The Taurus PT809 9mm has all the features you would expect on the most advanced semi-auto pistol in the world. It is derived from the successful "Taurus OSS" pistol, which was designed for the U.S Armed Forces, but adds an external hammer that has been requested by many.
The Taurus 800 Series is equipped with "Strike Two" capabilities. If you have a hard primer and the gun misfires, the 800 series sense this and automatically gives you instant "Strike Two" capability by resetting the trigger for automatic double action re-strike. No need to do anything else; simply pull the trigger. Research indicates a 93% or better chance the round will fire on re-strike. When it fires, the 800 will automatically revert to single action by itself. If it falls on a dead primer, simply manually recharge and keep going.
It’s just awesome pistol, in a market full of options and options , this pistol is a good option, I shoot almost 500 rounds without any malfunction. It’s a full size gun so it’s big, hard to conceal but reliable. Keep in mind, it’s not a Sig, or a Smith and Wesson, but I highly recommend this pistol.
I shoot left-handed. This pistol has the same controls on the right side as it does on the left side. Slide stop, safety with decocker, and magazine release are on both sides of the pistol in the same places and are identical. The Novak sights are nice. I am very happy with this model. It is a pity that Taurus no longer makes this model. There is still debate whether the replacement, the TH, will be available in the USA or not. I wish I could find more magazines for the PT-809.