Taurus Triad (3 calibers, 1 revolver)

:roll: typical

Just because S&W has been around for a while years I’m supped to like it? :roll: They haven’t even bothered come up with anything new in a revolver department (well ok .500 big deal it's just a huge 656). Taurus at lest cares to try something now and inventive unlike Ruger or Smith…

As for my choice for firearms; my Beretta can kick your HK’s butt any day 8)
 
IM_Lugger said:
They haven’t even bothered come up with anything new in a revolver department
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Say what? Almost every revolver cartridge that's in use today has been invented by S&W (in fact, the first handgun to fire self-contained cartridges was a S&W revolver). And speaking of more recent innovations, they were the first company to use alternative materials like titanium and scandium, the first company to make super-lightweight revolvers, and to my knowledge they were the first company to make double action revolvers that hold more than six rounds. Not too mention, S&W has more revolvers in their lineup than Taurus, Ruger and Colt combined.

How exactly is Taurus an "inventive" company? What exactly did they invent? Every gun they make is a rip-off of 100-year-old S&W and Colt designs.
 
Not too mention, S&W has more revolvers in their lineup than Taurus, Ruger and Colt combined.
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no they don't! In fact I think Tauus has a better selection than Smith and Ruger combined…have you been to Taurus website?

How are they inventive? Well who else makes a .41mag, 45colt, 9mm, .40 snubs (too bad we can't have 'em)? even for example even this thread is about something that most companies don’t offer. :wink:

As for copying the S&W and Colt (??) IMO it kinda hard to come up with something fresh in a revolver, they all look and work pretty much the same… btw Raging Bull has a pretty fresh look so is the Tracker model.

I like unique designs, something different in guns (quality is a given), like Berettas for example; I know it’s not exactly uncommon gun, but I mean who else makes a gun with an open slide? (not counting Taurus since they bought the Beretta plant in Brazil)? That’s the main reason why I like Taurus; who else makes a gun like a Raging Bull (heavy ported barrel with vented rib)?

Btw didn’t you want to get .22 Tracker not that long ago? It’s a Taurus too you now :) I have a feeling that you never even a held a Taurus gun, so how can you comment on it’s quality?
 
Actually my 'smith was tasked with shortening one of the new Taurus's. He commented that the barrels are excellent material, better than the Smith's.

Coming from someone who is that big a Smith fan, I'm taking it as gospel.

Taurus has been pushing Smith &W for the last 10 years. I highly doubt that the Scanadium guns would have existed if not for Taurus blowing Smith into the weeds with the "Titanium" guns.

The Smith&W Titanium guns are largely SSteel & Aluminum, with limited actual titanium. Smith said it was impossible to build a "totally titanium" gun.

Taurus went ahead & did it. :lol: They appear to sell like "hot-cakes".

Regards
D
 
Taurus suffers from the same problem, as say, Hyundai cars.
Early production was spotty and generally got a bad reputation.
Today, I would dare say Hyundai meets or exceeds any similiar Chev or Ford car.
I think Taurus has a great selection, unfortunately most of us can never get a prohib and THATS where , I think, Taurus shines. The little itty bitty snubbies.
The massive Raging Bulls are neat too. Sure, S+W has a better reputation and history (like Chevy or Ford) but TODAY I think most Taurus products can go head to head and meet or exceed.

As well, Taurus tends to cost a bit less and that is often a deciding factor too.
$700 for a Taurus Beretta-clone or over a $1000 for the real thing.

I like the idea of the Triad. The recent events in NO show that a revolver that can gobble a wide range of ammo is very useful. Who cares if accuracy is not up to "bench-rest" levels. The gun will still shoot better than you anyways.
A 3" group instead of a 2.25", who cares? I don't.

Too bad they don't make a 5" version, or 4.25".
 
IM_Lugger said:
btw Raging Bull has a pretty fresh look so is the Tracker model.
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This seems to be your primary basis for choosing one gun over another. Guns are not shoes, you know. Form should always follow function.

IM_Lugger said:
(quality is a given)
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Huh? Since when is quality a "given"?

IM_Lugger said:
but I mean who else makes a gun with an open slide?
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If no one else makes a handgun with an open slide, it should tell you something...Last I checked, Beretta’s latest PX4 pistol did not have that "feature".

IM_Lugger said:
who else makes a gun like a Raging Bull (heavy ported barrel with vented rib)?
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What's the benefit of a vented rib?

IM_Lugger said:
Btw didn’t you want to get .22 Tracker not that long ago? It’s a Taurus too you now :) I have a feeling that you never even a held a Taurus gun, so how can you comment on it’s quality?
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I might still get it. Having said that, I would take a S&W 617 over a Tracker in a heartbeat if they were priced similarly. The only reason I'm considering a Taurus is because it costs less than 50% of what a 617 does. I can assure you that should I get one, you’re not gonna se me claiming that it's superior to Colt and S&W.
 
capp325, I like guns that look good to me...what's wrong with that? It's not a problem with cars and women, so why is it wrong to like good looking guns. :roll: IT’S NOT!!!


Huh? Since when is quality a "given"?
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What I meant was; I only consider quality guns… :wink:

Last I checked, Beretta’s latest PX4 pistol did not have that "feature".
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Px4 has a different locking system, so they couldn’t make it with open slide (you should've known that :p) Plus if they did than 92fs wouldn’t be so unique. :wink:



BTW I just got my new toy and it’s AWESOME :) :) :)
 
Taurus is selling much better guns than in the past, but living with a reputation based on the past guns. Because of this reputation many people don't try the new guns, and are therefore unaware of the quality the current guns have.

Some people in the states still beleive that a norinco m14 knockoff will be useless after a few hundred rounds due to inferior metal and poor craftmanship. Meanwhile the people who are allowed to own any made in the last 10 years have put many thousands of rounds through them and they are barely broken in. The poor reputation persists, but the problems it was based on were solved many years ago.
 
got my Taurus today :) ....wow... beautiful gun for sure. From what the eye can tell it's a quality gun... I heven't shot it yet (tomorrow) but the SA trigger is as good as it gets IMO; light and crisp.

Oh yeah did I say that it's HUGE (55.7oz of steel :eek: )
 
Hey IM, Welcome to the Big Boom club!! I got my 454RBull a couple of weeks ago and simply amazed with it. Not only a looker but fit/finish is xlnt and it shoots well..The thunder and light show are a bonus :shock: , but the porting and grip make it very comfortable to shoot, even with the heavy loads. Dont worry about those nay-sayers. Things have changed a lot on the last 10yrs and they are rapidly gaining a whole new respect for their new found quality.You won't be disappointed :D
Cheers
dB
 
daBear, mine is in .44mag (I was going to get the .454 one but it costs $200 more) anyways I love it :) my favoutite revolver ever!!! I put a box through it yestarday, it's breathe to shoot, I can do it one handed no problem. The muzzle flip is almost non existent due to porting. When I first looked at it I couldn't stop saying wow for an hour :lol:
 
Taurus Triad

This message in mainly addressed to NAA, CAPP325, KMD and Laniru. I sincerely hope that at least one of you own or have owned at least one recently produced Taurus firearm. It would be quite disappointing to learn that your comments and remarks are simply based on lack of knowledge. It is a well known fact that Taurus in the beginning of their existence incorporated several designs and characteristics from Colt and Smith & Wesson. After all, if you are going to copy, copy what's best out there. From that point on, the company grew and developed their own products and identity. As far as the so called "Beretta-Clone", please do your homework... in 1980 Taurus purchased the Brazilian plant, drawings, tooling, machinery, and a very experienced work force from Beretta... therefore, it is a Beretta, with some improvements such as thumb safety located on the slide, better slide serrations and trigger lock mechanism. I have both of them and I can tell you they are very similar when it comes to accuracy, finish, etc. but Taurus will cost you less than half of the price. Price can also be interpreted two ways... you can pay the right price for a good quality product or you can pay a lot for the same product with a bigger name brand. As far as comparing Taurus to Norinco... well, it only shows me you really don't have a clue. Taurus has been providing Springfield and Smith & Wesson with technology innovations for some time now. Have you had the opportunity to check all recent awards given to Taurus? Maybe you shouldn't be so afraid of trying new firearms in order to develop an educated opinion. I have a number of different firearms... Sig P226, Kimber Tactical Custom II, Beretta 92G SD, Taurus PT92AR, Glock 17, Baby Eagle, and I have seen my share of malfunctions and stoppages in pretty much al of them. So, I guess they are all bad quality firearms!!! Besides, let’s be honest, if you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all. 8)
 
cariboo_kid said:
NAA said:
Congratulations on the Sig P226, Kimber Tactical Custom II, Glock 17, Beretta 92G SD & Baby Eagle. :wink: :lol:
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:lol: You just can't resist, can you? :lol:

You are working hard to earn the title "gunsnob"... :wink:
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Why does buying what one likes, what one can afford & discussing it make one a "gunsnob"? :?

Here's one for discussion. I once had a Star Model "B" 9mm. If you don't know the Model "B" is a kinda 1911 clone. A little different internally but very close externally. [Parts don't interchange, though]. Paid the princely sum of $125 for this pistol with 3 mags. Funny thing was it shot circles around a Colt Government 9mm I also had at the time. That Model "B" is one handgun I've regreted selling ever since... yet "Star" [mfg in Spain] never had a 'stellar' reputation either... So, there you go... :)
 
NAA said:
cariboo_kid said:
NAA said:
Congratulations on the Sig P226, Kimber Tactical Custom II, Glock 17, Beretta 92G SD & Baby Eagle. :wink: :lol:
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:lol: You just can't resist, can you? :lol:

You are working hard to earn the title "gunsnob"... :wink:
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Why does buying what one likes, what one can afford & discussing it make one a "gunsnob"? :?

Here's one for discussion. I once had a Star Model "B" 9mm. If you don't know the Model "B" is a kinda 1911 clone. A little different internally but very close externally. [Parts don't interchange, though]. Paid the princely sum of $125 for this pistol with 3 mags. Funny thing was it shot circles around a Colt Government 9mm I also had at the time. That Model "B" is one handgun I've regreted selling ever since... yet "Star" [mfg in Spain] never had a 'stellar' reputation either... So, there you go... :)
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The gunsnob remark was just teasing. I recall you commenting in another thread that another shooter had a "nice 1911, for a nork". So that combined with you not congratulating the fellow in this thread for his Taurus, earned you some ribbing from me. :p
 
Congratulations on the Sig P226, Kimber Tactical Custom II, Glock 17, Beretta 92G SD & Baby Eagle.
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NAA, I give up. Any attempt to have an intelligent conversation with you seems absolutely futile. You strike me as one of those really old "guys" that learned how to type using a regular typewriter and was left behind because refuses to learn how to use a computer. Besides, please stop contradicting yourself. Wake up. Try something new. Learn new stuff. And most importantly provide us with intelligent and constructive comments.
 
Starhunter said:

Congratulations on the Sig P226, Kimber Tactical Custom II, Glock 17, Beretta 92G SD & Baby Eagle. :wink: :lol:
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NAA, I give up. Any attempt to have an intelligent conversation with you seems absolutely futile. You strike me as one of those really old "guys" that learned how to type using a regular typewriter and was left behind because refuses to learn how to use a computer. Besides, please stop contradicting yourself. Wake up. Try something new. Learn new stuff. And most importantly provide us with intelligent and constructive comments.
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Hey Starhunter - Notice my comment was followed by a :wink: and a :lol: . Grab a sense of humour. :p

And as a matter of fact I was around in the days of the typewriter. :wink: Just how old do you have to be to be "one of those really old guys", anyway? But then I must've mastered the 'puter 'cause I'm here! :D [humour again].

BTW, I don't see any contradictions. I had a Star 9mm as it had something to offer... Just 'cause I don't see anything in the Taurus line-up that makes me want to shell out $$ I need to "wake up"? :?
 
NAA, I think you're missing the point here... I don't want you to go and buy a Taurus just because... I want you to try some of them before you make any derrogatory comment. It seems to be your mission in life to put down any Taurus product even though you have never even tried one. Don't base your opinions on somebody else's.
 
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