[Buckeye!]

The PT111 G2 , PT709 and TCP . All have been a stellar perfromers for Taurus.. alot of anti Taurus guys own'em ... I feel they have kept Taurus afloat ( along with the 85 & 605 ) during thr lawsuit/recall ..

I hated to see the TCP replaced by the Spectrum.. and now if the PT709 is replaced .. It will be sad ..and a bad corporate move ...

 

[right2arms]

Just listened to Hickok45's latest "Shooting The Breeze" episode and he says that they just made videos of the Taurus 709 Slim and the Ruger EC9S. Should be coming out in a few days.

 

[nevadabob]

right2arms...Thanks for the heads up! Wondered why he never picked up a 709 previously. And that new Ruger seems interesting. Looking forward to what he has to say.

 

[Fishinkeylargo]

right2arms...Thanks for the heads up! Wondered why he never picked up a 709 previously. And that new Ruger seems interesting. Looking forward to what he has to say.

Hickok45 has openly said he will not do a negative video on any firearm. He simply just does not post them. So he either does not care much for Taurus or has just not been happy with them. I think I can only remember him doing a video on the PT-111 G2, the Judge, and a .22 revolver Model 94 I believe. When S&W came out with the Governor he quickly jumped on that over the Judge. Take it how you will, I really don't know what to think about it.

I also was surprised to hear him mention the 709 last night while listening to him.

 

[Buckeye!]

If I had to replace my PT709 .. Which I'm not planning on , after 4 yrs, I would go with the EC9S... or a Sheild..

 

[nevadabob]

My 2 709's are keepers. But don't know why Taurus went with the various frame pin designs: some have 2, some have 3, others have 4 frame pins. And I think the overall design/shape of the gun looks most like a S&W 3913 Lady Smith.

 

[one42A]

I'm guessing that Taurus will simply rename the 709s so they can eliminate the 'lifetime warranty' and go to the new 1 year coverage.

 

[right2arms]

I think it was Jem327 in another thread regarding the G2C mentioning that the 709 Slim will be renamed G2S. Might of been mentioned in the new G2C manual.

 

[justonemoregundear]

Hickok45 has openly said he will not do a negative video on any firearm. He simply just does not post them. So he either does not care much for Taurus or has just not been happy with them. I think I can only remember him doing a video on the PT-111 G2, the Judge, and a .22 revolver Model 94 I believe. When S&W came out with the Governor he quickly jumped on that over the Judge. Take it how you will, I really don't know what to think about it.

I also was surprised to hear him mention the 709 last night while listening to him.

I Love my PT-709 and it goes with me everywhere and would not like to see it discontinued. I'm waiting to see what Hickok45 has to say about it in the video due out shortly.

But, Fish...if you think Hickok won't do a video on a gun he doesn't like...check out the Hi Point C9 of his

Here is the link.....

 

[BigAl512]

GrabaGun still has them at 199.00 for how long I don't know , as of today they were there, and a few 111g2's , if I had the extra cash would flip for one , getting ready to move, Have to curb My appetite,

 

[garyh]

Taurus should finish sending out their replacement guns before they start anything new.

 

[olfarhors]

Taurus should finish sending out their replacement guns before they start anything new.

I don't recall any gun manufacture stopping production or sales of weapons until a recall was finished?
simply doesn't make business sense, also what are the other employees not directly involved in a replacement/recall suppose to do?
I believe the replacement/recall is being handled through Miami.
so everyone basically in Brazil ain't gonna stop work.

 

[PCnotPC]

They would be fools to discontinue the PT709.

However, the PT111 G2 has been renamed the G2C and is basically the same without the TSS lock.

There is also a new model G2S which is a G2C with a single stack frame and magazine. Obviously, a replacement for the PT709.

 

[jwc007]

However, the PT111 G2 has been renamed the G2C and is basically the same without the TSS lock.

There is also a new model G2S which is a G2C with a single stack frame and magazine. Obviously, a replacement for the PT709.

Confirmed here: http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2018/05/10/taurus-pt111-g2s-g2c/

They would be fools to discontinue the PT709.

True, but what's done is done! Unfortunately most management types these days are mostly bean counters, and not really in touch with their product line.
I won't be selling off or trading my PT709 or pre-G2 PT111 anytime soon. Summers almost here and I'll be carrying them.

 

[BigAl512]

I Love my PT-709 and it goes with me everywhere and would not like to see it discontinued. I'm waiting to see what Hickok45 has to say about it in the video due out shortly.

But, Fish...if you think Hickok won't do a video on a gun he doesn't like...check out the Hi Point C9 of his

Here is the link.....

I Like Hickok but he is a Gun Snob, He is a Glock snob , that why he always Has Glocks on the Table, and he get his loaners from Buds,

 

[jbtty]

This is a very sad state of affairs. I've had my PT709 since the first year they came out. Have only replaced the ejector (issue with original) and the recoil spring (after well over 4000 rounds and Taurus sent me two). It is my daily EDC all year round. For the last year when I go to the range I only put about 20 rounds out of it just to make sure all is well.
I don't want to replace it as I have CT on it and my holsters are molded for it.

Very sad state of affairs.

 

[Yitty]

Good to hear how much you like this pistol. I recently added the crimson trace laser to my 709. Can you share where you purchased your holster?

Thanks

This is a very sad state of affairs. I've had my PT709 since the first year they came out. Have only replaced the ejector (issue with original) and the recoil spring (after well over 4000 rounds and Taurus sent me two). It is my daily EDC all year round. For the last year when I go to the range I only put about 20 rounds out of it just to make sure all is well.
I don't want to replace it as I have CT on it and my holsters are molded for it.

Very sad state of affairs.

Sent from my VS986 using Tapatalk

 

[jbtty]

My long time carry holster for it was from Kholster which is now out of busness and one I use when I just need to run somewhere or will not have it on all day is Foxx one clip holster.

 

[jbtty]

I was looking at Taurus on line and it looks like they renamed the PT709 to Taurus Slim. They don't distinguish the models, just call them all Slims. hope this is a sign that they will be keeping them around.

 

[Deputydave]

I was looking at Taurus on line and it looks like they renamed the PT709 to Taurus Slim. They don't distinguish the models, just call them all Slims. hope this is a sign that they will be keeping them around.

So is the 709 actually being discontinued completely or simply renamed? It looks like it's discontinued but still on the Taurus site so I'm a bit confused.

Good gun though. At first I didn't give it a second glance. But had the opportunity to pick one up on a good trade a couple of years ago and by golly, eats everything it's feed and asks for more. Also accurate and comfortable to shoot and carry. Can't ask more really.