hay jeff i was wordering if u know any thing about the drefent mags for the ones that have a serial number 6000 or higher mine is under that will they still work of mid way usa says they wont thanks
I saw a video with a man demonstrating an odd design with the trigger reset. Apparently there is a "click" before the trigger actually resets which confused the guy making the video into thinking the trigger actually reset. If you pull the trigger after this first "click" nothing will happen. Did you encounter this with your gun? I am seriously considering this gun and need to know.
I'm gonna venture to say that 7 shots to the forhead and the mans not gonna complain about being shot with a 380 acp.the only other thing you could have done to him is give him some sticks to the head and kicks to the shin and several bites by Rin Tin Tin.
I happen to like my tuarus 380. It is a very good firearm. I had a slight problem with it at first. Went to a gun smith and as he put it, got me squared away. I was hitting center mass at 25 yards. I'm happy.
I noticed a couple of complaints re: chambering, and am wondering if it is some sort of fluke with this gun. I know the Kel-Tec P3AT has a similar quirk (jamming), although it seems to go after running one or two boxes of ammo. thru it. I've got a Glock 17, looking for a pocket gun, will keep looking at the reviews.
Jeff, how long did the long section of your beard take? I think I want one when I grow up.
The extractor can be tuned a bit to fix that, or changing ammo brands will sometimes cure that problem. I hardly notice that anymore, as I get hit in the head pretty often.
I've seen a lot of comments on You Tube reviews of the TCP738 regarding the difficulty in chambering rounds. I experieinced the same thing myself last week after purchasing the pistol, and found out that technique does indeed matter. It seems that if I do not baby the pull back and release, it functions fine. Must be a characteristic of the weapon. Going to fire it tomorrow, for the 1st time, looking forward to it.
Great review; people seem to forget you need to put these little guns through some paces before you can trust them for edc. It's just a fact of life. Two to three hundred rounds and all the bugs, kinks and hiccups should be worked out...not to mention you will be intently familiar with every aspect of the little gun. Great review...short and right to the point!!! Keep em comin!!!
I have a friend who owns one. He was having jaming issues too, however, we narrowed the issue down to alluminum casings. He now uses brass; no more issues! Great little gun!
I bought this gun brand new and have not fired a shot myself because the gun jams every time I try to chamber the first round from the clip. I have sent it in for repair and only to have it doing the same thing again. This gun is truly a piece of trash paper weight. I would never trust my life with Taurus as long as I live.
I do not think that you should label the weapon as trash, when you have never fired a shot from the pistol. First of all, it could be an ammunition problem. Have you attempted to chamber any other than one brand of ammo? Also, technique matters a lot. be sure to fully retract the slide and release it. I suggest that you chamber a cartridge, then fully load the magazine and try shooting the pistol, to see if it functions while being fired.
@Jewnam I have the TCP and the first round I tried to chamber jammed too,,,then I learned not to "baby" the slide by pulling it slowly to the rear,,,,,just give it a good "snap" and make sure it's retracted as far as it can to the rear before releasing...problem solved. Also, they chamber fine as I'm shooting, which just proves my point. It's not the gun, it's user error. Learn how to use the gun properly before trashing Taurus.
Hey Jeff I have been looking at the little .380's as prospects for my wife to carry sometimes. If you had to pick between this TCP, the Ruger LCP, or the little Keltec .380, which would you get? I'm leaning towards this TCP I think.
I've bought and put over 500 rounds through this gun, and I love it!!
Around 10oz's, it's a great pocket gun.
I've been carrying the Hornady Critical Defense rounds in it, tried 50 of them with no hiccups, and have practiced mostly with American Eagles by Federal.
This is my pocket carry and I like the trigger on it better than the ruger and like that it locks back on last round. I put it in a uncle mikes size3 to break up the print
I wonder if he actually really had that shot group. Did anyone see how he was slapping that trigger with his finger. I don't think that he even hit the target, especially with a small sight radius that the Taurus 738 TCP has.
@Gunblastdotcom LMBO thats golden I cant wait to get one! im not going to try using the tongue though LOL. thanks for all the info. love the reviews I always stop buy to read up before I make a purchase.
Why would you not trust me, when I showed in the video that sometimes the empty case hit me in the head? Seems to me that if I did not want that info known, I would had edited that part out. Instead, we showed it in the video. Try thinking next time.
@Gunblastdotcom Hey Jeff the guy who had something to say about the empty's bouncing off your head must not be a southpaw. I am a left handed shooter like you and I get a empty case off the forehead every now and then with these little pistols... My LCP is bad at throwing empty's on my head when shooting with the left hand, although my Kel-Tec seems to not do that as bad as the Ruger.
@newmaxx11 You must not be a southpaw shooter or you would know about getting poped every now and then with an empty case when shooting these types of small pistols. It does happen when shooting left-handed!
@Gunblastdotcom What defensive ammo do you personally recommend for cpl carry? I heard you say "corbon" were those the dpx rounds or normal jhp's? Are there other good choices out there that'll actually make the little .380 acp able to put down a determined drugged up attacker?
@Gunblastdotcom I agree with you I recently have become a HUGE fan of solid copper bullets. Do you think that lower cost solid copper bullets like the magtech first defense or double tap tac-xp's would preform the same as corbon's dpx's? I mean being on a tight budget those corbons's can be pricey.
I have not tried those others. I don't worry too much about the cost of the ammo upon which I stake my life - practice regularly with the cheap stuff, and practice enough with the premium stuff so that you know it is 100% reliable and goes where you want it to.
Can you make another video of dissembly and assembly ? I can take it apart easily but always have troubles with putting it back together. When trying to put the pin back in, I always accidently hit the slide release locking the whole pistol up. Thanks.
If you watch the video the 7 shots he took doesn't match the hits being made because the hits show a freeze or hault after the 3rd shot and when he's firing he's doing a rapid fire and the 7th shot he holds back a few 10ths of a second hmmm ?????? and no it wasn't a slow frame video lol
It was not the same seven shots. One magazine was fired to demonstrate the function and controllability of the weapon, the second group fired to demonstrate the practical accuracy. I have only one videographer. He is good, but cannot hold and aim two video cameras at once. It would save ammo to have two, but ammo is cheaper than getting another video guy.
If you watch the video the 7 shots he took doesn't match the hits being made because the hits show a freeze or hault after the 3rd shot and when he's firing he's doing a rapid fire and the 7th shot he holds back a few 10ths of a second hmmm ??????
what should i get the ruger or the taurus, which is a better choice i always hear taurus isnt good. just want a small 380 affordable for the average worker.
@glenrushh Taurus isn't any good. I just bought the PT 738 and all it would do is dent the primers. It would not fire. I used two different types of ammo with the same result. I definately would NOT recommend a PT 738 to anyone. The springs are weak and the gun is somewhat difficult to reassemble after disassembly.
I have heard many people having problems with spent brass hitting the forehead. Seems yours did the same, what do you think is the cause of this? My LCP has never done that.
HEY JEFF DID YOU EVER EVALUATE THE NEW I/O HELL CAT 380 POCKET PISTOL..ALSO LOOKS LIKE A DANDY LITTLE GUN.FROM THE COMPANY VIDEO I SAW, IT LOOKS LIKE ITS VERY ACCURATE.
I'm running HPR Ammo in my TCP. Specs out pretty hot at a Full Power load similar to buffalo bore. But half the price! HPR runs flawless for my TCP in both ball and JHP.
@gasitman: Just send it back to Taurus. They're pretty good about fixing these things, but it takes some time. I have a PT709 Slim bought brand new and it did the same thing. Couldnt get 3 rounds off before it would double feed. Turned out to be a faulty extractor. When I got it back, it was rock solid. Its now my carry gun.
@gasitman and in addition to what kind of ammo, most 380 pocket pistols need to be broken in with fmj ammo for about 100 rounds before they will function reliably.
@gasitman my wife has one and it has been perfect at the range with several rounds, but it's like he said it may be your ammo...some firearms are funny that way
looks like u got pegged in the head a couple of times... :) .... looking forward to more testing from you on that keltec pmr 30 pistol... great job...
My dad bought the Ruger LCP and after I shot it it felt like the trigger had to be pulled back twice as far as it should. So we are both getting a Taurus TCP this week.
thievery, that song is called "i'll see you in my dreams". well, at least you play it nicely. still dont give you the right to rename it and call it your own though. nice review btw. always nice reviews at gunblast.
Nice review! I am considering getting this gun and have a question. Will the 738 handle lead bullets? My boss reloads .380 rounds for his old PPK and would gladly reload my empty brass. Some guns (Glock & Beretta) specificaly state in the owners manual not to use lead bullets.
@Tummyknuckle We spent quite a bit of time on our HPR 380 and worked with literally 5 different TCPs till our production ran flawless. Our ammo in both ball and JHP should be a perfect match with the TCP.
Nice looking gun with cool slide lock feature but I have heard it kicks brass in your face and it obviously did it in your video. I would say the Ruger and P3at are better pistols.
Hi I was wondering if the end of the chamber has a circular ring or crown or is it flush with the front of the gun? I noticed on mine its like machined off, missing that groove.......it looks awkward, just wondering if yours is like that. I contacted Budsgunshop and they said Taurus Brazil ships it to Taurus USA with it and then they machine the barrel end down. I find that explanation BS and Buds sold me a piece of crap.
Hey Jeff, my tcp shoots 5 of the 6 rounds and with 1 round still in the magazine the slide stays open, seems to do this all the time. I have broken the gun in with over 300 rds and it does this with all types of ammo. I was told grip it tighter, i tried every grip possible and the slide stays back with 1 round still in the magazine, any ideas? thanks!
having the same failure to extract problem with my tcp. started bout 10 magazines in .noticed that the chamber was fairly rough . so i polished it up as much as i could without removing too much material . have yet to try it out to see if it is fixed though
I love my TCP. I have had no issues with it at all. My is a newer model so it seems Taurus hs worked out the bugs with the older models. I owned the Ruger LCP but sold it after buying the TCP. The Taurus is cheaper, better sights, MUCH better trigger, ALOT less recoil, slide stays open after the las shot (why I bought it to begin with) and comes with an extra mag. It seems the Taurus TCP's that have a serial number ending with an "A" have been debugged.
I can't decide if I should get the Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec P3AT, or the Taurus TCP.
All 3 come with a "lifetime warranty", but with Kel-Tec and Taurus all firearms must be shipped prepaid plus work (other than warranty repair) will bear a labor charge as well.
Ruger on the other hand pays for EVERYTHING including shipping and covers the FFL dealer fees.
I like the trigger pull on the Taurus TCP, but I saw the bad reviews below.
I'll have to do more research until I find the right .380
@teresatenino There are no FFL fees when sending a firearm in for repair. You send it to them, they send it back to you at your residence. But I agree, Ruger is really good about you not having to spend anything when one of their guns go down. At least that's how my experiences have been.
I just bought a TCP. Love it!!! It's light, accurate, has a nice trigger pull, and looks sweet!!! I fired 100 rounds today and had no problems. I had considered buying a kel-tec or a ruger lcp but now I'm glad I waited!!!
My brothers have this gun and theirs does not jam and ejects fine. The guy at the gun shop told me I was probably not holding it correctly causing the ejection problem. He quickly changed his mind when I had him test fire it and it jammed on the first shot.
Just picked one up, and love it. I shoved 200 rounds through it so far and zero failures. It's a nice little pocket pistol. Jeff, Thanks for the review.
Jeff-this is a PT 709 question(cant leave comments on your 709 video?). Are they acceptable for +P? I see you shoot +p 147 out of a pt 709 on your review.
Well, I like the gun but it will not eject the spent round. I tried Fiocchi and Winchester white box and both did the same thing. My brothers each have the same gun and they had no issues. I sent it back to Taurus last week so I hope it returns soon. Anyone else had ejection problems?
I just bought one yesterday and tried to boxes of ammo at 25 yards. There were no groups, period. 5 shoots varied from 6 to almost 20 inches. It would not eject every other round plus one of the magazines locks the slide while there is still one more round available. I am disappointed. My 25 ACP Beretta shoots 5" groups all day every day.
Hey man. Sorry to hear that. The recoil on this gun is a lot stronger than I would have figured and it is not the most accurate pistol I have shot. I am starting to second guess my decision. My brothers both have the same gun and none of us is that accurate with it. At least for conceal carry, theirs fire without a hitch. Mine is at Taurus being repaired. i wish I had bought the Ruger instead now.
At this oint I am thinking the same thing. For 30 more bucks I could have gotten Ruger. Well. I guess I will have to send my gun away too. Could you please let me know how long it took you to get the gun back from Taurus once it is back? Thanks, brother!
The gun store said the turnaround is anywhere between 4-6 weeks. I am kinda hoping they scrap mine and send me a new pistol. Take it back to the gun shop you bought it from and ask them to take care of all the details. Oh btw. Taurus does not cover shipping it back and since it has to go Fedex Express since it is a firearm it will cost about 20.00 bucks to ship. Another nice added bonus. Sarcasm...
Jeff.., are the spent casings smacking you in the head..??? I've been wanting to check this little pocket pistol out as it would be a nice little back up piece. However.., are there really issues with spent casings hitting the shooter in the face? It would be horrible in a self defense situation if a hot casing flew out and hit you in the eye or something.
Biggest problem with this gun is the spent shells are thrown in your face...After I shot mine, I had a couple of welts in my forehead from spent shell casings...Next time I will wear a ballcap in addition to glasses.....
I was planning on getting the LCP until I saw this gun, looks so nice, and love the extras. But after looking around the forums it seems theres some problems with this gun jaming and some other problems. I really want it, but I can't have something thats gonna jam when I need to really use it! So I still don't know gonna have to do some more research.
DO NOT BUY TAURUS...you will regret it. I had a pt 745 and the damn thing broke on me after 300 rounds. Sent the gun in for reapirs and got it back and the same thing happend again. Your better off with a Kahr P380 or a Sig P238.
dude, really....i have had every single taurus automatic ever made, 1 or 2 have had issues that were repaired immediately. I would like to see proof of your claims.
Wish I could but I should that taurus pistol that game me all the problems. You know when I sent that gun for a repair it took them over 6 months to send it back tome.
I saw three spent casings ejected into the shooter's face and head. That has also happened to me and others shooting my LCP. If the muzzle is allowed to climb, the ejection port is pointed right at you. Shooting glasses are always a good idea when practicing.
Been reading your sight since the 90's I believe. Love the videos. I think i'm going to pick up a TCP for a "it's hot, I don't want to holster up, but i don't want to be without....." gun
Seriously, they are both excellent. There is very little from which to choose between the two. I do like the stainless slide and the magazine hold-open of the Taurus, and both pistols are made in the USA. Still, weighing Taurus' uneven Customer Service reputation against Ruger's legendary reputation, I would choose the Ruger.
@eastofakron I think they felt about the same in recoil. I found the Taurus to be more accurate, and have a smoother trigger. I have both guns, but if i had to choose one, i would go with the taurus, because it has a stainless slide, a belt case, 2 mags,and stays locked back on the last shot.. LCP only comes with one mag, in a card board box, and does not lock back on last shot.
Another Great review and accompanied video showing off the firearm!
Jeff could you in the near future do a review of the Taurus 709 slim ?
We just got that model in our store last month and I while knowing it would be another great concealed carry firearm for social work , would really LOVE to see this litte gem on film and in a review from a reviwer I can TRUST.
I would wait at least a year before buying one. Don't forget how many people were excited with the Ruger when it first came out, then the recall process started. People were excited with the Kel - Tec P3AT at first then all the quality issues set in.
I would buy a Bersa CC. Same basic dimensions, same price, holds more ammo, and has a proven record.
That looks like a very interesting subcompact pocket pistol. I'd imagine that it's not all that comfortable to operate, especially with larger hands, but it sure looks extremely easy to conceal and carry. Probably one of those handguns that you might even forget in the pocket.
Some people don't seem to realize that this is not a review in itself but only the accompanying video to the review. It might be a good idea to look at the description before you criticize...
@om3gadagg3r You realize that there were two different takes, right? One with Jeff shooting quickly, and the other with him taking slightly more aimed shots.
I am really beginning to appreciate the brevity of your videos, especially since you publish indepth reviews on your site. Some other reviewers, as good as they may be, are just getting too long to watch in a single sitting.
nutn does a review, A-Z , and tries to cover all aspects, this doesnt even come close to a review. More like a commercial or ad. if i want to know the scoop on something im gonna spend my hard earned money on, Nutn has that covered.
hay jeff i was wordering if u know any thing about the drefent mags for the ones that have a serial number 6000 or higher mine is under that will they still work of mid way usa says they wont thanks
810871022 17 hours ago
Hey Jeff, is there an unusually long trigger pull and reset? On my Glocks it's all rock and roll after the first shot....
Hashmountain 2 weeks ago
About one-half inch.
jeff
Gunblastdotcom 2 weeks ago
I saw a video with a man demonstrating an odd design with the trigger reset. Apparently there is a "click" before the trigger actually resets which confused the guy making the video into thinking the trigger actually reset. If you pull the trigger after this first "click" nothing will happen. Did you encounter this with your gun? I am seriously considering this gun and need to know.
satorres82 2 weeks ago
I do not remember anything like that, but I always properly reset a trigger fully, no matter the gun.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 2 weeks ago
Jeff I'm try to decide between this pistol or the Keltec Pat 3 what do you recommend?
empty380 1 month ago
Hard choice. I have both, and like both. Also, the Ruger is a good choice, as is the Kahr.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 month ago
I'm gonna venture to say that 7 shots to the forhead and the mans not gonna complain about being shot with a 380 acp.the only other thing you could have done to him is give him some sticks to the head and kicks to the shin and several bites by Rin Tin Tin.
dieselmac 1 month ago
I happen to like my tuarus 380. It is a very good firearm. I had a slight problem with it at first. Went to a gun smith and as he put it, got me squared away. I was hitting center mass at 25 yards. I'm happy.
DennyRec 3 months ago
I checked the Taurus web page and they make no mention of a PT 738 TCP with a carbon frame.Thanks for the input Jeff.
dannyfivefifty 4 months ago
Hey Jeff ? do you know anything about the model PT 738 TCP with the carbon fiber frame.
dannyfivefifty 4 months ago
I have not yet seen one.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 4 months ago
Hammer fired, I thought those were Sticker Fired. Like the larger 709 slim series if im correct.
brighttech16 4 months ago
The TCP 738 380 auto is a hammer-fired weapon. Pictures can be seen in the text review on Gunblast.com
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 4 months ago
would the recoil of this gun be more than the recoil of a full size 9mm like a springfield xd since it is so light weight?
bcmyers12 4 months ago
I do not know. I suppose that it could be calculated mathematically, but that does not give a true indication of how it feels in the human hand.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 4 months ago
I do not know. I suppose that it could be calculated mathematically, but that does not give a true indication of how it feels in the human hand.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 4 months ago
Just bought mine today no issues with jamming. I like the lifetime warranty.
Just the thing I was looking for.
chauncymojo 4 months ago
Just bought mine today no issues with jamming. I like the lifetime warranty.
Just the thing I was looking for.
chauncymojo 4 months ago
Hey, thanks for the vid, short and sweet.
I noticed a couple of complaints re: chambering, and am wondering if it is some sort of fluke with this gun. I know the Kel-Tec P3AT has a similar quirk (jamming), although it seems to go after running one or two boxes of ammo. thru it. I've got a Glock 17, looking for a pocket gun, will keep looking at the reviews.
Jeff, how long did the long section of your beard take? I think I want one when I grow up.
Thanks!!!
SuperClusterfunk 4 months ago
These pistols are only as reliable as the ammo fed them. They are built to run on premium. Junk ammo need not apply.
I stopped shaving in 1978, and stopped trimming in 1990.
jeff
Gunblastdotcom 4 months ago 2
Jeff, I noticed the casings hit you in the forehead when you shot in this video. The same thing happens to me. Do you know why this happens?
01aarontay17 4 months ago
The extractor can be tuned a bit to fix that, or changing ammo brands will sometimes cure that problem. I hardly notice that anymore, as I get hit in the head pretty often.
jeff
Gunblastdotcom 4 months ago
I've seen a lot of comments on You Tube reviews of the TCP738 regarding the difficulty in chambering rounds. I experieinced the same thing myself last week after purchasing the pistol, and found out that technique does indeed matter. It seems that if I do not baby the pull back and release, it functions fine. Must be a characteristic of the weapon. Going to fire it tomorrow, for the 1st time, looking forward to it.
Enjoy your videos very much, well done.
slightly01 6 months ago
Jeff, it hard for us to understand all your words. I have to read lips, sometimes, and most of the time, it looks like you don't have any (hair).
Next time, see if you can put a bit in about its breakdown & ease of cleaning. Still, I did learn by watching what I watched. Thanks, y' all.
klmspider 7 months ago
Great review; people seem to forget you need to put these little guns through some paces before you can trust them for edc. It's just a fact of life. Two to three hundred rounds and all the bugs, kinks and hiccups should be worked out...not to mention you will be intently familiar with every aspect of the little gun. Great review...short and right to the point!!! Keep em comin!!!
J1613R 7 months ago
I have a friend who owns one. He was having jaming issues too, however, we narrowed the issue down to alluminum casings. He now uses brass; no more issues! Great little gun!
navcop33 7 months ago
I bought this gun brand new and have not fired a shot myself because the gun jams every time I try to chamber the first round from the clip. I have sent it in for repair and only to have it doing the same thing again. This gun is truly a piece of trash paper weight. I would never trust my life with Taurus as long as I live.
Jewnam 8 months ago
I do not think that you should label the weapon as trash, when you have never fired a shot from the pistol. First of all, it could be an ammunition problem. Have you attempted to chamber any other than one brand of ammo? Also, technique matters a lot. be sure to fully retract the slide and release it. I suggest that you chamber a cartridge, then fully load the magazine and try shooting the pistol, to see if it functions while being fired.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 8 months ago
@Jewnam I have the TCP and the first round I tried to chamber jammed too,,,then I learned not to "baby" the slide by pulling it slowly to the rear,,,,,just give it a good "snap" and make sure it's retracted as far as it can to the rear before releasing...problem solved. Also, they chamber fine as I'm shooting, which just proves my point. It's not the gun, it's user error. Learn how to use the gun properly before trashing Taurus.
boochieboy814 8 months ago
great job as always Jeff i wondering does little 380 have a firing pin block
kingd3001 9 months ago
Yes it does.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 9 months ago
Where did you get the finger extension for the Taurus 738?
MrBcHolmes 9 months ago
It came directly from Taurus.
jeff
Gunblastdotcom 9 months ago
Haha .... I'm sorry Jeff but I laughed so hard watching those casings bulldoze your cranium. Good Stuff ! :)
purkjason 9 months ago
Nah, they bounced off harmlessly.
Gunblastdotcom 9 months ago
Hey Jeff I have been looking at the little .380's as prospects for my wife to carry sometimes. If you had to pick between this TCP, the Ruger LCP, or the little Keltec .380, which would you get? I'm leaning towards this TCP I think.
smttysmth02gt 10 months ago
All three are good, but I carry the LCP.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 10 months ago
Did anyone see the casings head his forhead?
FitnessMinded 10 months ago
I've bought and put over 500 rounds through this gun, and I love it!!
Around 10oz's, it's a great pocket gun.
I've been carrying the Hornady Critical Defense rounds in it, tried 50 of them with no hiccups, and have practiced mostly with American Eagles by Federal.
I like this gun better than the Ruger LCP...
gastrackerrock2010 1 year ago
This is my pocket carry and I like the trigger on it better than the ruger and like that it locks back on last round. I put it in a uncle mikes size3 to break up the print
Nicho2177 1 year ago
Perfectly.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
I wonder if he actually really had that shot group. Did anyone see how he was slapping that trigger with his finger. I don't think that he even hit the target, especially with a small sight radius that the Taurus 738 TCP has.
buzywil 1 year ago
I tried using my tongue, but found that slapping the trigger with my finger worked much better for me, and yes, every bullet hit the target.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago 7
@Gunblastdotcom. That comment cracked me up. Good work on the vids and keep em coming
Waverip11 1 year ago
@Gunblastdotcom LMBO thats golden I cant wait to get one! im not going to try using the tongue though LOL. thanks for all the info. love the reviews I always stop buy to read up before I make a purchase.
dc61200 1 year ago
@buzywil
Saw Jeff shoot at the shot show, do not doubt those groups, he is very skilled shooter.
kevo1264 11 months ago
I like how the casings bounced off your forehead, wonder why you didnt mention that. ...thats prob why no one trusts your reviews.
newmaxx11 1 year ago
Why would you not trust me, when I showed in the video that sometimes the empty case hit me in the head? Seems to me that if I did not want that info known, I would had edited that part out. Instead, we showed it in the video. Try thinking next time.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago 3
@Gunblastdotcom Hey Jeff the guy who had something to say about the empty's bouncing off your head must not be a southpaw. I am a left handed shooter like you and I get a empty case off the forehead every now and then with these little pistols... My LCP is bad at throwing empty's on my head when shooting with the left hand, although my Kel-Tec seems to not do that as bad as the Ruger.
jifkraft 11 months ago
@Gunblastdotcom
Sometimes people are just plain ignorant it's not like it was a big deal that a spent casing could hit the shooter in the face anyways.
tubevideoguy762 10 months ago
@newmaxx11 You must not be a southpaw shooter or you would know about getting poped every now and then with an empty case when shooting these types of small pistols. It does happen when shooting left-handed!
jifkraft 11 months ago
what do you think the best .380 pocket pistol is jeff since you reviewed a lot of them. thanks
TheMultishooter 1 year ago
Hard to say. There are several good choices, and I own a few of them, but I carry the Ruger LCP everyday.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
@Gunblastdotcom What defensive ammo do you personally recommend for cpl carry? I heard you say "corbon" were those the dpx rounds or normal jhp's? Are there other good choices out there that'll actually make the little .380 acp able to put down a determined drugged up attacker?
tubevideoguy762 1 year ago
I carry DPX in my 380. i think it is the best choice.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
@Gunblastdotcom I agree with you I recently have become a HUGE fan of solid copper bullets. Do you think that lower cost solid copper bullets like the magtech first defense or double tap tac-xp's would preform the same as corbon's dpx's? I mean being on a tight budget those corbons's can be pricey.
tubevideoguy762 1 year ago
I have not tried those others. I don't worry too much about the cost of the ammo upon which I stake my life - practice regularly with the cheap stuff, and practice enough with the premium stuff so that you know it is 100% reliable and goes where you want it to.
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
Can you make another video of dissembly and assembly ? I can take it apart easily but always have troubles with putting it back together. When trying to put the pin back in, I always accidently hit the slide release locking the whole pistol up. Thanks.
TheJTC502 1 year ago
that is THE BEST beard i have ever seen!!!
H4L0K1LL4 1 year ago 2
You need to do a review of the Taurus PT 1911 9mm.
YOWHATTHEHELLUP71 1 year ago
If you watch the video the 7 shots he took doesn't match the hits being made because the hits show a freeze or hault after the 3rd shot and when he's firing he's doing a rapid fire and the 7th shot he holds back a few 10ths of a second hmmm ?????? and no it wasn't a slow frame video lol
rollmeoh 1 year ago
It was not the same seven shots. One magazine was fired to demonstrate the function and controllability of the weapon, the second group fired to demonstrate the practical accuracy. I have only one videographer. He is good, but cannot hold and aim two video cameras at once. It would save ammo to have two, but ammo is cheaper than getting another video guy.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago 20
If you watch the video the 7 shots he took doesn't match the hits being made because the hits show a freeze or hault after the 3rd shot and when he's firing he's doing a rapid fire and the 7th shot he holds back a few 10ths of a second hmmm ??????
rollmeoh 1 year ago
You do a good job . Thanks
okiewins 1 year ago
what should i get the ruger or the taurus, which is a better choice i always hear taurus isnt good. just want a small 380 affordable for the average worker.
glenrushh 1 year ago
I like them both, but I CARRY the Ruger.
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
@glenrushh Taurus isn't any good. I just bought the PT 738 and all it would do is dent the primers. It would not fire. I used two different types of ammo with the same result. I definately would NOT recommend a PT 738 to anyone. The springs are weak and the gun is somewhat difficult to reassemble after disassembly.
noelsingletary 1 year ago
I have heard many people having problems with spent brass hitting the forehead. Seems yours did the same, what do you think is the cause of this? My LCP has never done that.
ippon20 1 year ago
The angle on the extractor needs a bit of work to get the brass ejecting correctly. It doesn't bother me, but it does some people.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
HEY JEFF DID YOU EVER EVALUATE THE NEW I/O HELL CAT 380 POCKET PISTOL..ALSO LOOKS LIKE A DANDY LITTLE GUN.FROM THE COMPANY VIDEO I SAW, IT LOOKS LIKE ITS VERY ACCURATE.
dannyfivefifty 1 year ago
I have not, but will check into it.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
took mine out shooting, and i love it 100rounds (not a whole lot) but it ran very smoothly no failures of any kind i am pleased.
TheDanstheman3453 1 year ago
I'm running HPR Ammo in my TCP. Specs out pretty hot at a Full Power load similar to buffalo bore. But half the price! HPR runs flawless for my TCP in both ball and JHP.
pinup22 1 year ago
Thanks for that report. I have not tried that ammo.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
dude, your beard is epic
Beamos12 1 year ago
hhhheeeaaddd shot! just got one today cant wait to take it out
TheDanstheman3453 1 year ago
which do you think is the better gun? KT, Ruger or Taurus?
mossy500camo 1 year ago
I do not know which is best, but I carry a Ruger everyday.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
Looks nice, but I cannot walk around with a gun that jams, so I will continue to carry my Walther PPK.
atatkfighter 1 year ago
Trigger is great, however mine jams after every other round and it is brand new. Never owned a Taurus and will never own another one.
gasitman 1 year ago
What brand of ammo are you using?
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
@gasitman: Just send it back to Taurus. They're pretty good about fixing these things, but it takes some time. I have a PT709 Slim bought brand new and it did the same thing. Couldnt get 3 rounds off before it would double feed. Turned out to be a faulty extractor. When I got it back, it was rock solid. Its now my carry gun.
eb1zzle 1 year ago
@gasitman and in addition to what kind of ammo, most 380 pocket pistols need to be broken in with fmj ammo for about 100 rounds before they will function reliably.
Kylef7735 1 year ago
@gasitman my wife has one and it has been perfect at the range with several rounds, but it's like he said it may be your ammo...some firearms are funny that way
dsportnissan 1 year ago
looks like u got pegged in the head a couple of times... :) .... looking forward to more testing from you on that keltec pmr 30 pistol... great job...
ingle73 1 year ago
lol...looks like you was getting pegged in the head with the casings... :)
ingle73 1 year ago
My dad bought the Ruger LCP and after I shot it it felt like the trigger had to be pulled back twice as far as it should. So we are both getting a Taurus TCP this week.
harleyirvin 1 year ago
thievery, that song is called "i'll see you in my dreams". well, at least you play it nicely. still dont give you the right to rename it and call it your own though. nice review btw. always nice reviews at gunblast.
rexious5 1 year ago
Nice review! I am considering getting this gun and have a question. Will the 738 handle lead bullets? My boss reloads .380 rounds for his old PPK and would gladly reload my empty brass. Some guns (Glock & Beretta) specificaly state in the owners manual not to use lead bullets.
thanks
Tummyknuckle 1 year ago
Yes, lead bullets will work well in the Taurus.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
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@Tummyknuckle We spent quite a bit of time on our HPR 380 and worked with literally 5 different TCPs till our production ran flawless. Our ammo in both ball and JHP should be a perfect match with the TCP.
HPRammunition 1 year ago
Nice looking gun with cool slide lock feature but I have heard it kicks brass in your face and it obviously did it in your video. I would say the Ruger and P3at are better pistols.
jelsis 1 year ago
Hi I was wondering if the end of the chamber has a circular ring or crown or is it flush with the front of the gun? I noticed on mine its like machined off, missing that groove.......it looks awkward, just wondering if yours is like that. I contacted Budsgunshop and they said Taurus Brazil ships it to Taurus USA with it and then they machine the barrel end down. I find that explanation BS and Buds sold me a piece of crap.
jin1818 1 year ago
Hey Jeff, my tcp shoots 5 of the 6 rounds and with 1 round still in the magazine the slide stays open, seems to do this all the time. I have broken the gun in with over 300 rds and it does this with all types of ammo. I was told grip it tighter, i tried every grip possible and the slide stays back with 1 round still in the magazine, any ideas? thanks!
passa34 1 year ago
It needs to go back to Taurus for warranty repair. Give them a call. It should be 100 percent reliable. Nothing less is acceptable.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago 3
New 380 Ammo Brand coming to market: HPRammo
pinup22 1 year ago
having the same failure to extract problem with my tcp. started bout 10 magazines in .noticed that the chamber was fairly rough . so i polished it up as much as i could without removing too much material . have yet to try it out to see if it is fixed though
circuitbreaker415 1 year ago
I love my TCP. I have had no issues with it at all. My is a newer model so it seems Taurus hs worked out the bugs with the older models. I owned the Ruger LCP but sold it after buying the TCP. The Taurus is cheaper, better sights, MUCH better trigger, ALOT less recoil, slide stays open after the las shot (why I bought it to begin with) and comes with an extra mag. It seems the Taurus TCP's that have a serial number ending with an "A" have been debugged.
supersoundmind 1 year ago
I can't decide if I should get the Ruger LCP, Kel-Tec P3AT, or the Taurus TCP.
All 3 come with a "lifetime warranty", but with Kel-Tec and Taurus all firearms must be shipped prepaid plus work (other than warranty repair) will bear a labor charge as well.
Ruger on the other hand pays for EVERYTHING including shipping and covers the FFL dealer fees.
I like the trigger pull on the Taurus TCP, but I saw the bad reviews below.
I'll have to do more research until I find the right .380
teresatenino 1 year ago
@teresatenino There are no FFL fees when sending a firearm in for repair. You send it to them, they send it back to you at your residence. But I agree, Ruger is really good about you not having to spend anything when one of their guns go down. At least that's how my experiences have been.
AEnemaBay 1 year ago
I own the TCP and love it. I see at 1:15 you fell victim to the case ejecting into your forehead. That is my only complaint about this gun.
KGiustOD 1 year ago
I just bought a TCP. Love it!!! It's light, accurate, has a nice trigger pull, and looks sweet!!! I fired 100 rounds today and had no problems. I had considered buying a kel-tec or a ruger lcp but now I'm glad I waited!!!
nostrangertodirtroad 1 year ago
Ok if you had to choose between the Keltec,Ruger or taurus which would you buy?
empty380 1 year ago
I couldn't choose, and bought all three.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago 2
Hey Jeff, when you are gripping this gun, do you have to grip it really hard or what is your suggestion? Please respond. Thanks...
Sean
Gretschdrums75 1 year ago
Just a firm but natural grip.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
My brothers have this gun and theirs does not jam and ejects fine. The guy at the gun shop told me I was probably not holding it correctly causing the ejection problem. He quickly changed his mind when I had him test fire it and it jammed on the first shot.
Gretschdrums75 1 year ago
Just picked one up, and love it. I shoved 200 rounds through it so far and zero failures. It's a nice little pocket pistol. Jeff, Thanks for the review.
andoman2k 1 year ago
i can't find 380 ammo anywhere. what good is a gun without ammo?
empty380 1 year ago
Jeff-this is a PT 709 question(cant leave comments on your 709 video?). Are they acceptable for +P? I see you shoot +p 147 out of a pt 709 on your review.
ITSMETHEFLASH 1 year ago
Yes, plus p works very well in that gun.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 1 year ago
Sold!!! I want one to carry in my pocket and I trust your reviews! This will go well with my Glock 23 main carry.
Meyek66 1 year ago
Your reviews are always the best. To the point and informative.
neoc03 1 year ago
Ive got one of these and a PT709, very good guns. Thanks for the vid.
cnknguyen 2 years ago
I bought one today as I got my permit last week. Yay! This seemed like the right gun for the money. I'll give you guys a review after I test it.
Gretschdrums75 2 years ago
Well, I like the gun but it will not eject the spent round. I tried Fiocchi and Winchester white box and both did the same thing. My brothers each have the same gun and they had no issues. I sent it back to Taurus last week so I hope it returns soon. Anyone else had ejection problems?
Gretschdrums75 1 year ago
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@Gretschdrums75
I just bought one yesterday and tried to boxes of ammo at 25 yards. There were no groups, period. 5 shoots varied from 6 to almost 20 inches. It would not eject every other round plus one of the magazines locks the slide while there is still one more round available. I am disappointed. My 25 ACP Beretta shoots 5" groups all day every day.
albertqss 1 year ago
Hey man. Sorry to hear that. The recoil on this gun is a lot stronger than I would have figured and it is not the most accurate pistol I have shot. I am starting to second guess my decision. My brothers both have the same gun and none of us is that accurate with it. At least for conceal carry, theirs fire without a hitch. Mine is at Taurus being repaired. i wish I had bought the Ruger instead now.
Gretschdrums75 1 year ago
At this oint I am thinking the same thing. For 30 more bucks I could have gotten Ruger. Well. I guess I will have to send my gun away too. Could you please let me know how long it took you to get the gun back from Taurus once it is back? Thanks, brother!
albertqss 1 year ago
The gun store said the turnaround is anywhere between 4-6 weeks. I am kinda hoping they scrap mine and send me a new pistol. Take it back to the gun shop you bought it from and ask them to take care of all the details. Oh btw. Taurus does not cover shipping it back and since it has to go Fedex Express since it is a firearm it will cost about 20.00 bucks to ship. Another nice added bonus. Sarcasm...
Gretschdrums75 1 year ago
Thanks. I'll give it a go too. Cheers and good luck with yours.
albertqss 1 year ago
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passa34 1 year ago
does this gun work with +p ammo? i noticed other .380s including the ruger lcp do not
gotalf 2 years ago
The Ruger works with Plus P, as does this gun. Ruger recommends against Plus P because there is no industry pressure limit for Plus P .380.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
wow thats some good shooting there Jeff! Love the channel Sir keep up the good work:)
Shadowhunter712 2 years ago
Jeff.., are the spent casings smacking you in the head..??? I've been wanting to check this little pocket pistol out as it would be a nice little back up piece. However.., are there really issues with spent casings hitting the shooter in the face? It would be horrible in a self defense situation if a hot casing flew out and hit you in the eye or something.
squeakD 2 years ago
I had two casings hit me in the head with my TCP, but have head of no problems from other shooters.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
@squeakD I get beaned every time I shoot this gun. Any idea why this happens?
01aarontay17 4 months ago
Biggest problem with this gun is the spent shells are thrown in your face...After I shot mine, I had a couple of welts in my forehead from spent shell casings...Next time I will wear a ballcap in addition to glasses.....
Mr380acp 2 years ago
that happened to me once with my glock a spent cartridge hit me in the eye I thought a bullet ricocheted and hit me lol I panicked.
ArBiTeR0000Tactical 2 years ago
I think on these smaller guns there is a break in period....they seem to work netter after a few hundred rounds are put through the gun...
Mr380acp 2 years ago
better yet jeff, what .380 is ur favorite?
thanks
sparklerbombg 2 years ago
Question: Trigger pull- lighter, heavier or same as LCP?
mort6913 2 years ago
On my gun, it is lighter.
Jeff
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
Thanks. Think I'll give them a look over.
mort6913 2 years ago
@mort6913 This gun has a very nice trigger pull...It shoots really well....its easy to " stage" the trigger because you can see the hammer
Mr380acp 2 years ago
I was planning on getting the LCP until I saw this gun, looks so nice, and love the extras. But after looking around the forums it seems theres some problems with this gun jaming and some other problems. I really want it, but I can't have something thats gonna jam when I need to really use it! So I still don't know gonna have to do some more research.
gamerx765 2 years ago
DO NOT BUY TAURUS...you will regret it. I had a pt 745 and the damn thing broke on me after 300 rounds. Sent the gun in for reapirs and got it back and the same thing happend again. Your better off with a Kahr P380 or a Sig P238.
ohiodeerhunter21 2 years ago
dude, really....i have had every single taurus automatic ever made, 1 or 2 have had issues that were repaired immediately. I would like to see proof of your claims.
cnknguyen 2 years ago 2
Wish I could but I should that taurus pistol that game me all the problems. You know when I sent that gun for a repair it took them over 6 months to send it back tome.
ohiodeerhunter21 2 years ago
I sold that gun already*
ohiodeerhunter21 2 years ago
I saw three spent casings ejected into the shooter's face and head. That has also happened to me and others shooting my LCP. If the muzzle is allowed to climb, the ejection port is pointed right at you. Shooting glasses are always a good idea when practicing.
rico522 2 years ago
nice review !!!
macuarr0 2 years ago
damn Jeff, nice shot!
Been reading your sight since the 90's I believe. Love the videos. I think i'm going to pick up a TCP for a "it's hot, I don't want to holster up, but i don't want to be without....." gun
sonick808 2 years ago
sir great video, need help!
tarus tcp or ruger lcp? what would you trust your life with and or choose as your edc gun?
ramtron1775 2 years ago
I would be happy carrying either one.
jeff
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
ahhhh come on sir! I just paid for an lcp but have a tcp on hold untill friday when I go and pick up what I ultimately choose.
I am very conflicted. The thing that the lcp has over the tcp in my opinion is track record, but you get more with the tcp value wise.
ramtron1775 2 years ago
Seriously, they are both excellent. There is very little from which to choose between the two. I do like the stainless slide and the magazine hold-open of the Taurus, and both pistols are made in the USA. Still, weighing Taurus' uneven Customer Service reputation against Ruger's legendary reputation, I would choose the Ruger.
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
awsome, this is exactly the info I was looking for. Thank's Jeff, You just gave me the final nudge.......LCP it is!
ramtron1775 2 years ago
hi Jeff ,
do you still carry your S+W 342, or are you now carrying the LCP??
do you recommend corbon DPX 380?? I just got the 738 TCP. Nice little gun.
stevo642007 2 years ago
I have both guns, ruger is good, but the TCP is better!!!! better feel, more features, stainless finish
stevo642007 2 years ago
too late ran with lcp and dont regret it. tcp is too new for me.
ramtron1775 2 years ago
@stevo642007
which has less recoil, the TCP or the LCP?
eastofakron 1 year ago
@eastofakron I think they felt about the same in recoil. I found the Taurus to be more accurate, and have a smoother trigger. I have both guns, but if i had to choose one, i would go with the taurus, because it has a stainless slide, a belt case, 2 mags,and stays locked back on the last shot.. LCP only comes with one mag, in a card board box, and does not lock back on last shot.
stevo642007 1 year ago
Another Great review and accompanied video showing off the firearm!
Jeff could you in the near future do a review of the Taurus 709 slim ?
We just got that model in our store last month and I while knowing it would be another great concealed carry firearm for social work , would really LOVE to see this litte gem on film and in a review from a reviwer I can TRUST.
Thanks again Jeff and keep 'em in that 10 ring!
reignick1133 2 years ago
We tested the 709 Slim back in August, very nice weapon. The review is up on our main page, and the video is alo posted on YouTube.
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
Looks like that little pistol (and your forehead) could benefit from a brass deflector! haha. Looked a tad distracting.
kussoff1 2 years ago
I'm going to get one of these. I like it better than the Ruger LCP.
556suppressor 2 years ago
I would wait at least a year before buying one. Don't forget how many people were excited with the Ruger when it first came out, then the recall process started. People were excited with the Kel - Tec P3AT at first then all the quality issues set in.
I would buy a Bersa CC. Same basic dimensions, same price, holds more ammo, and has a proven record.
dmax5678 2 years ago
How many mag's do you get with this pistol? 1 or 2
red98mustang 2 years ago
Mine came with two.
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
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good vid thanks.
nivin69 2 years ago 2
That looks like a very interesting subcompact pocket pistol. I'd imagine that it's not all that comfortable to operate, especially with larger hands, but it sure looks extremely easy to conceal and carry. Probably one of those handguns that you might even forget in the pocket.
Some people don't seem to realize that this is not a review in itself but only the accompanying video to the review. It might be a good idea to look at the description before you criticize...
SkallagrimNilsson 2 years ago
i like the music in the beginning :)
LilJoey721 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
im callin bullshit on the shooting results
Last shot seemed to be aimed way higher then the rest.. I like the review but would like to see actual results.
om3gadagg3r 2 years ago
@om3gadagg3r You realize that there were two different takes, right? One with Jeff shooting quickly, and the other with him taking slightly more aimed shots.
xxxlotus000 2 years ago
I thought the second take was results of the first, only slowed down, like slo mo? You could be right, if so my bad. Not trying to be an ass.
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om3gadagg3r 2 years ago
No, it's two different takes. Sorry for the confusion, I thought the cadence of the shots would make it obvious.
Gunblastdotcom 2 years ago
no its just 2 diff clips of shooting 2 diff times.... notice how much more gap was between the shots in the 2nd clip than the 1st ;)
Guyya93 2 years ago
Wow that is some seriously impressive shooting for a DAO!
skyhop 2 years ago
Im a big fan of compact hanguns & that one looks nice .
julaer 2 years ago 6
Yes, short and to the point, 5 stars
semperfi1000 2 years ago 5
I am really beginning to appreciate the brevity of your videos, especially since you publish indepth reviews on your site. Some other reviewers, as good as they may be, are just getting too long to watch in a single sitting.
macall777 2 years ago 11
I couldn't agree more, some of the reviews made by other people are bordering on feature length these days.
Redshift21 2 years ago 6
*coughnutnfancycoughcough*
ssstealth 2 years ago
i was gonna cough like that and then i saw your comment!! lol
arnoldii2 2 years ago
nutn does a review, A-Z , and tries to cover all aspects, this doesnt even come close to a review. More like a commercial or ad. if i want to know the scoop on something im gonna spend my hard earned money on, Nutn has that covered.
om3gadagg3r 2 years ago