| Taurus PT 24/7 | |
|---|---|
 9×19 Parabellum Taurus PT 24/7 with blued steel slide | |
| 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 |
| Sights |
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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]
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 It has been superseded by the 24/7/G2.[4]
- ^ Quinn, Jeff. "Taurus Model 24/7 in .40 Cal” Archived 2008-08-02 at the Wayback Machine, Taurus USA Web site – news reviews section, article from Gunblast magazine. Accessed July 3, 2008.
- ^ "Taurus Agrees To $39 Million Settlement In Defective Pistol Case". 27 July 2015.
- ^ "Taurus pistol recall: Firearms company voluntary recalls nearly 1 million pistols". 31 July 2015.
- ^ "Taurus International Manufacturing Inc - Catalog Request". www.taurususa.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-11.