Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

Gun, shooting and equipment discussions unrelated to CHL issues

Moderator: carlson1

User avatar

PBR
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 742
Joined: Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:16 am

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#1

Post by PBR »

Dang I have a PT-145 Pro Millennium but the $150 to $200 for returning the pistol is somewhat a joke
Houston, Tx.
DPS Received - Jan. 26th
Received Pin# - Feb. 25th
IN HAND!!!!!! June 9th

rotor
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 16
Posts: 3326
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:26 pm

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#2

Post by rotor »

Just got my Fedex label. Thanks for the info Andy. No notice on the website. Bought this used for the desk in the office. Cheap. Otherwise I don't buy Taurus. Wouldn't carry one.

Weg
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 574
Joined: Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:06 pm

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#3

Post by Weg »

Bummer, I kind of liked my PT140 as a truck/boat gun. This is the second time this has happened to me, first my XDS, and now my Taurus.

surprise_i'm_armed
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 4612
Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:16 am
Location: Shady Shores, Denton County. On the shores of Lake Lewisville. John Wayne filmed here.

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#4

Post by surprise_i'm_armed »

Andyc:
Thank you kindly for this link. I still have the 1st handgun
I ever bought - a PT111 for $279.99. For me, getting even $150
for a problem gun is fine.

That $150 or $200 will get me partway to a new pistol.

Decisions, decisions....XDS? XDM? LC9S? Rock Island 1911? Springer 1911?
Ruger 1911?

I could go on and on!

SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.

ghostrider
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 1758
Joined: Mon Dec 31, 2007 12:05 am
Location: Free Republic of Texas

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#5

Post by ghostrider »

Decisions, decisions....XDS? XDM? LC9S? Rock Island 1911? Springer 1911?
Ruger 1911?
1911. any brand (almost)
:-)
NRA Member
Amateur Radio Operator
User avatar

TexasJohnBoy
Banned
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 1999
Joined: Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:21 pm
Location: North Texas

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#6

Post by TexasJohnBoy »

I've got an 809 that I carry sometimes. It's a good shooter, but I also had a 709 that took two trips back to Miami to get fixed then got offloaded and turned into magazines and ammo for my S&W M&P Shield 9mm. The 709 was cursed.
TSRA Member since 5/30/15; NRA Member since 10/31/14

surprise_i'm_armed
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 4612
Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:16 am
Location: Shady Shores, Denton County. On the shores of Lake Lewisville. John Wayne filmed here.

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#7

Post by surprise_i'm_armed »

I just got off the blower with Taurus Customer Service...not happy.

The agreement has not been finalized. The rep has no idea when it will
be available or any details.

So I guess that carbon fiber gray and black full size M & P I yearned for
Is a lot further from my grasp!

SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
User avatar

TexasJohnBoy
Banned
Posts in topic: 2
Posts: 1999
Joined: Sun Mar 22, 2015 4:21 pm
Location: North Texas

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#8

Post by TexasJohnBoy »

Send them various links to news outlets with a "what the hell?" Subject line...
TSRA Member since 5/30/15; NRA Member since 10/31/14
User avatar

WinoVeritas
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 17
Posts: 321
Joined: Thu Aug 02, 2012 5:38 pm
Location: South Central Texas

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#9

Post by WinoVeritas »

I used their chat line this morning and have RMA and prepaid FedEx label to return (3) Mil Pro's. Never know just how much CS rep knows, but I was told they would be replaced rather than repaired or just inspected. In any case have three off today.

I also have 3 - PT24/7's and will call Taurus rather than chat line, cause I have several questions regarding their possible replacement rather than repair as both are out of production and not clear replacement for the Long Slide or DOA models would ever be available and I'm not taking $100-$200 for them if they can't be replaced or repaired. Not to mention beau coup magazines that will fit not much else (can be used on their Mil G2). They want all three of these back, too.

surprise_i'm_armed
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 6
Posts: 4612
Joined: Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:16 am
Location: Shady Shores, Denton County. On the shores of Lake Lewisville. John Wayne filmed here.

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#10

Post by surprise_i'm_armed »

WinoVeritas:

So if your MilPro's are to be replaced, can we assume that they will be replaced by G2 models?

If I can't get the $150/$200 cash, I would settle for a PT111 G2 in FDE (Flat Dark Earth).
I would prefer the cash in order to buy a different brand of pistol.

IIRC, the G2's don't have any problems with the manual safety.

Comments?

SIA
N. Texas LTC's hold 3 breakfasts each month. All are 800 AM. OC is fine.
2nd Saturdays: Rudy's BBQ, N. Dallas Pkwy, N.bound, N. of Main St., Frisco.
3rd Saturdays: Golden Corral, 465 E. I-20, Collins St exit, Arlington.
4th Saturdays: Sunny St. Cafe, off I-20, Exit 415, Mikus Rd, Willow Park.
User avatar

5thGenTexan
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 1
Posts: 434
Joined: Thu Sep 24, 2009 11:04 pm
Location: Weatherford

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#11

Post by 5thGenTexan »

Got PT-140 bought it along time ago. Shoots well enough when the dang mags don't drop out while shooting. Have replaced the mechanism a couple of times they send the parts and it starts to drop again after a few hundred rounds. I will be returning and replacing with another double stack compact. .

5thGenTexan
5th Generation Texan
"Republicrats and Demicans, it ain't no surprise,
Got their hands full of gimme, they got their mouths full of lies."
User avatar

PBR
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 5
Posts: 742
Joined: Fri Feb 13, 2009 2:16 am

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#12

Post by PBR »

WinoVeritas wrote:I used their chat line this morning and have RMA and prepaid FedEx label to return (3) Mil Pro's. Never know just how much CS rep knows, but I was told they would be replaced rather than repaired or just inspected. In any case have three off today.

I also have 3 - PT24/7's and will call Taurus rather than chat line, cause I have several questions regarding their possible replacement rather than repair as both are out of production and not clear replacement for the Long Slide or DOA models would ever be available and I'm not taking $100-$200 for them if they can't be replaced or repaired. Not to mention beau coup magazines that will fit not much else (can be used on their Mil G2). They want all three of these back, too.
Just for the heck of it I talked with them just now on chat line. They said the model I have is on the list but that is not a recall or anything like that. They said I could send it in to them for warranty inspection if I wanted too. Couldn't tell me anything else, other than if they found anything wrong they would repair the issue or contact me for other options if it is unrepairable. I will probably hold off and wait to hear back what happens with other people first.
Houston, Tx.
DPS Received - Jan. 26th
Received Pin# - Feb. 25th
IN HAND!!!!!! June 9th

rotor
Senior Member
Posts in topic: 16
Posts: 3326
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2012 11:26 pm

Re: Taurus pistols - $39 Million settlement

#13

Post by rotor »

Sent mine in 2 days ago and just got proof of delivery from Fedex today. See how long it takes Taurus to evaluate. I think they are being very coy about this when you contact them as I don't think Taurus routinely sends a prepaid Fedex express label unless there is an issue. I am sure you can always send your firearm to them for repair but I don't know if just routine repair and inspection gets them to send a prepaid shipping label although I could be wrong. In any event this is basically a keep in the desk weapon for me but I still want one that has a working safety and one that will not discharge if dropped. Will see what happens. Also sent with 2 magazines. Hope all comes back.
Post Reply

Return to “General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion”