tarus tell me about taurus are they good or bad some good some bad ??

[edadmartin]

Well pricing says Taurus is probably .I don't always see it that way what do you guy who work on them know ?

[jcren]

Don't work on them, but own 2 of them. The 85 38 special had a rough cone and a bad crown. A little love and it shoots better than I ever thought a snub could. The 45 27/7 is a typical "carry" gun, average accuracy, good reliability and high capacity.

[oldfart1956]

Not sure which model you are interested in but try this: go to Google and type in "problem with Taurus Model XXX" and see what pops up. Also keep in mind Taurus isn't going to sell you any parts. Lawyer reasons I assume. I have the PT-1911. Very happy with it but it had some issue needing corrected but for $399 it was a good deal. Somebody went knutz with the dremel on the feed area of the barrel (not the frame) and the series 80 parts gave me some issue. Audie...the Oldfart

[Mk42gunner]

Probably some good, some bad.

I have not been impressed with the few Taurus handguns I have seen in the last fifteen years or so.

Robert

[El Bango]

Some seem to be a little more prone to fail. The tolerances are not as close as they should be for optimum accuracy. Not finished as well as some better known brands, though some of the better known brands are also suffering from a lack of quality control.

[opos]

Got a number of handguns...some pricey ones and some more "budget" ...I have a Taurus pt92AFS (polished "pimp gun") in 9mm and it's one of the most reliable and accurate and consistant shooters I've ever owned...I shoot it a lot and it has never mis fed, mis fired or mis extracted ...big pistol fit's my hands great and is a pleasure to shoot...I love CZ's and have several...my Taurus shoots as well or better.

[nagantguy]

At the Academy where I work nights and weekends teaching and being taught the martial art of the handgun, there have been several Taurus hand guns both brought into class and bought to have on hand to test/abuse/ lend if someone's pistol fails. I haven't seen anything about the few different models I've played with that would make turn my nose up at them. If purchased for ECD or as a "nightstand gun" once tested and proven reliable after a few hundred rounds than I'd say you were as well armed as the guy with a sig. Test,test test any arm your going to stake your life on regardless of price.

[bedbugbilly]

I've never owned one and probably never will . . I have too many handguns as it is. LOL

You hear and read a lot of "bad" and by the same token, read and hear a lot about the "good" from those that like theirs that they own and shoot.

Most of my handguns (revolvers) that I've purchased have been "vintage" - Smiths, Colts, etc. One of the main things that I do take into consideration when purchasing a handgun though is the reputation of the maker's customer service . . should it ever need to be used. I say that because in some of the threads I've read on Taurus is that their customer service is less than stellar . . . but that's based on what's been posted . . no personal experience on my part. So when considering any brand . . . including Taurus . . . besides looking for posts on "problems" . . . check on what folks think about their customer service as well. I've been very fortunate . . . for new handguns I've purchased over the years, I've never had to send one back regardless of the brand. But, any make can have a problem as we all know. So the CS is something to take in to consideration as well.

[Petrol & Powder]

I've played with my fair share of Taurus guns and I think my experience reflects the common thread concerning Taurus guns; Some good and some bad. The one Taurus model that seems to have the best track record is the model 85. I've seen a lot of those little snub nose revolvers used and abused that just keep chugging along year after year.

Unfortunately for every decent Taurus I've come across, I've seen/shot/repaired an equal number that were junk. Their quality appears to be hit or miss. An acquaintance of mine purchased a new Taurus 9mm pistol that will not hit the broadside of a barn even if you are standing inside the barn.
I will not condemn Taurus across the board, I've have seen some Taurus products that were good values (the previously mentioned model 85 being one). However, I refuse to take the risk with Taurus anymore. There are so many other affordable options on the market that there is no reason to take the chance on finding a good Taurus.

[Der Gebirgsjager]

I have 4 Taurus handguns, all revolvers. Two stainless M-85 .38's, one stainless 44 Spec., one blue M-96 .22 L.R. All were purchased in the mid-late 1980s, and all are excellent. But I have to confine my praise to that time period, as I've not bought or used one made since then.

[jmort]

I have had two Taurus revolvers. One was great and one was really bad and how it got out of the factory should be a crime. Too many other options for me to try another Taurus.

[lightload]

A nice way to say is this: Taurus has too much variation in quality control. My opinion--and not so nice--is that they know better and could do better but choose the low road to make more money. I found this out the hard way. The revolver line is worse than the semi-auto line, which ain't good either.

[2ndAmendmentNut]

Honestly I have fired only about 3 Taurus handguns and handled maybe a total of 10-12. Some work, some don't. None of them impressed me or made me go, "wow, that is nice." The guns that do work are a good deal, but I would never buy a Taurus without being able to first shoot it. That being said I own zero Taurus guns at this time because a used S&W or Glock always seems to present it self at or under what a new Taurus sells for.

[wrench man]

Two Taurus Revolvers (Raging Bull and Gaucho) and one Rossi rifle (62SA), I will NEVER! own another Brazilian made firearm ever again.

[runfiverun]

rossi's i like.
Taurus sucks, I'd rather have a hi-point.

[sparky45]

I have a Taurus Pt 1911 and it handles, fires, and is as accurate as my SR1911. It's by far my go to fun gun.

[waksupi]

rossi's i like.
Taurus sucks, I'd rather have a hi-point.

After spending the afternoon of shooting the bejeebers out of my Hipoint, that is the way to go. One misfeed caused by short seating the magazine. Accuracy was good enough to hit empty shotgun shells at fifteen yards with pleasing regularity. The more I shoot it, the more impressed I am.

[bangerjim]

I have a few Tauri...................all perform to my needs! 2 revolvers and one long gun. Never any of the problems people seem to moan about. And have shot a few of my buddies ones also with no noticeable problems.

"Pay yer money......take yer chances." I have no complaints with my OLDER models. But quality of new ones seems to vary some from what I have seen with other peoples' NEW generation guns.

Some on here tend to complain about a name....even if they have never owned one.

banger

[Wayne Smith]

Best friend's son, and our son's brother in law, had a Taurus 44Mag. He brought it to me to look at because it would not index. I know how to take the cylinder out of a Smith and a Colt, but don't know all the nomenclature. Anyway, the rod that holds the cylinder in, that is a two piece rod screwed together in the American made revolvers, was a two piece rod pressed together in this one. Yeah, cheapened design. Never will I buy one.

[Tenbender]

I have a mod. 85 Ultra Lite stainless. It is exactly like a S&W mod. 60 or 36. Good trigger and shoots great.