Registering a Taurus handgun after 30 days of purchase
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The lifetime expectancy of a Taurus firearm IS 30 days! 
Sorry... I just had to say it. I have never owned a Taurus so I really shouldn't be trash talking them.
Complete the registration and send it in, they will probably take it.
Sorry... I just had to say it. I have never owned a Taurus so I really shouldn't be trash talking them.
Complete the registration and send it in, they will probably take it.
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CajunBass
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Go to their website, you can probably "register" it there.
Personally, I never bother to, but then I've never needed a warranty on a gun. The only one I ever sent back was a Ruger, and they don't have a warranty at all. They just fixed it. I've owned a bunch of Taurus revolvers over the years, but I got all of them used. No problems with them. I did buy a Taurus G3 semi a few months ago, but don't remember if I bothered to "register" it or not. If I did, I did it online. Still no problems with it.
Personally, I never bother to, but then I've never needed a warranty on a gun. The only one I ever sent back was a Ruger, and they don't have a warranty at all. They just fixed it. I've owned a bunch of Taurus revolvers over the years, but I got all of them used. No problems with them. I did buy a Taurus G3 semi a few months ago, but don't remember if I bothered to "register" it or not. If I did, I did it online. Still no problems with it.
sparkyv
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A range buddy had trouble with a Taurus that needed a simple replacement of an easy to replace part. There apparently aren't any Taurus parts to be had on the open market, not even from Taurus. Taurus refused to send the part (true to their policy) and requested that the revolver be sent to the Mothership. It took several iterations and many months of shipping it back and forth before Taurus finally got it right. My buddy was not pleased with the experience. IMO TTv2, do whatever it takes to get that Taurus warranty registered because if something goes wrong, you'll NEED the Taurus warranty to get the firearm up and running again.
243winxb
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I entered a date that worked. Gun fell apart after the 30 days. Didnt need any warrenty work, i fixed it. A G3C.
Pat Riot
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I would submit it.
Apparently they only do the warranty registration online.
From their website:
The warranty becomes effective only if activated by the original purchaser within thirty (30) days of the purchase date by registering online at: https://warranty.taurususa.com or by calling Taurus at 229-235-4020 or 800-327-3776.
If they require no proof of purchase tell them you bought it 30 days ago…if you’re only a couple of days outside the 30 day window. If it’s been months I am not sure what I would do.
Regardless, you won’t know until you try.
Apparently they only do the warranty registration online.
From their website:
The warranty becomes effective only if activated by the original purchaser within thirty (30) days of the purchase date by registering online at: https://warranty.taurususa.com or by calling Taurus at 229-235-4020 or 800-327-3776.
If they require no proof of purchase tell them you bought it 30 days ago…if you’re only a couple of days outside the 30 day window. If it’s been months I am not sure what I would do.
Regardless, you won’t know until you try.
lee n. field
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Don;t worry about it. Just call customer service if you need any repair done on it.
br549arkie
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And if you have a Taurus and have to send it to them to be fixed good luck with them fixing it right. My one experience with them was not very good.
Howland937
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About 3/4 of the independent shops I've done business with in the last few years are still hand writing receipts on generic, carbon paper receipt logs. Date, make/model, serial number, price, and whether paid cash or card...then a generic cash register receipt with sub-total, tax, and total price.
2 things I'm positively sure of:
-Smith & Wesson accepted the upload of my "proof of purchase" for rebate purposes and there was nothing that indicated where I bought it.
-receipt logs can be bought about anywhere that sells stationery.
Styx
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I never registered any of my firearms, and I was never asked for a receipt from any manufacturer I contact. Taurus has a lifetime warranty anyway. I'd just register it, and leave it at that.
Styx
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Taurus and Springfield do the exact same thing. They're many any factory EOM parts that that they'll sell or give to customers. Even if they have the part in stock, they'll force you to **** the gun to them to install it no matter how trivial of a job it is.
I needed a replacement screw for my Ruger LCR, and Ruger refused to sell it to me. They required that I shipped the gun to them so that they could screw in an external screw.
S&W refused to sell me a spare 9mm barrel for my Shield 9mm. They insisted I ship the gun back, so that they could install a barrel, and they would charge me for it.
Then you have Glock, Sig, Kahr, and Beretta who will almost basically sell you any and every part needed to assemble a new gun except for the serialized frame or chassis. I don't understand it, but Taurus and Springfield are the worst of the worst. Springfield likes to routinely and abruptly discontinue their handguns, so I wanted to buy a bunch of spare wear parts to keep my Hellcat going no matter what. Even if something breaks, I rather just take 30 minutes +/- to fix it myself instead of sending it in. This is a major reason why I don't buy Tauruses or Springfields anymore unless it's a 1911.
Buckeye63
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I get a kick how if u mention a Taurus you hear so many complaints from people
I honestly have owned more Taurus handguns than Rugers and S&W .. and had zero problems with Taurus and had problems with Ruger & S&W
QC for S&W , Ruger absolutely sucks (revolvers that is)
I honestly wouldn’t purchase a new S&W Revolver online… no way
Only Ruger revolver I would buy online would be a LCR
I honestly have owned more Taurus handguns than Rugers and S&W .. and had zero problems with Taurus and had problems with Ruger & S&W
QC for S&W , Ruger absolutely sucks (revolvers that is)
I honestly wouldn’t purchase a new S&W Revolver online… no way
Only Ruger revolver I would buy online would be a LCR
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sparkyv
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I have a few Springfields, and I did not know that. I have acquired and installed not to few aftermarket parts in them, but this is good to know. These XDMs fill a niche, but I won't be acquiring any more especially now that I know this.
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I have owned a XD service for 12 years and a Mod 2 since they were first released years ago, but I never changed anything from stock. It wasn't until I purchased my Hellcat and started searching for spare parts that I found out they Springfield doesn't like to sell them. I came across multiple threads, and even started my own about it on TheArmoryLife.com which is a forum affiliated with Springfield, and they confirmed it, but acted like it wasn't a big deal.
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sparkyv
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Yes I agree it's pretty good, however, all the onboard nannies are a huge detractor to me. Especially the trigger dingus. The GEAR UP promo was pretty good with 6 magazines, and I also have a few magazine sleeves so I can use the 15-rounders from my 5.25.
LV Gun
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I have to agree with you buckeye63 on mentioning Taurus, I have Taurus revolvers and 4 Springfield semi auto’s I needed a new captured guide rod for my XD40 which is over 20 years old I emailed SA gave them the serial number and 5 days later I had a new guide rod. Also I bought a Taurus Raging Bull when they first came out in 44 magnum shot that thing to its death, suddenly it would not cock in single action called them and they sent me a shipping label, shipped it back to them about 3 days later I got a email from them to call customer service. Called them the guy tells me it cannot be fixed so I ask him now what he asks me if this LGS is close to me i tell him it is he proceeds to tell me they will be sending a new exact replacement gun to them a few days later I get a call from my LGS that they have my new gun. I can’t say enough good about Taurus or Springfield they have taken care of me but I do register all my guns whether it matters I am not sure.
deadeye dick
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Bought a used Ronin ( SA) that had light strikes. Gave them the serial number and they sent me a new firing pin and spring free of charge
Freudianfloyd
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I've had the exact same experience. I bought a Raging Bull used. I had one before and loved it but sold it when I was hard up for money. I had been looking for one for a while when I found it. The guy selling it seemed like a decent guy. Brought it home, loaded it, and click....try again, click....then I noticed it had a rattle. Took it apart and found the transfer bar was broken in half. Contacted Taurus to see about getting the part. No go. Looked all over the internet, no luck. Finally had to send it back to Taurus. It took nearly a year before I got the gun back, and that was after contacting them weekly asking for updates. I could've replaced the transfer bar in minutes. I now fear shooting the gun because of the risk of breaking that transfer bar again and having to send it out for another year.
