How accurate is a Taurus spectrum?
The Taurus Spectrum is small, light, concealable and ergonomic, remarkably accurate and, in our test, reliable (the slide lock issue notwithstanding). Being a Taurus, it's also quite affordable. When it comes to what makes a pistol desirable, that's pretty much the full spectrum.
As part of the settlement of that lawsuit, Taurus agreed to recall the following pistols that consumers bought in the U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam between 1997 and 2013: PT-111 Millennium. PT-132 Millennium. PT-138-Millennium.
The lawsuit alleges that nine handgun models had a faulty design that allowed the pistol to inadvertently fire when dropped or to be discharged when the safety feature was still on. As part of the $239 million settlement, Taurus agreed to a voluntary recall of 1 million pistols.
The trigger is polymer, with a smooth and slightly rounded face. Specs for the Spectrum call for a double-action trigger pull between seven and nine pounds.
Yes, except for the . 22 caliber pistols. .22 caliber revolvers such as models 94 and 941 also should not be dry fired. This does not include the TaurusTX™ 22 because it is designed to be dry fire safe.
380 ACP ammo is the Hornady Critical Defense. These rounds are designed to offer the highest muzzle velocity possible for the . 380 round at over 1,050 feet per second, which is one of the very highest out of the . 380 rounds in the industry.
Taurus promises to remedy any defect in material, function or workmanship for the entire time that the original purchaser owns the firearm.
The Taurus PT 24/7 is available in a variety of models. This pistol is used by Brazilian military and police, and possibly some other operators. This weapon comes chambered in 9x19 mm Parabellum, .
Throughout the years, saying Taurus has had quality control issues would be an understatement. However, those issues do seem to be getting better. You can pick up a Taurus revolver cheaper than other competing options, such as Ruger and Smith & Wesson.
Taurus, however, also offers a specialized product line for governmental entities: most of the Brazilian Armed Forces and Police departments today use Taurus firearms, and so do countless military and law enforcement agencies in the rest of South America, in the United States, and in the rest of the world.
Are Taurus guns high quality?
We found it to be accurate, reliable, and easy to shoot—even compared to some pistols that were much more expensive. We fired approximately 350 rounds of various ammunition through the Taurus G3X, and it ran everything reliably.
American Made
Although Taurus revolvers and many of its pistols are made in Brazil, the Gun Control Act of 1968 mandates that small, concealable guns be made in the United States. So, because the Taurus Spectrum cannot amass enough import points, it is made here.
Designed and built in America, Taurus USA's Spectrum pistol is a striker-fired, recoil-operated . 380 ACP intended for every-day carry.
The only external controls on the sleek Spectrum are the slide stop lever and the magazine release button. They are both located on the left side of the gun, but the magazine release can be switched to the right side. There is no external manual safety.
380 felt so personal. Made in Miami, Florida, the new Taurus Spectrum features a proprietary thermopolymer gripping surface that blends with superb ergonomics.