Comments on: Taurus 738 TCP pistol http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:05:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: scott http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-76894 scott Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:46:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-76894 Bought one yesterday picked it over kel-teck because it locks back after the last round, two mags and carry pack it was $10 more hopefully I made the right choice. Took it out this morning and put 120 rounds down range with no problems used 50 win white box, 50 tul ammo and 20 pmc starfire jhp all hit the target so far so good! Bought one yesterday picked it over kel-teck because it locks back after the last round, two mags and carry pack it was $10 more hopefully I made the right choice.
Took it out this morning and put 120 rounds down range with no problems used 50 win white box, 50 tul ammo and 20 pmc starfire jhp all hit the target so far so good!

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]]> By: Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-76595 Charles Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:31:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-76595 My TCP is functioning great . I have put about 300 rounds through it both JHP and FMJ .The ejected shells are not hitting me anymore . A good solid grip on the gun probably prevents the barrel rise and the slide from tilting back which would throw the shell casing in your face rather than over your head . I just bought some PMC 380 FMJ ammo at Gander for $12.99 and it cycles great. I'm not worried about using FMJ because old Wild Bill and his Navy Colt 36 cal . made out with a 71 grain ball at 750 feet per second and my 95 grain at 850 is hotter than that . My TCP is functioning great . I have put about 300 rounds through it both JHP and FMJ .The ejected shells are not hitting me anymore . A good solid grip on the gun probably prevents the barrel rise and the slide from tilting back which would throw the shell casing in your face rather than over your head . I just bought some PMC 380 FMJ ammo at Gander for $12.99 and it cycles great. I’m not worried about using FMJ because old Wild Bill and his Navy Colt 36 cal . made out with a 71 grain ball at 750 feet per second and my 95 grain at 850 is hotter than that .

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]]> By: DE4NRA http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-76573 DE4NRA Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:45:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-76573 Fall, and cooler temps, has come to the Lowcountry of SC. I took my TCP 738 out this past Saturday to run another 50 or so through it. I'm starting to love this little mouse gun. Mag after mag and it went "Bang" every time. The empties do have a good chance of hitting the top of your head so definitely shooting glasses are a must. I guess I shouldn't be too surprised about the accuracy since I have a 3" XD Compac that's a real tack driver but this little gun puts 'em where I point 'em. Although our relationship had a very rocky start, I am now confident that I would recommend this pistol to anyone who is looking for a concealable 7 shot lightweight "constant companion". I would normally drop it in outer pocket of my cargo shorts this past summer, and be on my way. On the previous comment about "limp wristing", I'm pretty confident that any "blowback" semi-auto pistol will FTE or FTF if you don't hold a firm grip on it. That's just common sense. Fall, and cooler temps, has come to the Lowcountry of SC. I took my TCP 738 out this past Saturday to run another 50 or so through it. I’m starting to love this little mouse gun. Mag after mag and it went “Bang” every time. The empties do have a good chance of hitting the top of your head so definitely shooting glasses are a must. I guess I shouldn’t be too surprised about the accuracy since I have a 3″ XD Compac that’s a real tack driver but this little gun puts ‘em where I point ‘em.

Although our relationship had a very rocky start, I am now confident that I would recommend this pistol to anyone who is looking for a concealable 7 shot lightweight “constant companion”. I would normally drop it in outer pocket of my cargo shorts this past summer, and be on my way.

On the previous comment about “limp wristing”, I’m pretty confident that any “blowback” semi-auto pistol will FTE or FTF if you don’t hold a firm grip on it. That’s just common sense.

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]]> By: Alex http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-76469 Alex Sun, 06 Nov 2011 04:08:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-76469 I did a test yesterday, long story short..Limp wristing's this pistol will cause Failure to ejects issues. We did it with two TCPs and 300 rounds. I did a test yesterday, long story short..Limp wristing’s this pistol will cause Failure to ejects issues. We did it with two TCPs and 300 rounds.

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]]> By: M Sackman http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-76460 M Sackman Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:54:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-76460 Bought the titanium TCP with crimson trace. One out of two clips were no good. would only load about three rounds then bind. Havent had the feeding problems like most people but had one exception. the hornady crtitical home defense rounds would not feed. I ordered 2 new factory clips but both would not seat in the mag well, Apparently there is a problem with the manufacturing of the clips. Factory clips that dont fit? The gunshop where I purchased the gun as well as the clips are doing some more research. So now I have a pretty decent shooter that I cant find clips for that work. Bought the titanium TCP with crimson trace. One out of two clips were no good. would only load about three rounds then bind. Havent had the feeding problems like most people but had one exception. the hornady crtitical home defense rounds would not feed. I ordered 2 new factory clips but both would not seat in the mag well, Apparently there is a problem with the manufacturing of the clips. Factory clips that dont fit? The gunshop where I purchased the gun as well as the clips are doing some more research. So now I have a pretty decent shooter that I cant find clips for that work.

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]]> By: Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-71294 Charles Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:12:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-71294 Note *** Next jam instead of trying to eject the bullet simply put your thumb on the chamber, the rectangular part of the barrel that the bullet is jammed in and press down .The ducking barrel will then drop to a better angle and the bullet will then load instantly . That beats dropping the clip and digging for the bullet .Could save your life . I feel better about my purchase now . Hope to be satisfied at the range tommorow . Note *** Next jam instead of trying to eject the bullet simply put your thumb on the chamber, the rectangular part of the barrel that the bullet is jammed in and press down .The ducking barrel will then drop to a better angle and the bullet will then load instantly . That beats dropping the clip and digging for the bullet .Could save your life .
I feel better about my purchase now . Hope to be satisfied at the range tommorow .

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]]> By: Charles http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-71293 Charles Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:56:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-71293 I think I have solved my problem with my jamming TCP . I had the same problems as most of you I read about with jams . It would half insert the round and jam mostly on the last 1 or 2 rounds, especially when hot . I found slow cycling the slide caused more jams. I observed that my extractor was always seeming to be the hanging point of the jam . I took a nail and slightly relieved the extractor pressure on the side of the bullet and the slide snapped closed . I then disassembled the gun and took a small smooth file and rounded a sharp point on the bottom of the extractor . If you look at the bottom of the slide you will see it . There will be a rough point that will dig into the bullet within the ejection groove .Be aware a little bit does it . I then sort of polished it to get rid of any roughness I may have created . My little TCP will now hand cycle without jams all the way to empty . It will even slow hand cycle Herters bullets and you know they are pretty rough and inconsistent . I think I have solved my problem with my jamming TCP . I had the same problems as most of you I read about with jams . It would half insert the round and jam mostly on the last 1 or 2 rounds, especially when hot . I found slow cycling the slide caused more jams. I observed that my extractor was always seeming to be the hanging point of the jam . I took a nail and slightly relieved the extractor pressure on the side of the bullet and the slide snapped closed . I then disassembled the gun and took a small smooth file and rounded a sharp point on the bottom of the extractor . If you look at the bottom of the slide you will see it . There will be a rough point that will dig into the bullet within the ejection groove .Be aware a little bit does it . I then sort of polished it to get rid of any roughness I may have created . My little TCP will now hand cycle without jams all the way to empty . It will even slow hand cycle Herters bullets and you know they are pretty rough and inconsistent .

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]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-70374 Brian Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:32:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-70374 Melinda, Cgheck your mag spring I have hears of many compliant of that. Me personly have not had any problems. Melinda,
Cgheck your mag spring I have hears of many compliant of that. Me personly have not had any problems.

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]]> By: Melinda http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-70300 Melinda Thu, 25 Aug 2011 22:55:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-70300 Bought two Ruger LCP and after a year of shooting them and fixing numerous problems. Me and my husband have decided that they are pieces of junk. So we traded them both for a Taurus 380 TCP. First 50 rounds the gun shot great until last bullet and gun failed to feed. Cleaned it and checked mag springs, etc. Gun still failing to feed on last bullet. Has anyone had any similar problems? Suggestions to fix? For me personally I have decided to stay with my Glock 30 for concealment and my husband is going back to his Taurus 357 revolver. Bought two Ruger LCP and after a year of shooting them and fixing numerous problems. Me and my husband have decided that they are pieces of junk. So we traded them both for a Taurus 380 TCP. First 50 rounds the gun shot great until last bullet and gun failed to feed. Cleaned it and checked mag springs, etc. Gun still failing to feed on last bullet. Has anyone had any similar problems? Suggestions to fix? For me personally I have decided to stay with my Glock 30 for concealment and my husband is going back to his Taurus 357 revolver.

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]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-70157 Brian Wed, 24 Aug 2011 01:14:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-70157 Polymer right and how is the extended clips either 8 round or just the pinky finger rest. And what was your biggest difference with polymet. Polymer right and how is the extended clips either 8 round or just the pinky finger rest. And what was your biggest difference with polymet.

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]]> By: Alex http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-70090 Alex Tue, 23 Aug 2011 02:28:03 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-70090 Get a Pachmyr grip for the tcp. it helps. Get a Pachmyr grip for the tcp. it helps.

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]]> By: Brian http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-69986 Brian Sat, 20 Aug 2011 20:29:30 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-69986 I shot my Tcp today 150+ rounds I took it slow at first two seconds or so between shit after about 30 ot so I sped it up and thru 150 rounds not one single jam. I am imptessed. When I was looking to buy I couldn't deside between the ryger or Tcp I took Tcp, because of price its not much but it saved me money. I am very happy with my Tcp sediment gun to carry I got the Sig saur hybrib holster I cam go either on out side of your belt or on inside of your hip I've done both carried and it very comfortable forget its there. I shot my Tcp today 150+ rounds I took it slow at first two seconds or so between shit after about 30 ot so I sped it up and thru 150 rounds not one single jam. I am imptessed. When I was looking to buy I couldn’t deside between the ryger or Tcp I took Tcp, because of price its not much but it saved me money. I am very happy with my Tcp sediment gun to carry I got the Sig saur hybrib holster I cam go either on out side of your belt or on inside of your hip I’ve done both carried and it very comfortable forget its there.

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]]> By: Dave http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-68886 Dave Fri, 05 Aug 2011 06:47:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-68886 I am looking for some detailed schematics for the 738, someone took it completly apart and I am trying to put it back together correctly. I am a glock armorer and this is more difficult. I am sure about everything except the correct placement of the sear and sear spring and how it lines up . I have it oriented like the picture in the Taurus diagram but dont know where to put the straight portion of the Sear spring. The guy uses the gun as a Police backup and upon reading some of the posts about how unreliable the gun is I may tell him to go with something else. I have used a .380 Walther PPKS and it was finicky about ammo. I had a .380 bersa that was better than the Walther but still had its issues. I currently use a SW .38 cal for a pocket pistol and a Kel Tec P11 9mm for my backup on duty. I have never had a single fail to fire fail to feed or fail to eject in either gun (yeah the revoler cant fail) I am looking for some detailed schematics for the 738, someone took it completly apart and I am trying to put it back together correctly. I am a glock armorer and this is more difficult. I am sure about everything except the correct placement of the sear and sear spring and how it lines up . I have it oriented like the picture in the Taurus diagram but dont know where to put the straight portion of the Sear spring.
The guy uses the gun as a Police backup and upon reading some of the posts about how unreliable the gun is I may tell him to go with something else.
I have used a .380 Walther PPKS and it was finicky about ammo. I had a .380 bersa that was better than the Walther but still had its issues. I currently use a SW .38 cal for a pocket pistol and a Kel Tec P11 9mm for my backup on duty. I have never had a single fail to fire fail to feed or fail to eject in either gun (yeah the revoler cant fail)

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]]> By: DE4NRA http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-68549 DE4NRA Mon, 01 Aug 2011 01:22:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-68549 Took the TPC out again for the "post warranty repair" test fire... no problems, at all, period. Ran 6, 6 round mags through it with nary a hiccup. This thing really is accurate, believe it or not. At 12yrds I put everything in an 8" bull, except for a couple of flyers that were my fault. Very impressive. All the empties flew up and over my right shoulder. I found all of them except two. No jams, stovepipes, or FTF. It was close to 100 degrees here in the Lowcountry of SC on Saturday so I didn't want to take anymore time outside than was absolutely necessary, otherwise I would have ran more through it. Next time, when it cools down a little. Anyway, pretty happy about how this has all ended up. Will consider this my backup CCW, with the SLIM .40 getting the nod as my primary. Ran a couple of mags through that again too. Flawless. Took the TPC out again for the “post warranty repair” test fire… no problems, at all, period. Ran 6, 6 round mags through it with nary a hiccup. This thing really is accurate, believe it or not. At 12yrds I put everything in an 8″ bull, except for a couple of flyers that were my fault. Very impressive. All the empties flew up and over my right shoulder. I found all of them except two. No jams, stovepipes, or FTF. It was close to 100 degrees here in the Lowcountry of SC on Saturday so I didn’t want to take anymore time outside than was absolutely necessary, otherwise I would have ran more through it. Next time, when it cools down a little. Anyway, pretty happy about how this has all ended up. Will consider this my backup CCW, with the SLIM .40 getting the nod as my primary. Ran a couple of mags through that again too. Flawless.

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]]> By: Dewitt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-68438 Dewitt Fri, 29 Jul 2011 22:47:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-68438 Well Just bought the taurus at Academy and it will not even fire going to send it to the dealer asking for my money for the the junk I don't want something just been inspected that tell me about the manufacture and their product Well Just bought the taurus at Academy and it will not even fire going to send it to the dealer asking for my money for the the junk I don’t want something just been inspected that tell me about the manufacture and their product

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]]> By: DE4NRA http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-68184 DE4NRA Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:29:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-68184 Oh... one more thing. When I sent the pistol back for repair I used the original box, and put the pistol inside the pouch as directed. It also said to include a magazine... which I did. One magazine in the gun. Upon arrival back from the factory repair, I was pleasantly surprised that, included in the pouch, was an additional magazine. Bonus! So now I have 3 of the 6 rounders. Although I believe I somewhat deserve it, since I only got off two shots before it broke. I will update when I get a chance to take it out for some range time. Oh… one more thing. When I sent the pistol back for repair I used the original box, and put the pistol inside the pouch as directed. It also said to include a magazine… which I did. One magazine in the gun. Upon arrival back from the factory repair, I was pleasantly surprised that, included in the pouch, was an additional magazine. Bonus! So now I have 3 of the 6 rounders. Although I believe I somewhat deserve it, since I only got off two shots before it broke. I will update when I get a chance to take it out for some range time.

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]]> By: SC Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-67992 SC Mike Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:45:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-67992 DE4NRA – At least the timing worked out. When I have family in town I like to have as much firepower within easy reach as I can get… DE4NRA –

At least the timing worked out. When I have family in town I like to have as much firepower within easy reach as I can get…

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]]> By: DE4NRA http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-67978 DE4NRA Mon, 25 Jul 2011 02:01:13 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-67978 Well, I called Taurus customer service shortly after 8AM CST on 7/18 and told the guy about the problem I was having... two shots out of the box and done. He was very attentive to my story and quickly told me that he would schedule FedEx to pickup the broken pistol the next day, prepaid. I had it ready to go and it left on the 19th. I got confirmation that it had been received on the 20th, I called again for a status and another rep told me that repairs were going faster than advertised and that I may have my pistol repaired and returned by the 22nd. I was skeptical but told him I appreciated his help. I got an email on the 21st that it was repaired and shipped with a tracking number. It arrived on the morning of the 22nd... just as I had been told, and seems to function correctly. Due to family in town this weekend I did'nt have a chance to test it out. When I do, I'll get back to you with the results. Right now, I'm not so hip on the TCP 738 but, I'm pretty impressed with the warranty and service department. Hopefully it will win back my trust, time and rounds downrange will tell... Well, I called Taurus customer service shortly after 8AM CST on 7/18 and told the guy about the problem I was having… two shots out of the box and done. He was very attentive to my story and quickly told me that he would schedule FedEx to pickup the broken pistol the next day, prepaid. I had it ready to go and it left on the 19th. I got confirmation that it had been received on the 20th, I called again for a status and another rep told me that repairs were going faster than advertised and that I may have my pistol repaired and returned by the 22nd. I was skeptical but told him I appreciated his help. I got an email on the 21st that it was repaired and shipped with a tracking number. It arrived on the morning of the 22nd… just as I had been told, and seems to function correctly. Due to family in town this weekend I did’nt have a chance to test it out. When I do, I’ll get back to you with the results. Right now, I’m not so hip on the TCP 738 but, I’m pretty impressed with the warranty and service department. Hopefully it will win back my trust, time and rounds downrange will tell…

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]]> By: Ken G. http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-67517 Ken G. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:32:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-67517 Dick. I have experienced the same problem you described. I carry a round in the chamber (my preference...to each their own). When I go to practice I clear out my Gold Dot HP round so I can shoot the cheap stuff. I have found that the only way to avoid a jam is to rack the slide like a mad man. I yank the slide back until the slide pulls itself out of my fingers. The round goes flying but no jamming that requires pulling and prying. Hope that works for you too. Dick. I have experienced the same problem you described. I carry a round in the chamber (my preference…to each their own). When I go to practice I clear out my Gold Dot HP round so I can shoot the cheap stuff. I have found that the only way to avoid a jam is to rack the slide like a mad man. I yank the slide back until the slide pulls itself out of my fingers. The round goes flying but no jamming that requires pulling and prying. Hope that works for you too.

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]]> By: SC Mike http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/01/18/taurus-738-tcp-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-67516 SC Mike Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:31:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=4530#comment-67516 Dick - I carry my TCP with relatively expensive premium self-defense ammunition with a round in the chamber . When I unload it for cleaning or to switch to a FMJ load for practice, I first eject the magazine, then pull the slide back to unchamber the round and let it fall out. I’ve never had one hang up even when I turn the pistol upside down to unload the chambered round. Dick -
I carry my TCP with relatively expensive premium self-defense ammunition with a round in the chamber . When I unload it for cleaning or to switch to a FMJ load for practice, I first eject the magazine, then pull the slide back to unchamber the round and let it fall out. I’ve never had one hang up even when I turn the pistol upside down to unload the chambered round.

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