To All the Taurus Haters

Grognard Gunny · 08-17-2009, 08:01 PM

I have a Taurus PT 58 S I picked up at a friend of mine's Pawn Shop. Had little wear and the price was right. The somewhat fat hardgrip fits perfectly in my larger hands and the thing is accurate as hell. Haven't had a jam yet and put 50 (minimum) down the barrell every month.

So, my experience tell me that the weapon (model, at least) works for me.

Can't complain.

GG

jus2boyz · 08-17-2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gandog56

Just took my 20 year old Taurus 66 .357 magnum to the range, loaded up some roll your own 38 special 148 grain DEWC's and tore a perfect six shot cloverleaf on a target dot at twenty feet. Not so bad for what most people consider a POS brand.

Like I said at page 1 of the post, my 23yr old PT99 9mm, can shoot with most of the pistols costing hundred$ more. And by the way, not says me. So said the GUN EXPERTS, in many a gun magazine before I purchased it. Rock on brother Ganny

It is a simple case of I spent too much for mine, thus your Taurus is crap.

HEMI · 08-17-2009, 08:28 PM

As with all brands there are gems, if you got 1 congrats.
It is a rarity these days with everyone trying to find ways to cut costs.

twtalbot · 09-07-2009, 11:58 AM

20 years ago, I had a 4" barreled satin nickel Model 66 that I shot in some local IPSC matches. 1000 rounds a month for 3 months and not a single issue. I later sold it to pay for my CZ75. Now I have PT145 that's taking some getting used to, going from the form-fitting grip of the CZ to the Taurus's Glock-style blockyness, but I'm gradually getting used to the feel. It's picky about the bullet shapes it will feed, but with one that it likes, it's absolutely reliable.

twtalbot · 09-07-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by kansascoyote

I whole heartadly agree about keeping jobs in the USA but what drives crazy is that people like the uaw think $40 an hour is a living wage . Did they ever stop to think what that price does to their "fellow americans" ? Dont know about you but im sick of paying $50,000 for a four wheel drive pickup that should cost 30 tops.I dont want to make any uaw members mad but Im sick of the crap that we as americans do to americans in the name of self preservasion!!!!

Yeah, whoever got the idea that a guy making $18 an hour can afford to buy stuff made by guys who make $40?

srt 10 jimbo · 09-14-2009, 11:27 PM

Have a Pt 101 and just got a new pt 709 slim. Both of them are very reliable. I shoot them both once a week at the range and put about 100 rounds through both of them. The 709 is my new CCW gun.

gandog56 · 10-04-2009, 01:51 PM

I wish Illinois trusted it's citizens enough to carry. Seriously considering moving for that and other stupid gun laws.

But my two Taurus pistols keep rocking on!

big boomer · 10-04-2009, 02:41 PM

Grandog come to Minnesota if you can ignore the Libs at least you can get a carry permit it cost about 250. total and is good for 5 years and its good in a bunch of states and I will let you try my Taurus guns out. (I got a 9mm and a 44 special) and am thinking of a 22 rifle.

RocketFoot · 10-06-2009, 05:00 PM

I'll weigh in on the pro Taurus side! I have a PT1911 and a Raging Bull in .44 mag and I absolutely love them both! Who said decent products have to be outrageously expensive?

22plinker · 10-11-2009, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kstedman

I have a couple of questions:

1) What is the difference between the Millenium and the Millenium Pro?

2) When were the non-pro Milleniums manufactured?

Im thinking about buying my fathers PT-111 stainless 9mm and he claims to have shot about 150-200 rounds with absolutely no problems. There is no cracking and it looks almost brand new. I've heard both positive and negative (more positive) with regards to the performance of the Milleniums.

I'm headed out to shoot it tomororrow.

Thanks!

Mine was new in 2002. It is tight, shoots fine & if I had any criticisms it would be, the takedown is "tricky" in that you have to follow directions to take it apart and put it back together. Once you READ THE DIRECTIONS, than FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS, not an issue! It's a stone reliable gun & I like mine!

KW Gary M · 10-17-2009, 09:13 PM

I love both my Tautus handguns. I've made this offer many times before and never had anyone take me up on it: "If it bothers you that much to have such a poor gun PM me for my dealer's address. I'll be glad to take it".

simmentaler · 10-26-2009, 03:58 PM

Let me join the pro-Taurus faction as well. My 689 wheel is still turning after 16 years. Admittedly I had the cylinder and hand replaced at around 5500 rounds. 95% of those were top end loads, ranging from 110 to 180 grainers. My only gripe I have with it, is the zebra wood panels, my hand is bit large and after a range session my middle finger is a bit hammered.

KW Gary M · 10-26-2009, 11:06 PM

Taurus is just a fine gun at a low price.

mitchr · 10-26-2009, 11:47 PM

I've heard a lot of good about Taurus. I don't care what brand is the subject, you will always hear someone bad mouth it. I wish they had a commander size 1911.

gandog56 · 11-07-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by big boomer

Grandog come to Minnesota if you can ignore the Libs at least you can get a carry permit it cost about 250. total and is good for 5 years and its good in a bunch of states and I will let you try my Taurus guns out. (I got a 9mm and a 44 special) and am thinking of a 22 rifle.

If I did.....no way I would ever become a BiQueens fan!

Green Bay forever!

1950oldsoldier · 11-09-2009, 10:58 PM

Guys as you know in the Southland we were born with guns in our cribs :>) In the 1950's if I was going hunting after school I took my gun and put it in my wall locker. Either shotgun for rabbits or rifle for squirrels. My how things have changed. I live in South Carolina because of the low taxes, gun friendly state, and a CCW costs you $50.00 for 5 years :>) but I pay zero because I am a disabled veteran.
Jim

09-07-2009, 11:58 AM	#304
twtalbot Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 424	20 years ago, I had a 4" barreled satin nickel Model 66 that I shot in some local IPSC matches. 1000 rounds a month for 3 months and not a single issue. I later sold it to pay for my CZ75. Now I have PT145 that's taking some getting used to, going from the form-fitting grip of the CZ to the Taurus's Glock-style blockyness, but I'm gradually getting used to the feel. It's picky about the bullet shapes it will feed, but with one that it likes, it's absolutely reliable. __________________ My rifle and pistol are only tools. I am the weapon.

09-14-2009, 11:27 PM	#306
srt 10 jimbo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 300	Have a Pt 101 and just got a new pt 709 slim. Both of them are very reliable. I shoot them both once a week at the range and put about 100 rounds through both of them. The 709 is my new CCW gun. __________________

10-04-2009, 01:51 PM	#307
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 11,797	I wish Illinois trusted it's citizens enough to carry. Seriously considering moving for that and other stupid gun laws. But my two Taurus pistols keep rocking on! __________________ People think I'm paranoid because I own guns. If I own guns, what do I have to be paranoid about?

10-17-2009, 09:13 PM	#311
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 4,609 Blog Entries: 1	I love both my Tautus handguns. I've made this offer many times before and never had anyone take me up on it: "If it bothers you that much to have such a poor gun PM me for my dealer's address. I'll be glad to take it". __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

10-26-2009, 11:06 PM	#313
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 4,609 Blog Entries: 1	Taurus is just a fine gun at a low price. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

08-17-2009, 08:01 PM	#301
Grognard Gunny Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 11	I have a Taurus PT 58 S I picked up at a friend of mine's Pawn Shop. Had little wear and the price was right. The somewhat fat hardgrip fits perfectly in my larger hands and the thing is accurate as hell. Haven't had a jam yet and put 50 (minimum) down the barrell every month. So, my experience tell me that the weapon (model, at least) works for me. Can't complain. GG

08-17-2009, 08:28 PM	#303
HEMI Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 1,180	As with all brands there are gems, if you got 1 congrats. It is a rarity these days with everyone trying to find ways to cut costs.

10-04-2009, 02:41 PM	#308
big boomer Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minn. Posts: 2,310	Grandog come to Minnesota if you can ignore the Libs at least you can get a carry permit it cost about 250. total and is good for 5 years and its good in a bunch of states and I will let you try my Taurus guns out. (I got a 9mm and a 44 special) and am thinking of a 22 rifle.

10-06-2009, 05:00 PM	#309
RocketFoot Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Southwestern PA Posts: 13	I'll weigh in on the pro Taurus side! I have a PT1911 and a Raging Bull in .44 mag and I absolutely love them both! Who said decent products have to be outrageously expensive?

10-26-2009, 03:58 PM	#312
simmentaler Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: RSA Posts: 2	Let me join the pro-Taurus faction as well. My 689 wheel is still turning after 16 years. Admittedly I had the cylinder and hand replaced at around 5500 rounds. 95% of those were top end loads, ranging from 110 to 180 grainers. My only gripe I have with it, is the zebra wood panels, my hand is bit large and after a range session my middle finger is a bit hammered.

10-26-2009, 11:47 PM	#314
mitchr Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 109	I've heard a lot of good about Taurus. I don't care what brand is the subject, you will always hear someone bad mouth it. I wish they had a commander size 1911.

11-09-2009, 10:58 PM	#316
1950oldsoldier Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 57	Guys as you know in the Southland we were born with guns in our cribs :>) In the 1950's if I was going hunting after school I took my gun and put it in my wall locker. Either shotgun for rabbits or rifle for squirrels. My how things have changed. I live in South Carolina because of the low taxes, gun friendly state, and a CCW costs you $50.00 for 5 years :>) but I pay zero because I am a disabled veteran. Jim