Comments on: Taurus 709 SLIM Pistols a Reality: Information from the SHOT Show http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/ 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: Kathy http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-46548 Kathy Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:30:06 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-46548 I just added the Crimson Trace laser to my Taurus Slim. I have a Fobus paddle holster that was so comfortable but now the gun does not fit. I need to find a paddle holster that fits and Fobus is not responding to my email question on another option. I'm small framed and don't always wear a belt so this is the best and most comfortable holster for me. Anyone using or know of a paddle holster for the Taurus Slim/ with laser combination? I just added the Crimson Trace laser to my Taurus Slim. I have a Fobus paddle holster that was so comfortable but now the gun does not fit. I need to find a paddle holster that fits and Fobus is not responding to my email question on another option. I’m small framed and don’t always wear a belt so this is the best and most comfortable holster for me. Anyone using or know of a paddle holster for the Taurus Slim/ with laser combination?

]]> By: John from N.H. http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-5209 John from N.H. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 22:33:42 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-5209 I bought my 709 slim back in March 2010, loved the size and feel..BUT...it shoots way LOw and way Left at 7 Yards!!!..almost 2 feet to the left @ 7 Yards!! unacceptable!!! after adjusting the rear sight,which would not travel far enough to compensate for its poor accuracy. after trying SEVERAL types of ammo, hollow point,FMJ,etc...still same problem, so, I spoke to a couple of other dealers in my area and they say Taurus quality has gone downhill in the past few years ,and their service is Painfully Slow and they are'nt very helpful...so, I called Taurus twice and had problems right off the Bat!!They blamed my ammo, my shooting habits, etc.. it went back and was returned, SAME Problem!!, and NOW IT Jams!! Great Service Work!! I know guns, and have NO problems with my Ruger or FN P9...so its NOT me! Sorry Taurus.F grade for you!!in this case(and a few other posters here)~Don't Buy This Gun!!~ BEWARE..I'm trading mine , and it will be out there, just as BAD as ever...I'm Sticking with RUGER and SIG SAUER from now on. Also had similar issues with a .38 Taurus Snubnose back in 2009... I should have Learned my lesson. Never Taurus for Me Again,especially if They Can't Service, and Degrade Customers. My Local Dealer Had a Judge 410/45 that was Bad out of the Box! He won't Carry their Guns, he'll only order them if the Customer Requests them...same with another dealer South of here..What Does That tell You??? Goooood Luck if you still want one :( I bought my 709 slim back in March 2010, loved the size and feel..BUT…it shoots way LOw and way Left at 7 Yards!!!..almost 2 feet to the left @ 7 Yards!! unacceptable!!! after adjusting the rear sight,which would not travel far enough to compensate for its poor accuracy. after trying SEVERAL types of ammo, hollow point,FMJ,etc…still same problem, so, I spoke to a couple of other dealers in my area and they say Taurus quality has gone downhill in the past few years ,and their service is Painfully Slow and they are’nt very helpful…so, I called Taurus twice and had problems right off the Bat!!They blamed my ammo, my shooting habits, etc.. it went back and was returned, SAME Problem!!, and NOW IT Jams!! Great Service Work!! I know guns, and have NO problems with my Ruger or FN P9…so its NOT me! Sorry Taurus.F grade for you!!in this case(and a few other posters here)~Don’t Buy This Gun!!~ BEWARE..I’m trading mine , and it will be out there, just as BAD as ever…I’m Sticking with RUGER and SIG SAUER from now on. Also had similar issues with a .38 Taurus Snubnose back in 2009… I should have Learned my lesson. Never Taurus for Me Again,especially if They Can’t Service, and Degrade Customers. My Local Dealer Had a Judge 410/45 that was Bad out of the Box! He won’t Carry their Guns, he’ll only order them if the Customer Requests them…same with another dealer South of here..What Does That tell You??? Goooood Luck if you still want one :(

]]> By: Richard http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-5103 Richard Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:54:20 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-5103 Hi Cris, Thanks for posting your experience. Good to hear you got such a good deal! -Richard Hi Cris,

Thanks for posting your experience. Good to hear you got such a good deal!

-Richard

]]> By: Cris http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-5102 Cris Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:48:42 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-5102 I read where you guys are paying well over $400.00 for your weapon. There is a dealer here in Tulsa that sells the PT709 Slim for $369.95. With an ISP holster and 50 rounds of "good" ammunition and $33.55 worth of government taxes, I was outta there for $427.50 Call Dong's on Admiral Place in Tulsa, Okla. for the best sales and service.I don't work for them. I just appreciate not being taken advantage of. I read where you guys are paying well over $400.00 for your weapon. There is a dealer here in Tulsa that sells the PT709 Slim for $369.95. With an ISP holster and 50 rounds of “good” ammunition and $33.55 worth of government taxes, I was outta there for $427.50 Call Dong’s on Admiral Place in Tulsa, Okla. for the best sales and service.I don’t work for them. I just appreciate not being taken advantage of.

]]> By: Richard http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4283 Richard Mon, 17 May 2010 22:12:13 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4283 I've got a 709 in the safe now. I will be doing a full review and range report on it in the next few weeks. I'm going to run a bunch of self-defense ammo through it (with chrony) and will let everyone know how mine works, and what to expect out of your ammo choices. --Richard I’ve got a 709 in the safe now. I will be doing a full review and range report on it in the next few weeks. I’m going to run a bunch of self-defense ammo through it (with chrony) and will let everyone know how mine works, and what to expect out of your ammo choices.

–Richard

]]> By: Goodgrouper http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4282 Goodgrouper Mon, 17 May 2010 22:07:20 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4282 I also purchased a 709 (recently). It failed to eject (FTE) one out of every ten rounds with two different manufacturer's cartridges. Very disappointed in intial quality. I'm sure not happy with the hassle to send it back for repair, and expected long delay in its return. At this point, I wouldn't recommend it to a friend... that's for sure! I also purchased a 709 (recently). It failed to eject (FTE) one out of every ten rounds with two different manufacturer’s cartridges. Very disappointed in intial quality. I’m sure not happy with the hassle to send it back for repair, and expected long delay in its return. At this point, I wouldn’t recommend it to a friend… that’s for sure!

]]> By: Russ Jones http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4239 Russ Jones Sun, 09 May 2010 03:08:14 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4239 Just got my 709 slim about an hour ago at Gander Mt. It was 450+ tx which I thought to be high but go it because I like it and it was their last one. Ive read every post and most all say that out of the two mags they include one is the nine shot so i was bummed cause mine were both 7 shot flush. Cant wait to shoot it. Out of all the postings here the large majority are positive. I hope the same holds true for me. Thanks for all the info Just got my 709 slim about an hour ago at Gander Mt. It was 450+ tx which I thought to be high but go it because I like it and it was their last one. Ive read every post and most all say that out of the two mags they include one is the nine shot so i was bummed cause mine were both 7 shot flush. Cant wait to shoot it. Out of all the postings here the large majority are positive. I hope the same holds true for me. Thanks for all the info

]]> By: shadetree http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4211 shadetree Mon, 03 May 2010 09:44:56 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4211 I have just purchased a Taurus 709 slim, I had a few reservations about quality control from Taurus, but have seen some very nice guns from them at the range. I can say that I brought it straight home, went into the backyard and shot a few magazines through it with no problems except slide not locking back. I may have been the culprit with my thumbs forward shooting grip and I am used to this and it does not bother me. Mine just arrived at the gun shop and may be one of later prodution, so if they were aware of any problems maybe this one got out ok. So far I love the little gun and it was so much cheaper than the Walther pps, without the Walther backstrap safety that can render the gun useless when needed. With the Taurus if you want to lock the action you have to use a key to do so, if you don't want to fool with it, it is easy to ignore. I would also remind those of you who are having ftf, fte or whatever kind feeding issues, to make really, really sure to lock your wrists when firing. Not saying I know it all just saying with such a small gun, it has to have a solid and firm handhold for the slide to work properly. anyway happy shooting! I have just purchased a Taurus 709 slim, I had a few reservations about quality control from Taurus, but have seen some very nice guns from them at the range. I can say that I brought it straight home, went into the backyard and shot a few magazines through it with no problems except slide not locking back. I may have been the culprit with my thumbs forward shooting grip and I am used to this and it does not bother me. Mine just arrived at the gun shop and may be one of later prodution, so if they were aware of any problems maybe this one got out ok. So far I love the little gun and it was so much cheaper than the Walther pps, without the Walther backstrap safety that can render the gun useless when needed. With the Taurus if you want to lock the action you have to use a key to do so, if you don’t want to fool with it, it is easy to ignore.
I would also remind those of you who are having ftf, fte or whatever kind feeding issues, to make really, really sure to lock your wrists when firing. Not saying I know it all just saying with such a small gun, it has to have a solid and firm handhold for the slide to work properly. anyway happy shooting!

]]> By: David E. http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4007 David E. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 19:39:47 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4007 I purchased the 709 slim and have been totally disappointed with this firearm. Out of 200 rounds of various target rounds we experieced numerous jams, misfires and stove pipes. Sent the gun back to Taurus with the gun being in repair for 5 weeks, problem found stated the extractor and slide were adjusted and the firing pin spring was replaced. Took the gun out to the firing range and experieced the same problems but not as often. The gun was then tested with good quality hollow points with every round jamming. In conclusion, This gun is considered to be totally unreliable for self defense as I cannot recommend this firearm or Taurus due to the lack of quality control when sending this firearm back as repaired. Currently the firearm is at Taurus for a second time and expected to be returned in 5-6 weeks. I'm glad that I have several guns for self defense as it appears that this firearm will spend the majority of its time at the manufacture. Lifetime warranty means nothing if you have nothing to use!! I purchased the 709 slim and have been totally disappointed with this firearm. Out of 200 rounds of various target rounds we experieced numerous jams, misfires and stove pipes. Sent the gun back to Taurus with the gun being in repair for 5 weeks, problem found stated the extractor and slide were adjusted and the firing pin spring was replaced. Took the gun out to the firing range and experieced the same problems but not as often. The gun was then tested with good quality hollow points with every round jamming. In conclusion, This gun is considered to be totally unreliable for self defense as I cannot recommend this firearm or Taurus due to the lack of quality control when sending this firearm back as repaired. Currently the firearm is at Taurus for a second time and expected to be returned in 5-6 weeks. I’m glad that I have several guns for self defense as it appears that this firearm will spend the majority of its time at the manufacture. Lifetime warranty means nothing if you have nothing to use!!

]]> By: Jerry O. http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4001 Jerry O. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 00:41:57 +0000 http://www.gunsholstersandgear.com/2009/01/19/taurus-709-slim-pistols-a-reality-information-from-the-shot-show/#comment-4001 The wallet / pocket holster I use for my Taurus Slim is made by GURU and sold through pocketholsters.com to sheath the Kel-Tec PF-9. As a matter of fact, it may be more of a perfect fit for the Taurus than the Kel-Tec. Yes, I have a Kel-Tec PF-9 too. So, I know how it fits. And, BTW, I read on another forum that someone commented that the Taurus Slim is a DAO weapon. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It is single action with a double action second strike capability. Here's two sites to check out about the Taurus Slim...../////http://pocketholsters.com/Kel-Tec_Pocket_Wallet_Holster/kel-tec_pocket_wallet_holster.html////////http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT709.htm The wallet / pocket holster I use for my Taurus Slim is made by GURU and sold through pocketholsters.com to sheath the Kel-Tec PF-9. As a matter of fact, it may be more of a perfect fit for the Taurus than the Kel-Tec. Yes, I have a Kel-Tec PF-9 too. So, I know how it fits. And, BTW, I read on another forum that someone commented that the Taurus Slim is a DAO weapon. Nothing could be farther from the truth. It is single action with a double action second strike capability. Here’s two sites to check out about the Taurus Slim…../////http://pocketholsters.com/Kel-Tec_Pocket_Wallet_Holster/kel-tec_pocket_wallet_holster.html////////http://www.gunblast.com/Taurus-PT709.htm

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