Taurus warranty from unlimited to 1Y

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I might be the only person who did not know that until yesterday, but I really did not realize their warranty for handguns dropped from being lifetime to 1Y now. Just for that I could not recommend someone buying one of their new pistols. i.e. if you like the G2C, get a PT111 G2 as it is still lifetime.

Now, which pistols are left at that price level with decent warranty? I can only think of Hi-Point and SCCY.
 
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I might be the only person who did not know that until yesterday, but I really did not realize their warranty for handguns dropped from being lifetime to 1Y now. Just for that I could not recommend someone buying one of their new pistols. i.e. if you like the G2C, get a PT111 G2 as it is still lifetime.

Now, which pistols are left at that price level with decent warranty? I can only think of Hi-Point and SCCY.
Can you cite this information. This is on their web site right now: https://www.taurususa.com/mobile/repair_policy.cfm

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The Taurus Unlimited Lifetime Repair Policy™ is just that. The lifetime of the gun...not the buyer. This is the first warranty of its type in the industry. No other manufacturer has the confidence to extend this kind of offer. Except us. We know how good our guns are, and we are not afraid to stand behind them...for a lifetime.

Simply put, our unprecedented repair policy stands firmly behind every firearm imported or manufactured by Taurus International. The full terms are we will repair your Taurus firearm FREE OF CHARGE for the lifetime of the firearm

We at Taurus are totally committed to the very highest standards of quality, dependability, and most of all, customer satisfaction. Our Unlimited Lifetime Repair Policy assures you of that commitment. Should you need to take advantage of our repair policy, please follow the directions on the shipping instruction link and our work order form, which you can print out and send in with your firearm. We don't expect you to need it, but in the rare instance that you do, it's all right here for you.

Our Unlimited Lifetime Repair Policy extends to all Taurus firearms imported or manufactured by Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.

This warranty does not cover grips, sights, accessories, cosmetic defects after one year, or damage caused by customer abuse at any time. Taurus will not be responsible for these items.
 
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https://www.taurususa.com/repair-policy.cfm states (boldface mine)

The Taurus Unlimited Lifetime Repair Policy extends to all Taurus USA firearm models in production prior to January 1, 2017.

Don't know what that paragraph is omitted in the url you provided. Incidentally, I first read about that change in https://sigtalk.com/guns/319442-taurus-eliminates-lifetime-warranty.html

I also found this comment in the taurus forum: https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/...s/396341-ptiii-g2-169-99-a-4.html#post5244593
 
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Goofyfoot2001, that is besides the point, which is they cut down their pistol warranty to one year. Rossi had done the very same with their rifles.
yet another reason to avoid the Brazilian hi-point. They were practically giving those G2Cs away and after shooting my buddies and realizing that trigger is longer than a country mile, I would rather get a Smith SD9VE and put an apex kit in it for a $100 more

Here's some US made alternatives:

https://palmettostatearmory.com/diamondback-pistol-db9-9mm-fde-db9fde.html

https://grabagun.com/kel-tec-pf-9-9mm-7rd-pk-blk.html

Funny you mentioned Smith & Wesson,

Eh mock or say what you will I have never had issues from Taurus about service, Now I have had Smith and Wesson Misplace? Lose? Bury? Hide? a Gun sent back for service. Externals sights/slide catch/safety kept falling off gun disappeared 8 months Feb to Oct found returned and never fixed. Sent back 4 months later returned traded to a Hi Point. The Hi Points still running the Smith Wesson Shield was eventually stripped and sold as parts.
Source: https://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/...5-taurus-just-blew-me-away-2.html#post5318149

Correct me if I am wrong but you seem to be comparing a stock gun with a stock trigger vs a gun with upgraded aftermarket trigger and/or springs (did not know apex did a trigger kit for the SD9, only the M&P). Care to argue?

Also, the S&W Warranty (https://www.smith-wesson.com/customer-service/warranty) is even more convoluted than the Taurus one. Why did they split warranty (1 year) vs servicing (lifetime if post February 1, 1989)? And, does the fact it requires it to be registered within 30 days of purchase mean it is not transferable?

Hi Point warranty is much simpler: lifetime (almost no questions asked based on many threads and youtube videos) and follows the gun. I guess sticking to making pretty much the same gun like forever has its benefits.
 
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yet another reason to avoid the Brazilian hi-point. They were practically giving those G2Cs away and after shooting my buddies and realizing that trigger is longer than a country mile, I would rather get a Smith SD9VE and put an apex kit in it for a $100 more

Here's some US made alternatives:

https://palmettostatearmory.com/diamondback-pistol-db9-9mm-fde-db9fde.html

https://grabagun.com/kel-tec-pf-9-9mm-7rd-pk-blk.html
Sounds like it may be the standard trigger that's been in the Millenniums for many years. Lots of people have complained about the "long" trigger but I find it quite usable. It has a really short reset that is easy to ride and the long take up requires almost no effort, it's like it's not there as far as I'm concerned, and there is a reason for it.

The trigger system in the Millennium has 2nd strike capability. It reverts to DA in the case of a hard primer/light strike, and that initial travel is the distance required for the DA pull when it becomes necessary, but when not in DA mode its essentially effortless and I don't even consider it part of the trigger pull. It does however move the break point very far back so with my big hands I have to use the joint of my finger unless I change my grip.
 
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