What is the best Taurus out there?

[Randal45]

Including revolvers and autos, what is the best Taurus handgun ever produced? It doesnt matter what the caliber is, is there a Taurus handgun that, as a general rule, is a good handgun value?

I know that there are exceptions to the rule for every model but I am looking for the generally accepted quality Taurus handgun.

Thanks!

 

[gofastman]

709 slim

although my TCP is growing on me a bit....

 

[QUICK_DRAW_McGRAW]

my 1911 has been perfect

 

[aaron_c]

24/7 Pro DS has to get my vote. Mine's been flawless, other than being a bit too small for my hand.

 

[jighed]

I have no complaints on my PT101 P.

 

[Lowshot]

Model 608 6 inch bbl

 

[krmgator]

M85ul

 

[MikeNice]

The PT-92 Beretta copy has been picked up by the military police of Brazil and some other "developing nations." So, I think it would get my vote for the best. It is the most tested design and most widely used in military/police circels.

 

[joeq]

24/7 Pro DS gets my vote. Not one failure through thousands of rounds on mine. I have the 40 S&W version with 15+1 capacity.

 

[Mr.454]

Their best auto the PT1911 a really nice gun. Best revolver Raging Bull .44 the bull kicks less than a full size .357.

 

[MMCSRET]

Limited production and great!!!!!!!!! Models 431 and 441, both five round 44 Special revolvers.

 

[dallascj]

I have several revolvers and they are all great. The M85 in .38 Spec is probably their biggest volume seller.

 

[JTQ]

I think the PT92 is generally regarded as the best Taurus auto.

A nice review by Mr. Camp from his excellent site.
http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/TaurusPT92.htm

 

[Birdmang]

Any taurus that isn't a lemon.

 

[winchester1886]

I would go for the 24/7 Pro 40 S&W for the auto and Mod.66 SS in 357 Mag. in a revolver.

 

[InkEd]

I would say the 92. IMHO it MAY even be better than the original.

 

[oldbear]

Sadly,the best Taurus made is the one that actually works every time. I've been lucky my one Taurus, a 617, has been a very reliable revolver, but I done believe I will buy another Taurus product. Life I just to short to not to have top shelf guns.

 

[AKPastor]

PT1911 - but that is based on owning one and regularly handling it and a Judge.

 

[iblong]

My 1911 I had for a while was good,but Id have to go with the 92.
Hate to say it but with the safety location I think I like it better than the original.

 

[MikePaiN]

The best Taurus is hands down their PT92

 

[Jonah71]

24/7 PT Pro 9mm. Don't know for sure how many rounds i've fired without a problem in the past 2 yrs. but it's been a lot.

 

[JoelSteinbach]

none all that I have owned in the past have had problems that made them acceptable for a defensive weapon

 

[Jim PHL]

I had an original PT99AF "Brazilian Beretta" (the type that looked exactly like the Beretta). First gun I ever bought for myself brand new back in '84 or '85. Never had any problems with that gun. I would recommend that one to anyone without reservation. (I see the current version looks slightly different.)

I also owned a model 94 .22 revolver. (4" blue) That gun was reliable and accurate but had a pretty heavy DA trigger that I could never master. I had that one back to Taurus to see if they could do anything with it. To be honest, I think they returned it without doing anything to it. It had a great SA trigger but I just couldn't get used to the heavy DA. I'd have no problem recommending this one, either with a note about the DA pull.

 

[doubleh]

The PT92 is an excellent gun. I owned one for quite sometime and never had a minute's trouble with it. I finally traded it off for something I wanted more. I also own a PT1911 and a 24/7 OSS LS. Both are excellent. I have shot both a bunch with no problems.

 

[tinygnat219]

To the OP, the best Taurus is the one that you leave behind in the store. The quality on these guns is, at best, hit and miss.