Anyone shooting a Taraus?

**BobD** · 02-05-2010, 07:41 AM

I`m trying to sell my CZ-83 or trade it for a revolver and have gotten a lot of offers. Right now I have an offer for a Taurus ultralite. Anyone have any experience with these?

**Autogeek** · 02-05-2010, 08:33 AM

Some are good, some are bad. Customer service is known to suck for the most part. There are plenty of happy Taurus owners out there, but I`d personally stick with a company that has more consistent QC and better customer service. I know plenty of people who own or have owned them and had nothing but problems. Could be fine for a range toy, but I`d never carry one.

**BobD** · 02-05-2010, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by Matt@Autogeek

Some are good, some are bad. Customer service is known to suck for the most part. There are plenty of happy Taurus owners out there, but I`d personally stick with a company that has more consistent QC and better customer service. I know plenty of people who own or have owned them and had nothing but problems. Could be fine for a range toy, but I`d never carry one.

Yeah, I`m hearing mixed reviews on them right now on the local gun forums. Customer service is key when owning a gun in my opinion. I have a KelTec and am a big fan of their guns and customer service. As a matter of fact I just emailed them a couple days ago to see about getting a metal magazine release button and they don`t even ask questions. They just send it no charge.

**wvmystichrome** · 02-05-2010, 09:57 AM

I have had my Millenium Edition 9mm for 3 years and no issues. It is my daily CCW. Just my .02 cents worth.

**Accumulator** · 02-05-2010, 10:28 AM

BobD- No first-hand experience with Taurus revolvers other than a little handling/dry-firing, but I`d go with a (no internal lock model) S&W.

Ultralight huh? I`d sure put some rounds through any lightweight before you hand over your money.

Is this for carrying or for nightstand duty?

**wytstang** · 02-05-2010, 11:55 AM

I have a 24/7 Pro .40 I use for home defense. About 700 rounds and not 1 FTF. I`d but it again with out pause.

**BobD** · 02-05-2010, 11:57 AM

Thanks guys. I`m not 100% on what offer I`d go with yet if any of them.

This would be for nightstand use.

I keep the CZ by the bed now but I`d prefer a revolver I think. For carry I always have my KelTec on me.

**wytstang** · 02-05-2010, 02:54 PM

Mine has nightstand duty (excuse the dust)

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**Accumulator** · 02-06-2010, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by BobD

This would be for nightstand use.

For something you and your wife would both be OK with, I`d go with a 4" S&W K or L frame loaded with reasonably hot .38 specials (*NOT* magnums).

Something like a well-used Model 10 would be cheap cheap cheap and would work super for this.

Accumulatorette`s favorite wheelgun is her 4" 686. I think she has .38 special +P Glasers in it. She did fit smaller stocks to it (my best set of Bear Hugs :hmph: ).

**BobD** · 02-08-2010, 11:57 AM

Thanks guys. Looks like the Taraus deal fell through anyway. We have a new gun shop in town and I`m going to see how bad they will rape me on my CZ and then `m going to try the shop I usually deal with.

**YeboGoGo** · 02-08-2010, 12:58 PM

I always think there are a few things I wont go cheap on- Condoms, ammo and guns all make the list.

I have shot a few but never owned one. Ill stay with Springfield for now

**BobD** · 02-08-2010, 01:56 PM

I like Springfield`s too but I don`t think they make revolvers.

**Autogeek** · 02-09-2010, 01:44 PM

What kind of CZ do you have, and how much are you looking to get for it?

*Edit - nevermind, opened my eyes and saw the original post

Been looking for a CZ-75 for awhile now. Oh well, it can wait.

Not to derail the thread, but ever seen a Smith 629PC? They are SO sweet....8 shot .357 Magnum. Definitely #1 on my list of revolvers I "need". :p