I do not trust my pistol anymore

[bearcreek]

its a Taurus

There's your first problem.

I think I must trade my pistol for a revolver to EDC. Despite the huge drop in capacity and firing power. But I do need something I can trust 110%

I've put multiple thousands of rounds through a number of different Glocks and I can count the malfunctions I've had with my fingers. Get a quality pistol and train with it and it'll be fine.

 

[Zerodefect]

Uh, my CCW gets carried on my hip. 3-5 oclock. Guess what part of me I bump on tables? Chairs? Cars? Walls? Those stupid lever style door knobs in narrow hallways?

Let me slam your revolver on a block of wood repeatedly, then we'll see how tough and reliable it is. It doesn't take much to knock a revolver out of time or worse. They aren't the uber tough machines that everyone makes them out to be.

Try a Glock. Get a new gen 4 from a reputable dealer. Make sure it has 3 new mags and that you can recognize the newest followers. (some shady dealers try to unload ancient mags) Then use quality defensive ammo.

Modern SA's can be very reliable. But a good revolver is still a decent choice as well. Sometimes I carry a Model 36 J-frame. It ain't jack compared to the performance of my Glocks though.

 

[stchman]

IMO, as long as the firearm is cleaned, lubed, and using factory magazines, it is going to be as near 100% to be dependable.

Normally when a gun jams up, it is because it is dirty or using lousy aftermarket magazine.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

I had my Pristine S&W 586 from the early 80s bind up on me once. I believe it was a burr in the trigger that was the cause. Gun became useless until that was fixed. If anything I'd get a different handgun than give up on semis entirely.

 

[OilyPablo]

Didn't Taurus have some type of recall on certain semi-automatic hand guns ?

 

[BSA1]

Contrary to the opinions on this thread there are many THR members that prefer revolvers over semi-automatic pistols. Revolvers are time proven reliable design that can handle more powerful ammunition that a semi-automatic.

I have no idea why I would need or even want to beat my revolvers against a block of wood.

As far as recalls spend some time researching all.of.the problems S&W is having with their guns.

I have a old S&W Model 10 that I will run against any semi-automatic.

 

[ThomasT]

Yes I prefer revolvers. But I have 3 S&W autos that just run all the time with zero malfunctions. A 39-2, model 915 and a Sigma 9VE. The 9VE is my currant truck truck gun.

As for the OPs gun my guess would be it just needs a different ammo or some mag adjusting. There is no mystery about how autos work. Maybe a trip to the gunsmith would get his gun up and running.

 

[Sapper771]

All firearms can have issues. Some have more issues that others. I use to think that revolvers could not malfunction til I saw a few go down pretty hard.

Most of the automatic pistol malfunctions I have seen have been fixed quickly. Most of those have been due to either exremely dirty guns, no lube, old springs, or out of spec ammo. Dont forget that magazines need to be cleaned as well.

I would look into a more reliable pistol. Plenty of better options out there. Shoot it alot. Keep it clean & lubed. Change the springs before they wear out.

"If you have never had a malfunction, your not shooting enough". I used to laugh at this line. When I became a more serious shooter , I found the line to be quite accurate.

 

[Sergei Mosin]

I always clean it after I shot it, as I agree, the dirt tend to harden and get stickier with time.
I use Slick 2000. Is it good enough?
I have not cleaned it at all in this three months. No wipe down, and no relube were done in this three months. Is this wrong, seeing not one shot was shot with it?

Oil will run off and/or evaporate. If it's been sitting that long, it needs to be re-lubed before it's fired.

 

[Candyman87]

What model? I only ask because I have a Taurus 92 with some of the crappiest magazines I've ever laid eyes on. The followers have a tendency to nosedive a bit and prevent slide lock but I haven't had any feeding issues with those magazines.

Then again I got some aftermarket Mec-Gar magazines that don't nosedive at all. I tossed the factory Taurus magazines in my girlfriend's range bag. She's got a 92 that she doesn't plan to use defensively.

 

[Onward Allusion]

Most likely a mag issue and not a gun problem. Revolver -vs- Semi for CC is a personal preference.

 

[Hunter2011]

what model? I only ask because i have a taurus 92 with some of the crappiest magazines i've ever laid eyes on. The followers have a tendency to nosedive a bit and prevent slide lock but i haven't had any feeding issues with those magazines.

Then again i got some aftermarket mec-gar magazines that don't nosedive at all. I tossed the factory taurus magazines in my girlfriend's range bag. She's got a 92 that she doesn't plan to use defensively.

pt709

 

[Candyman87]

pt709

That's what I was afraid of... I don't recall seeing any aftermarket mags out there for that guy.

Taurus makes some decent guns... it's a shame they make such crappy magazines!

 

[Old Fuff]

One advantage of a revolver is that it isn't dependent on ammunition to function. Pistols are.

The Taurus was deliberately designed to function with 9mm FMJ ammunition with a particular cartridge overall length. If you change to a different round with different lengths, and nose shape, problems may arise because the magazine lips are adjusted to release the cartridge at a certain point and allow the back of the case to feed upward and come under the extractor. Polishing the feed ramp won't solve the problem, and can make it worse.

If you are going to carry this pistol as a defensive weapon I suggest you use the correct ammunition. Military services and law enforcement officers all over the world have been using so-called "hardball" ammunition without complaint. If you don't hit an assailant in a critical place a hollow-point won't save you're bacon. What makes the critical difference is marksmanship while under stress.

 

[Hunter2011]

One advantage of a revolver is that it isn't dependent on ammunition to function. Pistols are.

The Taurus was deliberately designed to function with 9mm FMJ ammunition with a particular cartridge overall length. If you change to a different round with different lengths, and nose shape, problems may arise because the magazine lips are adjusted to release the cartridge at a certain point and allow the back of the case to feed upward and come under the extractor. Polishing the feed ramp won't solve the problem, and can make it worse.

If you are going to carry this pistol as a defensive weapon I suggest you use the correct ammunition. Military services and law enforcement officers all over the world have been using so-called "hardball" ammunition without complaint. If you don't hit an assailant in a critical place a hollow-point won't save you're bacon. What makes the critical difference is marksmanship while under stress.

I also whole heartedly believe in shot placement. I just believe that a HP is such a better option. Yes, FMJ can also get the job done, but I am hunting small game with a .22 rifle. and the difference between using solids vs HP ammo is a lot. The HP ammo somehow makes up for not so perfect shot placement. And lets face it, under attack your grouping wont be as good as it is at a shooting range where the paper target is standing 100% still.

 

[GRIZ22]

To the OP. If the gun functioned fine after cleaning then it's a maintenance issue as far as I see. You can collect all kinds of lint fuzz and crap inside your gun in 3 months.

 

[Comrade Mike]

I've jammed revolvers before. It's totally possible, especially if they're dirty.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

If you don't trust your gun don't carry it. There is nothing wrong with carrying a revolver, I do daily. You said the FTF only happens with HP ammo, did you try different HP ammo? I'm not bashing Taurus but they seem to be more picky when it comes to ammo selection. Better made handguns will usually work with a wider range of ammo brands.

I carry a revolver because I like revolvers and I can shoot them well. If you feel better with a revolver that's what you should carry. In an emergency you don't want to be doubting your SD tools. Unless you are in a very hostile environment or in law enforcement I wouldn't worry about the lower ammo capacity. Hit what you shoot at and you won't need 17+1 and 34 more rounds. (no matter what the internet commandos tell you)

 

[Hunter2011]

If you don't trust your gun don't carry it. There is nothing wrong with carrying a revolver, I do daily. You said the FTF only happens with HP ammo, did you try different HP ammo? I'm not bashing Taurus but they seem to be more picky when it comes to ammo selection. Better made handguns will usually work with a wider range of ammo brands.

I carry a revolver because I like revolvers and I can shoot them well. If you feel better with a revolver that's what you should carry. In an emergency you don't want to be doubting your SD tools. Unless you are in a very hostile environment or in law enforcement I wouldn't worry about the lower ammo capacity. Hit what you shoot at and you won't need 17+1 and 34 more rounds. (no matter what the internet commandos tell you)

I have had problems with other hollow point ammo, but never with S&B. That is why it is my practice and carry ammo. But now even these previously reliable ammo is giving problems.
I heard many times Speer Gold dot works great in most guns. Perhaps I must try them. Only problem is they are far to expensive for me for range use.

 

[tarosean]

I honestly believe that your EDC should be 100% reliable, not 99%.

Shoot any gun enough and it will fail eventually. 1 or 2 failures out of thousand and thousands of rounds is nothing to worry about. 2 out of 60, as you experienced, I would not trust it either.

The only guns I own that are 100% malfunction free are ones that have low round counts and are statistically irrelevant.

 

[Skribs]

To the OP. If the gun functioned fine after cleaning then it's a maintenance issue as far as I see. You can collect all kinds of lint fuzz and crap inside your gun in 3 months.

Yes, but a "high maintenance" gun can be considered a reliability problem as well.

 

[Zaydok Allen]

Choosing a revolver isn't a bad idea, but could be a bad idea based on your life circumstances.

As others have stated, check you gun, check the magazines, and you may be done. Magazines are consumable products meant to be thrown away at some point.

If you do want a new semiauto, there are a lot of great choices. I recommend you look at HK guns. I've had good luck.

 

[Riskee]

If I was on a budget I would rather buy a cheap revolver then a cheap auto. That's just how I feel about it also I wouldn't trust the gun to if it failed twice out of 60 rounds. I carry a glock 19 gen 3 it has near 10 thousand through it and never a problem, it's my edc and my range gun to everytime I go to the range I run atleast a 100 rounds out of it. If i had problems like you I'd try to diagnose the problem and if I couldn't come up with anything I'd never carry it again.

 

[mavracer]

Could try a more FMJ like profile load like Critical Defense/Critical Duty or switch guns and if you want to go revolver nothing wrong with that but there ar plenty of reliable autos around.

 

[stonecutter2]

Could try a more FMJ like profile load like Critical Defense/Critical Duty or switch guns and if you want to go revolver nothing wrong with that but there ar plenty of reliable autos around.

This was my thought as well.

The feed ramp may just prefer a rounded profile HP...you say FMJ isn't an issue, so find an "FMJ-like" HP round with just tip missing. I bet it'll work fine.