Taurus Curve

[Rod]

Here's a review of the Taurus Curve, form fitting (cough) gun with a belt clip built in so it's easier to shoot yourself. Introductory model (whatever that is) is supposed to sell for $392. Comments welcome.

[Netpackrat]

Good grief that is fugly. It looks like a fucking tazer.

[PawPaw]

Where's the southpaw model? For a leftie, the curve is all wrong.

[Rod]

Where's the southpaw model? For a leftie, the curve is all wrong.

From what I'm hearing, they're going to do just that.

[PawPaw]

Where's the southpaw model? For a leftie, the curve is all wrong.

From what I'm hearing, they're going to do just that.

Other than that, it looks smooth as a bar of soap, so it should feel good. Lots of custom gunmankers will dehorn a carry piece for you, but the Curve looks like it doesn't have any horns to begin with.

If it shoots good, and is reliable, then it will be a good thing, but I suspect that the curved gun will be a niche piece and may not have a long production life. I grant that it is interesting and seems to be well thought out. the market will decide, though, the market always does. I hope they sell them by the boxcar load.

[Rod]

PawPaw, and others, what do you think of the belt clip as a way to carry though? Truthfully, it looks like they all got drunk one day and said, "Let's see what all we can do with a small carry piece with so many bells and whistles folks will laugh at it."

[MarkD]

A gun enthusiast reviewing a gun like this is like a race car driver reviewing a Smart Car. It's not the target market. As much as we'd all like to think everyone who buys a gun will spend the time, effort and money to become proficient, we all know that's not the case. There's a definite place for a "put the red dot on the bad guy and pull this thingy" gun. If the whole package (light, laser and gun itself) is reliable it's a viable weapon, at least no LESS so than any other pocket .380 out there.

As much as I've tried, my wife has no interest in learning to shoot. If/when we move to America a CCW is at the top of my list of things-to-do, and I'd much rather have her carrying one of these (with the caveats above) than relying on the forbearance of criminals if I'm not around.

I WOULD prefer it to have back-up sights, because Murphy's law is always strictly enforced.

As for the belt/pocket clip, I often carry a pocketknife clipped to the inside of my pocket, if the clip is sturdy enough I don't see why not.

[First Shirt]

Yeah, they aren't marketing this for shooters. Which is okay, because I'd rather see a bunch of people carrying this, than not carrying anything.

The Boss carries a Charter Arms Off-Duty in her purse. At 50 feet, she might as well be throwing a baseball, but at spitting distance, it's the bomb. And because her purse is a part of her anatomy, she will ALWAYS have it with her.

An okay gun that you have with you is better than a perfect gun at home, when you really need a gun.

[skb12172]

PawPaw, and others, what do you think of the belt clip as a way to carry though? Truthfully, it looks like they all got drunk one day and said, "Let's see what all we can do with a small carry piece with so many bells and whistles folks will laugh at it."

I carried my PA-63 with an aftermarket Clipdraw for years. Worked fine.

[PawPaw]

PawPaw, and others, what do you think of the belt clip as a way to carry though?

A belt clip is an ancient and honored idea, seen even in caplock pistols occasionally. The idea has been around forever.

Yeah, they aren't marketing this for shooters. Which is okay, because I'd rather see a bunch of people carrying this, than not carrying anything

I suspect you're right.