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re: Taurus Curve
Posted on 3/24/15 at 1:20 pm to Me Bite
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.
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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.
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