May Step To The Evil (*Cheap*) Side

**USMCsilver** · 12-28-2011, 03:26 PM

I've heard nothing but negative stuff about Taurus semi-auto pistols. I've not heard much positive about S&W's Sigma line. I vowed to myself I'd never own a Taurus pistol. Never.

Having said that, I'm tempted to get a new "cheap toy" to dispel any/all myths.

I see the Taurus is on sale for $100 off at Academy. Sale price is $299. They also have the Sigma priced the same (was $20 off last week).

I've got an Academy gift card, along w/ some pre-paid Visa rebate cards so I really don't have "that much" to lose.

Might just go try some on for size, and see what happens...

**Highstrung** · 12-28-2011, 03:28 PM

I thought you liked my judge when you shot it a couple years back. I think it's cool.

**USMCsilver** · 12-28-2011, 03:36 PM

Originally Posted by Highstrung

I thought you liked my judge when you shot it a couple years back. I think it's cool.

I do -- did you not read above where I said "pistols"? I have no beef with their revolvers. I think they make a fine wheelgun.

I've owned two UL Ti 85's and they were great guns. Wish I still had them, however, my two Smiths fill those shoes, now.

I'm also interested in a new Taurus that has a 4" barrel and has interchangable cylinders for .22 and .22mag.

My problem is with their (Taurus') autos. I read nothing but bad stuff. If I read "good things" about them, then it's usually from someone who doesn't know the difference b/t their ass and a hole in the ground.

**c-dub** · 12-28-2011, 03:42 PM

I have had the S&W in .40 cal for about 7 years now and have not had a bit of trouble with it as long as I'm using 'decent' ammo. Until it was good and broken in I had a few jams shooting cheap ammo but that's it. My only complaint with it is the trigger pull...it is really long but it is what it is. For the price it's a good gun.

no experience with Taurus except for revolvers so can't help there.

good luck in your quest.

**dfasano** · 12-28-2011, 03:50 PM

I purchased a Taurus PT 24/7 Pro 9mm as my first handgun after I turned 21. It fed reliably and never gave me a problem. I kept it for a few years and ended up trading it on a long gun a few years back.

**millero** · 12-28-2011, 04:55 PM

I've got a Taurus Millenium Pro in .45. I don't know that I've any reliability problems with it (i dont shoot it often), but I just dont like it.

**wdhigh** · 12-28-2011, 05:30 PM

For $60-$70 more try the Smith and Wesson SD series. Trigger is better than sigma on the one I fondled and only few bucks more.

**Griffin** · 12-28-2011, 06:23 PM

I'd shoot their 1911 against most other 1911s double the price. Also have their 709 slim and a few wheel guns. not a single one has had an issue.
Here is the issue with taurus vs other higher dollar guns. A guy pays 300 bucks for a gun and it malfunctions its automatically the gun and NOTHING else. A guy pays 1k for a gun and it malfunctions then anything else BUT the gun is to blame. Ammo, packing grease, limp wristed ect. Nobody wants to think their thousand dollar gun just malfunctioned.

**tsigmon** · 12-28-2011, 07:01 PM

I have a PT 1911 .45 that has been fed everything from the cheapest storebought reloads to high priced Winchester and all work without a hitch. The only real difference in accuracy has been elevation, windage has been consistant with them all. I have had friends who have had Taurus revolvers with timing problems.

**B.Miller** · 12-28-2011, 08:05 PM

Not sure how the newer Sigma's are, but I have a first gen Ive had no problems out of. It does have a little more recoil than similar .40's I've shot, but other than that no complaints what so ever.

**kquinn** · 12-28-2011, 09:13 PM

My sigma has been good to me. It is almost fifteen years old though. I know they had to change them up, but I dont know how much.

**Tha Dick** · 12-29-2011, 08:08 AM

NOOOOOOOOO, Don't do it!

Don't lower your standards........ you'll regret it when you sober up!

**USMCsilver** · 12-29-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by Tha Dick

NOOOOOOOOO, Don't do it!

Don't lower your standards........ you'll regret it when you sober up!

You're right, Dick. My Long Island Ice Tea I made at around noon yesterday was talking to me...hard!

I didn't get anything. The Tarus was "clunky" and heavy and just didn't feel right. I wanted to like it, I really did...

I guess I'll just be content with my other stuff.

No need to blow money on something I won't appreciate.