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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Taurus 738 380 Auto


$336.00

Currently offered in six different color slide/frame variations, the 738B received a high grade from a leading consumer gun test magazine.

Make way for the lightest Taurus ever created! The 10.2-ounce 738 TCP is not only the lightest semi-auto in the Taurus line; it's lighter than any of our small frame revolvers too! The 738 TCP offers 6+1 shots of .380 ACP, a durable polymer frame and low-profile fixed sights. You have to feel it to believe it! - TaurusUSA.com

738B Specs:
  • Caliber: .380 ACP
  • Capacity: 6+1
  • Overall Length: 5.25"
  • Barrel Length: 2.8"
  • Sight Radius: 4.5"
  • Overall Height: 3.7"
  • Front Strap Height: 1.4"
  • Back Strap Height: 2.0"
  • Weight Loaded (6 rounds): 12.3 oz.
  • Weight Empty: 8.7 oz.
  • Maximum Width: .85"
  • Max. Grip Width: .83"
  • Frame: Black Polymer
  • Barrel: Steel
  • Slide" Matte Black Steel
  • Grip: Black Polymer
  • Trigger Pull Weight - Double Action Only: 6.5 lbs
Notables:
  • Left side magazine release is flush with the frame (less chance of accidental release)
  • Drop-Free Magazines
  • Two Magazines Included
  • Smooth function after about a 50-round break-in period
  • Fairly simple breakdown process for cleaning
  • Steel guide rod w/twin recoil springs
  • Good control-ability for a pocket .380
  • Excellent accuracy at 7 yards
  • "Well thought-out. A small gun with a big trigger guard."
Gun Forum Reviews:
  • Favorable Reviews 9 out of 35
Unfavorable Reviews:
  • Bulging Brass (1)
  • Sharp Edges "cut my thumb" (2)
  • Had to send it back for repair (13)
  • Other Problems, (7)  dayattherange.com
Synopsis: A great first run, but give it 6 months to a year so they can work the bugs out of this new model.