Taurus PT24/7
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The Taurus PT 24/7 is a semi-automatic pistol using the short type of recoil operation, and available in various models with double-action-only (DAO) and double action/single-action-type trigger actions. Using a hammerless, striker-fired design, these pistols are manufactured by Forjas Taurus S/A (Taurus Forge) in Porto Alegre Brazil and distributed in the United States by their subsidiary Taurus USA. The 24/7 product line was designed for the civilian concealed carry firearms market, and as backup weapons for law enforcement officers.[1]
Taurus PT 24/7 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Brazil |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Forjas Taurus S/A |
Produced | 2004 – c. 2016–2017 |
Variants | See Models |
Specifications | |
Barrel length |
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Cartridge | |
Action | short recoil |
Feed system | detachable magazine |
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In 2016, the PT24/7 was included in the settlement of a lawsuit which alleged that it, and certain other Taurus handguns, could fire accidentally if dropped and that Taurus covered up the safety defects. Without admitting guilt, the company paid $39 million, extended the warranties, and recalled the pistols for repair.[2][3] As of April 2017, the manufacturer's website says that it is no longer being made. It has been superseded by the 24/7/G2.[4]