Taurus Slim

[SavageSig]

Anyone see one of these in person? Or better yet, shot one?

[Guest JHatmaker]

No, but I'm intriged as well. I saw the Slim in their latest product catalog, and it looks pretty interesting, especially since it's 9mm.

[lowbud]

It's on my list to get this year when and IF i can locate one. There are a few on GB but I have yet to actually hold one.

[mcurrier]

I've been looking for one too.

[Metalhead]

We've got them - or rather I *think* I still have them. Can't remember the price, though I put two out for sell about 2 days ago, not sure if they are still there. Will give more details tomorrow when I go in.

[nolo]

How slim is the slim? Less than .9"?

[enfield]

How does it compare size-wise to a SIG 239?

[Metalhead]

They're gone =/

[BryanP]

How slim is the slim? Less than .9"?

How does it compare size-wise to a SIG 239?

I can't find any definitive dimensions on the Slim other than the overall length of 6.24".

Here's a quick rundown of what I do find:

SIG P239

Length: 6.6"

Width: 1.2"

Height: 5.1"

Weight: 29.5oz

Kel Tec PF9

Length: 5.85"

Width: 0.88"

Height: 4.3"

Weight: 12.7oz

Taurus Slim 9

Length: 6.24"

Width: ?

Height: ?

Weight: 19oz

Based on pictures and the numbers above it seems reasonable to guess that the Slim will fall somewhere in between the PF9 and the P239. Say 0.9ish wide. I've been told they have a double stack 9mm that comes in at 1" wide, it would seem they could get their single stack under that.

[Guest JHatmaker]

They're gone =/

Let us know when more come in, I think these are going to be P238 hot...

[nolo]

They're gone =/

How much were they?

[Patrick Henry]

Franklin Gun Shop had a blued one last nite. I do not recall the price I am guessing about $475+. I think it was about $75+ more than the Kel-Tec PF9 $399. Fit and finish looked good. as previously noted about 0.5 inches longer than kel-tec pf9 and about the same height

[Metalhead]

Sorry guys, had another three come in today and ment to post what our price was but forgot before I left for the day. I'm guestamating it was around 350, was 3 something, at least.

[Guest Arko]

I hope someone here gets one and posts a report. I can't afford squat right now, but it's on my look see list for when I get back to positive cash flow.

[SavageSig]

I hope someone here gets one and posts a report. I can't afford squat right now, but it's on my look see list for when I get back to positive cash flow.

I'm eager to see a hands on report as well. I imagine it kicks quite a bit, but I wonder if it's as worse as a S&W snubbie loaded with .38+p.

[Guest bkelm18]

I'm eager to see a hands on report as well. I imagine it kicks quite a bit, but I wonder if it's as worse as a S&W snubbie loaded with .38+p.

You can't really compare the recoil of a revolver and a semi. All other things being equal, the recoil of .38 special +P would have quite a bit more kick than a 9mm.

[SavageSig]

You can't really compare the recoil of a revolver and a semi. All other things being equal, the recoil of .38 special +P would have quite a bit more kick than a 9mm.

I shot a P-11 side by side with a S&W snubbie loaded with .38 158 grain +P hollow points. The P-11 just hurt to shoot. The S&W had massive amounts of recoil, but I suppose the grip was better and it didn't hurt to shoot.

[Oh Shoot]

I shot a P-11 side by side with a S&W snubbie loaded with .38 158 grain +P hollow points. The P-11 just hurt to shoot. The S&W had massive amounts of recoil, but I suppose the grip was better and it didn't hurt to shoot.

I shot a Keltec PF9 with just range ammo. It was pretty much equally nasty as light weight snubbie with .38+p.

However, my Kahr PM9, about the same size as the Keltec is MUCH gentler than either the PF9 OR the light weight snubbie with +p.

So, the model of the gun, not just the size and type, figure in significantly. So I guess I agree with Bkelm, and even farther. Just no sweeping generalities of comparison possible.

- OS

Edited July 16, 2009 by OhShoot
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[Metalhead]

$379, have three as of .. well now.

[Guest JHatmaker]

$379, have three as of .. well now.

Cool, I'll try to run up there tomorrow and take a look.

[dunndw]

I was up at G&L today. They still had them.

Not my cup of tea, but...it did feel good in the hand

[Guest Tom@GunDepot]

We have a few in stock

[Guest Linoge]

Huh. It seems as though Kahr and Walther have managed to start something of a movement...

That said, I still like the interchangeable grips on my PPS - something the Taurus does not appear to have, though it is $100+ cheaper.

[nightrunner]

so what is this comparable to ? keltec pf9? what else, cuz the keltecs are ugly IMO. and i never really cared for taurus

[SavageSig]

so what is this comparable to ? keltec pf9? what else, cuz the keltecs are ugly IMO. and i never really cared for taurus

That's like saying a wrench is butt ugly. So long as it's compact and packs a big punch, I'm interested.