Taurus 809 9mm Pistol: New Taurus 800 Handgun Series Based on the Taurus OSS Pistol
By*** 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.
9 Comments
July 10th, 2008 at 6:41 am
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.
September 11th, 2009 at 10:01 am
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.
January 12th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
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.
January 23rd, 2010 at 5:09 pm
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?
February 3rd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
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..
March 16th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
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.
July 28th, 2010 at 4:05 am
i have 24/7 but i am not satisfied with accuracy
August 24th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
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!
August 28th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
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