Taurus hate

I've personally owned one Taurus: a 445 snub in .44 Special. While I didn't realize it at the time, I think it may have had a minor issue with the barrel-to-cylinder gap because, after 20-30 rounds, the trigger would become very stiff and gritty and would remain so until I cleaned the gun. I never bothered to further investigate the issue because the gun was bought for a CCW and I had a hard time envisioning needing to fire more than 20-30 rounds out of the gun in a defensive situation. Eventually, I sold the gun not because of the mechanical issue, but because I came to realize that its configuration didn't fit my needs as well as I'd hoped.

It was only when I sold the gun that I came to realize my biggest problem with Taurus: their resale value is abysmal. The gun was LNIB when I purchased it and was still in easily 98% or better condition with the original box and papers when I sold it (with a good cleaning, a dishonest person could have probably passed it off as unfired). Even so, I had a difficult time finding anyone who would give me more than $100 for it. Because I prefer to be able to get at least a good portion of my money back out of a gun if I decide to sell it, I have since restricted my revolver buying for the most part to guns like S&W, Ruger, or Colt which retain their value well.

I guess my take on Taurus is this: they can be a decent gun and might be a viable choice for someone not concerned with resale value. However, if you are concerned with the resale value of your firearms you'd be better off buying a lightly used S&W, Ruger, or Colt than a new Taurus.
 
I don't hate them, I just don't see that they offer many guns that fill a particular need I have. I briefly owned a polymer 45 auto and it was an OK gun but I eventually ended up trading it off for something I wanted more. Same with a model 85 revolver: once I bought a hammerless S&W the chunkier Taurus didn't really have a use anymore.

I will confess that I have been tempted by a 40 S&W Taurus revolver that Bud's had hanging on their shop wall for <$300. I thought it might be a fun toy with moon clips, but I don't really have the money to throw away on fun gun experiments right now.

One of he big problems Taurus faces among traders/enthusiasts is the lack of resale value. If you spend much time at gun shows you can see guys walking around trying to sell/trade their Taurus guns and they almost always take a beating if they manage to move them at all. People don't perceive them as investments in the same way that a Smith/Ruger/Colt would be.
 
Hate +1

I have no problem saying I dont like there guns (only exception is the 92 copy), I have had 3 revolvers that broke, two model 85 TI that the cylinder/crane screws stripped the hole and fell out while at the range and a 905 9mm same thing when I opened it to check to see if it was loaded in front of my safe and one semi PT145 had the frame crack and break off at the range, after shipping all of them back to the factory for repair on my dime they still came back in poor condition. I just dont trust my life with them, I have heard the older ones were better but why bother when other companies give better customer support if needed.
 
In many case it's justified

They can be a mixed bag when it comes to quality control. Like other posters have said, don't buy them sight unseen. Check them out first.
 
Unfortunately Taurus has made their own less than stellar reputation and will require a lot of changes for the consumer to have "out of the box" confidence in the product they sell today ( personal experience). Hope you have nothing but good luck with yours.
 
I have had a 1911 for several years. Had troubles with ejection and had a gunsmith heat and bend the ejector. Next the hammer lock froze up and i had to send back to the factory. Turn around time was 4 weeks if I remember correctly. No problems since but those are major problems,enough for it not to be a carry gun. That said, it out shoots my Springfield's and my sigs. Hope you have a good one. Let us know, I would not mind seeing a few good reports on taurus.
 
I worked as Gun Room Manager for the local Sportsman's Warehouse here for several years, and I sent back more Taurus revolvers for service than everything else we sold combined. Interestingly enough, I can only remember returning ONE Taurus autoloader for warranty service, and that was for a relatively minor problem with the front sight, having nothing to do with function.
 
A Taurus thread?

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(Actually I love my dad's taurus tracker. It's a ton of fun to shoot)
 
Mine is a 1990 669 .357. My dad passed away 2 months ago today, it was his. I'm not sure when he got it, forgot he even had it, I know he didn't shoot it much tho. I'm hoping since it's an older model, perhaps it will be a "Good" one. I guess I'll soon find out, cause I plan on giving it a nice workout soon!
 
I have two Taurus handguns I bought new in the mid 90's a 2" SS m 85 and a 2.5" 431 RB. They have been flawless.
 
I'll repeat the advice I gave you in post #3.

Just enjoy your gun and forget the internet.
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I'm hoping since it's an older model, perhaps it will be a "Good" one.
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I see they have succeeded in convincing you that "maybe", "just maybe", because it's an older one, it might be OK. :rolleyes:
 
Taurus used to make their lockwork like the S&W. Taurus changed it and discarded the rebound slide and spring in favor of a spring and a plunger to return the trigger to its position of rest. Taurus also discarded the hammer block and replaced it with a transfer bar.

While the design is sound, the workmanship isn't always there. I'll buy a S&W first.
 
I own two Tauruses' (technically Rossi's... the cheaper taurus) And they've been great. One is a 5 shot 38 special revolver. It is buttery smooth and has a great trigger for a cheap little gun. The other is a Rossi 92 lever action in 357. Its been completely reliable, other than needing the hammer screw adjusted periodically (It seems to self tighten while shooting. May just need some locktite) Both guns are very accurate.

I like S&W too...I own 2 of them... but I think a Taurus is a decent gun for the money.
 
I own 3 (357, 38, and a Judge) and never have had any issues. The judge may not be the most practical, but with a spouse who isn't into guns, keeping her on the same "platform" so to speak is worth it. Plus, the 45 pretty accurate, and fun to shoot.
 
I recently had the opportunity to shoot a Rossi 46103, 3" .357 mag.

It was a sweet shooter indeed, fantastic in single action, well balanced and accurate too.

Never had a problem with any of the Tauri I've owned.

Never knew there was a problem until I joined this forum.
 
Why all the Taurus hate
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Because they don't come from an "accepted" family. S&W, Colt, Ruger.
I haven't had trouble with the ones I own. So I can't personally attest to the CS. A good friend who buys many, many guns had a problem with one Taurus revolver. Called Taurus CS, returned it as instructed, got a new one in a couple weeks. Sounds like really poor customer service!:confused:
 
Taurus revolvers are still good in my experience, their semis are not. Dont even think about customer service with them, doesnt exist
 
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