Taurus decent 1st pistol?

[RichardDunken1911]

The man said he wasn't a fan of striker fired y'all. He and his are hammer people. Check out FN new reflex

They are 499 at academy

 

[lil'skeet]

Grandson turns 21 next birthday and I'm gonna give him a pistol. Personally I'm not a striker fired guy, but he might like them. I don't want to buy him a compact, I feel like a full size is more conducive for learning fundamentals. I learned the hard way about buying a nice pistol as a 1st for my son, much like buying your 16 year old a nice new 1st car.
So with all that, I'm down to either a Taurus G3 or a TH9. I want it to be new. They'll end up with my HKs, when they pry them from my dead cold hands, and I'm not dead yet, lol
Anyone have either? Looking at reviews they're reliable, and the only real complaints are the triggers aren't the greatest.

What are you looking to spend?

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

The man said he wasn't a fan of striker fired y'all. He and his are hammer people. Check out FN new reflex

No thank you...$40 mags... I tend to keep 10 -20 mags per handgun. Learned my 1994 lesson.

 

[BluesBrother]

I would also look into Girsan. They make budget priced well made clones in Turkey

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

I do own a striker fired Glockalike19;Got it for a higher capacity semi auto to carry during the rowdy season and it's a good SHTF carry when the time comes.Glock mags are everywhere indeed

 

[DustyDog]

Grandson turns 21 next birthday and I'm gonna give him a pistol. Personally I'm not a striker fired guy, but he might like them. I don't want to buy him a compact, I feel like a full size is more conducive for learning fundamentals. I learned the hard way about buying a nice pistol as a 1st for my son, much like buying your 16 year old a nice new 1st car.
So with all that, I'm down to either a Taurus G3 or a TH9. I want it to be new. They'll end up with my HKs, when they pry them from my dead cold hands, and I'm not dead yet, lol
Anyone have either? Looking at reviews they're reliable, and the only real complaints are the triggers aren't the greatest.

Nothing but respect for Taurus, though I've never owned one... maybe because I always thought I could "afford better". Sold plenty at the dealer I used to work for 30 years ago. Good idea as a "first gun", even if it's not perfect. What's the worst that could happen? Getting some experience clearing malfunctions? Not that I even think you should expect that.

Same with the HKs, though I've never owned one because I thought I couldn't afford that much better!

 

[rossi]

Never had a single issue with any Taurus.

 

[Buffalo Soldier]

Nothing but respect for Taurus, though I've never owned one... maybe because I always thought I could "afford better". Sold plenty at the dealer I used to work for 30 years ago. Good idea as a "first gun", even if it's not perfect. What's the worst that could happen? Getting some experience clearing malfunctions? Not that I even think you should expect that.

Same with the HKs, though I've never owned one because I thought I couldn't afford that much better!

Nothing but respect for Taurus, though I've never owned one... maybe because I always thought I could "afford better". Sold plenty at the dealer I used to work for 30 years ago. Good idea as a "first gun", even if it's not perfect. What's the worst that could happen? Getting some experience clearing malfunctions? Not that I even think you should expect that.

Same with the HKs, though I've never owned one because I thought I couldn't afford that much better!

I've carried a lot more expensive sidearms than Taurus, but they've all been considered tools;I did like the HKp30, but it was a polymer frame and wasn't exactly my cup of tea

 

[RichardDunken1911]

No thank you...$40 mags... I tend to keep 10 -20 mags per handgun. Learned my 1994 lesson.

That's why they make Chevy and Cadillac not everyone is fortunate enough to drive a Caddy! Lmfao but if I was going to get a gift from my grandpa I'd expect it to be a Caddy. Lol

 

[RichardDunken1911]

No thank you...$40 mags... I tend to keep 10 -20 mags per handgun. Learned my 1994 lesson.

Your telling me you own 10 mags for a keltec p17? That's $200 worth of mags for a $200 gun?

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Your telling me you own 10 mags for a keltec p17? That's $200 worth of mags for a $200 gun?

Only 7.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Here's a good example of what happens when the supply runs out or they get banned. This was during the plandemic. Normal cost is $25. But when you can't get anymore....
After things settled down I upped my count to 25. JIC. YMMV.

 

[lil'skeet]

Here's a good example of what happens when the supply runs out or they get banned. This was during the plandemic. Normal cost is $25. But when you can't get anymore....
After things settled down I upped my count to 25. JIC. YMMV.
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How quickly we forget. When they can't ban the firearm..... Ammo and mags quickly move to the front of the line. I had 2 people trying to trade me gold for CZ 457 mags at that time.

 

[Bamaboy19]

What are you looking to spend?

Sub $300. IDK maybe a Glock clone, I personally don't like Glocks, he might? I sold the only one I had about a month after I bought it. I'm thinking now instead of surprising him, I'll just take him shopping and let him pick it himself. He just got his EMT license and 1st full-time job, I'm hoping he'll have access to some training through the town where he works?! (Florala) We've shot together, and he's one of the recipients of the 22 rifles this past Christmas. If he likes pistols and wants something really nice, he can afford what ever he wants, he bought himself a Harley Davidson last year when he turned 18.

 

[Bamaboy19]

Here's a good example of what happens when the supply runs out or they get banned. This was during the plandemic. Normal cost is $25. But when you can't get anymore....
After things settled down I upped my count to 25. JIC. YMMV.
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That's when that $200 investment pays dividends!!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

How quickly we forget. When they can't ban the firearm..... Ammo and mags quickly move to the front of the line. I had 2 people trying to trade me gold for CZ 457 mags at that time.

Yep. I should have sold the 10 I had, but was leary. What if.... missed opportunity to use the $$$ for another toy and buy more later.

 

[jotec]

Had a gx4 toro. I loved that thing. Wish i didnt get rid of it

 

[CaptnBob105]

Grandson turns 21 next birthday and I'm gonna give him a pistol. Personally I'm not a striker fired guy, but he might like them. I don't want to buy him a compact, I feel like a full size is more conducive for learning fundamentals. I learned the hard way about buying a nice pistol as a 1st for my son, much like buying your 16 year old a nice new 1st car.
So with all that, I'm down to either a Taurus G3 or a TH9. I want it to be new. They'll end up with my HKs, when they pry them from my dead cold hands, and I'm not dead yet, lol
Anyone have either? Looking at reviews they're reliable, and the only real complaints are the triggers aren't the greatest.

I have 3 !! two PT845's and one PT111 G2. All have had MANY rounds(1k+) down the pipe on each one with no issues. I did send one back to Taurus years ago because the mag was a bit Sticky. 15days round trip no charge (except for initial outgoing shipping). Took the first one PT845 on trade (it was new/unfired). thought it would be a good truck gun. ended up carrying it for a few years. the PT111 G2 was initially for the wife, but being dbl stack, it was a bit heavy. now it's my carry. all that said, after 40+ years of shooting, no need to pay double $ for one of the over priced brands.

 

[ccc]

You can get a PSA Dagger for the same or less, I paid $285 and bought two and they are just as good as my Glocks.

 

[Bamaboy19]

IDK, now it seems like I'm coming into an abundance of 38 special, he may just end up with a revolver, lol!