Would you pay this much for a Taurus?

[Flashpoint]

PT 24/7 PISTOL WITH RIBBER GRIPS OVERLAY

The PT 24/7 polymer frame pistol is the most innovative in design and firearms engineering. Offering improved ergonomics and performance, the 24/7 design features enhanced finger indexing Memory Pads, Posi-Traction slide serrations and recessed magazine release, all weighing in at a mere 26 ounces. Ten rounds in the magazine, one in the chamber, and the lightweight frame with integral accessory rail system makes this lifesaver a must for law enforcement. The double action only Taurus PT 24/7 is available with either a Blue or Stainless Steel slide. The 24/7 carries three safety features including a manual safety lever, trigger block mechanism and a firing pin block. The Taurus Security System is included at no extra charge.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model: 24/7-9SS
Caliber: 9 mm
Capacity: 10 +1
Barrel Length: 4"
Porting: No
Action: DAO
Finish: Stainless Steel
Grips: Ribber Grip Overlay
Weight: 27.5 oz
Construction: Polymer/Steel
Frame: Large
Front Sight: Fixed- 1 Dot
Rear Sight: Fixed- 2 Dots
Trigger Type: Smooth
Length: 7-1/8"
Width: 1-1/4"
Height: 5-1/2"
Rate of Twist: 1:9.84
Grooves: 6
Safety: Manual Safety, Firing Pin Block, Trigger Block
UPC: 7-25327-31148-6
Order #: 1-247099
MSRP: $594.00
Status: Available 4th Qtr.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/gunselector-results.cfm?series=247

From the looks of the picture the grip looks comfortable, kinda CZish. I don't know that I would consider it a large frame pistol, maybe because it looks like you can get all 5 digits around it. My big concern would be how the trigger pull was on it. I have not heard a lot of good things about Taurus triggers. It would have to be some kind of shooter to constitute that $600 price. Anyone have any experience with these? Maybe got a snick peek at a dealer gun show or something?

 

[Tamara]

I played with these at SHOT and was absolutely amazed at how much the trigger pull didn't suck.

 

[TODD3465]

No.

 

[Snake Eyes]

I wouldn't pay ANY amount for ANY Taurus ever again.

I wouldn't take it for free--I'd feel guilty about selling it to some one.

 

[Ala Dan]

DITTO ! Snake Eyes comment's

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member

 

[hksw]

I'd probably give it a try at the $400-$450 street price range, particularly if it accepted existing mags from guns of other Taurus or other gun manufacturer (pending on how it felt and appeared first hand). Definitely if less than that.

 

[George Hill]

If the AWB goes away and these things have plenty of cheap hi-cap mags available... then it would be a fine option for a mid-sized auto.
But I think that MSRP is a touch high for generic auto in a crowded market.

I think I'd either pass on it, or wait for the price to drop by about 100 bucks.

 

[tiberius]

It doesn't look bad but Taurus just doesn't have the rep to justify such a premium over a Kel Tec P11.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Not at that price---maybe if it was $300 retail------then I'd have to think about it.

 

[10-Ring]

NO! A $600 Taurus is about $400 over priced!

 

[JJohnston015]

Price should drop after their settlement with GM over the use of the term "posi-traction".

 

[Zach S]

Ive handled a few PT92s thet were excellant peices. Actually prefer them over the 92FS since the PT92 has the frame mounted safety instead of the backwards Berretta slide mounted one. Since taurus copied the gun, why dont the italians copy the taurus saftey? best of both worlds.

I have yet to find a taurus polymer that didnt have a trigger that sucked. Early ones had a problem with frames cracking (maybe just the PT145s?). I remember one of the gun mags doing a feature on a PT140 and it broke during testing. Cant remember what broke, but it was something they couldnt fix on-site and had to sent it back to be fixed at the factory. I've heard numerous complaints about taurus polymers at the range. Other than the fell of the trigger, I really dont have any expeiance with them, but I'm smart enough to learn from other's mistakes. I will probably never own a Taurus polymer, and even if i did, i would never trust my life to it.

MSRP listed on the website is a lot higher than what they retail for, in my area anyway. My M85UL's MSRP, for example, retails for $453, I seem to remember paying ~$100 less than that, NIB. I've only had one minor problem out of it, cant even remember what it was.

 

[NevadaPistolero]

Check out the Springfield Armory XD series, much better gun at a lower cost, I have one in 357sig and now its my daily CCW gun...I dont leave home without it.

 

[C.R.Sam]

NO

Sam

 

[firestar]

I wouldn't pay ANY amount for ANY Taurus ever again.

That about sums it up for me also. Seriously, if it were less than $200, I would consider giving it a chance but not a penny over $200!

 

[Avery Goodschott]

Would anybody stretch to go $269 for a LNIB PT908?

 

[Flashpoint]

"Check out the Springfield Armory XD series"

Oh, I have and I would pick the XD over the Taurus in a New York second. I was real impressed with the XD trigger. It just seemed to me that Taurus are a lot more proud of thier guns than most of there owners to be putting such a high MSRP. Even if they did come down $150 it still seems too high.

 

[caz223]

Looks like an overpriced hi-point to me.
I echo snake eyes' comment.

 

[Standing Wolf]

It's a little less ugly than a Glock, but none for me, thanks all the same.

 

[Snowdog]

Um, who ever actually dished out the MSRP for a firearm? I certainly never have.
You'll see these NIB on the shelves priced in the $350-$400 range in time.

(edit- I see Zach S already pointed this out... )

 

[Black Snowman]

Give all the bad hype they get I've always been impressed with the newer Taurses (Tauri?). Maybe that's just because my expecations are so low. My only experiance with a Taurus is my 669 revolver and I used to think it's double action trigger was HORRIBE and the single action INCREDIBLE. Turns out my double action technique just sucked. I've since remedied my "bad double action trigger" with a few boxes of ammo sent down range rather than a trip to the gunsmith

 

[Tacblack]

I think most everyone here knows how much MSRP is over what you will pay almost anywhere.

 

[PCRCCW]

Just a couple of comments on previous comments....

Snakeeyes and such....To bad. You guys have either listened to what youve heard on the net or had a PT series gun that didnt work.

The good thing is those of us whove had multiple Taurus guns know better.
The PT9** series guns are as good as anything on the market. Ask anyone whos had them...........Ive had 3. The more you guys dont like em, the more their are for us

MSRP isnt reality on ANY GUN...especially a Taurus. Just think is S&W got full MSRP on their guns ba ha ha ha..theyd be the wealthiest gun company on the planet.

Plan on buying these for about 1/3 over dealer....................................

Shoot well

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

No -- but I'd give the revolvers a look. S&W doesn't make blue guns anymore....

 

[Mike Irwin]

No, I wouldn't.