Norseman 2 Posted November 8, 2013 I'm looking for an affordable 9mm to plink at the range with. I don't want "crap" but something decent that won't break the bank. For about $100 less than a Glock I'm looking at the Taurus 809 3.5" compact. Anyone have any experience with these semi autos? YouTube reviews seem to lean towards them being good quality ...a good bang for the buck (see what I did there? lol) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W2MC 1,699 Posted November 8, 2013 I know I WANTED to shoot my wife's Taurus several times....oh, you mean the gun? Not the Ford? Never had one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSD1026 48 Posted November 8, 2013 ive only shot a Taurus revolver.. was decent enough, but trigger was a little heavy (and it wasnt new).. otherwise, i didnt see an issue with it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 1,593 Posted November 8, 2013 Taurus PT92 is a very nice handgun for someone with big hands. Taurus 66 and 85 are nice revolvers for what they are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYMetsFan86 9 Posted November 8, 2013 i have a pt809. Ive put 500+ rounds through it so far and i freakin love it. Im sure it dosent have the fit and finish of some other makes but its been reliable for me so far Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tunaman 562 Posted November 8, 2013 I have the PT92AFS from back in the day. Its ALMOST my favorite gun. Never failed once. 15+1. I will grab this one first if needed. No complaints and I would buy another Taurus in a heartbeat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Matrix 105 Posted November 8, 2013 I know I WANTED to shoot my wife's Taurus several times....oh, you mean the gun? Not the Ford? Never had one. That was actually pretty funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
illy 1 Posted November 9, 2013 For my money $500 Glock 19 $450- M&P 9 $400- Used Glock 19 $300- Ruger P95 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverado427 10,839 Posted November 9, 2013 247/ds 9mm 6,500 rounds and only changed the recoil spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maintenanceguy 510 Posted November 9, 2013 Taurus makes good guns for the price. I've owned a few, I have not owned the 809. Finish is just one notch below the other brands it usually clones but not at all bad. I would buy another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norseman 2 Posted November 10, 2013 Guys thanks for the feed back (and the humor lol). This helps me consider getting the 809! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites