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I know this post is old, but I didn't feel the need to start another thread. While cruising the TFL I came across some threads concerning Taurus quality. Word like not quite on par, or almost as good as come to mind. Also, guys who shoot over 1200 rounds and then complain if a part wears out or needs to be changed.
Now I can't totally understand if a weapon cheeses out within the first 300-500 rounds, but 1200-3000 come on! Something is bound to happen. 1911s don't get this kind of prejudice, do they? All I hear with 1911s is; Q. gun fails to feed A. polish the feed ramp. Q. gun does not go into battery A. check and adjust the mag. Q. bought a mill spec and want to upgarade it to make it run better A. take a perfectly fine $500 mil spec and toss in another $500-$1000 to have a fine operating weapon. Q. blah, blah, blah!
And I really can't believe that guys own guns that never jam, FTF, FTE, etc. My best friend spent many years around guns and was in the military and has stated that he would never touch a Glock because they are known to have jamming issues, . Yet I have not seen any one admit to this.
We have also brought up the issue of the PT1911s finish issues, but not too many like to bring up the bluing issues that Springfield had with it's earlier XD models. The Smith & Wesson M&P is still pretty new and needs time to prove itself. Furthermore, I am sick of all the "other" companies jumping on the customizable grip bandwagon, when it seems to me that Taurus got it right the first time.
Lets face it, it's not that the others are really so bad. It's just that some don't like to accept change and realize that this ain't you're daddy's Taurus. IMO, my Taurus firearms have been reliable, comfortable, appealing, functional, durable and economical. Would I change my tune if one of them malfunctioned, no. I'd get it fixed.
And to answer a question that some self absorbed people like to ask from time to time.
Q. Which is the best handgun?
A. The one that goes "BANG" when it needs to. Nothing else matters. Your life will not be saved by the moniker on your gun that says S&W, Glock, SA-XD, Beretta or Taurus for that matter, unless your really get your "Bang for your buck".
So, bottom line. Is Taurus on par with the other makers? Answer, a very bias Yes!
Rant over
I know this post is old, but I didn't feel the need to start another thread. While cruising the TFL I came across some threads concerning Taurus quality. Word like not quite on par, or almost as good as come to mind. Also, guys who shoot over 1200 rounds and then complain if a part wears out or needs to be changed.
Now I can't totally understand if a weapon cheeses out within the first 300-500 rounds, but 1200-3000 come on! Something is bound to happen. 1911s don't get this kind of prejudice, do they? All I hear with 1911s is; Q. gun fails to feed A. polish the feed ramp. Q. gun does not go into battery A. check and adjust the mag. Q. bought a mill spec and want to upgarade it to make it run better A. take a perfectly fine $500 mil spec and toss in another $500-$1000 to have a fine operating weapon. Q. blah, blah, blah!
And I really can't believe that guys own guns that never jam, FTF, FTE, etc. My best friend spent many years around guns and was in the military and has stated that he would never touch a Glock because they are known to have jamming issues, . Yet I have not seen any one admit to this.
We have also brought up the issue of the PT1911s finish issues, but not too many like to bring up the bluing issues that Springfield had with it's earlier XD models. The Smith & Wesson M&P is still pretty new and needs time to prove itself. Furthermore, I am sick of all the "other" companies jumping on the customizable grip bandwagon, when it seems to me that Taurus got it right the first time.
Lets face it, it's not that the others are really so bad. It's just that some don't like to accept change and realize that this ain't you're daddy's Taurus. IMO, my Taurus firearms have been reliable, comfortable, appealing, functional, durable and economical. Would I change my tune if one of them malfunctioned, no. I'd get it fixed.
And to answer a question that some self absorbed people like to ask from time to time.
Q. Which is the best handgun?
A. The one that goes "BANG" when it needs to. Nothing else matters. Your life will not be saved by the moniker on your gun that says S&W, Glock, SA-XD, Beretta or Taurus for that matter, unless your really get your "Bang for your buck".
So, bottom line. Is Taurus on par with the other makers? Answer, a very bias Yes!
Rant over
