Taurus PT-111

[Chained Lightnin']

Seems like a matter of opinion from what I've read. Trigger pull being too heavy? Most of the Glock Kool-Aid drinkers tend to slap a scherer,lone wolf 3.5lb disconnector in their blaster. The 1911 crowd spend untold hundreds on trigger jobs parts and pieces. As for one "blowing up" in somebodys hand,the Glocks have done that many,many times. As well as other brands.

As I stated in an earlier post, the millennium pros have a better trigger than from the previous design.For those that are looking at a Taurus,the revolvers are hit or miss. You can go to a retailer and pick up several. Each one will have a different feel (pull) .Pick the better and shoot it. If there is still a problem, fix it yourself. Have a smith fix it. But I don't agree that they are all "crap".

If I remember right, a few years back, a Taurus Model 82 did very well on the LFI 1. Or maybe,just maybe, the shooter had something to do with that.

Screws backing out? Locktite? Screwdriver?

 

[CajunTim]

To each his own, all one can do is be provided real world insight from those with first hand knowledge relevant to a product or caliber etc... and statistical information also relevant. In the end it is up to the purchaser to decide what they purchase.

Some people are brand loyalist etc... and their opinions can be a little partial; but I do not see that being the case on this site.

One should make a list of things they expect in a firearm and then see which firearms match their criteria.

I would think that most would agree that reliability should be the number one criteria when evaluating a firearm, then maybe accuracy, ergonomics, capacity, concealability, caliber etc... (in no particular order after reliability)

You can lead a horse to water; but you can't make him drink.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

DAMN... THis is scarry... PAngris and I are agreeing WAY too much.


-I owned Taurus revolvers at one time... They wouldn't 'shoot loose', they would LOCK UP when I was practicing rapid shooting and speed reloading (As few as 3 cylinders)


-Seen those millennium amd millennium pro's fail in classes...


Matter of opinion? I'm guessing you drive a Ford Pinto?

BTW, other than night sites, all my Glocks are stock...

 

[dawg23]

DAMN... THis is scarry... PAngris and I are agreeing WAY too much.


-I owned Taurus revolvers at one time... They wouldn't 'shoot loose', they would LOCK UP when I was practicing rapid shooting and speed reloading (As few as 3 cylinders)


-Seen those millennium amd millennium pro's fail in classes...


Matter of opinion? I'm guessing you drive a Ford Pinto?

BTW, other than night sites, all my Glocks are stock...

My neighbor had a Pinto that never gave him any trouble ...... I saw it myself. But my wife's Lexus had to go in the shop one time for a new brake light.

So, clearly a Pinto is more reliable than a Lexus. Ignore the J.D. Power rankings and the propaganda in Consumer Reports, Car & Driver and Road & Track. We know those people all drink Kool Aid.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

You guys are such assholes!

...We know

 

[dawg23]

...We know

Wow. Y'all agreed again.

 

[Nomad.2nd]

 

[Swampy]

LOL.. As for the Holster question.... I have a Don Humme its model 25USP... It fits just fine....

I bet I can find pics of almost any gun kabooming.....

AR 15's....

Look HK's are Junk....

And *GASP* even Colts....

Point is.. For the most part guns blow up because of some idiot with a Bunk reload... Not because they are junk...
If you dont buy a gun because some body blew one up... You wont own a gun at all....

 

[dawg23]

It isn't because one blew up once, it is how often they blow up, and why

FAIL !!!

It's teh Kool-Aid, stupid.

 

[Swampy]

Next your gonna try to tell me Obama is not the best president ever elected in these united states.

 

[dantheman]

Next your gonna try to tell me Obama is not the best president ever elected in these united states.

He must be . They are already naming schools and streets after him .

 

[southernpride72]

It isn't because one blew up once, it is how often they blow up, and why

Would you enlighten us as to why they blow up? Ever seen one blow in person?

I picked one up and put 50 rds down the pipe. Only one misfire so far, and it wasnt the guns fault (hard primer in Monarch steel case). I malf. drilled it, examined the round, fed it again, and BANG. I plan on putting a few more rounds through it, and will let you guys know if it blows or malfs.

 

[dawg23]

Would you enlighten us as to why they blow up? Ever seen one blow in person?

I picked one up and put 50 rds down the pipe. Only one misfire so far, and it wasnt the guns fault (hard primer in Monarch steel case). I malf. drilled it, examined the round, fed it again, and BANG. I plan on putting a few more rounds through it, and will let you guys know if it blows or malfs.

50 rounds is pretty excessive. Surely one or two mags should be sufficient for ascertaining the reliability of a self defense firearm.

 

[jmcrawf1]

50 rounds is pretty excessive. Surely one or two mags should be sufficient for ascertaining the reliability of a self defense firearm.

We're not talking lorcins here......

 

[howellusn]

I have put just over 200rds through my millenium pro so far with not one problem at all. I even put it through some rapid fire drills without a prob.

I have yet to shoot my pt-111 because it's been cold as all hell but I will get it out soon.

 

[cajungunslinger]

well, i'm not getting a damn taurus so there im done on this thread.I'm getting, not a turd gun.

 

[cajungunslinger]

Im not.

Pangris and you guys have alot of patience. When people don't respond to facts, experience and uh... basically the truth, I don't even waste my time as it gets my blood pressure up. This is not rocket science. I wonder how some people get through life anyhow. I past the point of convincing people in situations like this. Only family members are worth the aggravation. That is unless I'm being paid.

Yes you should get a taurus pt-111. It's very reliable and you will prevail. Get some shiny FMJ too and put it in some pro-mag magazines.

 

[howellusn]

Pangris and you guys have alot of patience. When people don't respond to facts, experience and uh... basically the truth, I don't even waste my time as it gets my blood pressure up. This is not rocket science. I wonder how some people get through life anyhow. I past the point of convincing people in situations like this. Only family members are worth the aggravation. That is unless I'm being paid.

Yes you should get a taurus pt-111. It's very reliable and you will prevail. Get some shiny FMJ too and put it in some pro-mag magazines.

You see the point is there are a few people out there (myself included) have not had one trouble with their taurus as I stated above. I can see where they are coming from considering they have had problems with theirs but not everyone of them are bad. If someone feels like taking a chance then let them if they don't want to listen to anyone's advice. Who knows, they may get a good one and be very happy with their purchase.

 

[cajungunslinger]

I've decided to not cheap out and spend the extra money on something more reliable. Its not gunna be a Glock or a 1911, but its also not gunna be a taurus at all. However, I refrain on saying what it is gunna be to save any criticism but if you want to know youll have to pm or something.Just dont feel like arguing on the forum

 

[howellusn]

Springfield xd's aren't much more and are a great pistol.