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Customer Reviews for Taurus 809BC PT809 Compact 17+1 9mm 3.5"


Taurus 809BC PT809 Compact 17+1 9mm 3.5 Buy Now

32 Reviews. 4.5 out of 5 Stars!
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Charles B on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice home defender. Shoots well. Good value when I purchased a few years ago.

Joshua E on 03/30/2022
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

This is my 4th go at Taurus pistol. While it functions "ok" it does not cycle cheap range ammo very well. Probably got around 500rds through it now and for a 17rd mag there will be 3 or 4 failure to ejects. Never has this issue with my previous 3 Taurus pistols. This won't ever be an EDC gun for this reason. Good ammo cycles well though, but who wants to target practice with the expensive stuff!!

Wallace W on 06/02/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good compact 9mm, very hard to find accessories or parts for it.

Albert J on 02/09/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

This gun works fine, but it is REALLY hard to shoot. The trigger breaks very close to the frame and its hard to get a good pull on it. Also in double action the length of pull and stiffness (It feels like about 15lbs) make it very hard to ruin your sight picture. As far as reliability, I have ~500 rounds through it with NO FAILURES. Its basically a Glock clone with a hammer and everything works. I'd recommend it, but beware the trigger. If you need a good trigger to shoot a gun well (like me) you might find this one too difficult.

Daniel J on 01/04/2018
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Bought this gun some time ago and have had several periods of carrying the weapon. This is an acceptable compact 9 MM but there are better options out there. The gun has been reliable and has a good, consistent finish. Fit is average as you would expect for a gun at this price point. It has value for the price point, especially if DA/SA is your goal and you like to have a hammer on your firearm. If you can go striker fire, better options abound for just a little more money.

Roberto R on 10/29/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Good pistol for ccw. you must change the sights that comes with to night sights

Aaron T on 09/19/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent handgun. It exceeds my expectations. Thanks for the easy transaction and fast shipping!

Christopher G on 09/12/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a great gun well built. Comes with 13 round and 17 round mags. Comes in a hard plastic case and not a cardboard box. The safety also serves as a decocker. So it can be carried with the hammer down in double action mode all other shots are single action. If you are thinking about getting this gun get it buds pictures do not do the gun justice it is nicer than the photo. Also came with a mag loader. Taurus gets alot of hate but I also own Rugers and a Smith and Wesson shield this gun is just as good. Shot 100 rounds through it no problem at all. Buds service is great. The gun is great buy it.

Anthony E on 08/14/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my 3rd purchase from Bud's and as before swift shipping awesome price and out the box accuracy. The grip on this compact is unbelievable even with sweaty hands just like its big brother the Pt809 (my first purchase from Buds) only slight downside is the Novak sights are slightly too tall may swap out later as well as the full size. Ran 150 115 grn. Blazer Brass flawlessly, 350 so far in big brother. Awesome pistol perfect for carry.

Rodney C on 08/02/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Purchase went Super smooth not problems at all. Taurus PT809 Compact great gun for a great price. 3rd Buds purchase. I trust them for my guns without drama.. Super Star Service.!!!

James C on 07/26/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

After carrying the Taurus 809 which is a full size pistol I purchased the 809Compact. I love both of these guns as they are the same but of course the 809C is more suitable for concealed carry. It is a DA/SA pistol with a hammer, not striker fired like a glock. This means it has a double strike capability in case of a misfire. It also means it can be carried with the hammer down and safety off with a loaded chamber and it is just as safe as a revolver. The first trigger pull is double action unless the hammer is pulled back, then easy single action trigger pulls.The manual side safety is also a decocker when pressed all the way down for a safe way to decock the gun. This means to put the gun in action the only steps required is to draw,aim and fire, just like any revolver. It comes with a 13 round mag and a 17 round mag. A great weapon, I love this gun.

Tyler C on 07/09/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Haven't quite yet had the chance to shoot this gun yet, but just the way it feels in your hands is fantastic. Assuming that the performance matches the feel, I'll be using this as my edc! The only complaints I have are: 1. The mag release is ridiculously tight, and it's difficult to quickly and easily reload. 2. When a round is chambered, the next round in the mag slightly protrudes, making it even more difficult to remove the magazine if a round is in fact already chambered. BUT the gun cycles just fine, and the magazine is easily released when empty, so neither of these issues would affect performance. Can't wait to shoot this!

Dennis D on 07/03/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I have shot factory ammo crimped and my reloads thru it with no ftf or stopages. For the price you can not beat it.

James P on 01/22/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I got my gun today. The Taurus PT 809C is great firearm and better than I expected. The price point sold the gun. On the shipping side of thing, waiting 3 weeks to get the gun totally bites but that wasn't all Buds fault. It took 10 business days to reach my FFL dealer and then they took an additional 5 business days to process. This was my first time purchasing a firearm online so not knowing was probably the worse thing. Knowing now how it all goes down I know what to expect in the future. Getting a quality product at a great price will bring me back to Buds in the future. Great gun with a lot for the price. Great Package deal for sure: Taurus PT809C, 1 17rd Mag, 1 13rd Mag, 1 EZ Loader, 2 keys for the gun and hard carrying case

Thomas S on 05/15/2015
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

The gun has a tendency to spit sparks into your face on occasion. Also the sights were aligned so poorly that I couldn't even hit the black on the target at 7 yards. They are adjustable for windage but not elevation. I really like the features and feel of the gun, but none of that matters if you can't hit your target.

Michael K on 05/10/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great deal for a great firearm! Functioned flawlessly! As well as outstanding shipping! Look forward to doing business with Buds again

John D on 04/10/2015
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Good gun for the price, no ones fault but Taurus that the trigger falls a little far forward which hinders finger placement for us fatter fingered shooters. All in all a great shooter and dependable pistol. Shipping from BUDS was impeccable.

Lloyd W on 03/04/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just got my Taurus PT 809 Compact. It is the perfect firearm for concealed carry. Not big and bulky. I love that it comes with a 17 and a 13 round magazine. If you are looking for a dependable compact, this is the one you want.

Lamar B on 02/05/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Just received my Taurus 809 BC. I am 100% satisfied.it came with a 17 round magazine and a 13 round magazineI have fire 250 rounds through the magazine and gun and the performance is outstanding buds.

Clayton P on 02/04/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Very nice and smooth firearm. The only set back was that the clip rattled when moving around, placed a rubber band on the bottom of the clip and it cured the problem

Kevin P on 01/24/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Pistol arrived and the first time I took out the chamber safety flag and closed the gun the slide did not go all the way forward. It stayed back about 2mm. I have a gunsmith friend who said they did not file down the barrell lug to finish matching the two together. He finished it for me and it looks and works great now. He didn't understand how it left the factory like that as if no one ever checked the fit of the slide to the bottom reciever or closed the gun all the way. However I am pleased. Be aware that if you remove the ejector pin to clean the ejector the spring for the chamber indicator is tiny and will be lost forever if your not careful. Great concealed pistol.

Eric S on 01/24/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great concled carry pistol. Comes with 13 & 17 round magazines. Shoots everything that I've put in it, ranging from Federal and Winchester to some Russian wolf rounds from Rule King. You couldn't get a better 9 mm double action pistol for around $300!

Deric R on 12/11/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

*****5 stars to Buds Gun Shop***** *****5 stars for the Taurus PT809 compact 9mm****** Always a pleasure doing business with Buds! Never has failed me. The Taurus PT809 compact 9mm was as described, came as promised, and had everything in the box.

Keith J on 12/01/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome little pistol great for CC. I fired a couple of rounds of my son's and I had to get one for myself. I now own 4 different Taurus pistols and so far all are fantastic.

John S on 12/04/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love this piece! Trigger pull is kind of long, but the weapon is tight and has been very dependable. Sights are highly visible and quick to bear. Came with a 13 rd and a 17 rd mag; no clue why they say 12. Highly recommend this gun.

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