dweis
Blackhawk
Taurus is recalling some GX4 pistols because they can fire when dropped. It applies to certain serial number not all GX4s. I you have a GX4, you can serial numbers here: https://gx4safetynotice.com/
Taurus GX4 Recall
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Thanks for the heads up
I put my serial number in a couple of weeks ago and it wasn't included, so I'm good.
I have a GX4 that had to be sent in for repair last year. Twice. I worked with the store I purchased if from the first time and we clearly wrote up the problem but was ignored and returned with 'no problem found' NPF. The problem was that the striker block was frozen in the fire position. You could see the striker could move anytime with out a trigger pull.
Through inspection I could see that metal filings were also present in the striker channel and more material likely wound up in the block mount causing the issue.
I complained to Taurus service after first non corrected repair trip and they had me return it again and noted that a special case was assigned to my gun and it would be repaired properly this time.
This event taught me to make sure you pull off a slide and inspect parts as much as you can when buying a new pistol. This one never made it to the range with me before corrected by Taurus. I was cleaning it right after purchase and that was when I learned the block was stuck. Man I was pissed that I didn't do a few simple checks at store before signing the paperwork.
Bottom line, if you have a GX4, pull off the slide and make sure the striker block operates correctly. Its easy to do, just remove the slide and inspect that the block is normally in the out position and that it will push in easily and then return back to the out position when released.
Through inspection I could see that metal filings were also present in the striker channel and more material likely wound up in the block mount causing the issue.
I complained to Taurus service after first non corrected repair trip and they had me return it again and noted that a special case was assigned to my gun and it would be repaired properly this time.
This event taught me to make sure you pull off a slide and inspect parts as much as you can when buying a new pistol. This one never made it to the range with me before corrected by Taurus. I was cleaning it right after purchase and that was when I learned the block was stuck. Man I was pissed that I didn't do a few simple checks at store before signing the paperwork.
Bottom line, if you have a GX4, pull off the slide and make sure the striker block operates correctly. Its easy to do, just remove the slide and inspect that the block is normally in the out position and that it will push in easily and then return back to the out position when released.
I generally don't trust anyone to work on anything anymore. If I find a problem I'll just fix it myself because they won't find it a problem until the lawsuits.
farley
Single-Sixer
I bought a GX4. After about 70 rounds, the trigger would fail to reset. I discovered others had the same problem with their GX4s. It was a cheap gun. I figured even if Taurus fixed the problem I'd probably waste more on ammo in testing it than the gun cost. Also, I'd never trust it. So, I just cut my losses and destroyed the gun. No more Taurus products for me.
Look at the Max9. The slide locks back randomly every 100 or so rounds. I also considered mine to be light striking. It would actually fire most everything I put in it except a few specialty rounds. I deepened the striker channel and specd a Wolfe spring. I might make a stronger spring for the slide release and see if that prevents it from locking back randomly but it only does it 1% of the time.
davevabch
Hunter
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I never owned a Taurus in my entire life. Nothing against them, just never had any inclination to purchase one. Then one day at my LGS, the owner whom I have known for many years, called me over and said hold this gun and tell me what you think. I did and said Wow, this is nice. Later I called a Club member that I knew had one and asked him if I could shoot it. He said, better yet, get four others and meet at the range on Sat and we will all test it. We did, 1,000 rds. FLAWLESS.
Of course I bought one and then did my own test (1,000 rds) with my gun and again Flawless. I did a complete review of the gun on another forum. When I saw the recoil notice I sent it in. Took exactly 14 days and that Included weekends. When I was on the phone checking the status, Customer service was fantastic. Quick to answer, very helpful etc. Yes, I can see why this gun has been gun of the year.
Interesting is the very long slide rail. Gun shoot very smooth.
Love the "Alabama Holster"
I am not much on Red Dot, but now own Three slides and put one on just for the heck of it.
Of course I bought one and then did my own test (1,000 rds) with my gun and again Flawless. I did a complete review of the gun on another forum. When I saw the recoil notice I sent it in. Took exactly 14 days and that Included weekends. When I was on the phone checking the status, Customer service was fantastic. Quick to answer, very helpful etc. Yes, I can see why this gun has been gun of the year.
Interesting is the very long slide rail. Gun shoot very smooth.
Love the "Alabama Holster"
I am not much on Red Dot, but now own Three slides and put one on just for the heck of it.
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Davevabch, apparently some folks haven't figured out every manufacturer occasionally puts out a problem gun from time to time. Believe it or not there are people who won't buy S&W several models. Glad you aren't that guy. I have a GX4, haven't shot it much but No problem, and I've been carrying the G3c for the last couple of years. No issues. Honest Outlaw, did a similar test with the G3c 1000 rounds, not a bobble. I know several people with them and no complaints either. Taurus is a completely different company than 10 years ago. New management, they are selling a pile of guns because of that both semi, and revolver. The G3c is a third generation gun I've had all of them, then passed them off to friends who are still using them.
I have a Max9 also and no problem, but the Taurus is my EDC.
I have a Max9 also and no problem, but the Taurus is my EDC.
I've had zero issues with my G2C but no other current experience with Taurus.
As with any other manufacturing, if/when demand pushes production beyond the 'comfort zone' QC issues begin to show up.
As with any other manufacturing, if/when demand pushes production beyond the 'comfort zone' QC issues begin to show up.
It's a 1/100 thing that happens with a tiny gun in my XXL hands. I try to run drills as realistically as I can so focused on the targets not the slide stop. I am considering a stronger slide stop spring which AFAIK isn't something Ruger is considering. I'll probably need to twist something up myself.
That's what happened with me and the Max9. I was doing my MD carry class and my friend said to check this out. I was seriously impressed with the sights and ordered a Pro on the spot. I'm wishing I would have gotten the standard with the safety now because then I could go with an aftermarket trigger. The trigger is too good now to not have a manual safety of some sort.
Deadeyeborg
Bearcat
No Taurus, no Keltec, life's too short to buy junk
...like Berettas (9000 line), Colts (All-American 2000), Smith & Wessons (SW380), Winchester's post-1964 crap, any plastic Mattel rifles, anything that isn't a 1911, any handgun caliber that doesn't start with a "4", anything that isn't a Glock, any firearm without a steel frame, any sheet metal rifles, anything that wasn't designed by John MOSES Browning, etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., etc., ETC.
Star43
Buckeye
Say what you want about Taurus, but my model 669 357 stainless in 4 inch was and is absolutely beautiful, tight, and accurate. The fit and finish is better than any new S&W that I have seen on any gun shop in 6 counties around me. My 669 was made right around 1990 - 1992. I forget exactly when I bought from my buddy's gun shop back then. At that time I think Taurus was really at the top of their game. They put a lot of advertising back in the gun magazines back then and really tried to back it up with good quality. I can still see good ol' Jan Liboral , (probably spelled it wrong) reviewing them every month.....I don't know about today's Taurus guns and not interested in today's Taurus guns.....but if one comes across an older one with that beautiful stainless finish, check it out and I think you will know what I mean.
I bought my blued 669 CP in '94. Like your stainless, the finish was beautiful. The gun was tight and accurate from the start. Put many rounds through it and it was still tight. I bought a PT 111 in '96. That one wasn't as good. Worst trigger on any gun I ever had. It was pretty accurate and concealed well, but tha trigger never was good on it no matter what I did with it. My 850 CIA .38 and the wife's 85 CH never gave us any problems.
Star43
Buckeye
Yeah, mine could been bought around same time. Those 669's made back then were top notch, as we both know......
Thanks for the heads up. My brother bought one a month ago. I sent him the link with the recall notice.
I bought my first Taurus in 1987, a PT92. It's still shooting fine. Matter of fact I have about a dozen Taurus guns. The TX22 and G3 are very good. Here comes the BUT, the TH45 I bought, an impulse buy like so many of mine, fired off two magazines then started to lock back with rounds still in the magazine. Sent it back to Taurus. Three times I sent it back to Taurus. Third time I told them not to send the gun back. They sent me a new one. After about 70 accurate and really comfortable shooting for a .45 the slide wouldn't pick up a round from the magazine. I tried four different magazines and ammunition, nope. Sent it back to Taurus with a long letter of complaint. This started in April 2023. Last week I got a new TH 45 and this one is working fine and I really like the gun, but I don't really trust it. This is why I bought a S&W M&P Compact which I also had to send back for a slide lock issue. I had to send the Sig P322 back also. Three guns, three back to the manufacturer. I've NEVER had to send a CZ back, that's why I carry them.
