Very satisfied new Taurus owner.

RalphMP9FS · Apr 25, 2015

After a 30 year hiatus, my first purchase was a M&P 9 FS (May 2014). I love the weapon, but it took 400+ rounds to break it in to achieve 100% reliability.

Since my M&P acquisition, I fell in love with several newer Taurus offerings, including the PT111 G2, PT140 G2, PT809, PT809c and PT92 AFS. Each one of them, except the unfired, two day old PT92, has performed flawlessly with hundreds of rounds fired through each one.

Now don't get me wrong, I was very hesitant to purchase any modern Taurus product based on their sketchy reviews, but I felt it was necessary to convey my personal experience. I'm proud to say I can pick up anyone of these semis knowing they will fire accurately and reliably at any given moment.

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joonbis · Apr 25, 2015

I own one taurus revolver and one auto that have been great also. I have several smith revolvers and sig auto's and have to say that the Taurus's are flawless. Hope this doesn't offend the people here.

Arik · Apr 25, 2015

I have never seen a Taurus that didn't fail from hard (er) use. Sorry fellas, this isn't a knock on you, but I don't trust that product.

hardluk1 · Apr 26, 2015

I carried a first year SS model 85 for 20 years as my CC pistol before moving to pistols . We also have a fine little C series tcp along with one of our girls and a pt111g2 that's a great little double stack . But we own s&w , DW revolvers , ria's , rugers , sigs, colts and a few I have missed . They all work as they should .

joonbis · Apr 26, 2015

I have a 625-10 snub smith performance center that I would never sell but will admit that my 455 tracker snub is more fun at the range and has a smoother cylinder.

Otreb · Apr 27, 2015

I have a few dozen S&W handguns, mostly revolvers, Colts and Rugers. I also have a few Taurus revolvers with an additional 'no view' on layaway. I've never had problems with Taurus products, including a model 94 pushing 2k and 85tt that saw approx 1200 rounds in my ownership.
They require more critical inspection before buying and I agree they are more hit and miss vs the previous mentioned brands, but they can make great products.

M3Stuart · Apr 27, 2015

Good for you, glad your Taurii are working out for you.

I soured on them some years back. So its good to hear that somebody is having good luck with them.

woodsltc · Apr 27, 2015

Good Luck with your new Taurus.....IMO you will need it (luck).

Not a knock on you, just in my experience you will need to be lucky to not have a problem down the road with a Taurus.

Don

JaPes · Apr 27, 2015

Congrats! The PT92 is one of the Taurus semi-auto pistols I will recommend. They're great.

RalphMP9FS · Apr 28, 2015

JaPes said:
Congrats! The PT92 is one of the Taurus semi-auto pistols I will recommend. They're great.

I just got back from the indoor range, and the 5 day old PT92 ran 250rds flawlessly. This PT92 is gonna be a tack-driver with a little more practice. Here's one of the targets from 10-12yds, standing, two hand hold:

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MarkAlt · Apr 28, 2015

Their PT92 put Taurus on the map. Nothing wrong with them. Every bit as good as a Beretta.

My complaint is the prices are edging up there near Beretta and resale is not as good.

Enjoy it!

one eye joe · Apr 28, 2015

MarkAlt said:
Their PT92 put Taurus on the map. Nothing wrong with them. Every bit as good as a Beretta.

My complaint is the prices are edging up there near Beretta and resale is not as good.

Enjoy it!

THERE IS A REASON WHY THEY HAVE MINIMAL RESALE OR TRADE IN VALUE---EVEN TO THE LGS WHERE YOU BOUGHT THEM……...

Rustyt1953 · Apr 28, 2015

My pt1911 has served me so well that I bought one with USMC grip panels for my SIL. He has been quite pleased with it. Enjoy yours.

Otreb · Apr 28, 2015

Lower trade-in?
I'm suspecting it's because they are less expensive....

RalphMP9FS · Apr 28, 2015

Otreb said:
Lower trade-in?
I'm suspecting it's because they are less expensive....

I don't think that's what he meant. I think he's upset (caps) because Taurus can turn out some fine products that rival the more expensive brands.

Wyatt p. Tato · Apr 29, 2015

I have had less problems with Taurus than S&W. I will not purchase another S&W but would a Taurus.

Revolver-time · Apr 29, 2015

10k plus on a PT1911!

Jdavis · Apr 29, 2015

I'm glad to see that Taurus has apparently stepped up their game and are producing good alternatives to the more expensive brands. As to the price of Taurus on the second hand market, they aren't giving them away by any means. I was looking at prices for their 44ss4 (6 shot 44 mag. stainless). I did not find any new or used ones at greatly discounted prices. Haters are going to hate whether or not they have product experience or not.

kennyb · Apr 29, 2015

its good the Taurus comes with its warranty...you will likely use it...a lot !!

00 buck · Apr 30, 2015

one eye joe said:
THERE IS A REASON WHY THEY HAVE MINIMAL RESALE OR TRADE IN VALUE---EVEN TO THE LGS WHERE YOU BOUGHT THEM……...

Nothing wrong with them in fact better than some name brand models
The low resale is like a Kia or Hyunda car ...they just don't resell high then neither do the name brands for that matter
I shoot the snot out of a 922 no problems.....

Very satisfied new Taurus owner.

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