Taurus or Glock? : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

nvsteve · 08-19-2008, 09:42 PM

I've decided to add a 45 semi auto as a CCW.
Have narrowed it to a Taurus PT145 Millenium and a Glock 30.
Both seem to have good reviews with the Taurus having some early problems that have been corrected. My hands are large enough for the Glock.
There is about a $150-200 street price favoring the Taurus.
Any reason to spend the extra bucks on the Glock?

JBolt · 08-19-2008, 09:53 PM

Hey steve have you considered the American made Springfield XD's price should be around the same as the Glock or a little less, and they are fine weapons.

Strick28 · 08-19-2008, 10:07 PM

Glock 30...Been carrying one since they came out and it's my favorite. Never had a hiccup in a couple thousand rounds. I have an XD 45 also mighty fine weapon but the butt is 1'' longer and prints when I wear tshirt etc. 14 rounds and the stainless mag makes it heavier too.

MadCity · 08-19-2008, 10:34 PM

I'm not a Glock guy (not knocking them, just never owned or shot one), but I did own a 9mm Taurus. It was a Brazilian knock-off of the Beretta 92FS. Ultimately, I sold it and bought a Beretta. The difference was night and day — the Beretta slide racked tight and smooth while the Taurus felt a bit like the slide was moving a little from side to side, kind of loose. My hunch is that the Glock will be a much higher-quality and more durable gun.

nvsteve · 08-20-2008, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JBolt

Hey steve have you considered the American made Springfield XD's price should be around the same as the Glock or a little less, and they are fine weapons.

Yes, I have. Thanks for reminding me as it's one I should reconsider.

nvsteve · 08-20-2008, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MadCity

I'm not a Glock guy (not knocking them, just never owned or shot one), but I did own a 9mm Taurus. It was a Brazilian knock-off of the Beretta 92FS. Ultimately, I sold it and bought a Beretta. The difference was night and day — the Beretta slide racked tight and smooth while the Taurus felt a bit like the slide was moving a little from side to side, kind of loose. My hunch is that the Glock will be a much higher-quality and more durable gun.

You're probably right. I've had a 92FS for about 15 years and it has been flawless.

Strick28 · 08-20-2008, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JBolt

Hey steve have you considered the American made Springfield XD's price should be around the same as the Glock or a little less, and they are fine weapons.

Not trying to start a debate here just a little fyi. Look at your slide on the springfield and see where it was made. Nice pistols but just not completely American made. Again no flame just fyi...

UltraRick · 08-20-2008, 09:00 AM

I have own both Taurus and Glock in 9mm. I carry my Glock 26 99% of the time. Several hundred rounds through it and never a FTF. Pull the trigger it goes bang every time. I did buy a couple of +2 magazine extensions. Go with the Glock and you will not be sorry.

Retrax · 08-20-2008, 12:39 PM

As a glock certified armorer I am a bit biased toward them. They are amazing for simplicity and design. Very few parts and ultra reliable. I have a Glock 22 for work and a 27 for off duty. The 27 is a bit thick and heavy, but the capacity is nice compared to my J-frame Smith .357.

mungo · 08-20-2008, 01:07 PM

Personally, I dislike Glocks. What's important to me is stability for the second shot and the Glock is a bit top heavy by design. With this design, my second shot is not as much under control as I'd like it to be. Great reliable weapons, but I can't shoot 'em accurate on the second shot to save my life. (no pun intended)

I have to say I've never been one much up on the quality of Taurus. I've heard they have come a long way in the past ten to fifteen years. Could just be my inability to change.

I did find a new handgun I like. The Kahr .45. It's small. Smaller than either of the ones you mention. I've yet to fire it, but it seemed to have the balance I was looking for. I haven't bought one because I already have too many.

EvilTC88 · 08-20-2008, 01:31 PM

+1 on the XD. Although I have a smaller XD9 it is a great piece.

GAPhatty · 08-20-2008, 02:12 PM

Purchased a Taurus PT 745 and have been very pleasantly surprised with the quality; I was pre-disposed based on Taurus' old reputation to expect problems, but no FTF, FTE in about 300-400 rounds and a very smooth trigger.

I have quite a few other choices in the .45 caliber but find the Taurus a pleasure, and it's a fairly compact package compared to some of the others mentioned.

01FLHT4ME · 08-20-2008, 07:34 PM

I carry a PT-145 Millenium everyday, love it.

When I was looking for a .45 for everyday carry, I looked at the Glock 30, XD45 and the Taurus PT-145, I Obviously went with the Taurus. I paid $329 OTD

I'm still happy with my decision.

hdwoman48 · 08-20-2008, 07:42 PM

There's a reason a lot of LEO's carry Glocks. They're highly reliable guns. I used to own a Taurus, and the Glock simply feels better all the way around.

JBolt · 08-20-2008, 11:59 PM

You're right Strick I should of said an American Co. I do like the Glocks, and have carried them for years. I bought an XD for my son when he came back from Iraq and really like the way it shoots too. As an FFL holder in the gun sales business I can say that these three brands are very popular I have sold Glocks, Taurus, and Springfields with no complaints from any one. The most requested price quote is definitely the Glock, maybe it is a Hollywood thing but everyone wants a price on a Glock.