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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 24, 2011 23:17:23 GMT -5
Does anyone have this gun or have any opinions on it? I am thinking about getting one for Christmas. I would like a small carry semi-auto, preferably a 9mm. I like taurus, and I will only have around $300 to spend.
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Post by dbd870 on Oct 25, 2011 4:15:25 GMT -5
There are far too many issues with their customer service for me to ever consider one.
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Post by swilk on Oct 25, 2011 8:25:27 GMT -5
I have the same gun in .40
Has gone bang without issue each and every time I have asked it to for the last 6 years.
I have not put many rounds through it though .... it is strictly a "strap it the pack" and carry it while bowhunting gun.
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 25, 2011 10:24:35 GMT -5
There are far too many issues with their customer service for me to ever consider one. What problems? I thought they had a lifetime waranty? |
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Post by dbd870 on Oct 25, 2011 11:21:36 GMT -5
It's not the warranty it's just dealing with them; hopefully HornHarvester will see this and give you his story on dealing with their customer service with 2 guns he had. I have read too many posts on the various sites I haunt from people who have had problems dealing with their CS.
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Post by hornharvester on Oct 25, 2011 12:05:58 GMT -5
Ive sent in two brand new guns for repair and they sent them back saying they repaired them and the guns still had the same problems.
If you get a good one then it will be OK but if you get a bad one and get stuck trying to get warranty.....GOOD LUCK!
Do a web search on Taurus's warranty and see what guys have to say. h.h.
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Post by jajwrigh on Oct 25, 2011 13:19:16 GMT -5
I have owned 3 of their revolvers and they were all flawless....  |
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Post by irishhunter on Oct 25, 2011 13:23:08 GMT -5
I had the 40 mill and it went back to Taurus twice before I sold it , once the guide rod flew right out the front of the gun , I do have 2 Taurus revolvers that work great .. Mill not so much
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 25, 2011 14:24:13 GMT -5
OK then, what would be a good brand for around that price?
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Post by danf on Oct 25, 2011 19:35:11 GMT -5
Check into Kahr's. I have a CW9 that is a great shooter, I think I picked it up used (BARELY) off of Gunbroker a bit over a year ago for about $350 or so. It's on the large side for a "pocket" gun, but for winter carry it probably isn't an issue. The CM9 is supposed to be smaller, Woody had (has?) one on order.
The Kel-tec PF9 is another option. I have no personal experience with them, but I was considering one before I found my CW9. The PF9 is smaller (about the size of the Kahr PM9, which is about the same or slightly smaller than the CM9). I've heard some *question* the reliability of the Kel-tecs, but I don't think I've ever heard any actual problems with them. I may still buy a PF9 when funds allow. I *think* you will find new ones listed around $250 or so, I'm pretty sure I just saw some listed on Aim Surplus's site for around that price. Used will be cheaper.
Keep an eye on GunBroker and see what you can find.
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Post by jajwrigh on Oct 25, 2011 23:27:14 GMT -5
I've heard some *question* the reliability of the Kel-tecs, but I don't think I've ever heard any actual problems with them. I have a P3AT (.380) and it is as reliable as any gun that I have ever owned. Its extremely accurate out to 15 yards and it functions without failures. |
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Post by omegahunter on Oct 26, 2011 7:55:19 GMT -5
Take a look at the Ruger SR9c. Shoots awesome and Ruger has very good customer service if you were to ever have an issue.
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Post by parson on Oct 26, 2011 8:40:10 GMT -5
I've owned Taurus revolvers and they were great firearms. Never had to deal with CS.
I did have an issue with a Marlin product, 44 mag with a barrel that slugged at .433! The CS rep told me that this was "within specs."
Point is that, in my experience, warranty issues can be a roll of the dice with any company.
If I liked the Taurus and it felt good in my hand, I'd likely but it.
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Post by scrub-buster on Oct 26, 2011 14:58:42 GMT -5
I have a Taurus 44 mag. revolver already and I love it. It is a great deer handgun. I had a taurus 22 semi auto about 13 years ago but had to sell it to buy groceries at the time. That is why I was looking at getting another one.
Thanks for the advice.
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