Is Taurus still getting bad vibes?

[RV4driver]

I thought I should at least try a Taurus. I had transferred one to a client/friend, and she had a lot of issues with it. It was planned to be her CCW. It turned out not to be a reliable CCW. I tried the triggers of a couple at a local gun shop. Wow. Just...Wow. I'm pretty sure there was some gravel in there. And maybe a Gerbil or two.
Never looked back. There are just too many options out there to put up with that.

 

[RJJ 1971]

Think the last Taurus I liked was the PT 945. That was a great shooting 45acp for me. I actually miss that 45acp. I wonder if they are worth owning any more?

 

[Philadelphia Patriot]

I have a new blued model 85 with the rubber grips with the bull on them. I've never had any problems with the gun, but the double action pull was a tad too heavy for my liking. I replaced the trigger spring with a lighter one from Wolf springs and now it shoots perfectly. My only small gripe is the new matte black finish sucks, but I paid $250 for the brand new revolver so it's not really a disappointment.

In short: I recommend their new new model 85, but HIGHLY suggest replacing the factory trigger spring with a lighter trigger spring from Wolf Springs. You'll have an accurate, affordable, and reliable revolver.

 

[amcline82]

Never thought they were getting good ones.

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[wingriderz]

As long as you don't shoot it, you'll be fine.

Now that's funny.

 

[Drm50]

I have buddy who is always buying off the wall guns.He bought
Judge, and has had problems with it. Then he turned around
and bought a used 357, timing problems. I tell him not to get
excited, if he don't like it, take out his pocket knife and whittle
it into something he likes.
Mama don't lou no Taurus around here..........We don't care what
Mama says, we buy S&W around here.

 

[ericherte]

For what it's worth, I own three:

PT25, no problems
1911AR, returned to Taurus, shot 12 inches low at 15 yards, they replaced barrel. Shoots fine now.
738, returned to Taurus, trigger just flopped back and forth, no rifling in barrel. Shoots fine now.

 

[WaMike]

Asking about Taurus on a Smith & Wesson forum is like walking into a Ford dealership and asking the sale folks what they think about Chevy pickups.

 

[TX-Dennis]

I only have one Taurus, but it's been flawless. Mine is a PT-609. Sort of like the PT-111, but an older design. It has over 6000 rounds through it now without an issue. Yes, it is one that is affected by the class action lawsuit, but I'm keeping it at least for now. I did retire it from protective duty, though. It's a range gun only now.

Just one example from one guy in Texas - whatever it's worth.

 

[Old Corp]

Some of the models, Taurus has down pat - as mentioned earlier, the PT92/99 I would pit against a Beretta.

Have seen ALOT of the .22 DA revolvers that people lacking exceptional hand strength could not even operate. Mainsprings strong enough to serve on a truck. With them seem to come very rough, unpolished chambers in which brass really doesn't want to come out of.

In most of the other models, it seems you get either a good one, or you don't, and it's a complete toss-up.

Actually, I culled and sold a Taurus that I kinda regret letting go...it was a M441. Essentially a 4" approximate K frame, SS, 5-shot .44 Spl. with adjustable sights, full barrel lug. It shot the Skeeter load with aplomb, and was accurate.

Recall a few years ago that Taurus issued an official industry statement for the new year in regards to QC issues. It was: "This year, we'll try to do better." Gotta love it.

 

[medic15al]

From about 1988-1998 or so the

Model 82 S&W model 36 copy)
Taurus model 84 ( S&W M-10 clone)
Model 83 (M-15 copy)
Model 65 (M-13 copy)
Model 66 (M-19 copy) revolvers and the

Model PT-92/99 9mm and PT-100/101 .40 S&W Beretta copies
were solid reliable guns. Like anybody a lemon got out at times.

Now since they redesigned their revolvers to art-deco style they are suspect.

The Beretta copies are still dependable products.

I put many rounds thru my blued M-66 and PT-92 when I worked Part-Time security as a broke rookie paramedic.

 

[johnnyflake]

Asking about Taurus on a Smith & Wesson forum is like walking into a Ford dealership and asking the sale folks what they think about Chevy pickups.

This really says it all!

 

[Erich]

I disagree: I think you got a lot of responses with specific factual discussion from a variety of posters here, related in an objective way.

 

[Arik]

This really says it all!

Yea but we are firearms enthusiasts in one way or another. Just cause this is S&W doesn't mean we can't like or talk about other guns

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[gwpercle]

I don't want to hijack the thread but I do have a question. is the Revolvers model number stamped or engraved on it?

They look stamped to me. Numbers are deep and wide.
Why do you ask ?
I own a bunch of S&W's , model 58 is my avatar.
S&W didn't make a 5-shot 45 acp with a 2 inch barrel and I wanted one, Taurus was making them, so I got one and like it.
Gary

 

[johnnyflake]

They look stamped to me. Numbers are deep and wide.
Why do you ask ?
I own a bunch of S&W's , model 58 is my avatar.
S&W didn't make a 5-shot 45 acp with a 2 inch barrel and I wanted one, Taurus was making them, so I got one and like it.
Gary

What model is that Taurus .45acp? I have not heard of it and I would be interested. I have a Charter Arms Pitbull in .45acp with a 2 1/2" barrel.

 

[Jim L]

I am speaking with first hand experience.
I own several Taurus that have never given me any problems.
Taurus 92 (circa 2013)
Taurus 85 (circa 1999)
Taurus PT111 gen 2 (2015)
I had a stainless 92 that I gave to my son with 3,500 trouble free rounds thru it.
I shoot my Taurus guns often & enjoy them.
I think Taurus gets a bad rap because people are butt hurt they paid $550 for a Glock 26 gen 4 & a Taurus Pt111 gen 2 is on sale for $209

 

[Biggfoot44]

Conflicting true statments:

Taraus has more problems than name brand guns.

Most Tauri work reasonably well.

Certain product lines they've got the bugs basically worked out. The origonal configuration quasi Jframes in blue or stainless, quasi K frames in blue or stainless, the M92 family. Several 'smiths I respect give high marks for their 1911's in comparison to other guns in that price range.

They are very inovative as to designs and materials. The flip side is they don't do enough R&D before introducing them, and more than half get discontinued before the issues are worked out.

 

[steamloco76]

Over the past twenty-five years I've owned over a dozen Taurus handguns. Most were OK for the price, but not exceptional. Two made repeated trips to Taurus service and never were fixed. I kept one, a PT1911, 9MM for my wife to shoot at the range so I can shoot my Smith 1911. The PT1911 is very well made and finished. Not like the S&W, but it cost half as much.

My friend who owns a pretty busy gun shop gave up on Taurus about two years ago. He no longer carries any and will not accept Tauruses on trade. The biggest offenders were the new production model 85 UltraLite snub nose revolvers. After just a few rounds, many of the guns were jumping out of time and shaving lead/copper or (and this happened to my wife's M85 a few years back) the yoke screw was stripping the frame threads and popping out. Service turn around time was abysmal too, usually several months.