Glock 43 Review

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.