Taurus Spectrum 380

The Taurus Spectrum was actually announced at the 2017 Shot Show, which in my opinion they announced it way too early. I think Taurus created a lot of buzz around this pistol but took forever to release it.

Hopefully Taurus took this time to perfect the Spectrum and it turns out to be a great product.
 
I'm a Taurus believer, I think it'll be a good ccw option. Hopefully they continue their recent success.
 
I know lots of people don't like 380.....
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Lots of people don't matter when it comes to personal preference and what works for you. They aren't earning your money or firing your pistol. I just invested in my first 380. I don't own a Taurus(yet), but I'm not a hater either. Their TCP 380 is pretty well regarded by the people that own/carry them. I'll be curious to see how the curve rates.
 
Can't find a TCP vs Spectrum photo.

I bet, from the looks of it, the Spectrum is the size of the TCP.

If so, I'll stick with the smaller LCP. Size is king in the pocket.

If it is LCP sized (exactly or smaller) I will buy when the red version comes out :)
 
I think Taurus created a lot of buzz around this pistol but took forever to release it.
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Don't they always? Not just Taurus either.
Market anticipation.:D
I like the look. My taste does not lead to the Technicolor versions however. If I find a black, or maybe black/silver one for a decent price I might just buy it for grins.
Still happy with Elsie Pea always in my pocket though.
 
Academy has several color combinations listed on their website for $229. The website claims the guns are available in stores now. Unfortunately, there are no customer reviews posted on the site for the gun yet. I am curious to know what actual buyers think of the gun.
 
I have mixed feelings about Taurus as a whole, I own a PT111 G2,and a tcp.
The PT111 doesn't hold a candle to the glock 19, That being said the PT111 is a good gun especially for the price, and the TCP I think is just to small. The spectrum looks like a nice novelty option for the subcompact .380 market. I don't think it'll it hit big for a variety of reasons

1) The time between the announcement date and release date was a little long, so long that people have probably lost interest.

2) The subcompact .380 craze is coming to end.

3) Its target demographic is pretty slim, and its competitors are pretty stiff.

That being said I hope the spectrum lives up to all the hype and proves to be more than a novelty piece.
 
WannabeMiculek said:
That being said I hope the spectrum lives up to all the hype and proves to be more than a novelty piece.
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I agree with you. I have never owned a Taurus so cannot say anything about the company. I have read that they have a new President and they plan to turn their customer service reputation around.
While I am not interested in the Spectrum (Dedicated Pico Fan) I think the gun itself has a lot going for it. It looks like Taurus has copied the design of the Pico take down which is on the best I have seen on any gun. And the modular design is a great step of improving the gun. The gun appears to have some nice ergonomics. Looks streamlined.
There will always be a big market for small pocket guns in today's society. I see where Springfield has announced a new gun similar to the Colt and the Sig 238. Should be interesting.
The Spectrum has the potential to be a big success. I wish the best for Taurus.
 
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The soft touch rubber makes me nervous. It's hard to find one that can overcome the rigors of just sitting there, let alone holsters, heat, oil, and solvents.

It's slightly larger than the LCP.
 
I agree with your concerns about the rubber. Milled slide serrations don't wear out. How is that material going to hold up over the long haul?
 
I definitely would have preferred regular slide serrations over that rubber insert, I have serious doubts about the longevity of that piece of rubber.
 
So....this gun is about 1/2 inch shorter in length and 1/3 inch shorter in height than my G42 (I'm guessing that is with the flush mag). It is also .05 inch thinner. It's way smaller than my Bersa Thunder. I know I like all the rounded edges and the extended mag as well. Take down looks to be very very easy. Not that it's a must have, but the color combinations thing is nice for those who want to add a little pizzaz to their gun. I guess I'll have to hold one before I decide if I like it enough to get one.
 
kozak6 said:
The soft touch rubber makes me nervous. It's hard to find one that can overcome the rigors of just sitting there, let alone holsters, heat, oil, and solvents.

It's slightly larger than the LCP.
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Thought the same thing when we got a Taurus 24/7 Pro-C...
nice rubber...how long will it last under carry conditions??
Turns out, pretty well. Wife's been EDC'ing hers for 9 years now.
Instead of rubbing off, it just bends & returns.
You do have to take the time to clean it carefully on a regular basis,
like any other item you handle daily.
 
I like the looks of the Spectrum but I can think of no excuse to buy one. Both my TCP and PT111 G2 look new and shoot flawlessly, just like my 70s era Taurus Model 84.
 
Looks like Taurus ripped off the plans for the Beretta Pico. The Pico is a great little gun... I wonder if the Taurus will be as reliable and soft shooting?

 
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