What is the best Taurus out there?

[PapaG]

I've had about a dozen. Of them, the Raging Bull was the best assembled, timed, and had the best lockup. The PT92 was also well made, totally reliable and had high quality. A 85 shot twelve inches high at ten yards, had a horrible trigger and felt like the innards were filled with sand.
My tracker 17 is the most accurate handgun I've ever had, having produced sub one inch groups at 100 yards (2-7X scope) on CALM days. Pt22 was fine but ammo sensitive. Late model Judge is fine for what it is....a short range 410. A 94, again small frame, had a trigger worse than the 85 and our 'smith got it down to about twice what it should be...six pounds sa.
Overall, the bigger the frame on the revolvers, generally the better the fit/finish/trigger and lockup. On the autos, the 92s have done the best.
On the other hand, I did a pareto on factory sendbacks from our shop and Taurus was tied for first with SCCY and the Sig Mosquito for last year. The SCCY was a single model, as was the Mosquito, and the Taurus ran across the board with 2/3 being small frame revolvers and the others split among one 65, one 66, and a couple autos (709 and a 22).

 

[Lazyshooter]

PT92 is as good if not better than the original, plus I love the frame mounted safety, it's easier for me to engage and allows for cocked and locked not that I carry or use it this way.

 

[blackspyder]

PT92/99/100/101 would be my first choice as best Taurus of all time. Followed by the 24/7 and Mil-pro (Gen 3) family. Then again those are the 2 I own so I am partial to them.

 

[jimmyraythomason]

I've owned several Taurus revolvers and liked them all but my favorite is my M44 w/6" ported and ribbed barrel. It is the equal in every way of my S&W Model 29-2 w/4" barrel. The Smith 29 is more accurate but the actions/triggers are identical in feel and function as well as fit and finish.

 

[Gladius]

I'm lovin' the PT1911 lately. Never thought I'd own a Taurus, but I wanted a 1911 on the cheap and decided I'd take a chance. The darn thing eats everything you feed it (factory JHP's, and some really wonky handloads), and puts the bullets where you aim it. Right out of the box. Can't beat that.

 

[Mitch from LA]

The PT1911, PT92, and M85 would all be solid choices. I hear good things about the Millenium Pro series as well.

 

[waldron]

I bought a used, like new, PT 145 for my wife for CCW. 11 45 ACPs in a light package. It was so good at the range, I bought another one. Happy with both.

But, my favorite Taurus is the 4" Tracker in 44 Mag. Nice feel of the ribber grip. Smooth feel to DA pull and crisp SA pull. Better fit and finish than many of the recent S&W revolvers I've tried.

Thinking about gettin another 4" Tracker in 41 Mag.

My fantasy purchase? A 5" Raging Bull in 454.

 

[bayhawk2]

Taurus Tracker .44 mag..4" ported barrel.I really like shooting this gun.
I have read a lot on Taurus being an inferior quality gun.I own 3
and none are doing anything but go bang everytime I pull the trigger.
I do however,feel more quality in the Rugers I own.Of course the
price is bit higher also.

 

[Nushif]

After owning a couple of them and shooting a lot of them I think I'm a non-caps fanboy.

That being said some of their models are definitely bottom of the barrel while others are great guns.

The best product (not the best "taurus" gun) is by far in my opinion the PT92 with frame mounted safety that you can carry cocked and locked. It even comes in compact. Can't beat that.

But the best actual Taurus gun is to me at least the PT911. It has all the features of a PT92 but looks miles cooler and sits in my hands better as well. Oh yeah, and it's actually a Taurus designed product, rather than a Beretta. 8) I love my Berettas and if I could ever find a Compact Beretta 92 with a frame mounted safety my 92D would be right there for trade-in alongside my PT911. Because then I wouldn't need it anymore.

Second in line I'd say is their PT111 or the rather the Milennium Pro in 9mm. IT's light, reliable, supremely shootable and has a good trigger. Alsom it's cheap. What more do you want?

But when it comes to all thes brands, it's really a matter of personal experience.

 

[frankjg]

My Taurus 24/7-9SSP17 9MM PRO SS been flawless

 

[Taurus_9mm]

IMO the PT92/PT100 but the 800 series and 24/7s are giving them a run for their money. The G2 24/7s will likely do the same.

 

[BigWoolyBanjo]

Any taurus that isn't a lemon.

Second that Birdman!

 

[rogertc1]

yo say what? anti-taurus troll

 

[PT92]

Definitely the PT-92 but my new 24/7 Tactical OSS is amazing!

-Cheers

 

[Chipper57]

One that I don't have to shoot. I bought 3 of them before I ever had a problem but once I did have a problem it was a nightmare. I was even insulted by taurus customer service, the guy said my problems were caused by using hillbilly west Virginia reloads and thats a quote. I told him I was shooting privi and he said is that some kind of local hillbilly reloads and was real arrogant about it. I sent my TCP in 5 times and they never did get it to extract, no matter what ammo I used.

 

[SIGLBER]

PT92. The only Taurus auto I would trust.

 

[JohnFritz]

I'll go with a PT92. I wish the fit and finish of the safety was a little bit better though. But I still like it.

I have that PT92AFS, a SS .44 Mag Raging Bull with the 8.25" barrel, a SS .357 Mdl. 66 with the 6" barrel and a SS PT1911 9mm. They all perform perfectly, are all put together well and I have never had to send any of them back for repair. They are no better or no worse than all my other guns.

 

[Tacoma]

You'll be sorry...

 

[zignal_zero]

Any taurus that isn't a lemon.

what he said! i've owned a few, shot a bunch, been issued one. i've neve had any complaints with a Taurus. i think it boils down to personal preference. some folks like polymer, some don't. some like stiker fired, some like hammers.

my PERSONAL favorite - my SS PT1911AR. i've owned 3 Colt 1911's and i'm just as happy with my Taurus. it's reliable and accurate. not sure whatelse i could ask of it.

 

[NMGonzo]

Old model m44 n frame copy "4 inch" (3 inch rifled and a compensator on the last one)

Think is amazingly relaxed to shoot.

 

[CajunBass]

I've had three Taurus revolvers, all in 38 or 357. Never had a problem with any of them. One was a 66, one an 85, and I forget the other...80...83...maybe? A 4" barrel, medium frame, 38 anyway. That particular one I shot the snot out of. Good gun.

 

[Brian Williams]

I have had a few Taurus revolvers and I wish I had my Tracker 445 back. It was a 4" 45 Colt. Not a tack driver, but was reliable and consistent. It is now a Personal protection gun of a person who needs it.

 

[Water-Man]

Taurus M450. So far so good.

 

[fivepaknh]

Own a stainless PT1911 and a PT945. No problems with either one of them at the range. The only issue I've had with the PT945 was the mag release. The spring was a little light and while carrying IWB the mag would often disengage. I have several carry guns and this is the only gun this has happened on.

 

[NavyLCDR]

PT92