24/7 compact range report - Page 2

Darth AkSarBen · August 14th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Wow! That's just not right! Why would a company give out such mediocre advice? Like lemon guns, you may have had a "LEMON" person. Not all in the "answer" positions have the right attitude and are more likely rather curt. I'm sorry, but that seems to be the norm of todays receptions.
Myself, if I was the manager of the Taurus plant, my reply to you would be this. "Sir, the Taurus plant is not making making any barrels at the moment and we do not have any in stock. However, if you are in agreement, please let us send you a new 24/7 same caliber and make as the one you have and we will provide a return UPS label for you to send back your frame and remainder of the 'parts' in this exchange. Our sincere apologies that this indiscretion and flaw in workmanship has ended up in your hands. Please advise if this is acceptable to you."

THAT is how you build reputation. The cost of the pistol (remember, the SRP is NOT what they, the distributors actually pay) would have been the best advertisement that money could have bought, bar none.

Too bad there is not another place you might get service. I am not sure, but there is a guy named Royce at Colorado Gun Works, Ft. Collins, CO (970) 482-4867 (he is gone till around the 18th though) that may or may not be able to help you. He is a licensed gunsmith, but I do not know if he would have replacement barrels in stock.

Eagleks · August 14th, 2008, 08:39 PM

As posted above... I like the size, feel, etc. of the 24/7, but now I'm having a question about Taurus.

I got a new ribber grip for a revolver and had to call them because they didn't send the new "screw" required.... has to be longer. The "girl" I talked to...... didn't have a clue about much... a real "valley girl".... duh. She's sending a new screw... hope it's the "right one".

I've never had a Taurus semi-auto.... the one's I have are revolvers. I love their revolvers and they shoot well, etc. BUT ..... I just bought a new Taurus revolver, opened up the cylinder and the wheel assembly fell out in my hand at the swing arm. Now, I'm trying to find out how to get it re-assembled properly because it ties into the trigger system. I can't figure out how it even goes in. The gun has "yet" to ever be fired... obviously.

These are the first incidents I've had... but the two things put together, make me wonder about how good Taurus is doing these days.

Darth AkSarBen · August 14th, 2008, 09:16 PM

Eaglesks: Taurus once had 54% of it's shares owned by Smith & Wesson. They exchanged, ideas, drawings, blueprints, etc. Eventually Taurus bought back the shares to be solely contlled by Taurus. It is no wonder that Taurus revolvers look a lot like S&W. Also, in the 1980's Baretta sold their manufuacturing facility to Taurus there in Brasil after they were finished with the military contracts. Taurus got the dies, tooling, specs, AND the work force that was at that facility. Which, also explains that their pistols and Baretta might share very similar features.

Back to your revolver. If they are made like the S&W, there is a screw on the right side, front that holds the cylinder in. If they happen to put in the wrong screw, it won't be long enough and won't hold that cylinder in. That screw should have kind of a unthreaded end that might come to a bit of a point. It is the forward most screw on the right side just in front of the trigger guard.

BTW, did you check out the revolver at the dealer when you bought it? Did it function alright there?

sandman31774 · August 15th, 2008, 01:57 AM

i had a 24/7 .40 for awhile...loved it...but my dad loved it also..gave it to him and bought my mom a 24/7 9mm...had no problems whatsoever out of these guns...i like them

Darth AkSarBen · September 9th, 2008, 11:42 PM

Eagleks, what I did was use some 2 part epoxy, and took a very small piece and attached it to the top of the rear sight and shaped it. It made the sight taller. I used a mill file and cut a new notch in the rear sight in the hardened epoxy and eventually added 2 white dots to each side near the top. Sights are great! It shoots now where I expect it to. BTW, if the front sight fell off, it may been a loose allen set screw. They take a very small 1.5mm or so front allen wrench to loosen or tighten the set screw.

Shoots great with any ammunitions but the best with Remington Golden Saber 185 gr +P. I will try some regular 185 GS some time without the +P and see how that works out as well.
DONT shoot a lot of +P through lighter polymer guns. Self Defence carry is ok, but even on K fram .38 specials, you will stretch out the frame after repeated diet of those hotter loads. Same with the polymer guns, and others. It was designed for the occasional shooting and they really test the integrity of the fiream to shoot them all the time.

and the target. 2 of the GS expanded rounds are at the top. Really did a nice job at expansion. I really am impressed and like this pistol a lot!

And the holster, a Fobus SP-11 that fits it very nice!

ae186k · September 10th, 2008, 12:10 AM

I have the 24/7 pro c 40 Cal and I have never had a problem. Its a great little pistol for CCW and it packs a great punch with the Federal HydraShock rounds.

TN_Mike · September 10th, 2008, 02:43 AM

I own 3 Taurus guns. A revolver in .357 that is almost 20 years old and well used which has never given me a problem.

A PT-99 wich is also almost 20 years old and after many many thousands of rounds, still has the original springs and has never given me a problem of any kind. This was my first CCW gun.

A PT-111, non-PRO model (the original design) which used to be my EDC and has never given me a problem.

I will tell you thins though. After reading all the horror stories of the terrible service that the Taurus customer service department gives, I will most likely not buy another Taurus. I will spend the extra $200 for a Glock or an XD or and extra $400 for an H&K and rest easy about their customer service should the need arise.

August 14th, 2008, 03:59 PM	#11
Darth AkSarBen Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Near Fennville, MI USA Posts: 73	Wow! That's just not right! Why would a company give out such mediocre advice? Like lemon guns, you may have had a "LEMON" person. Not all in the "answer" positions have the right attitude and are more likely rather curt. I'm sorry, but that seems to be the norm of todays receptions. Myself, if I was the manager of the Taurus plant, my reply to you would be this. "Sir, the Taurus plant is not making making any barrels at the moment and we do not have any in stock. However, if you are in agreement, please let us send you a new 24/7 same caliber and make as the one you have and we will provide a return UPS label for you to send back your frame and remainder of the 'parts' in this exchange. Our sincere apologies that this indiscretion and flaw in workmanship has ended up in your hands. Please advise if this is acceptable to you." THAT is how you build reputation. The cost of the pistol (remember, the SRP is NOT what they, the distributors actually pay) would have been the best advertisement that money could have bought, bar none. Too bad there is not another place you might get service. I am not sure, but there is a guy named Royce at Colorado Gun Works, Ft. Collins, CO (970) 482-4867 (he is gone till around the 18th though) that may or may not be able to help you. He is a licensed gunsmith, but I do not know if he would have replacement barrels in stock. __________________ Vern http://vernsdidj.com Didgeridoo info and some good links and pictures. Taurus 24/7 Pro SS 4" bbl .45 ACP

August 14th, 2008, 09:16 PM	#13
Darth AkSarBen Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Near Fennville, MI USA Posts: 73	Eaglesks: Taurus once had 54% of it's shares owned by Smith & Wesson. They exchanged, ideas, drawings, blueprints, etc. Eventually Taurus bought back the shares to be solely contlled by Taurus. It is no wonder that Taurus revolvers look a lot like S&W. Also, in the 1980's Baretta sold their manufuacturing facility to Taurus there in Brasil after they were finished with the military contracts. Taurus got the dies, tooling, specs, AND the work force that was at that facility. Which, also explains that their pistols and Baretta might share very similar features. Back to your revolver. If they are made like the S&W, there is a screw on the right side, front that holds the cylinder in. If they happen to put in the wrong screw, it won't be long enough and won't hold that cylinder in. That screw should have kind of a unthreaded end that might come to a bit of a point. It is the forward most screw on the right side just in front of the trigger guard. BTW, did you check out the revolver at the dealer when you bought it? Did it function alright there? __________________ Vern http://vernsdidj.com Didgeridoo info and some good links and pictures. Taurus 24/7 Pro SS 4" bbl .45 ACP

September 9th, 2008, 11:42 PM	#15
Darth AkSarBen Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Near Fennville, MI USA Posts: 73	Eagleks, what I did was use some 2 part epoxy, and took a very small piece and attached it to the top of the rear sight and shaped it. It made the sight taller. I used a mill file and cut a new notch in the rear sight in the hardened epoxy and eventually added 2 white dots to each side near the top. Sights are great! It shoots now where I expect it to. BTW, if the front sight fell off, it may been a loose allen set screw. They take a very small 1.5mm or so front allen wrench to loosen or tighten the set screw. Shoots great with any ammunitions but the best with Remington Golden Saber 185 gr +P. I will try some regular 185 GS some time without the +P and see how that works out as well. DONT shoot a lot of +P through lighter polymer guns. Self Defence carry is ok, but even on K fram .38 specials, you will stretch out the frame after repeated diet of those hotter loads. Same with the polymer guns, and others. It was designed for the occasional shooting and they really test the integrity of the fiream to shoot them all the time. and the target. 2 of the GS expanded rounds are at the top. Really did a nice job at expansion. I really am impressed and like this pistol a lot! And the holster, a Fobus SP-11 that fits it very nice! __________________ Vern http://vernsdidj.com Didgeridoo info and some good links and pictures. Taurus 24/7 Pro SS 4" bbl .45 ACP

September 10th, 2008, 02:43 AM	#17
TN_Mike VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 5,294	I own 3 Taurus guns. A revolver in .357 that is almost 20 years old and well used which has never given me a problem. A PT-99 wich is also almost 20 years old and after many many thousands of rounds, still has the original springs and has never given me a problem of any kind. This was my first CCW gun. A PT-111, non-PRO model (the original design) which used to be my EDC and has never given me a problem. I will tell you thins though. After reading all the horror stories of the terrible service that the Taurus customer service department gives, I will most likely not buy another Taurus. I will spend the extra $200 for a Glock or an XD or and extra $400 for an H&K and rest easy about their customer service should the need arise. __________________ The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. -Thomas Jefferson A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have. -Barry Goldwater 1968

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August 14th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#12
Eagleks Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 668	As posted above... I like the size, feel, etc. of the 24/7, but now I'm having a question about Taurus. I got a new ribber grip for a revolver and had to call them because they didn't send the new "screw" required.... has to be longer. The "girl" I talked to...... didn't have a clue about much... a real "valley girl".... duh. She's sending a new screw... hope it's the "right one". I've never had a Taurus semi-auto.... the one's I have are revolvers. I love their revolvers and they shoot well, etc. BUT ..... I just bought a new Taurus revolver, opened up the cylinder and the wheel assembly fell out in my hand at the swing arm. Now, I'm trying to find out how to get it re-assembled properly because it ties into the trigger system. I can't figure out how it even goes in. The gun has "yet" to ever be fired... obviously. These are the first incidents I've had... but the two things put together, make me wonder about how good Taurus is doing these days.

August 15th, 2008, 01:57 AM	#14
sandman31774 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: louisiana Posts: 50	i had a 24/7 .40 for awhile...loved it...but my dad loved it also..gave it to him and bought my mom a 24/7 9mm...had no problems whatsoever out of these guns...i like them

September 10th, 2008, 12:10 AM	#16
ae186k New Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 2	I have the 24/7 pro c 40 Cal and I have never had a problem. Its a great little pistol for CCW and it packs a great punch with the Federal HydraShock rounds.