Will never buy another Taurus revolver

[dmxx9900]

I wont buy another Taurus since I realize the Taurus .357 I have is completely out of tune and the cylinder shakes like crazy and there is end shake too.The quality is nothing compared to the S&W M&P model 1905 4th change or known as pre-model 10 I have in nickel finish.And on top of that the trigger pull is clanky compared to the much older S&W in fact the S&W trigger pull is crisp and smooth the way its supposed to be.I have to replace the Taurus with a S&W .357 because I do not have another .357 revolver so it will be taken care of within 2-3 months.In the meantime I will have the S&W .38 as my main defense gun and have a .357 as back-up for big emergencies only.The Taurus will be left in the box and never to be used except for target shooting maybe.

S&W is worth the extra money in fact I got ripped off because I paid $320 for a beat up Taurus that is 20 years old from a bad gun shop 3 years ago.Now that I am knowledgeable and aware I buy from a different gun shop since 2007.That is a great gun shop and does not rip me off with a beat up or severely over priced gun.On top of that all the guns the guy sells are guaranteed to work because he has an actual testing range in the back of the store (which the other store did not have) to make sure all the guns work and if I have a problem I can bring it back and have it fixed or refunded.And I get free gun cases with the guns I buy which the other store never did.

I am so pissed that I did not realize it until now that I bought a piece of crap 3 years ago for all the money I paid.I could have bought a nice S&W .38 or .357 for that money.For now on I will only buy S&W revolvers but I will also keep my eyes open for Ruger and Colt revolvers too.I only paid $310 all together for the .38 special and its much better.Taurus revolvers are only back-up guns but I wont buy another one for many years and if I do it better be in the best condition and work like its supposed to for the money I pay.

:I accidently put this thread in the wrong section it belongs in the revolver section so any help from a mod would be greatly appreciated:

 

[GRIZ22]

S&W is worth the extra money in fact I got ripped off because I paid $320 for a beat up Taurus that is 20 years old from a bad gun shop 3 years ago.

I have seen beat up S&Ws sold by shops too. I bought a S&W Model 19 new and within 6 years it was shot. Did that persuade me never to buy a S&W. No. Bought a Taurus 669 (basically the same gun as a S&W Model 19) in 1988 new for $95 that is still going strong. Yes the trigger is not as good as a S&W but adequate.

You bought a used gun. Buyer beware! What kind of loads did you run through it over the past 3 years?

You can still send the Taurus back to be fixed for free and you can't do that with a S&W that's over 20 years old.

You can wear out any gun S&W, Taurus, Colt, etc.

 

[RNB65]

... never buy ... Taurus revolver

That's exactly the advice I give anyone who asks.
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[dmxx9900]

If you looked at it yourself you would slap your hands on your head and say "you was completely swindled off your money"
The revolver is so out of whack that I will never shoot a full magnum load through it in fact I do not trust shooting a .38 through it because the cylinder is completely loose when its in the frame it side shakes at least a quarter inch which is terrible in a revolver and the entire action of the gun is cranky.
I have not shot it at all but I can tell that gun had full power magnums shot through for many years thats why its so shaky and out of tune.

Getting it fixed is pointless because I still have to pay shipping and have all of the headache time wasted in getting all the info on it done.Taurus guns will no longer be my primary they will be secondary or range guns nothing more.
I might get a Taurus 85 later on as a back-up revolver but it has to be in very good shape and the cylinder and trigger have to be tight and crisp.

 

[Old Dog]

Gee, I got burned once on a used Colt's Commander (major problems I didn't noticed in my buying fever) I purchased ... I didn't go on-line with my decree that I'd never buy another Colt's pistol. Picked up a defective S&W Model 19 at a gunshow once, looked great 'til I got it home and closely examined it ... I'm still buying used Smiths, though.

You're not the first gunbuyer, and certainly won't be the last, that's had a piece of crap foisted on you when you thought you were buying a decently valued used handgun. You should be ranting about the gunshop that may have tried to convince you that you were buying a functioning firearm, or railing about your own lack of knowledge in conducting pre-purchase gun examinations ... but to blame the gun maker for a used gun you examined, chose and paid for ... is just like blaming your livestock for leaving the barn after you left the door open.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I'm not a Taurus fan either. Don't own any and probably never will.

However, if you bought an abused used weapon I wouldn't lay it on them.

They have a great rep for customer service. Maybe ship it back to them, you have little to lose at this point.

 

[exar]

I bought a Taurus Ti85 .38 as a carry piece. Reliable and accurate with the lifetime warranty. Every person who has had the chance to shoot it has made an offer of at least $300. Great gun. So good I even bought a Pt-140. Both are great guns.

 

[Bones11b]

I've only ever purchased new Taurus revolvers. That being said I never had any problems with any of them. All the ones I have purchased have been .357 magnum chambered revolvers and I fired both .357 manum and .38 Special ammunition thru them. In my experience they are good quality firearms. Being that $320.00 can get you a new one in the box delivered from Buds gun shop online, it would seem your issue should be with the store that sold you the gun, not the manufacturer.

 

[Texastbird]

Okay, so you buy a beat up Taurus for way too much money and now you blame the company. And you can send it in and get it fixed for what the shipping would cost? What's the problem with that? I think you are just looking for an excuse to bad mouth Taurus products for some reason. Try buying a used car and getting the manufacturer to fix it for almost free...

 

[DawgFvr]

I've seen all kinds of guys get ripped off at Gun shows with shoddy used revolvers...all brands. You need to take somebody with you who knows revolvers...eh? Just like buying a used car...get a mechanic to check it out before laying your money down.

Caveat Emptor

or, as they say in America, "One must be smarter than the tools one uses"

 

[CYANIDEGENOCIDE]

I won't buy Taurus again either. I bought the .500 raging bull NEW and the crown was damaged, i sent it to Florida per Taurus' instructions. It was signed for on a Tuesday, I called Thursday to see when I would have it back and was told Taurus had not even logged it in yet. Monday I recieved a call saying it was recieved and will be worked on shortly. This was around Thanksgiving when I shipped it in. I called Jan. 15th to check and was told they were waiting on parts, I called Feb 14th and was told they were waiting on parts and it will be fixed before the end of the month. I called Mar. 6th and was told they were not importing anymore parts for that gun and it couldn't be fixed. I asked what they intended to do about it? The rep offered me a raging bull in .454 I said no, he offered me a raging hornet in .22 I said no. He asked what would I like, I told him I wanted a new raging bull in .500 and he told me it couldn't happen, so I asked for a 247 I was told they were all going to Iraq, I asked for a pt1911 and i was told they are all spoken for. I asked for my old gun back and was told it was defective and would not be released from taurus. I asked for a refund and was told they would have to get back to me. I called every other day for the rest of the month and finally April 1st I was promised a check for the value of the gun, Not including shipping to me from the dealer, or shipping from me to taurus. I eventually got another new .500 raging bull, the fit and finish is terrible, but i dare not send it back to taurus because i know i will never see it again. i really liked my original gun except the accuracy was a off, this new one just isn't right

 

[bigdad]

C'mon men

Let the man vent. Most of you know how frustrating it is to be in his shoes. This is a place where our gun brethen can blow off some steam. Get real.

 

[dmxx9900]

$300 to me is not not chump change so when a bad deal happens I am not a happy camper in fact I regret what I did but there is not much I can do other then leave the gun in the box and spend $300 on a good quality revolver to replace it.

 

[Walkalong]

I shot a friends Taurus last weekend and it shot very well, but I will never have one with the lock in the hammer, never.

Sorry to hear of your trouble with yours.

 

[1 old 0311]

You only got "Ripped Off" if you were not quite sharp enough, and actually PAID that price. A seller can ask anything, one must be smart enough to realize the actual value of a good, or service.

 

[Marshall]

There's a gun for everyone. A Taurus just won't ever be mine.

 

[Moonclip]

My Taurus mod 85 revolvers I've owned and still own are excellent. My 669 I bought used sucked. Taurus qc leaves something to be desired but I have owned both good and bad examples of Taurus pistols.

A refund period or try before you buy is excellent advice when buying a Taurus. otherwise for most people it may be better to buy another brand.

 

[Floppy_D]

So what is it worth to you right now?

 

[sagebrushjim]

As 1 Old 0311 stated...

You only got "Ripped Off" if you were not quite sharp enough, and actually PAID that price. A seller can ask anything, one must be smart enough to realize the actual value of a good, or service.

 

[weregunner]

It is buyer beware and to blame the company is patently rediculous. Granted, who wouldn't be upset,frustrated, and angry for what happened. Others have stated the obvious about old guns wearing out.

Every few years it is not uncommon for any sidearm to need springs or other parts to be replaced. These are mechanical contrivances after all and are bound to have wear and tear or pressures wear them out or on them.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=1430
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=4916.0
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=1814.0

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57816

Mas Ayoob's Gun Digest Book of Combat Handgunnery and the ones authored by Chuck Karwan either have a step by step guide on the how to part of buying used sidearms.

Or they endorse Taurus guns for those who have to buy their own guns for Security or LEO work. Even Wiley Clapp does in one of his books. So has Chuck Taylor. So Taurus is nothing to sneeze at.

Have said it many times here. There are many Taurus owners here,at Taurus Talk at MSN, and at www.taurusarmed.net, whose Taurus models 669,689,65 and 66s, have lasted 10 or more years and are all going strong.

Let the guy vent. But don't blame the gun. As has been pointed out Taurus will do the work on the gun. Regardless who the owner is.

 

[Glock Holiday]

I own a Taurus 9 shot .22 and after a mandatory action job it's been a good little gun. I also bought and carried a M85 ultralite for a couple of years and it served me well.Both these were bought brand new.I sold the ultralite to get money to buy a S&W Bodyguard and have never looked back.

The one used Taurus I bought thru GunsAmerica gave me problems and I quickly traded it off at a gun show.I would also recommend staying away from used Taurus revolvers.Go Smith & Wesson.

 

[weregunner]

Should have clarified that earlier.

Do own Taurus model 65,66,85CH,and a 94.

The first three are all over the 20 year mark. Longevity and dureability have been the bywords.

The model 94 is an understudy gun for the other three. .22lrf ammo is cheaper than centerfire these days. Weight and balance are close enough to be somewhat similar to the centerfire models.

Just makes things easier to stay proficient.

I do shoot enough centerfire ammo to stay current and proficient on them.

 

[Slamfire]

I am sorry to hear of your bad experience. I have had a very good experience with my M85 BUL, and a M431 Taurus revolver in 44 Spl. I bought the 431 used, and it is an early 90's pistol. The M85 shows all the fine machine work of a new S&W.

Go call Taurus. Tell them that your .357 is all worn out. If the lifetime warranty means anything, they will put it back to new for free.

If they did that for me, I would be a happy camper.

 

[Joe the Redneck]

I have a Taurus 44 mag, 8 inch ported barrel. So far, so good.

You would be hard pressed to find a used S&W for $310 these days.

It would cost you $25 dollars to ship the gun to Taurus. So you would rather have a POS you paid $310 for, than a rebuilt gun for an extra $25?

Sorry man, that just makes no sense. It also doesn't seem fair to bash taurus when you haven't given them a chance to make it right. That's my 2 cents anyway.

I am sorry that you are having trouble. It happens to all of us though. Don't feel too bad. Its only money

 

[dubious]

I've done a lot of research on Taurus and I think the deal is that the lifetime warranty is great, but they need 3-6 months to repair something. Also, from what I hear, they are not up front about this and repeatedly claim you'll have the gun back in a month. Other companies have a much faster turn around, but few have the lifetime warranty. If Taurus would just be more honest about their turn around, I think they'd have less upset customers.

I've got a Taurus PT-111, which was my first handgun... it's fired over 1,000 rounds without a jam. It's very light and portable, and I like it... but it is exceedingly difficult to aim. I've actually gotten a lot of great pistol training since that gun was so hard to master.

That said, I probably won't buy another Taurus. I think they're mostly fine, but not as cared for as other gun makers.