Taurus PT709 slim

[Kreutz]

100 rounds of WWB 9mm

50 rounds steel case tula 9mm

Distances

7 yards

15 yards

Small, light, yet similar to the Glock 19 in firing/trigger pull, which was a bit on the heavier side. As for CC the pistol is comfortable to carry concealed while walking and driving and is invisible even with a regular t-shirt worn IWB. No sharp angles or other edges to chafe.

Accuracy was acceptable if held in a tight weaver grip, the weapon does have more kick to it due to its size and weight. The tight grip and kick get rather uncomfortable after three or four magazines, loosening the grip results in poorer groups. Firing one handed...well...not very good.

At 7 yards first time I managed one and a half to two inch groups right off the bat, not stellar, but, good enough to drop someone. At 15 yards I managed with some effort to get roughly three inch groups. Not a good range gun, but, didn't expect it to be.

From the 150 rounds (some magazines I loaded with WWB and the tula mixed and matched for variety) it had 0 FTE or FTF, which actually really impressed me given the low price I paid (300) and its seemingly weak construction.

Overall its a nice comfortable carry piece for day to day use, nothing fancy, and works well for the price.

Will update when I get a chance to fire hollowpoints.

[rod]

I have one as well. I bought it as my primary carry gun and it's good for that. I'm trying to get my wife to like that gun so I can give it to her, then go out and buy a new gun.

[davasmith]

I've had a pt 709 slim for a while now and have nothing negative to say about it. It shoots wherever I point, it has never ftf or fte and will shoot anything I put in it. Single handed shots have acceptable tolerances in spacing and double grip shots have the required bullseye capability. All in all I'm very please with mine and will include a picture of said gun.