Taurus 809 opinions?

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wild cat mccane

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Hello,

Does anyone have the Taurus 809?

It seems like a lot of features on a hammer fired and could be a good buy as cheap as they are going for now.

No need to bash Taurus in general.

Thanks!
 
Never owned one, but it is on my list. I handled one at Bass Pro, and it seemed solid enough. The build quality and fit/finish were more than acceptable, especially for the price. The only reason I didn't buy it was that I wasn't in my home state at the time.

The main reason I want one is the completely ambidextrous controls - my wife is a lefty. She is also more comfortable with a gun that has a lot of safety features, and the 809 certainly fits that bill.

There have been a few different iterations of that particular firearm, and the current one seems to get good reviews. It also has a nice look to it. I especially like the gray framed one that Bud's is offering for just under $300.

I have one Taurus - a PT111 G2, and it has been nothing but reliable for me. In fact, it is my EDC. I am, by no means, a fanboy, but if the quality of my current Taurus is any indication, I say give it a chance. The lifetime warranty also sweetens the deal.
 
I have one. I bought it because I liked the features; more desireable features for the money than other pistols.

Here is my experience:

First, it seemed to shoot low. I thought the sights were off. Then, after some research, I found out that you have to line up the dots on the sights not the tops of the front and rear sights. I filed off a little of the front sight and it lines up well with my eye. Slight modification, and it's all good.

I had a lot of failure to fires after shooting multiple rounds. I sent it back, customer service was great. They fixed it and sent it back quickly and without delays or questions. Customer service was great. I had more failure to fire issu S so I sent it back again. Same drill: customer service was great and they fixed it again quickly. After researching the problem, I cleaned all the packing grease out of the firing pin channel and left it dry. No problems since.

They use a lot of assembly grease. If you clean it thoroughly and use a good lube, the 809 will be a decent pistol.

At least that's my experience.

I have a few thousand rounds through mine now with no issues and decent accuracy.
 
I have one. I bought it because I liked the features; more desireable features for the money than other pistols.

Here is my experience:

First, it seemed to shoot low. I thought the sights were off. Then, after some research, I found out that you have to line up the dots on the sights not the tops of the front and rear sights. I filed off a little of the front sight and it lines up well with my eye. Slight modification, and it's all good.

I had a lot of failure to fires after shooting multiple rounds. I sent it back, customer service was great. They fixed it and sent it back quickly and without delays or questions. Customer service was great. I had more failure to fire issu S so I sent it back again. Same drill: customer service was great and they fixed it again quickly. After researching the problem, I cleaned all the packing grease out of the firing pin channel and left it dry. No problems since.

They use a lot of assembly grease. If you clean it thoroughly and use a good lube, the 809 will be a decent pistol.

At least that's my experience.

I have a few thousand rounds through mine now with no issues and decent accuracy.
 
My experience...it shot low. No worry though you can buy a lower front sight from the PT 1911 to fix that. I think the extractor is made a little thin and will not take a lot of abuse. It's plenty accurate and has a high capacity. Decent gun for the money....but i prefer the CZ P 09 for a couple hundred more..it's 10x better.
 
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The 800 series Taurus pistols are one of my favorite ..
I now own a Taurus PT845 ... Just a great pistol....

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I have both the PT809 fullsize and the PT840 fullsize. The 840 was made last year. The 809 was made early this year. Both are fantastic shooters. My 809 does not shoot low.

I have the all black on my 840 and the FDE tannish on my 809.

I liked the 840 so much I bought the 809. The 809 has maybe 600ish rounds through it. The 840 has to have at least 2k through it. I like the interchangeable back straps. I have smaller hands and they really help out.

If you like it... Get it. They both use real Novak Brand sights so you can always swap it out for something different if you so desire. I really like both pistols. I'm not a huge Taurus fan but these really run well for me.
 
I have the B6P fullsize. It's a great gun. As stated I have the 809 and 840.


You could put all three on a table, tell me to shut my eyes, mix 'em up and tell me to pick one and I would still be happy with what ever I got.


Do yourself a favor. If you are on a fence about either one.. Find one of both at a seller that does layaway and buy both of them. I bought my 840 first over my B6P and then just bought the B6P anyway a month later. I was glad I did and am glad I bought both models..
 
Surely one feels or does better for you? Any features that stand out other than the 809 having a decocker?

Same grip size but the B6P has a longer barrel...balance between the two?

Thanks
 
The SAR is $50 cheaper?

That's all I got.. I don't really have a preference over one or the other. The Sar Trigger may be slightly better than the 809. But then again my 840 trigger is just as good with a bunch more rounds down the Pipe. The 809 should follow suit.

My EAA Witness poly FS is by all accounts the same pistol as the SAR but with a rail. I haven't shot this one as much as the others but its pretty much exactly like my SAR B6P.

Both the B6P and the EAA Witness poly are $50 or so cheaper than the 809.
Maybe the cost difference will help in your decision. I feel the 809 is probably a tad better value since it comes with two mags and interchangeable back straps. Then again cz75b mags for the Sar are cheap.



I know.... I am not much help.
 
How is the trigger reset on the 809? I've seen videos of the B6P and it appears pretty darn long to reset from SA?

I am seeing the 809 for only 20 bucks more.
 
How is the trigger reset on the 809? I've seen videos of the B6P and it appears pretty darn long to reset from SA?

I am seeing the 809 for only 20 bucks more.
 
Both triggers are excellent. The 809 has a shorter reset.


From your other post Its sounds as if you are uncomfortable with DA/SA guns that do not have a decocker.


I would say you need to stay away from the SAR and non decocker pistols until you are more comfortable with Firearms.
 
 
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