Even the pt92 is a good alternative to a beretta. But for just a bit more, you can get a real beretta, or a smith or lcr.
That said, i might get a pt-92, or an 85 snubbie some day, even though i already have the beretta & other snubbie revolvers. I like a cheap, functional firearm, & like to shoot them, if they work. They are not all junk, & they are not high end.
One is the 608.. the 8 round 357. I like it, but it is not in the same league as a smith or ruger. The other is a judge, which i just got to have a 410 pistol. I'm sure the governor is better, but this one shoots 3" cartridges, which was what i wanted.
Its a 'bang for the buck' thing.. and an 'intent of use'. I don't shoot mine regularly, but i do on occasion. They fit a niche. The machining, fit, & finish do not compare, & the actions are a bit more sloppy & stiff at the same time. But i've shot hundreds of rounds through both, & they have been reliable & had the accuracy intended for the platform.
If you've got the money, or will have it soon, i'd say wait & get a better gun. But if you have lots of guns, & just want to have some other shooters, or have a very limited budget & just want something, the taurus line is adequate. An 85 snubbie is a pretty good deal, for a reliable revolver. Even the pt92 is a good alternative to a beretta. But for just a bit more, you can get a real beretta, or a smith or lcr.
That said, i might get a pt-92, or an 85 snubbie some day, even though i already have the beretta & other snubbie revolvers. I like a cheap, functional firearm, & like to shoot them, if they work. They are not all junk, & they are not high end.
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I have 3 Taurus guns, a Judge, a PT 145 and PT 92. I don't have anything bad to say about them. I've never had any issues and they are all good shooters. I've probably had the PT 92 for close to 15 years and at one point it got a lot of range time. The Judge and the PT145 I bought just for fun. A lot of people have issues with Taurus but then again a lot of people have issues with Glock or Colt. You can't please everyone!
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I've had 3 Taurus revolvers, all made in the 1980s. I still have 2 and wish I never sold the third one. They get shot regularly and have been completely reliable and accuracy is as good as I can shoot. Never had to deal with their customer service. Sorry I can't help with newer stuff but if I needed a new revolver, and lord knows I don't NEED one, I would have no problem looking at Taurus.
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Taurus can be hit or miss. Much more so than other companies. I had a Taurus revolver that was amazing. Handled really well with no problems. But then again I also had a Taurus TCP that wouldn't feed anything right, and got rid of it. They also just lost a huge lawsuit and subsequent recall over safety in their firearms.
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I also have a 608, IMO, it's over priced for what it is.
I've stated before that I'll never own another Taurus, and it's not so much a firearm thing, but more so, a CS thing. The restricted parts list is unreasonable IMO. Springs and retaining pins are not a reasonable restriction IMO.
I do like the PT111 and a couple other AL's also. But their wheel guns leave much to be desired I think.
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I've stated before that I'll never own another Taurus, and it's not so much a firearm thing, but more so, a CS thing. The restricted parts list is unreasonable IMO. Springs and retaining pins are not a reasonable restriction IMO.
I do like the PT111 and a couple other AL's also. But their wheel guns leave much to be desired I think.
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I just had reason to use the Taurus Warranty, on a PT 638 Pro SA. Counting travel time, the entire episode took 21 days, from phone call to delivery of the repaired gun. The PT638 is no longer imported, either.
I own 14 other Taurus handguns. In perspective, I also own Ruger (one recall, and two Warranty claims), S&W (one replacement gun, and one Warranty claim), HK (one warranty claim), Colt (two Warranty Claims), Wilson Combat (one Warranty Claim), and Sig (one Warranty Claim).
I own 14 other Taurus handguns. In perspective, I also own Ruger (one recall, and two Warranty claims), S&W (one replacement gun, and one Warranty claim), HK (one warranty claim), Colt (two Warranty Claims), Wilson Combat (one Warranty Claim), and Sig (one Warranty Claim).
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I have a TCP 738 .380
1st 100 rounds no probs, then started missfeeding on the
3rd or 4th round on every mag.
Sent it in, got it back in 2 weeks, 8 mags later its fine.
It did missfeed on the 1st mag when I got it back,
it was dry, oiled it up and good to go since then.
Jimmy
1st 100 rounds no probs, then started missfeeding on the
3rd or 4th round on every mag.
Sent it in, got it back in 2 weeks, 8 mags later its fine.
It did missfeed on the 1st mag when I got it back,
it was dry, oiled it up and good to go since then.
Jimmy
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Taurus is NOT up to S&W or Ruger.
I've seen many friends buy Taurus guns and later had trouble with them.
Sure no doubt they do have some good ones, but just to many of 'em have problems.
Taurus and Rossi. I leave them alone and buy quality.
Deaf
I've seen many friends buy Taurus guns and later had trouble with them.
Sure no doubt they do have some good ones, but just to many of 'em have problems.
Taurus and Rossi. I leave them alone and buy quality.
Deaf
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I've had two Taurus revolvers, both had to go back, both times Taurus said there was nothing wrong and refused to pay shipping.
The last one took three months to get back and had 3/4 of a page listing everything they repaired or replace on a gun with nothing wrong. The first one took so long to get back I forgot all about it. Needless to say I'll never buy another!
I've also had or have two Colts and fifteen to twenty Rugers and S&W and not one problem with any of them.
The last one took three months to get back and had 3/4 of a page listing everything they repaired or replace on a gun with nothing wrong. The first one took so long to get back I forgot all about it. Needless to say I'll never buy another!
I've also had or have two Colts and fifteen to twenty Rugers and S&W and not one problem with any of them.
My experience with Taurus is limited to 2 firearms. My wife has a model 85 she had been given before we met. I'm not really a revolver guy & I really don't like snubbys but it is fine for what it is. I recently purchased a PT 111 millennium G2 & I really like it. There are several online sellers with these for $199.99 or thereabouts. I ordered mine from PSA for $199.99. Shipping was $17. The transfer was $10.00. So for roughly $227 I got a 12 + 1 9mm with 2 magazines. I only have 140 rounds through it so far but have had no problems to date. I am happy with it.
As for their customer service since buying the 9mm I have been lurking some at the Taurus forum. They have a subforum where people that are having problems can post. Digging through it might give you some insight. Here's the link http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-product-problems/
As for their customer service since buying the 9mm I have been lurking some at the Taurus forum. They have a subforum where people that are having problems can post. Digging through it might give you some insight. Here's the link http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-product-problems/
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I have three a PT-92 in 9mm, a model 455 revolver 45acp, and a model 445 revolver in 44 Special. I have owned them for years, shot them extensively and have had zero problems .
The 455 is a 5-shot 45 acp with a 2 inch ported barrel and is scarey accurate.
I can shoot better groups with it than my full size 1911 AMT Hardballer, and I don't have to chase the empty brass all over the place.
Gary
The 455 is a 5-shot 45 acp with a 2 inch ported barrel and is scarey accurate.
I can shoot better groups with it than my full size 1911 AMT Hardballer, and I don't have to chase the empty brass all over the place.
Gary
General opinion; Taurus sux. Period. Not 100% true, but....
Having said that, if you are looking at buying an M608, find an M607 first. Here's why, (see the pics).
Yep that's a dual cylinder, large frame Taurus. The 8-round cylinder handles the .38 Special, .357 Mag and a .357 Rimless Mag made from .223 brass that uses the factory extractor clips for the .30 Carbine revolver. The 7-round cylinder is chambered for the 1.415" .360 Dan Wesson. The cylinders change out with a single screw and are long enough to handle cartridge lengths of 1.735" with no problems so long as a firm crimp is used.
Having said that, if you are looking at buying an M608, find an M607 first. Here's why, (see the pics).
Yep that's a dual cylinder, large frame Taurus. The 8-round cylinder handles the .38 Special, .357 Mag and a .357 Rimless Mag made from .223 brass that uses the factory extractor clips for the .30 Carbine revolver. The 7-round cylinder is chambered for the 1.415" .360 Dan Wesson. The cylinders change out with a single screw and are long enough to handle cartridge lengths of 1.735" with no problems so long as a firm crimp is used.
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I have owned around twelve Taurus handguns. Five of the revolvers are/were as good as my Smiths or Rugers. My PT92 ran perfectly for 25 years before it needed an ejector and spring. The 32 revolver had to go back to the factory twice. The other five or so are reliable, but have mediocre triggers.
The late 80's through early 90's revolvers and copies of semiautomatic Berettas seem to have the best reputations.
The late 80's through early 90's revolvers and copies of semiautomatic Berettas seem to have the best reputations.
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I only have one Taurus, a PT1911 in 38 Super. It probably has less than 500 rounds through it (Due to cost of ammo), but its accurate and has functioned perfectly.
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I've only had two Tauri, and they're batting .500.
My first was/is a 709 Slim, and it's my EDC and has run flawlessly since day 1. Mags are a bit scarce, and expensive. A little bit of aftermarket stuff like a CT laser grip and Pearce mag extensions/ pinky rest, but that's about all. There was a rumor that there would be 9 round mags, but so far it's been vaporware. Can't comment as to CS because it's never had a problem.
My second Taurus was an older model 94, 6 shot .22lr revolver. Looked nice, felt nice, pattered worse than buckshot at 5-7 yards. Traded it off for a sealed spam can of Russian 9mm and haven't regretted it once. Didn't bother with CS because it was well out of warranty, being from the mid to late 70's by SN, and it wasn't worth the hassle.
I'd consider another Taurus, but only if I got another really good deal.
My first was/is a 709 Slim, and it's my EDC and has run flawlessly since day 1. Mags are a bit scarce, and expensive. A little bit of aftermarket stuff like a CT laser grip and Pearce mag extensions/ pinky rest, but that's about all. There was a rumor that there would be 9 round mags, but so far it's been vaporware. Can't comment as to CS because it's never had a problem.
My second Taurus was an older model 94, 6 shot .22lr revolver. Looked nice, felt nice, pattered worse than buckshot at 5-7 yards. Traded it off for a sealed spam can of Russian 9mm and haven't regretted it once. Didn't bother with CS because it was well out of warranty, being from the mid to late 70's by SN, and it wasn't worth the hassle.
I'd consider another Taurus, but only if I got another really good deal.
Taurus will pay the shipping for the first year. After that the shipping is on you. They do have lifetime of the gun warranty. Makes no difference if you are the original owner or the tenth owner. They will fix it for the cost of shipping. Not the best deal but try and get other manufacturers to fix a 10 year old gun that you bought used.
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so-so, you get what you pay for i think, except with kimber.
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I have had several Taurus pistols and all of them have worked fine. Decent overall fit and finish and well built for the money.
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The Good
My first centerfire handgun was a 4" blued Taurus model 66 (357). My coworker hooked me and his brother up: I needed an inexpensive but reliable HD gun; his brother was going through a divorce and needed quick cash. This was in the late 1980's. IIRC it was less than a year old and hadn't been shot much. It was an excellent revolver. Maybe it was the best one that left the factory that day - who knows? The sights were nice and big. I put some comfy Pachmyers on it. The trigger was outstanding. It was absurdly accurate. I was forced to use it for SD twice. It was a gun you could count on. Then around the year 2000 I was burglarized and it was stolen.
Not long afterwards the LGS had a lightly-used variant of the Taurus 66 for sale. It was the stainless steel version with the vented rib. The trigger felt great. I gave $199 for it. It has been every bit as good as my original 66. My FiL is an engineer, a skeptic, and my shooting buddy. He has a nice Dan Wesson 357 (which eventually developed a cracked frame) and a nice GP100. After shooting it quite a bit, he feels that my Taurus is every bit as good as his DW and GP100... because it is. (I put some inexpensive hardwood grips from Thailand on it last year.)
My first centerfire handgun was a 4" blued Taurus model 66 (357). My coworker hooked me and his brother up: I needed an inexpensive but reliable HD gun; his brother was going through a divorce and needed quick cash. This was in the late 1980's. IIRC it was less than a year old and hadn't been shot much. It was an excellent revolver. Maybe it was the best one that left the factory that day - who knows? The sights were nice and big. I put some comfy Pachmyers on it. The trigger was outstanding. It was absurdly accurate. I was forced to use it for SD twice. It was a gun you could count on. Then around the year 2000 I was burglarized and it was stolen.
Not long afterwards the LGS had a lightly-used variant of the Taurus 66 for sale. It was the stainless steel version with the vented rib. The trigger felt great. I gave $199 for it. It has been every bit as good as my original 66. My FiL is an engineer, a skeptic, and my shooting buddy. He has a nice Dan Wesson 357 (which eventually developed a cracked frame) and a nice GP100. After shooting it quite a bit, he feels that my Taurus is every bit as good as his DW and GP100... because it is. (I put some inexpensive hardwood grips from Thailand on it last year.)
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The Bad
If this had been my first Taurus I would have never bought another. My wife was trying to find a HD handgun that was effective and wouldn't hurt her damaged wrists. She prefers revolvers. I found a nice-looking Taurus 731 in 32 H&R magnum with a 3" barrel. She liked it. Her hands are large, so I found some Hogue grips for it that made her like it even more. Both she and my daughter enjoy shooting it. So if I paid "full retail brand-new price" for a slightly used, no-longer-manufactured revolver in a hard-to-find caliber, that was okay... right?
No. Within a few hundred rounds it was chewing up the ratchet on the end of the star extractor. I sent it back to the factory. They replaced the star extractor and sent it back to me. Unsurprisingly, it started chewing the ratchet up again. I sent it back to the factory a second time. They seem to have fixed the underlying problem, though they left the "new" star extractor on it that had gotten a little chewed up. A few hundred rounds later it hasn't malfunctioned and the ratchet doesn't seem to be getting eaten anymore. But it will be a long time before I will consider it to be trustworthy. The trigger and accuracy are mediocre. I would be embarrassed to admit how much I paid for this lemon. (And yeah, just to add insult to injury, the grips don't even fit exactly right.)
If this had been my first Taurus I would have never bought another. My wife was trying to find a HD handgun that was effective and wouldn't hurt her damaged wrists. She prefers revolvers. I found a nice-looking Taurus 731 in 32 H&R magnum with a 3" barrel. She liked it. Her hands are large, so I found some Hogue grips for it that made her like it even more. Both she and my daughter enjoy shooting it. So if I paid "full retail brand-new price" for a slightly used, no-longer-manufactured revolver in a hard-to-find caliber, that was okay... right?
No. Within a few hundred rounds it was chewing up the ratchet on the end of the star extractor. I sent it back to the factory. They replaced the star extractor and sent it back to me. Unsurprisingly, it started chewing the ratchet up again. I sent it back to the factory a second time. They seem to have fixed the underlying problem, though they left the "new" star extractor on it that had gotten a little chewed up. A few hundred rounds later it hasn't malfunctioned and the ratchet doesn't seem to be getting eaten anymore. But it will be a long time before I will consider it to be trustworthy. The trigger and accuracy are mediocre. I would be embarrassed to admit how much I paid for this lemon. (And yeah, just to add insult to injury, the grips don't even fit exactly right.)
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The Ugly
Before he passed away I gave my BiL my old Ruger Single Six, leaving me without a 22 revolver. Since my other Taurus handguns had been good ones, I bought a small-framed DA Taurus 22 with a 5" full-lug barrel. I figured that it should be about as accurate as my Single Six. LoL!
IIRC, a LGS special ordered it for me, so I didn't get to test the trigger first. I think it is a version of the model 94. The adjustable sights are on the small size, notably inferior to my Rugers. The DA trigger pull is very stiff. The SA trigger is "okay". The small grip/frame and long heavy barrel give it poor balance. I must admit that it's reliable. It's okay for a plinker. Its trigger and overall accuracy are notably inferior compared to my old Single Six or my Buck Mark. I put some larger Hogue grips on it, but it is still an ungainly and mediocre handgun.
Before he passed away I gave my BiL my old Ruger Single Six, leaving me without a 22 revolver. Since my other Taurus handguns had been good ones, I bought a small-framed DA Taurus 22 with a 5" full-lug barrel. I figured that it should be about as accurate as my Single Six. LoL!
IIRC, a LGS special ordered it for me, so I didn't get to test the trigger first. I think it is a version of the model 94. The adjustable sights are on the small size, notably inferior to my Rugers. The DA trigger pull is very stiff. The SA trigger is "okay". The small grip/frame and long heavy barrel give it poor balance. I must admit that it's reliable. It's okay for a plinker. Its trigger and overall accuracy are notably inferior compared to my old Single Six or my Buck Mark. I put some larger Hogue grips on it, but it is still an ungainly and mediocre handgun.
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