*** UPDATE 02/04/2008 – Bob Morrison, President of Taurus International, stated on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk that the Taurus 809 pistol will have a 19+1 capacity. Additionally, he stated that all of the pistols in the series will have a retail price of less than $500. ***
Taurus International has announced a new series of full-sized handguns based on their popular OSS-series of handguns that was designed and marketed to the military.The new 800 series will be available in 9mm, .40 S&W, and .45 ACP.
The Taurus 809 is the 9mm pistol. Like many polymer frame, duty size pistols, the 809 has a 17+1 capacity. Unlike many polymer frame pistols, the Taurus 809 is not striker fired, rather it uses a “normal” hammer.
The gun is a single action pistol, however, it has a “Strike Two” capability. If the round does not ignite on the first pull of the trigger, the gun reverts to double action. This is Taurus’s method of providing a second-strike on the same round. I find this feature to be dubious at best, yet it is a capability that many gun writers have been touting as a life-saver. If it is something you want, the Taurus 800 series pistols have it.
Suggested retail prices are in the mid-$600’s depending on what you want. Taurus offers its lifetime warranty on these pistols.
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this looks to be a nice weapon. I currently own a 24/7 which has been very good to me. I have fired approx. 700 rounds through it and never once misfire. I liked the oss when they first came out but was un able to fisically see one. I now see the 800 series and i am really tempting to trade the 24/7 40 cal. in.
I just purchased and 809 Taurus and I must say, I am pleased. I own 2 additional Tauruss’ 1)PT-92 2)Model 626 Tracker .357 Mag., and they are very dependable and extremely reliable. No, it’s not a S&W or Colt or Ruger, but they don’t carry that price tag; but they do carry that quality and reliability. But, that’s my opinion but one that I base on 20 years of experience with Taurus.
I purchased an 809 in Sept 09. I’ve yet to get 50 rounds through it without the trigger spring braking. This has happened three times. Of all the problems you would think this gun would have, this would not be one of them. It’s been back for repair three times and have requested a replacement. I have no trust in this weapon at all. I’m a loyal Taurus pistols customer. PT 92, PT 111, PT 709, PT 24/7pro. All have been reliable except the 809. I’m hopeful Taurus will make it right. I suspect the spring is too stressed with the long take up distance. Failure has been exactly the same all three time. There web sight says extremely reliable. Not so far with mine. Stay tuned.. bwh.
Help, I hear nothing but the best then I here of 24/7 pros blowing up and now 809′s failing. I think the explosion is due to crap reloads but what one should I get the pt 24/7 pro 9mm or the 809 and why?
I have both the 24/7 pro and 809…both I think are good guns. My 809 trigger spring has broken three time.. Just got it back and took it to the range and fired 50 rounds and it now seems ok.. I hope they solved the problem this time as I like the gun and it’s features.
Being a left hand shooter I really like the right side controls. I have just about every brand of 9mm’s out there (cz’s, rugers, HK’s, XDM’s, glocks) and am not giving up on Taurus. My next gun is going to be another Taurus when available (24/7 G2 ,New for 2010).
Take a look at their web sight…..looks great..
Does anyone know if there is a holster out for this yet? I’m interested in buying it but have not been able to find any holsters for it.
i have 24/7 but i am not satisfied with accuracy
i’m thinking of buying a 9mm pistol for carry purposes and i am choosing between taurus 24/7 and the model 809… pls help me decide on what to purchase… i like the looks better on the 809 but it seems like it does not have that much review for that gun… nearly purchased the 24/7 but as soon as i saw the 809, i thought twice… will the 809 worth the purchase based on reliability durability accuracy price and looks? thanks!
I would avoid the 809. No usefull range time with two different 809′s. The trigger spring on the first pistol broke 4 times. They replaced it with another 809 and that one just broke another trigger spring exactly the same as the first pistol… They have a design problem and need a recall.. The spring does not have enough coil turns and breaks easy.. Did not get fifty rounds through the second pistol before it broke. I’m going to see if they will replace it with a different model.. You can’t trust the 809. It has nice features and looks good but can’t live with the reliability problems.. I would spend the extra money and buy a Springfield XDM or Glock. I will post the outcome when I hear back from Taurus…. good luck.. bh
The strike two really works..thee or four times i think for the two shootfest i participated..realy great feature because you don’t have to loosen your grip to cock the hammer for a 2nd try on a delayed primer which usually happen on a reloaded cartridge unlike the 1911 where you have to manually cock the hammer or pull the slide to eject the defective cartride and inject a new one to the chamber.
The 809 I purchased a year ago is still doing fine. I understand that sometimes you just get a lemon no matter what brand. That does not mean that all 809′s are going to malfunction such as with B. Hammon. It could happen to a Colt or S&W just as easy, doesn’t mean that they make bad guns. Just means you may have bought a lemon. Automobiles have lemons and firearms are no different. When you have several complex moving parts sometimes those parts don’t do what their supposed to do. However in regards to Lloyd Santiago, this is just me but if you are looking for a good conceal carry you might want to check out the Taurus 609 series. I have had one for over a year and traded a Glock for it. Some might say, “What, you traded a Glock for a Taurus?” Yes I did, and it has turned out to be one of the best gun trades I have ever done. It is so balanced, Heiney Straight 8 sights, 13 rounds in the clip. Gun feels like it was made for my hand. It’s quick out of the holster and quick to aim, and recoil is actually lighter than the Glock I feel. Try it! You may just end up liking it. Anyway that’s one mans oppinion.
Scotty,
Thanks for posting. I’m always happy to hear positive reports on guns from owners.
-Richard
I don’t have the 809, but I do carry the 845. I love this gun. And every thing about it. I do plan to get the 809. Taurus makes fine pistols, and I stand behind them. With a lifetime warranty, there’s no reason to complain about one or two auto’s. They will make it good. I have a Taurus in 357., 22., & two 45′s.
I have the Taurus 809 and love it. I have fired 200 rounds out of it and nothing wrong. now its my concealed carry gun. Crossbreed holsters has a holster that works great.Just call and they will tell you what holster it is.
Bought an 809 in December. Shoots pretty well, but ejected 99% of the spent casings at my head/face. Actually had some blood drawn on one of them. Sent it in to Taurus on Jan. 20th and they confirmed the issue on Jan. 26th. Gun was placed in “management review board” on January 26th. Called in today to get a status and it’s still in MRB as of 2/25/2011. Taurus has now had the gun 2 weeks longer than I had it in my possession. I hope to get it back soon, but the longer they keep it, the more I think it was a mistake to get one. I’ve already purchased a M&P 9MM as my second handgun instead of a PT-92. I was really hoping for a good experience, but so far, I haven’t found it yet with Taurus.
I just purchased an 809 and have run 100 rounds through it to break it in…of course after a complete break down and cleaning (before first round)…
The rounds I used for break-in were the cheapest FMJ I could get…The gun worked flawless…and for the cheap rounds, the accuracy was the best of any new gun I’ve tested…
After the 100 rounds, I did a complete break down, to inspect all parts…wear patterns were as expected and have to say this gun is now a very smooth operating one…I highly recommend it…I’ll carry this one now…
I have worked with guns for over 40years now…
I purchased an 809 about 6 months ago. I have shot about 300 rounds, and have not had any trouble. I also have 2 freinds that own 809′s and 840′s and they have not had any issues either. I like this pistol because it is easy to take down and clean. I shoot the winchester 147 grain hollow points and also the 115 grain and have never had a misfire. I would recomend this gun to anybody based on it’s value and reliability.
I bought two 809 pistols last year around this time and both right out of the box fired 500 rounds a piece with a miss-feed on the third bullet on the first mag with one of them. other than that I have shot 50 to 100 rounds though them every weekend since, everything from cheap aluminum casings to self defense rounds without a miss-feed or jam whether I am pulling the trigger as fast as I can or slow target practice. awesome firearms