Anybody think the Taurus Spectrum looks familiar in a caricature sort of way?
Blackie
https://www.taurusspectrum.com/
Haven't seen this one. Does look familiar but with smoother lines. I like it.
I think it is a sexy looking pistol. I've never cared much for colored pistols: flat earth polymer, two-tone, etc. That is just my preference; give me black or blued. But I think Taurus did a really nice job designing the lines and color schemes. They are cheap enough, and if they perform, I can see lots of women buying them. Maybe guys too, who knows, these are the 20-teen's. "Not that there's nothing wrong with that..."
My thing is that I don't like shooting light 380 blow-back micros. It will be interesting to see if the grippy texture does anything substantial to absorb or distribute the snappy recoil.
Quote from: SCurmudgeon on March 28, 2017, 10:29:51 AM
I think it is a sexy looking pistol. I've never cared much for colored pistols: flat earth polymer, two-tone, etc. That is just my preference; give me black or blued. But I think Taurus did a really nice job designing the lines and color schemes. They are cheap enough, and if they perform, I can see lots of women buying them. Maybe guys too, who knows, these are the 20-teen's. "Not that there's nothing wrong with that..."
My thing is that I don't like shooting light 380 blow-back micros. It will be interesting to see if the grippy texture does anything substantial to absorb or distribute the snappy recoil.
Curmudgeon,
Like you, I am not crazy about Technicolor pistols. Not even the Kimber 'Belair". Although it does look like it belongs in a '55 Chevy!
Only two pistols in .380 that I think are comfortable to shoot. The Colt 1908 Hammerless, and the RIA 1911 "Baby Rock" in .380. I sometimes
open carry the Colt 1908 at firearm functions in a custom holster. If I can ever get the hang of posting photos, I will show it to y'all!
Blackie
I've heard a few gun makers are trying to attract a younger crowd now already in gun circles. Makes sense with all the news of gun ownership rising. I'm in the camp of form following function (though still relevant). I do understand many people, especially those outside existing gun circles, don't look at it the same way. The biggest problem is it's almost a disservice to these new owners to give them a simple blowback micro with the associated handling issues. Same reason (unless you want to scare and/or injure them) you start a new shooter small and work up to the .500 S&W.
I agree, there is a bit of a mixed message. Put a product in a fancy package and the new and uninitiated will flock to it. So what if it isn't the best option for them to start with. But Taurus' current marketing info doesn't claim this is a good gun for beginners (at least not that I've seen). Rather they say they are "shaping the future of everyday carry." Since this is a carry pistol and if you are serious about everyday carry, I think it presupposes that you know something about shooting - or it should.
The problem comes in with the misconception many have about new women shooters and guns - small person, small gun. This is perpetuated when retailers and boyfriends give bad advice. I wonder how many people recommending micro blowback 380s to new shooters have ever shot one.
Quote from: SCurmudgeon on March 29, 2017, 08:00:41 AM
I agree, there is a bit of a mixed message. Put a product in a fancy package and the new and uninitiated will flock to it. So what if it isn't the best option for them to start with. But Taurus' current marketing info doesn't claim this is a good gun for beginners (at least not that I've seen). Rather they say they are "shaping the future of everyday carry." Since this is a carry pistol and if you are serious about everyday carry, I think it presupposes that you know something about shooting - or it should.
The problem comes in with the misconception many have about new women shooters and guns - small person, small gun. This is perpetuated when retailers and boyfriends give bad advice. I wonder how many people recommending micro blowback 380s to new shooters have ever shot one.
Agreed. I think the "future of EDC" line applies to new carriers since a bunch of curmudgeonny experienced guys aren't gonna buy a taurus blowback .380 in technicolor. changing gears... You'd think people'd be serious but the fact is new shooters don't know what they don't know and the people selling guns don't care, they just care about the bottom line.
Just last week I was meandering through a Gander Mtn hoping for "we're bankrupt, buy something" sales (with no luck) and helped a couple with exactly that problem: middle aged-older gal was looking at something the size of a P238. Guy with her was watching while the sales guy had her right hand on the counter, left hand trying to slingshot the slide...slowly and she couldn't. I walked by at first, not wanting to butt into the conversation (because I do have a bad habit of butting in and being a knowitall) but had to come back, when they proved completely unhelpful, to suggest she take her hand off the counter, hold the slide firmly in her left hand and punch with her right. "Wow that was really easy, thanks" while the sales guy sputters "I was gonna...just about to...getting to that...". Yea sure buddy. She was struggling for over a minute and you just watched confusedly.
Quote from: russc2542 on April 04, 2017, 03:06:10 PMAgreed. I think the "future of EDC" line applies to new carriers since a bunch of curmudgeonny experienced guys aren't gonna buy a taurus blowback .380 in technicolor. changing gears...
I believe that it is a recoil-operated, browning-ish style operated pistol, just like their TCP. The target market is pretty much anyone who would normally buy the TCP, which competes against every other pock 380 from Kel Tec P3AT, to Ruger LCP, to Glock G42.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Quote from: lklawson on April 05, 2017, 10:52:37 AM
Quote from: russc2542 on April 04, 2017, 03:06:10 PMAgreed. I think the "future of EDC" line applies to new carriers since a bunch of curmudgeonny experienced guys aren't gonna buy a taurus blowback .380 in technicolor. changing gears...
I believe that it is a recoil-operated, browning-ish style operated pistol, just like their TCP. The target market is pretty much anyone who would normally buy the TCP, which competes against every other pock 380 from Kel Tec P3AT, to Ruger LCP, to Glock G42.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Kirk,
I have 4 carry pieces. An LC9s, R51, RIA Baby Rock, and SR1911. The first two with CT Red Dot. If I could fit them in, I would carry all four!
I alternate, Carry the 1911 full time and alternate the others for back up.
Blackie
I don't like pretty colored hand guns. It seems to me they would attract curious children who want to play with mom's/dad's new shiny/perrty toy. Get 'er in grey and black save jr's life.
Quote from: lklawson on April 05, 2017, 10:52:37 AM
Quote from: russc2542 on April 04, 2017, 03:06:10 PMAgreed. I think the "future of EDC" line applies to new carriers since a bunch of curmudgeonny experienced guys aren't gonna buy a taurus blowback .380 in technicolor. changing gears...
I believe that it is a recoil-operated, browning-ish style operated pistol, just like their TCP. The target market is pretty much anyone who would normally buy the TCP, which competes against every other pock 380 from Kel Tec P3AT, to Ruger LCP, to Glock G42.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
Could be, there's enough space in the frame. Not sure that's much better, shot a friend of mine's TCP... issues were multiple and various. Not going off was almost more enjoyable than when it did.