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Taurus Curve
Posted on 3/23/15 at 10:56 pm
Posted on 3/23/15 at 10:56 pm
Any reviews on this handgun? I'm in the market for a .380 carry conceal and I saw this in the NRA magazine. Thoughts, comments, concerns...?
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This post was edited on 3/23/15 at 11:33 pm
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Posted on 3/23/15 at 10:59 pm to Me Bite
I wouldn't trust my life to any Taurus product. Spend a few more dollars and get a reliable firearm.
Posted on 3/23/15 at 11:11 pm to Shexter
And here we go with the Taurus hate.
I can't comment on the Taurus curve but I will say I carry a Taurus daily and have another on my night stand. 1000s of rounds no problems, no FTF, no FTE, no issues at all.
I can't comment on the Taurus curve but I will say I carry a Taurus daily and have another on my night stand. 1000s of rounds no problems, no FTF, no FTE, no issues at all.
Posted on 3/23/15 at 11:45 pm to Me Bite
Kahr makes a better .380 than Taurus. Honestly though, I would carry a S&W shield or something similar in 9mm. Better performance from a not much larger package.
This post was edited on 3/23/15 at 11:46 pm
Posted on 3/23/15 at 11:52 pm to ChatRabbit77
I will agree for a normal sized or larger man and normal clothes 9mm or larger is ideal. For hot weather in the south a small 380 is a good option.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 12:52 am to ChatRabbit77
+1 for the S&W Shield. A couple of sites selling them for what I would pay from my distributor right now.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 12:53 am to Propagandalf
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+1 for the S&W Shield. A couple of sites selling them for what I would pay from my distributor right now.
this
i have some curves if you want to play with one, OP
Posted on 3/24/15 at 1:07 am to Me Bite
I don't hate Taurus but the gun looks silly. It reminds me of that Angelina Jolie movie where they "bend" bullets.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:57 am to Bleeding purple
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And here we go with the Taurus hate..... I carry a Taurus daily and have another on my night stand. 1000s of rounds no problems, no FTF, no FTE, no issues at all.
From my time working at a gun range a few years ago, I have seen the reliability of Taurus products.
Reliability varies from model to model.
I'd consider Taurus to be a mid quality gun, and I don't trust my life to mid quality.
Still, Taurus is nowhere near the junk that is put out by Bryco, Charter, Jennings, Star, Lorcin, etc.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 9:23 am to Shexter
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Charter
I have a Charter AR7 from before they gave production to Henry. It is one of the crappiest guns I own. The barrel is bent and it isn't accurate past 30 yards. It is also the most picky .22 in existence (only fires Gemtech subsonic reliably).
Posted on 3/24/15 at 9:57 am to Me Bite
While the Curve looks crazy, i'm glad to see a gun company trying to push the envelope a little.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 10:40 am to Shexter
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Lorcin
WOAT
Posted on 3/24/15 at 12:13 pm to Carson123987
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Carson123987
What's a fair price for a Shield right now?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 1:20 pm to Me Bite
Any reviews on this handgun? I'm in the market for a .380 carry conceal and I saw this in the NRA magazine. Thoughts, comments, concerns...?
I'm not going to trash all Taurus handguns. I've got 3 myself and have been pleased w/ all of them. OTOH, it's fair to say the quality control is less consistent in Taurus guns compared to higher quality guns; a good Taurus is fine, but a bad one is......
My problems w/ the "Curve":
1. It reminds me of a solution looking for a problem.
2. If you like the concept, it applies best to waist carry. If you're going to carry cc on your waist, instead of the "Curve", carry a minimally bigger gun (like the Kahr CW9, Shield, SA XDs, etc) w/ a much more effective self defense round (9mm). I think a 380 should be carried in the pocket as a back up gun or as a primary gun when circumstances prevent carrying a bigger gun.
3. It's chambered in 380 ACP. Although I don't want to get shot w/ a 380, there's no arguing the 9mm is generally a better self defense round.
4. For a 380, the "Curve" looks big and bulky.
If you're set on the 380, I'd look at those made by S&W, Kahr, Ruger, etc.
I'm not going to trash all Taurus handguns. I've got 3 myself and have been pleased w/ all of them. OTOH, it's fair to say the quality control is less consistent in Taurus guns compared to higher quality guns; a good Taurus is fine, but a bad one is......
My problems w/ the "Curve":
1. It reminds me of a solution looking for a problem.
2. If you like the concept, it applies best to waist carry. If you're going to carry cc on your waist, instead of the "Curve", carry a minimally bigger gun (like the Kahr CW9, Shield, SA XDs, etc) w/ a much more effective self defense round (9mm). I think a 380 should be carried in the pocket as a back up gun or as a primary gun when circumstances prevent carrying a bigger gun.
3. It's chambered in 380 ACP. Although I don't want to get shot w/ a 380, there's no arguing the 9mm is generally a better self defense round.
4. For a 380, the "Curve" looks big and bulky.
If you're set on the 380, I'd look at those made by S&W, Kahr, Ruger, etc.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 2:08 pm to Me Bite
Sig P238 GOAT.380
Posted on 3/24/15 at 2:26 pm to Me Bite
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I'm in the market for a .380 carry conceal
Not a fan of taurus myself.
Any reason as to why a .380? There are a lot of 9mm options that are just as comfortable to carry.
When I was in the market for a conceal carry, my top choices were:
Shield, XDs, sig p938, and if you feel like waiting, glock 43.
I carry the XDs 9mm and love it. Will be picking up a glock 43 soon after it comes out though.
Most importantly get what is comfortable to you.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 6:27 pm to TigerOnThe Hill
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i have some curves if you want to play with one, OP
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TigerOnThe Hill
Great points!
Besides what he already stated, some things stand out to me:
1. I hate that the magazine is indented into the grip. That's a pinch from hell waiting to happen.
2. Internal slide lock - never a good feature on a handgun. This is the same reason I don't like the Beretta Nano. I'm not 100% sure it has a slide lock at all though, and if it doesn't that's also a bad feature.
3. Has no sights. The slide is completely smooth on the top.
4. The light that's built-in does not look very effective or bright. The same could possibly be said about the laser but this is just a hunch.
5. The little clip on the side is a very bad tempter for a person to carry the gun without covering the trigger. Even though Taurus has a little trigger guard sleeve that they say to use over the trigger, the little clip is a bad idea.
6. Carrying a gun with a built-in clip inside your waist is very uncomfortable and provides for no real retention. Get a gun and get a holster to stay safe.
7. My highest suggestion in a 380 is the Kahr CW380. It's very small, has a great trigger, usable sights, and a slim profile without the curve.
8. If you plan to carry in your waistband, I would advise a single stack 9mm from a reputable manufacturer.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 8:19 pm to bapple
Thanks for the comments guy. Of course this turned into a 380 vs 9mm debate. I have a S&W 40 for fall/winter carry. I want a 380 for hot weather and pocket carry. A 380 at point blank range will do the job just fine.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 9:22 pm to Me Bite
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I want a 380 for hot weather and pocket carry.
Actually, w/ the right pants and holster, a 9mm can be a good pocket carry gun, as well. Although I have a 380, I pocket carry my Kel-Tec PF9 more. Carpenter's shorts, a small single stack 9mm and a good holster make for comfortable summer carry. There, now I'll step down from my soap box.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 9:39 pm to Me Bite
holy shite, what a ugly gun 
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