PT709 Range Reports??

[kirkcdl]

Okay all,I'm sure a few on this board have bought one of the first wave of PT709 pistols...

Anybody got a range report?There are several aspects of this gun I'm curious about...

Currently,my pocket 9 carry choices are a Kel Tec PF-9 and a Kahr Arms PM-9,just so you all know what I am using for a comparison...

Thanks in advance...

[predecessor]

The blued version actually weighs in at 18.6 ounces with an unloaded 7 round mag. For a compact slim pistol, it is quite ergonomic. Recoil was surprisingly manageable for a 9MM pistol of this size. The trigger is an SA/DA trigger that is Single Action first, and reverts to DA if you experience a misfire. A new feature to Taurus pistols is the additional trigger safety, so if you like to carry ala Glock or XD, you can. If not, there is a frame mounted safety at your disposal.

Of note, there is a very short length of pull between the location of the trigger and the grip. So if you have long fingers, you'll definitely need to adjust your trigger finger placement. I found myself needing to do that and I have small hands. A design feature I would change if I could, but certainly trainable so not a huge deal.

Some have claimed issues with Taurus pistols shooting low fresh from the factory. I had not experienced this phenomenon until now. This pistol definitely shot low, and would be a major issue for me had Taurus not included a fully adjustable low profile rear sight. Really a great feature in my opinion!

I did not thoroughly clean the pistol before firing, so much of the Brazilian packing goo was still in the pistol. The pistol functioned flawlessly through the 75 rounds that I put through it.

Overall, I much prefer shooting the 709 slim to the Kel-Tec PF-9, Kahr, or Walther PPS - and I much prefer the price to the Kahr and PPS as well.

[rex007]

Were you able to get a full grip on it,? Glad to hear of no mishaps this could be the perfect carry pistol ,slim and light weight short butt for concealment and enough rounds in the mag. and at a reasonable price those other pistols you mentioned are very proud of them in 2002 I bought a Kahr p40 covert but can't get my little finger on the short 4" grip shouldn't have gotton the covert model their extended mag suck,and where were you able to pick one up so quick?I'm wanting one too I emailed Blade-teck today and asked them about holsters =Kydex ,I wonder how long it will be before they have them ?.Thanks for your report look forward to any other info you may have

[texastaurusguy]

I look forward to more reviews on this particular gun. I think it's going to give the Keltec PF9 a run for it's money, if it's a reliable shooter.

[predecessor]

Were you able to get a full grip on it,?

No, it's two fingers, but a much more manageable two than other pistols of it's size. Slap a Hogue grip on there and it's even better. If you need a compact that will give you a full grip, consider the 24/7 Pro C.

[Pt709Slim]

Took my PT709 to the range the other day. For such a small gun, it show extremely well. I'll admit that I don't have a reference point for other small guns like the Kahr or Kel-ec, but compared to my full-size Glock, it seems just as accurate, but surprisingly with less recoil. I don't know if it's the Hogue Handall, Jr. (which incidentally needed to be installed upside-down). No FTF's or any other mishaps after 150rds. of a combined Blazer Brass and Winchester 115gr FMJs. Mine did come with the "white goop", but I was able to clean it out before taking the gun to the range.

[markesquire]

I sold a kel tec pf9 to buy this pistol. I think I made a nice choice. The 709 has the pf9 trigger beat by a long shot. I put 100 rounds through the slim, some mags as fast as I could pull the trigger. Did not have one single problem. Looks to be a keeper.