Comments on: Taurus 809 9mm Pistol: New Taurus 800 Handgun Series Based on the Taurus OSS Pistol http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/ Guns Holsters and Gear provides comprehensive news & reviews on firearms, gun gear and holsters Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:09:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Justin http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-47219 Justin Sun, 15 Jan 2012 11:06:12 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-47219 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 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

]]> By: Rusty http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-47059 Rusty Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:25:21 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-47059 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 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.

]]> By: David Sandifer http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-46243 David Sandifer Tue, 03 Jan 2012 20:34:40 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-46243 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 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…

]]> By: John http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-17747 John Fri, 25 Feb 2011 19:06:35 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-17747 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. 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.

]]> By: Colin http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-16800 Colin Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:56:43 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-16800 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. 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.

]]> By: Keith http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-5152 Keith Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:35:45 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-5152 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 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.

]]> By: Richard http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-5060 Richard Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:43:35 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-5060 Scotty, Thanks for posting. I'm always happy to hear positive reports on guns from owners. -Richard Scotty,

Thanks for posting. I’m always happy to hear positive reports on guns from owners.

-Richard

]]> By: Scotty S. http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-5047 Scotty S. Thu, 14 Oct 2010 19:39:13 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-5047 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. 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.

]]> By: Harold http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-4827 Harold Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:08:10 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-4827 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 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.

]]> By: B Hammon http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-4722 B Hammon Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:53:36 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2007/12/12/taurus-809-9mm-pistol-new-taurus-800-handgun-series-based-on-the-taurus-oss-pistol/#comment-4722 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 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

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