Evil Monkey said:
weevil, I believe those revolvers come like that to the US and then get finished in a Florida manufacturing facility. Seems like one was packaged prematurely by someone not knowing what the hell they're doing.
Yeah I've heard that explanation, it has to do with import points for barrel length.
But that still doesn't explain how something like that gets sent out to the customer, other than their QC system is horrible.
If something that obvious can slip through then what else gets by them?
Taurus designs great products and uses excellent materials (unlike hi point). They are a first world manufacturer and this cannot be denied. However, their quality control is suspect.
That may well be but it doesn't explain their horrible reputation.
I mean here's a company like Hi-Point that makes cheap-ass potmetal guns that look like refugees from a toolbox, but yet they have a better reputation than Taurus.
Why?
There are several Taurus pistols that have caught my eye over the years but based on my own experience and their reputation I just don't feel confident getting one.
As you say their QC is "suspect" and frankly I'm just not willing to gamble my money on a company with "suspect" QC and a horrible reputation.
To each his own but I'd rather buy something from a company that's got a good reputation and more effective methods for QC.
What is it that makes you feel a Taurus is worth the gamble?
Not being a smart-ass, I honestly want to know why you feel a Taurus is worth the risks. I'm in the market for a pocket .380 and the TCP is an interesting choice, but I'm leaning towards the Ruger LCP simply because of Ruger's better reputation.
Am I wrong and why do you think so?