My 2 Cents On Taurus - Page 8

jake3501 · 05-29-2008, 04:21 PM

I've owned three taurus, two revolvers for over 20 years, a snub .38 sp a 4" 357, and a MilPro 2nd gen dao PT145 over two years. Love them all, really love the PT145, pleasure to shoot, over 1,000 rounds of many brands of ammo. Had one failure to fire on a Wolf ball round (known for tough primers), never a failure to feed, eject or stovepipe. Maybe I just got a good one. It is my favorite handgun, and I have owned over 40 through the years.

DKA1 · 05-31-2008, 06:36 AM

I am so scared of them that I just bought a new Model 66, in 357 and just like the rest, I love it. I onlu wish that my ability to use it was as good as the gun.

billy · 05-31-2008, 06:43 AM

KERBLOOIE!

oh wait.
that would be a glock...........

KingMusa45 · 05-31-2008, 01:59 PM

i have a pt 24'7 pro 45 and though i like the gun im all ready having probs with it. 2 days ago at the range it started ejecting the clip when ever the slide was cocked ether manualy or when shooting. before that when the clip would slip out every now and then when i was shooting i thought my hand was slipping but apparently not. my rear sight started sliding around about to weeks ago. i like the gun but i've never had probs like this with a new gun before. i got it 4 months ago. it's also really picky about what rounds it will shoot. i will say that it absolutly loves p+ rounds . after i get it fixxed im gonna keep it i love it though.

pcity · 05-31-2008, 08:53 PM

I own a bunch of guns. I only have two Taurus guns. My recent purchase (Taurus OSS) was a little bit of a disappointment. It's a decent gun, but this gun does shoot low. It also shot left. Both sights appeared to be alligned correctly (in the middle).

After about 30 minutes we go the windage correct; however, it had to be moved well to the right. I guess that is why they are adjustable. However, there is nothing we could do regarding low.

No matter what round (lead, brass, bullet weight), you had to aim the sights above center to hit the center. The only fix we can think of is to find a shorter front site. Others have said it's the shooter. I can accept that if it were just me, but I shoot with a competitive shooter.

500+ rounds between the two of us - low every time. There isn't an elevation adjustment on the back. It's passable, but I would rather have a gun shooting a little high. I have to block the target now to hit it.

gandog56 · 06-03-2008, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DKA1

I am so scared of them that I just bought a new Model 66, in 357 and just like the rest, I love it. I onlu wish that my ability to use it was as good as the gun.

My Model 66 was my first centerfire pistol, and it MADE me good. Of course, it always helps when the gun put's 'em where you aim's 'em.

pcity · 06-07-2008, 01:26 AM

I own a couple Taurus pistols. My most recent purchase was the Taurus OSS. I don't have bias towards one gun manufacturer over another. I did have a few problems with it out of the box.

First, the last round failed to load about half the time at first, although the problem became less and less frequent. I believe it will go away altogether after a little break in.

I must say that the gun shot way left and way low. We adjusted the rear sight considerably right of center to get windage correct. I know people say the sights are different, and that you have to basically cover the target with the front site to hit.

Even then it shoots a little low. I have an idea I think will work, but why be different. If you shoot off of the top of the sites - even dead on, wouldn't it make sense to do at least one thing the same. I believe I will learn to like this gun. Perhaps all of the hype got my expectations too high. I really do like the idea of it switching to double action automatically if it fails to fire. I also like the ability to lock the gun. The OSS is an intimidating looking weapon with a barrel over 5 inches.

With all of the above being said, I also bought an M&P recently. I have to give the nod to S&W on this one. I can't believe I am actually shooting a double action pistol. I believe the workmanship and out of box quality to be much better.

Kiehl99 · 06-07-2008, 07:31 PM

I have a Model 66 357Mag. I love it. Shoots nice, fairly accurate, only misses when I brain spaz. I have my days...lol. I am soon adding a Model 941 w/5" or a Model 970 w/6 1/2" .22lr to the cashe.

I am leaning to the 941 but the jury is still out...

gandog56 · 06-11-2008, 03:50 PM

I'm in the process of pulling lead out of my model 66 using an Outers Foul Out III system------a LOT of lead. Must be all them 148 grain DEWC .38 special loads I've been shooting all these years.

sisco50 · 06-13-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texas shooter

I have noticed several Taurus haters in this forum and I am not here to even try to change anyones mind.

But for the guys that are asking questions and considering buying one I will tell you this honest truth. I own 4 of them a 24/7 Pro SS .40, PT140 Mill. Pro SS .40, .44 Tracker 4" blue and a .38 lite 2". I have never had a minutes trouble with any of these guns, nor have I ever had a FTF or FTL out both autos. The Ms. and I used the 24/7 to take our CHL test and out of all the guns that day, Glocks, S&W, HK's that I know of, Ours was the only one that did not have a FTF or a FTL and we shot 100 rounds where the others only had to shoot 50. So you can take this as you see fit, but it's honest and true.

My first post in this area of the forum. I couldn't resist telling basically the same story about my experience with Taurus. The three are all Mil Pros; PT111SSP, PT140SSP and PT145SSP. Yes, I like the stainleslides. Approx 3000 rounds between them and not a single hiccup the past four or five months now.

I did the CHL with a new Glock G-22 because it was before I started buying and shooting the Taurus brand. Thinking about picking ou an OSS in the near future.

SCGirl · 06-14-2008, 02:34 PM

I have easily put 750 rounds through my PT111, and not one problem at all. We also bought a Taurus 1911, which my husband fell in love with, and now uses as his main carry pistol...(his main carry before this was a beretta 92FS)

I highly recommend any Taurus, plus they come with a lifetime warranty...

gandog56 · 06-14-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCGirl

We also bought a Taurus 1911, which my husband fell in love with, and now uses as his main carry pistol...(his main carry before this was a beretta 92FS)

Who's idea was the laser grips?

05-31-2008, 06:36 AM	#142
DKA1 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 75	I am so scared of them that I just bought a new Model 66, in 357 and just like the rest, I love it. I onlu wish that my ability to use it was as good as the gun. __________________ Keep on doing what you are doing and you will keep on getting what you are getting.

05-31-2008, 06:43 AM	#143
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 11,970 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 146	KERBLOOIE! oh wait. that would be a glock........... __________________ just leave britney ALONE! she's going thru a hard time snivel sniff....WAH

05-31-2008, 08:53 PM	#145
pcity Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 3	Taurus OSS - Shoots Low I own a bunch of guns. I only have two Taurus guns. My recent purchase (Taurus OSS) was a little bit of a disappointment. It's a decent gun, but this gun does shoot low. It also shot left. Both sights appeared to be alligned correctly (in the middle). After about 30 minutes we go the windage correct; however, it had to be moved well to the right. I guess that is why they are adjustable. However, there is nothing we could do regarding low. No matter what round (lead, brass, bullet weight), you had to aim the sights above center to hit the center. The only fix we can think of is to find a shorter front site. Others have said it's the shooter. I can accept that if it were just me, but I shoot with a competitive shooter. 500+ rounds between the two of us - low every time. There isn't an elevation adjustment on the back. It's passable, but I would rather have a gun shooting a little high. I have to block the target now to hit it.

06-07-2008, 01:26 AM	#147
pcity Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 3	I own a couple Taurus pistols. My most recent purchase was the Taurus OSS. I don't have bias towards one gun manufacturer over another. I did have a few problems with it out of the box. First, the last round failed to load about half the time at first, although the problem became less and less frequent. I believe it will go away altogether after a little break in. I must say that the gun shot way left and way low. We adjusted the rear sight considerably right of center to get windage correct. I know people say the sights are different, and that you have to basically cover the target with the front site to hit. Even then it shoots a little low. I have an idea I think will work, but why be different. If you shoot off of the top of the sites - even dead on, wouldn't it make sense to do at least one thing the same. I believe I will learn to like this gun. Perhaps all of the hype got my expectations too high. I really do like the idea of it switching to double action automatically if it fails to fire. I also like the ability to lock the gun. The OSS is an intimidating looking weapon with a barrel over 5 inches. With all of the above being said, I also bought an M&P recently. I have to give the nod to S&W on this one. I can't believe I am actually shooting a double action pistol. I believe the workmanship and out of box quality to be much better. Last edited by pcity; 06-07-2008 at 01:31 AM.

05-29-2008, 04:21 PM	#141
jake3501 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 7	I've owned three taurus, two revolvers for over 20 years, a snub .38 sp a 4" 357, and a MilPro 2nd gen dao PT145 over two years. Love them all, really love the PT145, pleasure to shoot, over 1,000 rounds of many brands of ammo. Had one failure to fire on a Wolf ball round (known for tough primers), never a failure to feed, eject or stovepipe. Maybe I just got a good one. It is my favorite handgun, and I have owned over 40 through the years.

05-31-2008, 01:59 PM	#144
KingMusa45 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 312	i have a pt 24'7 pro 45 and though i like the gun im all ready having probs with it. 2 days ago at the range it started ejecting the clip when ever the slide was cocked ether manualy or when shooting. before that when the clip would slip out every now and then when i was shooting i thought my hand was slipping but apparently not. my rear sight started sliding around about to weeks ago. i like the gun but i've never had probs like this with a new gun before. i got it 4 months ago. it's also really picky about what rounds it will shoot. i will say that it absolutly loves p+ rounds . after i get it fixxed im gonna keep it i love it though.

06-07-2008, 07:31 PM	#148
Kiehl99 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4	I have a Model 66 357Mag. I love it. Shoots nice, fairly accurate, only misses when I brain spaz. I have my days...lol. I am soon adding a Model 941 w/5" or a Model 970 w/6 1/2" .22lr to the cashe. I am leaning to the 941 but the jury is still out...

06-11-2008, 03:50 PM	#149
gandog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Montgomery, IL. Posts: 4,193	I'm in the process of pulling lead out of my model 66 using an Outers Foul Out III system------a LOT of lead. Must be all them 148 grain DEWC .38 special loads I've been shooting all these years.

06-14-2008, 02:34 PM	#151
SCGirl Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 283	I have easily put 750 rounds through my PT111, and not one problem at all. We also bought a Taurus 1911, which my husband fell in love with, and now uses as his main carry pistol...(his main carry before this was a beretta 92FS) I highly recommend any Taurus, plus they come with a lifetime warranty...