Because as many as 1 million guns are subject to the lawsuit and returns, and judging from the lessons of previous recalls, Taurus owners returning their firearms may expect a delay of several months-which is still better than an unsafe safety. This would allow Taurus’ technicians to make the necessary repairs or replacements as detailed in the lawsuit. The details of the settlement also extend the warranty of the identified models. Owners of any of the nine models have the option to return their handguns to Taurus for service, receive between $150 and $200 or training in handling the firearm. In May 2015, Taurus agreed to a $39 million settlement that satisfies a class action lawsuit, which alleges that nine different models of Taurus handguns may discharge when dropped, even though the safety is engaged. While the Taurus Curve and Taurus Judge changed how many shooters defined a carry gun, the Taurus’ settlement will blemish nine other models-PT-111 Millennium PT-132 Millennium PT-138 Millennium PT-140 Millennium PT-145 Millennium PT-745 Millennium PT-609 PT-640 and PT-24/7. Remington had its recall, as did Smith and Wesson in the last few years.
However, at times, designs are flawed and fail. Some complaints are valid and others are simply sour grapes, operator error, or blaming the gun when it was the ammunition selection that caused the problem. Taurus has suffered its share of haters-as every manufacturer does.