[garya1961]

My 40 cal version works great. There's nothing really wrong with the trigger. If you are use to a shorter pull it may take some getting use to but it works just fine.

 

[garya1961]

I agree. But I'm not wasting my time on getting into any facts because it's a waste of time to discuss this issue is DD is in the thread, honestly. We've been down that road before. Interesting that DD always tows the Taurus line, but doesn't even put in 10% of the effort to talk about any other brand.

Anyone who doesn't like Taurus is a "hater." But, I see him post tons of negative comments about Glocks on Glocktalk - and no one uses that terminology in that case. Because, it doesn't matter the gun forum. A Taurus fanatic is a Taurus fanatic. The code word from Taurus fans is "hater" for anyone who has a negative view of Taurus... No matter why that is.

For some reason, Taurus fans have to convince themselves that the gun is better than other brands by tearing into anyone who doesn't agree. Funny how ya never seen fans of other gun brands doing this. And, it's not just the expense issues...

Before gun-Armageddon, I got another M&P Shield for $249 from PSA. Way better gun than any Taurus will ever be IMHO.

OK, you are not a Taurus hater but you dislike Taurus really really bad.

 

[garya1961]

Someone mentioned the Taurus PT series being junk. I have PT1911 that I haven't shot in a while but put a few hundred rounds through it when I got it without a single problem. Also had a chance to buy a PT845 a while back but passed on it, wish I had bought it now.

 

[garya1961]

I said that, I've personally seen them shear off an ejector within 50rds, I've seen multiple Ambi safeties break, and that goofy hammer lock fail.

I have heard about the safety breaking but mine seems to be good but don't really like the ambi safety anyway, may just replace it. It may just be the most accurate handgun I own. Shot one raggedy hole for my conceal carry class with it.
If I knew then what I know now about the PT845 I would have bought it. From what I hear even most Taurus haters like the 845.

 

[garya1961]

There were a number of PT1911's that had the manual safeties come out while shooting. One of mine did it, even, but it didn't keep me from buying more to use as base guns. Also, some were know to go off POA/POI after a number of rounds fired. Best I can recollect, these PT1911's were built in '07 and '08, mostly. My sole remaining government 1911 is a PT...all black built in '11. It's basically stock except for installing an arched MSH so it points more like a full size Glock, off a draw. MOF, when speed drawing and firing a G34 and the 1911 without using a sight ref, the group at 7 yds is only about an inch higher with the Glock. I was stoked when I decided to try an arched MSH 'cause it has let me keep that 1911 and a lightweight Para commander which also has an arched MSH.

Wouldn't you know it, mine was made in August 2007, lol. That's sounds right for when I bought it. At least I got a good deal $375 NIB with an extra set of wood grips after $75 rebate. Haven't shot it in a while but never had a problem with it.

 

[garya1961]

I got my G2c from a guy I use to work with. He told me it had a few jams when he first got it but the gun shot fine once broken in. I stripped it down and I believe it was the driest and dirtiest gun that I have ever seen. I cleaned it and put a light coat of oil on everything and it ran 100%. Sometimes it ain't the gun's fault.

 

[garya1961]

A lot of companies will go far beyond their written warranty. The written warranty is more of a cya thing.
Just wondering has anyone read Ruger's written warranty?

 

[garya1961]

Deleted, the dreaded double post.

 

[garya1961]

Out of the biggest names in the business, Glock, S&W, Ruger, H&k, I would put Taurus at the bottom of the list but they are on the list as an option. I have no problem buying a Taurus but I don't expect it to be a top of the line gun either.