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Thread: After consideration, I went with the Taurus

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    Quote Originally Posted by kal View Post
    Otherwise, I don't know of any other semi auto pistol out there in 45acp that has more than a 10 round capacity (my Taurus is a 12rd) and has an SA/DA action.
    You could have picked up a used HK USP 45 Variant one (SA/DA/Decocker) for around $500. Congrats on your new 24/7...let us know how it works out for you.
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    I've got a 24/7 In .40 (Ive since discovered I hate that caliber) and have had it for a while now. In about 6-8 months after I got it I put a couple thousand rounds through it with no problem BUT I cleaned it religiously and never ran it that hard. It works for a range toy but that's all I can say since Ive never done anything else with it.

    *the only "problem" I've had is that I think it needs a new recoil spring and has needed one for a while now but I don't shoot it enough to care and it isn't my HD gun so I don't rely in it.
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    I bought a 9mm OSS last summer on impulse because I liked the grip. Its been going strong shooting nothing but WOLF. Its used as a range toy for plinking. I like shooting it enough to keep it in the stable, but for me it's by no means a carry pistol.
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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post

    I always like to ask people what their life is worth. Mine is worth more than a 24/7. YMMV


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    Amen. I tried a Taurus ONCE: then I learned.

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    I once had a 24/7 in 9mm. Ran 1300 rounds through it without incident. I then sold it. The last time I talked to the guy that bought it he had at lease an additional 3000 rounds through it without incident. So they can be reliable, however the reason I sold it was because I wanted something with a better track record.

    I am a glock guy now. Though the M&P has sparked my interest.

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    Dude...seriously...learn to shop around. You could have purchased an M&P for a lot less than 600 bucks.

    If money is an object for you I'm puzzled as to why you would pick such an expensive caliber to shoot. It's going to make practice much more expensive. Spending an extra 100 bucks on a good 9mm pays for itself within the first 1,000 rounds of ammo you shoot from a .45.

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    was an auto loader the only handgun you considered? i only ask because a good solid revolver could be found for the same money. either way, i say good luck, and dont be afraid to change your mind down the road. we've all done it.
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    All I can say is Wow.

    Should have done more research Kal, as a minimum, read through the handgun forum stickies here, or started a Thread as to what you were looking for, so you could have received direct input from very knowledgeable Forum members, but you live and learn. I know most here wouldn't advocate the purchase of a Taurus firearm....ever. Enjoy it as long as you can. Hopefully, sometime in the future, you can trade or upgrade your weapon to a more reliable one as funds become available. If after a few thousand rounds you are comfortable with your selection, drive on.
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    Can I get you some ice for that eye, Kal?


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    I just picked up an M&P 9mm compact. With the 50 mail in rebate it will be under $450...

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