To Taurus or not no Taurus...

[DadSmith]

Just ordered this for grins...

https://palmettostatearmory.com/taurus-g2c-9mm-pistol-black-1-g2c931-12.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=daily_deals&utm_campaign=20210916&utm_term=afternoon&utm_content=52549

Had a G2 Millenium and actually liked it. I don't remember why I sold it (probably to buy something else), but the price is right for a knocking around backup gun.

P226 18rd mags fit it. The mec gar mags. Look on ebay they have sleeves that fit the mag perfectly if you want to go that route.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

P226 18rd mags fit it. The mec gar mags. Look on ebay they have sleeves that fit the mag perfectly if you want to go that route.

No kidding? I never would have thought that SIG mags would fit a Taurus! What do you mean by "sleeves"? I know ebay doesn't carry any mags over 10 rounds.

Ah, nevermind. I found them.

Magazine Sleeve for Taurus G2C / G3C /PT111 G2 9mm When Using MEC-GAR Sig P226 | eBay

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SLEEVE ONLY! NOTHING INCLOUDED NO MAGAZINE OR GUN.

www.ebay.com

I don't think I'm going to go that route, just because it would kind of defeat the purpose of a small 9mm.

 

[DadSmith]

No kidding? I never would have thought that SIG mags would fit a Taurus! What do you mean by "sleeves"? I know ebay doesn't carry any mags over 10 rounds.

Ah, nevermind. I found them.

Magazine Sleeve for Taurus G2C / G3C /PT111 G2 9mm When Using MEC-GAR Sig P226 | eBay

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SLEEVE ONLY! NOTHING INCLOUDED NO MAGAZINE OR GUN.

www.ebay.com

I don't think I'm going to go that route, just because it would kind of defeat the purpose of a small 9mm.

BloodyWheels "Sleeve" for Taurus G2C G3C PT111G2 9mm (READ ITEM DESCRIPTION) | eBay

Love your Taurus Pt-111 G2/G2C/G3C?. I am sure you are aware of all the compatible magazines that function in your G2C. Need the gap filled?. Add a Magazine sleeve to it! The sleeve fills the gap, feels great, and looks great!

www.ebay.com

 

[DadSmith]

No kidding? I never would have thought that SIG mags would fit a Taurus! What do you mean by "sleeves"? I know ebay doesn't carry any mags over 10 rounds.

Ah, nevermind. I found them.

Magazine Sleeve for Taurus G2C / G3C /PT111 G2 9mm When Using MEC-GAR Sig P226 | eBay

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. SLEEVE ONLY! NOTHING INCLOUDED NO MAGAZINE OR GUN.

www.ebay.com

I don't think I'm going to go that route, just because it would kind of defeat the purpose of a small 9mm.

I did it because my entire little finger hung off the bottom of the grip. Not fun to shoot like that.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I did it because my entire little finger hung off the bottom of the grip. Not fun to shoot like that.

I've got pretty small hands so it wasn't a problem with the one I had before with the standard 12 round mag. Still, 12 rounds is nice in a little compact 9mm. Would give me more capacity than my Shield 45 (but of course you only have to shoot the bad guy once with a 45... ).

 

[DadSmith]

I've got pretty small hands so it wasn't a problem with the one I had before with the standard 12 round mag. Still, 12 rounds is nice in a little compact 9mm. Would give me more capacity than my Shield 45 (but of course you only have to shoot the bad guy once with a 45... ).

I have this method of how many times the bad guy needs shot minimum for incapacitating them . That is 1200 ft lbs of energy. So if it's a 22lr pistol that would be a minimum of 12 rds.
9mm +p 4 rds,.
10mm 2rds
5.56x45 2 rds
308 Winchester 1 rd

 

[DoggyDaddy]

I have this method of how many times the bad guy needs shot minimum for incapacitating them . That is 1200 ft lbs of energy. So if it's a 22lr pistol that would be a minimum of 12 rds.
9mm +p 4 rds,.
10mm 2rds
5.56x45 2 rds
308 Winchester 1 rd

Or 45-70...

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The 325gr bullet has an advertised muzzle velocity of 2,050 feet per second and a muzzle energy of 3,032 foot pounds. Buffalo Bore produces one of the hottest .45-70 loads available with a 405gr jacketed flat point bullet propelled at 2,000 feet per second for a tooth rattling 3,597 foot pounds of muzzle energy.

Almost enough for 3 bad guys with one shot!

 

[2in1evtime]

I have owned and shot model 66's 4" and 6" had no issues what so ever just gave my so one in 6" and he likes it just my

 

[PRasko]

All i remember is when taurus had an issue with one of their semi auto pistols and refused to warranty them. Took a class action lawsuit to get them to move on the subject.

Something about guns firing even when the safety was engaged?

Never touched em.

Google-fu to the rescue.

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[DoggyDaddy]

All i remember is when taurus had an issue with one of their semi auto pistols and refused to warranty them. Took a class action lawsuit to get them to move on the subject.

Something about guns firing even when the safety was engaged?

Never touched em.

Google-fu to the rescue.

Legal Defense for Self Defense - USLawShield

Protect yourself with concealed carry insurance. Stay on the right side of the law. Be a responsible CCW gun owner.

www.uslawshield.com

Eh, it happens. Even SIG was not immune.

Sig Sauer Confronts Further Reports of Possible Safety Defect in Popular Pistol

Confronting fresh evidence of a dangerous potential defect in its popular P320 pistol, the gunmaker Sig Sauer announced on Tuesday that it’s launching a “voluntary upgrade” to the model to remedy the risk that the guns may fire when dropped. “Recent events indicate that dropping the P320 beyond...

www.thetrace.org

 

[Bugzilla]

I have this method of how many times the bad guy needs shot minimum for incapacitating them . That is 1200 ft lbs of energy. So if it's a 22lr pistol that would be a minimum of 12 rds.
9mm +p 4 rds,.
10mm 2rds
5.56x45 2 rds
308 Winchester 1 rd

Never use the 308. You won’t be able to see the fear in the ba___rds eyes and watch him suffer a bit!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Never use the 308. You won’t be able to see the fear in the ba___rds eyes and watch him suffer a bit!

7.62x54R works too...

 

[manifest destiny]

I have a Taurus 905. It's currently my only revolver. It's clunky and has a bad habit of light strikes (is it called light strike in revolvers?). It will leave a dimple on the round and go boom the next time around the wheel, but.... Click. is a gut wrenching sound. I paid next to nothing for it and figure it's worth even less. So I keep it for the novelty of 9mm in a revolver.

 

[WebSnyper]

Almost enough for 3 bad guys with one shot!

 

[DadSmith]

I have a Taurus 905. It's currently my only revolver. It's clunky and has a bad habit of light strikes (is it called light strike in revolvers?). It will leave a dimple on the round and go boom the next time around the wheel, but.... Click. is a gut wrenching sound. I paid next to nothing for it and figure it's worth even less. So I keep it for the novelty of 9mm in a revolver.

You can contact Taurus and get it set to them to have it fixed or go to your local Gunsmith.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You can contact Taurus and get it set to them to have it fixed or go to your local Gunsmith.

Wolff may carry a stronger hammer spring too.

 

[GoBoilers!]

OK, I will admit I am a Taurus fan, primarily because they are inexpensive AND I have never had any issues with them. My first .38/.357 was a Taurus with a 4" barrel. It shot wonderfully and was the most accurate revolver I owned. The only reason I traded it off was because it was ported, and VERY LOUD. I wanted to use it as a backup for deer hunting but was afraid to shoot it without lots of hearing protection. I now have a Ruger GP100 that fills the same role, and it has become my favorite revolver. I also own the model 85 (.38 snub) and do not plan on letting that one go.

I have had several Taurus pistols too. My favorite, that I wish I had not traded, was a 24/7C in .45 ACP. If I saw another one for sale now, I would seriously consider grabbing it. I cannot speak about Taurus's customer service since I have never needed to use them.

 

[binkerton]

How much do you like recoil? If high-fiving a sledgehammer gets your loins stirring, get the .454 Casull. In a 4" Redhawk, hot .45 Colt loads are plenty for me. It's more like high fiving a framing hammer. I would suppose if I had a T-rex charging me I wouldn't be as inclined to notice it, but "Ruger Only" loads at the range aren't fun to me and a cylinder full is plenty.

Keep in mind any revolver that shoots two things shoots one or both of them worse because of it, especially if shot from the same cylinder. Sights can't be regulated for two different loads. One bullet will have to jump a wider gap before starting to be stabilized. Maintenance requirements will increase with the shorter cartridge creating carbon deposits that make the longer cartridge sticky. How much those things matter to you depend on what you intend to do and what you value. For *me*, I wouldn't bother with .454 until I got into longer barrel lengths, say 6" and up if I bothered with .454 at all.

Also, do you reload? When shooting the bigger bore revolver cartridges, return on investment is *very* quick due to the cost of commercial loads. It also lets you make those "Ruger Only" loads if you just need to shoot someone hiding behind your neighbor's refrigerator or feel like your palm hasn't been sufficiently punished by your other available options.

Eh, just get an X frame .460 S&W. I can shoot .460, .454 and 45 Colt and the 45 feels like a .22 with that heavy ass frame. Lol

 

[cosermann]

Fact is, most of us have limited personal experience with various samples of various firearms products, and small sample sizes from which to draw conclusions.

In my personal experience, almost every time I've been out shooting with someone who has had a Taurus, they always ended up apologizing/rationalizing for it when it malfunctions (i.e. "it doesn't normally do that," "it must be the ammo," etc.). Others in this thread have had Taurus xyz and haven't had any problems with it.

So much for the anecdotal feedback.

That said, I've consulted those that have worked in gun stores for some time, and gunsmiths and am told that Tauruses (Tauri?) are returned for warranty work more often than other more reputable brands.

The other folks that have opinions worth listening to are trainers who see thousands of guns of various types every year and how they perform during their classes when used by a variety of shooters (large sample size). Have talked with several, some occasionally they write articles on this. None that I know of recommend Taurus handguns for serious purposes.

For a plinker, range, or fun gun fine, but I wouldn't trust my life to one unless I had no other choice.

Taurus is not alone in this assessment.

YMMV.

 

[rtfisher1]

I have probably had 12-15 taurus revolvers over the last 30 yrs and never had a problem with any of them. I actually like them alot.. .most were jframe size 38 or 357's.
I have 3 currently, two of the 856's in 38 special, and one 942 in .22. They have been fantastic for me.