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Why all the Taurus hate ? Is it justified really? I inherited a nice looking Taurus .357-- model 669. I sure hope they aren't as bad as all the people that crap on em say.......:eek:
 
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Taurus has made -MANY- fine examples of handguns, this much is fact. Taurus also has a propensity for not working (nearly) hard enough to ensure their guns are ready to leave the factory and go in to the hands of consumers. Of that, I'm 100% certain.

The heyday of the Model 669 was the late 1980's and Taurus (seemingly) shipped quite a few decent handguns back then. I'd say there is a decent chance that you have an enjoyable handgun. Up to you to find out.
 
They are capable of making some truly terrible guns and and then following that up with some of the worst customer service in the industry.

I know this first hand.

That said, they also seem to make some guns that are reliable and accurate and never have problems. That divides a lot of people.

Go shoot yours and if you got a good one, enjoy it.
 
Too many choices can lead to increase problems

Why all the Taurus hate ? Is it justified really?
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NO, it really isn't justified. A number of gun owners have had issues with them but overall, they are still that good. Whenever I buy one, I really look it over and keep an eye out for possible problems. ..... :rolleyes:

Most manufacturers make a limited number of tried and proven models again, with limited problems. One problem I see with Taurus, is they have so many different models and that increases the rate of problems. You have listed the 669 and that one has been around for a long time. I would have no reservations buying one, if the price was right.. .... :)

Be Safe !!!
 
My Taurus experience was a great one. My first 357 Magnum was a Taurus model 66. It was excellent I kept it for many years

Gary
 
After all the Taurus bashing I read, I ended up impulse buying PT22 while shopping for its progenitor, the Beretta Bobcat.
A beautiful little wood gripped, nickel finished PT22...
Too bad it suffered from light strikes (using good quality rimfire ammo that functioned my other 22's). It also failed to feed often, and worst of all, it keyholed, leaving clear bullet shaped holes in the target at 12ft.
Taurus shipped it back for warranty, no issues there.
When it came back, it was now able to feed and fire, but it still keyholed.
I sold it soon after with full disclosure and replaced it with the Beretta Bobcat I was looking for originally...it has worked perfectly from the get go.
That PT will probably be my last venture into Taurus land, though I would buy an older Taurus 92 9mm or Model 85 38spl if the price was right.
 
My favorite LGS that stands 100% behind any gun they sell does not carry products from manufacturers who make it difficult on the LGS to get a solution. They have had to send too many guns from Taurus back for repair and received them back in nonfunctional condition. Taurus products are no longer sold there. If a high volume store cannot get problem guns fixed by the factory, then perhaps customers will also have similar problems. This does mean singular examples do not function or are bad guns; it merely suggests the company puts out a higher rate of malfunctioning guns and does not provide good customer support.
 
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I have an early 90's Model 85 CH that is a fine gun in all respects. The 85 has been around long enough to work the bugs out. I don't know about their current quality control, but they made decent guns back then.
 
I've owned several Taurus Revolvers over the years. All were made in 80...mid 90's or so. Back when they had wood grips. I never saw anything not to like about those guns.

I don't know anything about current production, but to be honest I don't look at current production anything.
 
Thanks! Yeah, mine had factory wood grips, I have since replaced with hogue monogrips. I looked up the serial #, and mine was made in 1990. I'm not sure how many rounds have been fired through it, but it's in pristine shape! It's good to know that perhaps the older ones (like mine) have better quality track records! At least that's what it seems like u all are getting at.
 
Personally have not had good luck with Taurus but have friends that have. Check the timing and lock up, then shoot it, if OK then you probably got a good one. :)
 
I have nothing but good things to say about the Rossi revolver that I owned and Taurus owns Rossi. I have never owned anything that was specifically branded Taurus to say anything about them good or bad though. I have been pretty lucky with my purchases. Of the 20 or so new guns that I have purchased I have only had problems with two of them and those were actually both Glocks.
 
I don't personally "hate" a Taurus revolver ( I have no experince with their semi autos) But I've had mixed results with the two I have owned. First one was a Raging Bull 44 mag with 6 inch ported barrel. The thing was an absolute animal and was very accurate. Then the second was a 4 inch model 94 .22lr now this thing the timing was a tad off and the overall fit, finish, and trigger were HORRIBLE. With that said I don't think I would shy away from one again. I know a little more now on what to look for.
 
But I've had mixed results with the two I have owned.
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Likewise. My old 66 developed a weird issue, and wasn't the equal of the S&W M19 I picked up in the meantime, so it went away. In trying to deal with the issue, I had a memorable Taurus CS experience. This was 2003, quite a while ago. My understanding is the new president is working to improve their customer service.

A few years later, I took a chance with them again, and picked up a 605. It's been just fine.

I think the key is, careful and experienced hands on inspection first.

Then the second was a 4 inch model 94 .22lr now this thing the timing was a tad off and the overall fit, finish, and trigger were HORRIBLE.
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I have not heard much good about that model. Lots of complaints about the trigger.
 
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Taurus makes many excellent guns at very good prices. But on their past record, they have quality control problems. I understand that their customer service has improved and I hope that their quality control has also, else their CS will be swamped again. IF a buyer has the experience to thoroughly check out a gun before buying, Taurus may be a good, money-saving choice. If not, it might be better to go for a brand with a better track record.

Jim
 
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