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Taurus TCP-738


Cyclone

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I am thinking on purchasing one of these Taurus TCP-738 380cal. I currently carry a NAA mini (22mag) with the folding grip and on occasion a Taurus 745c Millennium Pro. But even though its a compact its like lugging a boat anchor around. I carry the NAA religiously it is always on me (when permitted) of course. I am thinking on this being a somewhere in bettween gun and small enough that I will carry it.

I really like the looks and size of the new TCP and I have two Taurus pistols and have had excellent service from them.

Has anyone either had any experience with this yet or read any reviews on it?

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It appears to be of comparable size & weight with my Kel Tec P3AT. It is comfortable to carry and doesn't feel like a boat anchor. I carry mine in a Galco pocket holster in my front pants pocket or a jacket pocket.

Is there a grip extension for the magazine? That extra little makes it easier to handle. The grip sock helps also.

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Hey Cyclone - HERE is a good article on the new batch of small .380s.

It was from the last issue of the American Rifleman, your TCP 738 is reviewed. I also like Taurus; my Sweetie has a .357, I have a MilPro PT138 and a Judge. I would like to fire one of the recoil operated .380s - wonder how much less recoil there is compared to the blow-back models...

TM

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  • 2 weeks later...

Well I bought a TCP738 today. I read the reviews in a few different magazines and looked on line. I was tempted to go with the larger 709 Taurus which is a 9mm but once I got it in my hand it really is not that much smaller than my Taurus 745C which is a Millennium Pro 45-acp compact. A real plus to me was that Taurus is manufacturing the 738 and 709 here in the USA.  :thumb:

    For how I like to carry (front pocket) the 380 is the choice I made. Luckily the shop had an excellent price on the gun and also had some 380ammo held back for folks with a new gun purchase so I actually got a couple boxes of ammo to go test it out with.

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Oh yeah I got to run a few caps thru this bad boy (Taurus 738) that is. My first impression is the gun is a keeper. Nice pull on the trigger not to bad of a kick for such a lightweight and small gun. The sights if you can call them that are the only drawback but it is meant for concealment and not long distance accuracy.

I like  :thumb: :thumb: 

Plus ammo availability is a concern I bagged a box of 50 and a 20 box of some +p self defense rounds when I bought the gun. I also was extremley lucky today and bagged 250 more practice rounds at Cabelas.

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