Has anyone owned a Taurus 9MM pistol?

LT Brad McInnis — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:20:31 -0400

A friend of mine is thinking of getting one, and I have never used one. Anything interesting/unusual I should look for? Thanks!

Response by CPL Douglas Chrysler made Jun 26 at 2020 6:23 PM

CPL Douglas Chrysler — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:23:11 -0400

I have a Taurus 22 ankle backup pistol. Never had a problem in like 15 years.

Response by CPL Dave Hoover made Jun 26 at 2020 7:28 PM

CPL Dave Hoover — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:28:04 -0400

Never had one, but I've talked to near a dozen gun sales people and they all say they same. The revolvers are good (not great) everything else, NO!!! LT Brad McInnis

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 26 at 2020 7:50 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:50:12 -0400

Look for something else.

Response by MAJ Byron Oyler made Jun 26 at 2020 8:10 PM

MAJ Byron Oyler — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:10:29 -0400

I once owned a Taurus 40 and for the money it was a good pistol. They are big but not shit like Hi Point.

Response by SSG Jimmy Cernich made Jun 26 at 2020 8:21 PM

SSG Jimmy Cernich — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:21:49 -0400

I have one no problems.I have the 45 too no problems I go to the range with them often.

Response by SSG Jimmy Cernich made Jun 26 at 2020 8:41 PM

SSG Jimmy Cernich — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:41:54 -0400

I did have trigger job done on mine wasn't too costly and made a lot of difference on reaction time and speed.I forgot to mention that.A local gunsmith did it same day I brought it and I gave him 50 bux because he wouldn't charge me lol

Response by TSgt Jack Oberholtzer made Jun 26 at 2020 9:03 PM

TSgt Jack Oberholtzer — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:03:29 -0400

Not sure if this helps. I am normally a Sig Sauer guy, but I have a Taurus 1911 that has been a great gun. My Sigs can be a bit particular about the ammo they take. The Taurus gobbles up anything, steel case, aluminum or brass from any manufacturer or any reloads I have thrown at it. I have shot somewhere around three thousand rounds out of it and never had a jam or a stove pipe or failure to fire. No where near the most expense or prettiest, but if it failed tomorrow I’d buy another.

Response by TSgt David L. made Jun 26 at 2020 9:15 PM

TSgt David L. — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:15:29 -0400

Get an S&W M&P or Springfield instead. Taurus makes some decent stuff but you can get better for about the same money.
Just my 2 cents.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Jun 26 at 2020 9:19 PM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:19:16 -0400

New ones are fine. Taurus was the licensed manufacturer for Beretta in Brazil and still makes a clone of the 92/M9 that IMO corrected the shortcomings of the 92, including a frame mounted safety that works in the right direction. I have PT101 in 9MM (92 Clone with adjustable sights) and the follow on to the PT24/7, the OSS 24/7 in 45 ACP. Both are fine pistols, although the OSS requires a break in period not uncommon in modern handguns. The 101 was never ammo sensitive and after about 300 rounds, the 24/7 eats any junk I load in it. I have not got to shoot the current G3 series pistols yet.

One the revolver side, most models are S&W clones, with the exception of the tracker series. Quality isn't Smith & Wesson, but still decent. They make a number of six plus revolvers, including an interesting 38/357 that has a replacement 9mm cylinder.

Response by SGM Bill Frazer made Jun 26 at 2020 9:53 PM

SGM Bill Frazer — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 21:53:11 -0400

Had 1 years ago- ok gun, worked well, was happy, till I got my Springfield Armory .45

Response by MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P made Jun 27 at 2020 10:27 AM

MSgt Steven Holt, NRP, CCEMT-P — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 10:27:49 -0400

It's a decent handgun. It's no Colt or Glock but it's not a Hi Point either. At least in most of the gun shops around the house, you can get better quality for similar money.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2020 3:20 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 15:20:28 -0400

I had a Taurus .40-cal. years ago. It was a good gun. Never had a problem with it.

Response by SGT Chris Padgett made Jun 29 at 2020 3:56 PM

SGT Chris Padgett — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 15:56:16 -0400

Depends what your friend wants it for.
I have a PT111 9mm that I use as a CCW. It's a great light, low profile handgun, and it's been reliable.
For what it's intended to be used for, you can't go wrong.
If your friend is looking for something to use as a competition firearm, your friend won't be happy at all.