Taurus Firearms (Forjas Taurus) started in Brazil in 1941.  With the release of its first firearm, the Model 38101SO Revolver, Taurus Firearms soon became a major firearms manufacturer in South America.  Today, as one of the largest small arms manufacturers in the world, Taurus Firearms continues to grow.  Not to diminish the fact that Taurus Firearms manufacturers a superb firearm, a much greater catalyst to their growth came in 1984when they became the first firearms manufacturer to offer a lifetime repair policy.  Since it took other manufacturers years to offer the same policy, Taurus Firearms was able to capture the bulk of US firearms sales through the early 1990’s.  Taurus Firearms continues to post record profits

Throughout the past 60 years, Taurus Firearms have been widely favored by both civilians and government agencies alike.  The superior design and lifetime warranty, combined with exceptional customer service, an unlimited selection of calibers, colors and designs and a lower price tag have made Taurus Firearms a true leader in the industry.  

Here are some of the advantages the Taurus Firearms has over their competition.  

1. Manufacturing firearms for the past 68 years
2. Reduced labor costs
3. Taurus Firearms designs and builds nearly every piece of its firearms
4. A manual safety selector switch
5. A security system available for many models  
6. Lifetime repair policy

Here are some of the “firsts” that came from Taurus Firearms.

1. -1998- First and Only double action revolver chambered for the mighty 454 Casull, named the Shooting Industry Academy of Excellence “Revolver of the Year”
2. -1999- First factory concealed happer on a small frame .38 Special and .357 Magnum Revolvers
3. -1999- First Ribber rubber grip on production revolvers
4. -2000- First manufacturer to offer FREE NRA membership with purchase of any new firearm
5. -2000- First Titanium pistol
6. -2001- First manufacturer to offer an integral keylock system in the patented Taurus Security System, now available across its product line at no extra charge
7. -2002 – First all copper bullet handgun cartridge
8. -2002 – First manufacturer to introduce a factory ported .45 ACP semi-auto pistol
9. -2003 – First to mold Ribber grip to polymer frame (PT-24/7)

How do you choose the right Taurus handgun.  According to eHow.com, “The first question you really need to answer for yourself about Taurus Firearms is what you are going to be using the gun for. For home protection you’ll want the largest caliber gun with the biggest capacity magazine that you can shoot accurately and be comfortable with. If you are thinking about concealment then you want the strongest gun in the smallest and lightest weight package. If you are in Law Enforcement or need a duty pistol for something else like security you might be looking at a size and power combination somewhere in between the two. Remember, in a situation where you are forced to defend yourself you will never wish that you had a less powerful gun or less ammunition, so choose carefully.”  To read the rest of this article, please visit How to Choose the Right Taurus Firearm.

To learn more about this amazing gun manufacturer, please take time to visit Taurus Firearms .  To view the wide selection of available Taurus handguns and associated prices, please visit Taurus Handguns.com .