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[cyanide.dipped]

I have had My 809 compact for about 1 week. Took it to the range and ran 150 rounds through it. 100 Blazer brass 115gr & 50 124gr hard cast lead low power loads. The gun ran good with no malfunctions. The gun was shooting about 1-2 inches left, I noticed the front sight was shift to the right a bit. After centering the front sight it shot right on. The single action trigger is decent with a bit of creep. The double action is way to heavy, feels like it will snap the trigger bar if you shoot a lot of double action. I also noticed I can put 14 rounds into the 13 round magazine, 14+1 in a nice package not bad. The slide is fairly thin .90 near the top and about 1 inch where it bumps out a bit. I really like how it takes down like a Glock but you do not have to pull the trigger. And the rails the slide rides on are small so that should help it be more reliable. I like that the compact does not have ambi controls except the magazine release, which on my gun is very stiff I am going to oil it good and hopefully that will help. I have several other guns so I am going to keep shooting it without cleaning till I get a malfunction.

Bought mine (809C) a couple of days back. Cleaned it, lubed it and put 13 rounds (one mag) through it so far. Its a great gun I must admit. The only problem I am having is that the trigger reset actually does not happen on the first sound... there are two clicking sounds before the trigger resets. The first sound happens close to the firing position (as shown on the internet as well... its minimal travel), but the trigger is not reset there, it has to travel another bit and there is another click sound and that actually resets the trigger. That ruins the deal for me. I talked to the gun dealer and he said he could look at it and maybe exchange it with another 809C coming in January 2012 shipment to Pakistan. Lets see what happens.

You didnt have any problem of the sort 94zcar right? Unless I am mistaken, the trigger SHOULD RESET on the first click sound. Right? Or am I doing anything wrong?

[MilProGuy]

I have had My 809 compact for about 1 week.

Great pic ~ very nice composition!

[MilProGuy]

I was looking at one today in Academy sports....809 4" is on sale for 299.00. Just may go get me another Taurus....

Hey, at that low price...why not?

[davemlim02]

Have a 845. It was manufactured June 2009 bought it Aug 2010. Initial firing was full of FTF, FTE and FTI atleast 80% of the time.The extra mag a purchased would not lock the slide open on the last round (it was replaced). All my mags could not be fully loaded due to the stiff spring. I thought if the magazine spring was stiff then conceivably other spring components of the gun would be stiff too. That would explain all the failures I got. So shot some 100-200 hot loads. All went well with some FTI. Then my extractor claw got chipped. Had to sent it back to the importer for repairs. Got it early this year. Fired around 300 rounds more or less with 0 failures. Here in the Philippines, Taurus' lifetime warranty does not reach this part of the world. We only get a 1 week replacement and a 1 year warranty.

[zee921]

Bought an 809 this weekend - got it from Academy during the $299 sale. Had to send it in to get the safety/decocker fixed. It wouldn't go up to the safety position.

Other than that, shot it last night and was impressed.


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[Skeet]

That sucks, sorry to hear that. Got one of the on sale ones as well and haven't had any issues yet.

[CruseVegas]

Got mine spring of 2010, 500+ rounds and love the gun, I've actually got 18 rounds in some/one of the mags. The only issue I've had is on occasion when I go to slingshot the slide the catch doesn't go down. I've looked into it and I'm uncertain if there is some grease I've been unable to remove or if the spring is a little weak or some other issue. If you hold the slid back for just a bit it releases, but not as it should be. I usually use the thumb release instead of slingshot but my gf prefers to slingshot it. I hope after some more use it will loosen up.

All in all I am very happy with the weapon. 809 blue/tennifer

[SCAT530]

I don't believe that there is any problem with the 2 clicks, in fact if you take the magazine out you will find that it only clicks once. I believe that the first click is happening with the magazine and the trigger bar hitting the magazine. You don't notice it at all when you shoot it. Then its more of a feel anyway. I have around 500 rounds through mine and no problems. best.

[cyanide.dipped]

I don't believe that there is any problem with the 2 clicks, in fact if you take the magazine out you will find that it only clicks once. I believe that the first click is happening with the magazine and the trigger bar hitting the magazine. You don't notice it at all when you shoot it. Then its more of a feel anyway. I have around 500 rounds through mine and no problems. best.

Thank you for your reply sir. Actually the 2 clicks happen both with or without the magazine. I noticed these clicks while shooting and that was the reason I wasnt comfortable. In fact, while trying to double tap, these were pretty distracting. It would have been pretty okay if the two clicks were happening only with the magazine inserted. But thats not the case.

If we look here:

Taurus PT840 trigger reset - YouTube

Only 1 click is happening. Thats what I am looking for in an 809... the shortest possible trigger reset distance. And thats why i think my piece is defective cuz its giving me two click before resetting the trigger.

I absolutely love the gun. Wanted a slim taurus, but after shooting this one i know i only want an 809 and i will be getting a replacement soon hopefully.

Thank you again for your reply. Lookin forward to hearing more from you.

[RetiredLipscombChief]

845 here. Had 2 FTF's on first mag, changed ammo and not a single glitch since. That was 2 years ago. USA 230grain ammo. Mine does not like that stuff.