the new Taurus Curve

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Congrats to them!

I applaude their daring as far as the investment in the innovation is concerned.

Loving the bejeepers outa my AMT .45 back-Up, I'm not too concerned about their sighting offering except for this: Seems they're relying too heavily upon electronics and I'd be a bit concerned about long term support for the componentry of those emitters.

Hate to have the whole thing be a big rectangle of weirdness if they fail and Taurus gives up supporting the technology.
 
I like the size and weight, along with the electronics, would like at least a front night site and a trench. But I have to really hold one to see how it feels. I think the curve is going to bother me, but who knows. I give them props for trying something new and not new and useless.
 
Mmm, I don't know. Good ideas I guess. Probably comfy to carry. I'm not really into .380s, though. Wonder what the weird crown on the muzzle does for accuracy. I know, I know, it's a "belly gun". But, hey, I'm always thinkin' about good combat accuracy and for me that's 4" groups or less at 25 yards off the bench or less. My .38 does that and some. My 9mm Kel Tec does that and some. But, to do that, I need at least SOME sight. lasers are hard to see in the light.

I'll reserve judgement and read reports about it from others. Interesting. Taurus always thinks out of the box. It don't always connect with me, but this one has possibilities for pure CCW self defense. Besides, you could find your house key in the dark with it. :D
 
Two Questions?

Is it a Staplegun? Sure looks like one.:what:

Do they make a Curve for Lefties?:confused:

Very interesting, looks like a possible niche filler for those looking for something different. I will wait and hear the comments from those who buy one.:scrutiny:

LeftyTSGC
 
I have no trouble pocket carrying a Makarov so I think I'll pass. Certainly different but to me it's just weird.
 
What happens when the light or laser fails?
Do you have to send it in? It's not like the laser and light are very high end when msrp is under $400.
Are batteries replaceable?
Is that a solar panel I see?

I think it's great that they did innovate. It's just that its a concealed carry piece way on the low end.....not something that should be on the "low end".
 
I really want to like it. I like the idea, I like a lot about it actually. Problem is that it's ultra plain and is ugly. Sorta looks like a tazer. Definitely looks like it should shoot red rubber suction cup darts
 
I bet that light laser unit is easily replaceable. Probably like a little cartridge inside that comes out when field stripped with that screw up front.
They without a doubt will make a lefty curve if it sells well if they haven't already made it. It's not like creating a lefty bolt action. They'd just
have to make two molds the plastic. Seems easy enough.
 
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I was just reading a story in some magazine circa 2012 that had a company that did matching lefty/righty 1911s. Maybe Taurus should consider doing matched sets. :)

Matt
 
I was just reading a story in some magazine circa 2012 that had a company that did matching lefty/righty 1911s. Maybe Taurus should consider doing matched sets.

Matt
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As I recall, those were quite expensive.
 
Just saw this... What an odd little beast. I'm intrigued, especially at the sub$400 MSRP. But, I too am a lefty and not a fan of .380.

First glace it reminded me of the .22lr ZIP gun made by that company that used to make great revolvers.

Sure, it'll sell. Gimmicks always seem to sell. Maybe this can strive to become more than a gimmick.

I like my Taurus, and would certainly buy another, just think I'll pass on this one.
 
Well...actually I find this particular design fascinating. I'll have to lay hands on one before I could possibly make any real decision on buying one.

Here's some more on it:

The Curve has a serialized sub-frame and looks like a modular design similar to the Beretta Nano and SIG P320. If that is indeed the case then it will be possible to pop the internals of the gun and drop them into a left-handed frame.

Since the sub-frame is, for legal purposes, the handgun, grip frames can be sold separately, even online, without having to go through a dealer. A left-handed conversion kit or dedicated lefty model may be in the works.

For now we expect this to be a solid seller for righties, though. With an ultra budget-friendly $392 MSRP the Curve is priced lower than a lot of micro .380s and that doesn’t even consider the light and laser sight module.

The gun comes with a spare magazine and a trigger guard clip. This provides an extra layer of protection when wearing the Curve by eliminating the possibility of something pushing through your clothes and pulling the trigger. The clip is tied to a belt or belt loop and will automatically get yanked off the gun if it ever needs to be drawn.

Source: http://www.guns.com/2014/11/18/say-hello-to-the-taurus-curve/

So it looks like there may, indeed, be a lefty in the making based on how the gun is designed.

The cost isn't outlandish, either.

The only thing that really disturbs me, just from the pictures, is the trigger and trigger guard. I already expect the grip to be...different, if not uncomfortable, based on relative size to my hands. But I can't make a call on that until I actually handle one and see.
 
Don't think it is for me, but it is clever and I am impressed.

However, I have been really impressed over the last few years by Taurus' designs on paper. I just wish they would get their QC house in order. It pains me to see such cool designs come from them along with continued QC horror stories.
 
Taurus has a bad reputation for quality and QC, that is true. But they're really letting it all hang out! They're not afraid to truly innovate. There are design elements that look kind of hairbrained but some some that border on genius. I'm not sure I'd trust even a heavy DA trigger with no holster and no protection at all for the trigger except your pants. But then again it may work well. The curve is brilliant (both from a practical and a marketing standpoint) if the mag works okay and if it fits the hand acceptably well.

I'll be waiting for some real world reviews.
 
Definitely different and an interesting design. Maybe every one out of six produced will be a Curve for lefties.
 
I already have 2 pocket .380s, but this is a very interesting design. I won't be rushing out to buy one at a premium. However if the reviews are good, I might pick one up in a year or so. The clip means I don't have to fumble with a holster and I think the laser/light combo is a solid idea for a belly gun. I'm ambi and usually carry my .380 as a weak hand draw in my left pocket, but I could probably shoot it it just fine and a lefty frame should only be months away.

For the time, I'm completely happy with my M&P and LCP, but kudos to Taurus for thinking outside of the box.
 
george burns said:
But they couldn't call it the curve, if it was straight, It would have to be called the Straight. They could have called it the Bent, Tilt, Melted it does look like it sat on the dash of a patrol car too long.
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LOL! My buddy left his PR-24 in the rear window of the car. It looked just like that when he took it out.

As to the gun itself, I give Taurus credit for thinking outside the box. This is definately not for me though.
 
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