As I've said before:
Even the various CEOs can't change things, no matter what they promised...
People point to the newest 2020 CEO as "turning the company around." But, look at Taurus history:
Back in 2010 - Someone quotes an article about how the new CEO of Taurus (Mark Kressler) will help improve quality... :
Taurus Quality: Objective Opinions...? - The Firing Line Forums
I then did an internet search of the CEO prior to Kressler. His name was Bob Morrison, and he was CEO in the earlier 2000s. I couldn't find even ONE article where he said he would improve quality... Go figure... He didn't even bother...
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In 2012, the Taurus CEO, Mark Kressler, promises "new products, better customer relations and higher quality":
Taurus: No More Bull - The Truth About Guns
But then in 2014, that CEO (Mark Kresser,) was fired... He was a CEO who had "led the charge at Taurus to tighten quality control."
https://www.guns.com/news/2014/07/3...ly-fired-its-former-after-company-acquisition
And, his replacement CEO plans to repair the Taurus reputation in 2014 (Anthony Acitelli):
Interview With Taurus USA CEO Anthony Acitelli | Shooting Sports Retailer
In 2015, that same CEO (Anthony Acitelli) said: "the agreement is a step to rebuild the brand’s credibility". He was referring to a class action lawsuit about defective guns...
Taurus ready to rebuild credibility, but hurdles still ahead :: Guns.com
Furthermore: Acitelli said: "A company that stands behind its product and is willing to do the right thing for the customer actually gives us credibility."
Taurus ready to rebuild credibility, but hurdles still ahead - Morris, Haynes, Wheeles, Knowles, & Hornsby
Acitelli eventually left, and in 2017, the new CEO (David Blenker) said: “We have a very dedicated work force that is committed to making Taurus the top brand and I’m excited to be leading the team with this vision.
Taurus USA Promotes David Blenker to CEO
But, in Jan 2020, David Blecker leaves, and he is replaced by Bret Vorhees. Here, Vorhees, the new Taurus CEO, vows to improve quality in April 2020:
https://forum.mcarbo.com/t/taurus-letter-to-customers/9170
Yea, it's gonna happen.... After all these years, Taurus is "better."