New Taurus

[luvall]

I've read that a new Taurus is going to be released. I can't remember the number but it is called "Slim". Is it out? Have you seen one? Tested one?

 

[RonPaulSupporter]

Here's a pic I found, apparently it's a model PT709.

 

[munky_3434]

kinda looks like a khar

 

[Bigum1969]

kinda looks like a khar

I agree. It does look somewhat like my PM9.

 

[shooter521]

Looks like a slimmed-down version of the Milennium to compete with the Kel-Tec PF9 and Kahr P9/CW9.

I hope they get around to releasing it sooner rather than later (or not at all, which they have an annoying habit of doing).

 

[luvall]

I've heard it is coming out "fourth quarter" - anyone know if that is going to take place?

 

[Crystalship1]

FWIW.. from another site:

"Just talked to Taurus. the PT709 will be out Dec 08 $436.00 for the blud 452 for the SS. "3" barrell. 6" overall length. 19 oz. Spread the word."

More info. here: Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

AND here: Taurus International Manufacturing Inc

 

[Disposable Heart]

Yet another gun that will have people waiting for weeks while the gun is off due to an QC issue. I think Taurus really needs to test their designs a little more before sending them out. My old Millenium PT145 had light strikes out the ying yang (apparently a common problem with them, as I found out).

On the plus side, a slimmer Millenium wouldnt be too bad. I liked the 24/7 series, but magazine cost and the slide thickness (for smaller dudes like me, slim=good for carry) held me back.

Ill have to see how this one pans out...

 

[Justus]

Caution:
I've learned from experience not to jump on the new Taurus products.

New model parts availability and warranty work are, IMO, horribly unreliable.
Miami stocks very few parts and waits on boat shipments from Brazil.
From what I could piece together from numerous conversations with
their CS, Taurus Miami gets a boatload of parts only every 3 months.


Taurus is OK, when you get one that works it's fantastic but
should you need to use the lifetime warranty it can seem like
it's taking a lifetime.
I'd resist the urge to jump on a brand new model.
I'd wait until parts are available from sources other than Taurus.

 

[luvall]

Thanks for the advice - that is what I was looking for.

 

[teh Nub]

I like the looks of that gun. I had a 24/7 and sold it to get something smaller.