Taurus 9mm revolver

[U.S. Patriot]

I had my sites on a SR9c, in the future for a small conceal carry gun. I did not realize that you could get a revolver in 9mm. I looked at this model today, and liked it. I already have two 9mm's, so I already am stocking up on ammo. Anyone have any experience with one, and if so what are your thoughts?

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[rimfire_crazed]

Taurus isn't currently making them - but they have in the past and there are a few that show up in the chain. I think Bud's has one (or they did a few weeks ago). A pistol caliber revolver has always been on my radar - but the Taurus isn't going to be it. Lots of bad dirt on the internet about them. Light strikes, cylinder binding, etc.

I chose to go with a PF9 instead.

 

[jblomenberg16]

I have a couple of their small fram .38 revolvers, which appear to be similar in design to this one.

My wife carries one, and I have another for a summer time pocket gun / glove box gun and really like them. The triggers are pretty heavy in DA operation, but not unreasonable.

My is this would make a great pocket gun for a guy already invested in 9mm semi autos.

 

[cubsfan1984]

Wasn't Charter Arms supposed to release a line of centerfire revolvers a while ago??

 

[Disposable Heart]

Charter Arms said they have had nothing but issues and dropped the line they planned to bring out (saw it on TFL).

The Taurus 9mm ones are really nice, but seem to have a lot more flaws from the factory than their .38 Spec model 85. If you get a good one, KEEP IT! Folks have suggested getting better moonclips or modifying the Smith ones as the Taurus ones are flimsy and VERY expensive compared to the Smith or aftermarket ones. The one or two I have shot are pretty nice for the money.

 

[451_Detonics]

If I wanted a small revolver in 9mm I would skip the Taurus and buy a S&W J Frame in 38 and have TK Custom convert it to use 9mm in moon clips. Yes it would end up costing more than a Taurus but I would be happy to pay the extra for the reliability.

 

[dice dealer]

If I wanted a small revolver in 9mm I would skip the Taurus and buy a S&W J Frame in 38 and have TK Custom convert it to use 9mm in moon clips. Yes it would end up costing more than a Taurus but I would be happy to pay the extra for the reliability.

I would just get a Jframe smith In .38 or .357

 

[451_Detonics]

Me too but if he wants a common caliber with his semi-autos I think the conversion is the best way to go.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I would just get a Jframe smith In .38 or .357

I do not want to stock up on another caliber. One reason being, as I may be getting a .223 rifle in the near future also. Then that would be 2 new calibers to stock up on. If they are junk though, I want nothing to do with them. Just looking at options.

 

[shooter521]

A friend of mine had a Taurus 905 for awhile. I shot it on a couple of occasions, and was really surprised how much felt recoil it had - even compared to the same gun in .38spl. Moon clips are a PITA in general, and we found that the ones available from Taurus were very finicky about ammo; some brands were very loose and wobbled in the clips, while other brands were held securely. Eventually he traded out of that gun and into a S&W J-frame .38.

 

[451_Detonics]

I disagree with moon clips being a PITA...invest in a 10 dollar tool or make one from copper tubing and they are easy to deal with. The moon clips from TK Customs are not flimsy like the Taurus not do they alow excess play in the rounds being held. A full moon clip is the fastest revolver reload available.

 

[rcflyer]

I have had a few Taurii. Wont buy another, except maybe the 1911. They just arent built that well. The only "good" one I had was a 6" Model 689 in .357. That was a very good gun, wish I still had it.
PT140 Millenium Pro .40 - didnt shoot straight
Model 94, 9 Shot 22lr Snub - DA way too hard, cylinder hung up alot
PT101 - FTE all the time
I buy less expensive firearms, but would love to have a S&W, but they are way overpriced.

 

[Disposable Heart]

I have had a few Taurii. Wont buy another, except maybe the 1911. They just arent built that well. The only "good" one I had was a 6" Model 689 in .357. That was a very good gun, wish I still had it.
PT140 Millenium Pro .40 - didnt shoot straight
Model 94, 9 Shot 22lr Snub - DA way too hard, cylinder hung up alot
PT101 - FTE all the time
I buy less expensive firearms, but would love to have a S&W, but they are way overpriced.

I have a 4" 689 and LOVE it, have had countless 85s and such. That 689 is an amazing piece, a bit thicker in some ares compared to the .357 K frame, but it's no L frame. A good mix

Unfortunately, most of your list there are the noted "trouble" guns in Taurus' line. Every 94 I have seen at the range was a POS, either in function or trigger and about avery Millenium was a hunk of crap (though one or two were "okay", triggers were horrid). I am glad they have the 24/7, MUCH better gun.

 

[Orsetto Lavatore]

I do not want to stock up on another caliber. One reason being, as I may be getting a .223 rifle in the near future also. Then that would be 2 new calibers to stock up on. If they are junk though, I want nothing to do with them. Just looking at options.

What requires you to "stock up" for such a gun?

If this gun wouldn't be a high volume shooter, then why bother? E.G. - 'Plinkers', range guns, and 'SHTF' guns would logically require some substantial stock of ammunition due to their intended purpose but a gun that is carried often and shot little would not.

In mathmatical terms - My only 32acp, a frequent carry gun, holds a maximum of 8 rounds. I am a capable shot with this gun, but once a month I run a magazine though it just to remind myself of the recoil and sight picture, as well as practice my draw sequence. 8 x 12 = 96, so I use less than 100 rounds per year. 4 boxes of ammunition lasts me more than 2 years (25 months) for this carry gun.

The fundamentals of shooting are the SAME regardless of handgun type or caliber. Shooting other guns of the same trigger type helps me to retain muscle memory. The vast bulk of my shooting practice is done with .22 and 9mm handguns, but occasionally I remind myself of that specific guns particulars.

Thus I stay proficient with my cary gun(s), and I have no need to stock a lot of ammunition beyond .22 and 9mm. This same principal carries over into the long gun category; if I "stocked" ammunition for every gun I own, I would need to stock over a dozen calibers - .22, .32, 380, 9mm, .40, .45, .44, .17, .223, x39, 6.5, 303, 30-06, .410, 20ga, 12ga - with more to follow in the future.

I'm not worried about fighting off marauders after 'TEOTWAWKI' with my .17HMR or my 6.5 Swede, so why should I stock more ammo than I need for those calibers? They are specialized hunting tools for me - The 9mm and .223 are what I have chosen for serious purposes, so those are the calibers for which I stock extra.

This is just my own personal system, but it works well for me and for others in my family.

 

[bambek]

I just bought a 905 used last weekend.
Seems to be a good gun. I reload and have noticed that if you're a little more conservative in your load the cases don't give you that much trouble coming out. Anyway....I like it.

 

[doglb]

What about the Ruger Sp101's? I know they were made in 9mm.
Now, I know they are harder to find and looking around seem to be more money, but I would take the Sp101 over the Taurus.

Just a thought...

 

[U.S. Patriot]

What requires you to "stock up" for such a gun?

If this gun wouldn't be a high volume shooter, then why bother? E.G. - 'Plinkers', range guns, and 'SHTF' guns would logically require some substantial stock of ammunition due to their intended purpose but a gun that is carried often and shot little would not.

In mathmatical terms - My only 32acp, a frequent carry gun, holds a maximum of 8 rounds. I am a capable shot with this gun, but once a month I run a magazine though it just to remind myself of the recoil and sight picture, as well as practice my draw sequence. 8 x 12 = 96, so I use less than 100 rounds per year. 4 boxes of ammunition lasts me more than 2 years (25 months) for this carry gun.

The fundamentals of shooting are the SAME regardless of handgun type or caliber. Shooting other guns of the same trigger type helps me to retain muscle memory. The vast bulk of my shooting practice is done with .22 and 9mm handguns, but occasionally I remind myself of that specific guns particulars.

Thus I stay proficient with my cary gun(s), and I have no need to stock a lot of ammunition beyond .22 and 9mm. This same principal carries over into the long gun category; if I "stocked" ammunition for every gun I own, I would need to stock over a dozen calibers - .22, .32, 380, 9mm, .40, .45, .44, .17, .223, x39, 6.5, 303, 30-06, .410, 20ga, 12ga - with more to follow in the future.

I'm not worried about fighting off marauders after 'TEOTWAWKI' with my .17HMR or my 6.5 Swede, so why should I stock more ammo than I need for those calibers? They are specialized hunting tools for me - The 9mm and .223 are what I have chosen for serious purposes, so those are the calibers for which I stock extra.

This is just my own personal system, but it works well for me and for others in my family.

I do things differently. I want something in a caliber I already have. That means one less ammo, I have to spend money on. That would also give me multiple guns in the same caliber. Which to me makes more sense, then buying something in a different caliber.

 

[Cat-Herder]

Moon clips are a PITA in general, and we found that the ones available from Taurus were very finicky about ammo; some brands were very loose and wobbled in the clips, while other brands were held securely.

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[Deet]

Recoil is pretty stout for a 9mm. The moon clips are a joke, after using them twice they are all bent out of shape. Try +p rounds and hold on tight it will kick quite a bit. Overall it functions fine, but for a snub nose revolver there are much better choices.

 

[bjosephback]

I just bought the SR9, not the compact but the full sized and love it!! I have put almost 500 rounds through it and no problems. It has a nice safety feature too that shows when you have a round chambered. Nice gun for the money. I have owned many Taurus handguns in the past and have been disappointed in most of them. I had two different models that had the same FTE problem. I would fire the first round of a clip and it would discharge the spent shell. They do have a lifetime warranty though, so I had no problem getting it fixed.