Taurus for Concealed Carry

Spector_Ray · #1 02-10-2008, 02:34 PM

Ok all my fellow pistoleers I've got a question! After carrying my 1911 Gov't model around for a while, I'm looking to get a more compact gun for carry. I'd been gassing for a Para Carry C6.45 but can't justify the skyhigh price. I also like the Springfield XD and since it's a polymer gun, it's way lighter than my 1911 but not as compact as I'd like. I ran across a Taurus Millennium Pro 145 at a gun show and really liked the size and weight and though I've heard of Taurus I confess I'm not that familiar with them. Anyone have any experience with this gun or Taurus in general?

Jonny B · #2 02-10-2008, 02:46 PM

I've got a Taurus .357 revolver that I am quite enamored with.

But that doesn't really help you.

iamlowsound · #3 02-10-2008, 02:48 PM

I thought that the thread title said "trousers for concealed carry", I thought this was going to be about pants.

lowsound

PINBENDER · #4 02-10-2008, 02:50 PM

I have a friend that frequents the gun range with me that has several taurus pistols,and he metioned that most of his friends in the navy carry a taurus.

FL Knifemaker · #5 02-10-2008, 02:59 PM

I would buy it, bring it to the range and put 500 -1000 rounds through it. Use several good brands of ammo. If it runs without any problems, then bet your life on it.

Production guns usually run well or they dont. IMHO, you have to judge or test them on an individual bassis.

My Steyr and 3AT are both worn out and tattered looking but they run and stay on target. You don't need to spend a fortune for reliability.

MyUsernameHere · #6 02-10-2008, 03:04 PM

I've fired their Baretta 92 knock off and it was alright. Supposedly they have a lifetime warranty on their firearms (transferable from owner to owner) which is pretty cool.

I've never fired a MilPro, but the price sure makes it look interesting if I was looking for a cheap personal defense weapon.

Found this site with some reviews if you haven't already seen it. http://www.gundirectory.com/more.asp...258&gun=Pistol

Spector_Ray · #7 02-10-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by FL Knifemaker

I would buy it, bring it to the range and put 500 -1000 rounds through it. Use several good brands of ammo. If it runs without any problems, then bet your life on it.

Production guns usually run well or they dont. IMHO, you have to judge or test them on an individual bassis.

My Steyr and 3AT are both worn out and tattered looking but they run and stay on target. You don't need to spend a fortune for reliability.

After doing some research on pricing, this guy wanted more than market price so I'll look around for a while.

I'd read somewhere(back in the 90's) that some of the Taurus autos were having problems with the frames cracking from the force of the slide smacking the frame so I sort of dismissed them until now.

DigMe · #8 02-10-2008, 03:08 PM

It's too wide, IMO (one and a quarter inches). I had a friend who felt the same and ended up selling his for something else. I also feel the XDs are a bit too wide for that purpose too. I've had an XD-9 subcompact for almost 5 years now. I'm slowly moving towards trading it in for something else. They're very accurate and reliable though. I've just decided that it's worth it to get the slimmest gun possible without sacrificing the things most important to you (number one for everyone should be reliability followed by accuracy, after that it's moreso an opinion thing...caliber, etc..). The slimmer the better. I'm going to be looking into some various slimmer options such as the Walther PPS and the newest Kel-Tec 9mm.

bc

FL Knifemaker · #9 02-10-2008, 03:29 PM

The best thing to do if you can afford it is buy a proven reliable gun like a Glock or a revolver. Carry and keep it as your go to gun. Next try other guns until you find something you like better and is as or more reliable than your go to gun. In my experience of there's a gun at the range giving the owner problems, it's usually a Beretta. I wouldn't trust one of them for anything. Also the limited run or small run, almost custom guns. They get rave reviews in the magazines but once they start selling them to the masses, they have problems. It's always nice to have a go to gun to rely on as you explore all the other possibilities.

**Kelly Lee** · #10 02-10-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MyUsernameHere

I've fired their Baretta 92 knock off and it was alright. Supposedly they have a lifetime warranty on their firearms (transferable from owner to owner) which is pretty cool.

Yes, it may be a knock off but it is better than the Beretta IMO. Disassembly is easy as pie and some of the features are better and a great warranty to boot. I highly recommend Taurus from the experiences of my friends who own them and my own personal experience. Yes, I owned a Taurus PT-92.

Blued, fixed sights, walnut grips. It was one of the best pistols I have ever owned.

As for CCW with a pistol 1.24" wide, what's the problem? I carry a thick Para P13-45 on my small 5'8" @ 150lb frame with no problems. Remember, it's all about the clothing you choose to wear for CCW that will decide whether you print or not.

Pilgrim · #11 02-10-2008, 05:33 PM

IMO it's pretty hard to beat a 4" barrel .38 Spl. loaded with hollow points.

Dependable, fast, no safety, and if you can't kill it with six shots, you better get ready to salute it.

The only semi-auto I've ever owned that didn't have an occasional hiccup was a S&W Model 39. But it was a full-size 9mm and no smaller than a 1911. Great firearm, though, and double-action on the first shot.

burk48237 · #12 02-10-2008, 07:41 PM

I'm carrying a compact 1911 now, but I carried a Glock 36 for years. They are single stack and like Brad said, it makes a difference ecspecially for summer concealment. I'm hesitant about Taurus Semi Autos, but I have heard nothing but good about their revolvers. I would quicker go to a Glock or Smith M & P if I was trying to save money.

FL Knifemaker · #13 02-10-2008, 07:46 PM

Also consider CZ. Between my wife and I, we have 11 of them. She loves her model 75 compact in 9mm. I shoot their 97B's in .45. We also have several other models and ALL are 110% reliable and very well made. I bought my wife many guns over the years, including some expensive ones like HK P7's and she just LOVES her $400 75 compact!! My 85 Combat model is also a fantastic, full size 9mm.

**Pacman** · #14 02-10-2008, 08:59 PM

My CC gun is a commander length S&W 1911, made out of scandium with CT grips. It's light, dependable, has a great trigger and FEELS GREAT IN MY HAND!

This calls for a pic:

**Kelly Lee** · #15 02-10-2008, 09:03 PM

Burke, why would you be hesitant of their autos? Glock, S&W, Colt, Ruger, etc have their problems if you look around at the various forums out there. What makes you feel this way about Taurus but not the others?

Spector_Ray, the frame breakage issues were only with some first run versions of the 945. Taurus has fixed that problem by beefing up and redesigning the frame somewhat. Ofcourse, they do have a transferable lifetime warranty if you got an older one and for some reason it did break.

Incognitus · #16 02-10-2008, 09:57 PM

Where is scyspider? He is the hand gun guru. I personally prefer the Springfield Armory .45 XD. Such a nice pistol.

burk48237 · #17 02-10-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Kelly Lee

Burke, why would you be hesitant of their autos? Glock, S&W, Colt, Ruger, etc have their problems if you look around at the various forums out there. What makes you feel this way about Taurus but not the others?

Spector_Ray, the frame breakage issues were only with some first run versions of the 945. Taurus has fixed that problem by beefing up and redesigning the frame somewhat. Ofcourse, they do have a transferable lifetime warranty if you got an older one and for some reason it did break.

Part of it was working with the old Tauruses when I was in Retail years ago and granted they have improved. But when the PT series came out I had a friend who bought one, and while it's reliability was OK. I was not impressed with the quality of the smaller parts and interior fit and finish at all. I realize that their are a lot of other rough guns (like Glocks) but they have been proven with years of serious police work.

I would normally recommend a 1911 sans Pac but the OP expressed some financial limitations. With firearms, I would rather sacrafice a few comfort features for proven reliability.

burk48237 · #18 02-10-2008, 10:07 PM

Speaking of pics, My concealed carry rig. With a Kimber CDP pro, and a Milt Sparks IWB Versa Max II. Comfortable holster, great shooting handling gun.

iamlowsound · #19 02-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Just wondering, why do you guys feel the need to carry concealed handguns? I understand if you are a police officer or something, but for an everyday citizen, I just don't get it.

lowsound

**Kelly Lee** · #20 02-10-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by burk48237

Part of it was working with the old Tauruses when I was in Retail years ago and granted they have improved. But when the PT series came out I had a friend who bought one, and while it's reliability was OK. I was not impressed with the quality of the smaller parts and interior fit and finish at all. I realize that their are a lot of other rough guns (like Glocks) but they have been proven with years of serious police work.

I would normally recommend a 1911 sans Pac but the OP expressed some financial limitations. With firearms, I would rather sacrafice a few comfort features for proven reliability.

Thanks for the clarification.

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Originally Posted by iamlowsound

Just wondering, why do you guys feel the need to carry concealed handguns? I understand if you are a police officer or something, but for an everyday citizen, I just don't get it.

Why don't you start you're own thread asking that question and not derail this one, please?