Taurus TH9c Range Review (Struggled Big Time) - TheFireArmGuy

Published on December 2, 2018
Duration: 5:58

This review of the Taurus TH9c subcompact pistol highlights initial reliability issues, including stovepipes, which may improve with a break-in period. While the pistol can be carried cocked and locked, the reviewer experienced inconsistent accuracy compared to other firearms tested. The TH9c did function reliably with self-defense ammunition, but accuracy remained a concern at both 10 and 20 yards. The reviewer suggests further testing with more rounds to assess its potential.

Quick Summary

The Taurus TH9c subcompact pistol experienced initial stovepipe malfunctions, potentially due to a break-in period. While reliable with self-defense ammunition, its accuracy was noted as inconsistent compared to other firearms, requiring further testing to assess its full potential.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Initial Impressions
  2. 00:21Taurus TH9c Overview
  3. 00:57Trigger and Safety Features
  4. 01:41First Shooting Session (10 Yards)
  5. 02:05Improved Performance After Settling In
  6. 02:31Ejection Pattern Observations
  7. 02:42Accuracy Comparison with Other Firearms
  8. 03:00Second Shooting Session (Injections All Over)
  9. 03:23Testing Self-Defense Rounds
  10. 03:57Performance at 10 Yards with Self-Defense Ammo
  11. 04:00Testing at 20 Yards
  12. 04:24Settling In and Accuracy at Distance
  13. 04:38Accuracy Challenges and Firearm Differences
  14. 05:00Potential for Improvement and Further Testing
  15. 05:09Value Proposition and Price Point
  16. 05:15New Gun Break-In Period
  17. 05:26Overall Assessment: In the Middle
  18. 05:43Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the initial reliability issues with the Taurus TH9c in the range review?

During the initial range session, the Taurus TH9c experienced a couple of stovepipe malfunctions with the first few magazines. The reviewer suggested this could be a break-in period issue that might resolve with more rounds fired through the firearm.

How was the accuracy of the Taurus TH9c compared to other firearms?

The reviewer found the accuracy of the Taurus TH9c to be inconsistent and not as good as other pistols tested, such as the FN FNS-9c and CZ-USA P-10 C. It took multiple shots to hit a target at 10 yards, and accuracy remained a concern even at 20 yards.

Did the Taurus TH9c function reliably with self-defense ammunition?

Yes, the Taurus TH9c performed reliably when tested with 124-grain self-defense rounds. The reviewer noted that every round fed, fired, and ejected without issue when using these specific loads.

What are the key specifications of the Taurus TH9c mentioned in the review?

The Taurus TH9c is a subcompact pistol with a polymer frame (Flat Dark Earth), a double-action/single-action trigger, a 3.5-4 inch barrel, Novak sights, and a thumb safety/decocker. It comes with a 13-round magazine and an optional 17-round magazine.

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