Taurus 709 slim

none Vanity | 10/06/2009 | self

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Taurus Model 709 Slim Compact Semi Auto Pistol

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Has anybody fired a "Taurus Model 709 Slim"?

I am thinking about this for my primary CCW pistol.

[Lx]

Pics!!!

[umgud]

[longhorn too]

is this a new firearm from Taurus?

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Fairly new.
Single action with a safety in a small 9mm.

It seems so much better then the long, heavy trigger
pull of a self loader with no safety.

[andy58-in-nh]

There's a good write-up about it on GunBlast.com. Seems to have some nice features for a CCW - external safety, internal striker mechanism that support both SA and DA (allows for trigger repull), and it is a light weight pistol at 18.5 ounces. Mag capacity is only 7 rds. of 9mm, which would make me a little nervous, even with +P JHP ammo. Personally, when I carry a 9mm, it's a Springfield XD with a 16-round mag.

As for the brand, I do own a Taurus (PT1911 .45) and it has been a pleasure - it's well-made, tight tolerances but not a tight spring, and fully as accurate as my Kimber .45.

[longhorn too]

I generally carry a Ruger LCP but I would mind moving up to a 9mm. What do they sell for?
During the cooler months I have a Taurus .40 I carry.

[umgud]

Mag capacity is only 7 rds. of 9mm, which would make me a little nervous, even with +P JHP ammo. Personally, when I carry a 9mm, it's a Springfield XD with a 16-round mag.

I parked my Kahr PM9 in favor of my Glock 26 over capacity issues. My G26 holds 10+1. Us po folk in California are restricted to 10 round mags. 16 rounds equals a lot of comfort.

[andy58-in-nh]

Us po folk in California are restricted to 10 round mags.

I feel your pain. Even though I live in a state with rational gun laws (by which I mean - damned few), it burns my butt every time I look at the side of a gun case and see the big white warning label: "Not For Sale In California".

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Our local dealer ables ammo has the stainless model at $388.

http://www.ableammo.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?search_in_description=0&keywords=taurus+709+slim&inc_subcat=1&x=14&y=9

Titanium about $100 more.

[MD_Willington_1976]

Nope, but I do want them to make a .22LR slide that will fit on my PT111 frame... that would be slick and just the thing for Christmas!

[goseminoles]

Not for me. Too small, too little capacity.

[Still Thinking]

My personal rule is "No Tupperware", but Farmer Dean got a S&W M&P in 45 and he swears by it, so I've been meaning to try one out.

[P8riot]

If it was a .45 it might be interesting, but I do like my Kahr P-45. It is made in the US, carries 7rds too and weights the same, and probably has a better trigger, and no stupid lock.