Talk to me about the P290RS

March 24, 2025, 01:01 PM

92fstech

quote:
Originally posted by skuzbary:

As I indicated earlier, you can give a Taurus G2S with single stack or G3C with double stack a try after modifying it to become a DAO and use a 9 pound striker spring.

I have yet to encounter a Taurus that I've been super impressed with, or even confident in, but I'll bite. Tell me more about this modification to make one DAO. Because my understanding is that from the factory the G3C is a pre-cocked striker, just like pretty much every other striker-fired gun on the market.

quote:
You might want to look at Kahr.

I've definitely given them a look. My understanding is that they still use a pre-cocked striker, but the trigger linkage geometry is what provides the long DAO-like pull. I don't mind the striker triggers, I would just prefer something that needs an outside force to provide the energy necessary to fire the gun rather than a design that is just holding itself back.

March 24, 2025, 01:44 PM

Just Plain Cliff

P290RS was the gun I learned to shoot with, and it was totally reliable, but as soon as I discovered the DASA trigger, the p290RS was toast. If I want a DAO, I would buy a revolver. And I subsequently did (a Korth, which I gave away to a friend).

March 24, 2025, 03:07 PM

SiGagain

I've never had a reliability issue with my P290RS...as I wrote when these were new, a little heavy for it's use but the extra weight soaks up some recoil, great full sized SIG Sights (although my front tritium sight went dead), love the grip texture...mine is accurate for it's intended purpose...it was almost like having a 7 (or 9) shot S&W Centennial snub...the trigger is long as is the reset...I like the P365 better for most things but that is a striker fired pistol and both have their place...

I use mostly Speer Lawman/Speer Brass FMJ for practice and Speer Gold Dot all in 124GR for carry...

Good luck with your choice

Bill

March 24, 2025, 03:16 PM

SiGagain

by the way...I took mine to the range yesterday and it shot just fine but the trigger seems to feel different to me between dry fire and actual range fire...may be just in my head, I dunno...

mine still shoots just fine, accurate and reliable...

Bill

March 25, 2025, 09:24 AM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
quote:
Originally posted by skuzbary:

As I indicated earlier, you can give a Taurus G2S with single stack or G3C with double stack a try after modifying it to become a DAO and use a 9 pound striker spring.

I have yet to encounter a Taurus that I've been super impressed with, or even confident in, but I'll bite. Tell me more about this modification to make one DAO. Because my understanding is that from the factory the G3C is a pre-cocked striker, just like pretty much every other striker-fired gun on the market.

quote:
You might want to look at Kahr.

I've definitely given them a look. My understanding is that they still use a pre-cocked striker, but the trigger linkage geometry is what provides the long DAO-like pull. I don't mind the striker triggers, I would just prefer something that needs an outside force to provide the energy necessary to fire the gun rather than a design that is just holding itself back.

As I said, all you need to do first is remove the SA sear, its spring and pin to convert any of the Taurus G2/G2C/G2S/G3/G3C/G3X from an SA with re-strike into a DAO striker fired pistol.
Next, get a 7-pound Glock Blue striker spring or a Canik TP-9 family 9-pound spring to replace the current 5-pound spring.
Once done you will have a Taurus DAO striker fire cost effective to try.

Pls let me know ASAP how I can get to put you some pics.

When I try to add a pic, I get a blue blob.

March 25, 2025, 09:26 AM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by Just Plain Cliff:
P290RS was the gun I learned to shoot with, and it was totally reliable, but as soon as I discovered the DASA trigger, the p290RS was toast. If I want a DAO, I would buy a revolver. And I subsequently did (a Korth, which I gave away to a friend).

Hunt for a P99C and you will be happy.

March 25, 2025, 09:31 AM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by SiGagain:
by the way...I took mine to the range yesterday and it shot just fine but the trigger seems to feel different to me between dry fire and actual range fire...may be just in my head, I dunno...

mine still shoots just fine, accurate and reliable...

I all my P290RS family, I had to tighten the trigger return spring, the trigger bar push-up spring to remove the random slack in the trigger bar/trigger reset.
Also, when using 8/10 rounds mags, always after loading full, use a pick or a thin punch to push the rounds upward in the mag via the spring latch hole.
Bill

March 25, 2025, 09:39 AM

92fstech

quote:
Originally posted by skuzbary:

As I said, all you need to do first is remove the SA sear, its spring and pin to convert any of the Taurus G2/G2C/G2S/G3/G3C/G3X from an SA with re-strike into a DAO striker fired pistol.
Next, get a 7-pound Glock Blue striker spring or a Canik TP-9 family 9-pound spring to replace the current 5-pound spring.
Once done you will have a Taurus DAO striker fire cost effective to try.

Pls let me know ASAP how I can get to put you some pics.

When I try to add a pic, I get a blue blob.

I'm not seeing where you said that in any of your earlier posts, but I think I'm following you now.

There's no way to host pictures on sigforum...you have to host them elsewhere and link them. Here's a thread with instructions: https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...0601935/m/6470098434

March 25, 2025, 09:43 AM

92fstech

I know next to nothing about Taurus....do you know if this works with the GX4 or are they a completely different internal design from the G2/G3 pistols? The GX4 looks to be closer to the form factor that I'm looking for.

March 25, 2025, 09:44 AM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
quote:
Originally posted by skuzbary:

As I said, all you need to do first is remove the SA sear, its spring and pin to convert any of the Taurus G2/G2C/G2S/G3/G3C/G3X from an SA with re-strike into a DAO striker fired pistol.
Next, get a 7-pound Glock Blue striker spring or a Canik TP-9 family 9-pound spring to replace the current 5-pound spring.
Once done you will have a Taurus DAO striker fire cost effective to try.

Pls let me know ASAP how I can get to put you some pics.

When I try to add a pic, I get a blue blob.

I'm not seeing where you said that in any of your earlier posts, but I think I'm following you now.

There's no way to host pictures on sigforum...you have to host them elsewhere and link them. Here's a thread with instructions: https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...0601935/m/6470098434

Thank you, I will follow your instructions.

BTW, my second post on the previous page ref the G3C custom conversion.

March 25, 2025, 09:45 AM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
I know next to nothing about Taurus....do you know if this works with the GX4 or are they a completely different internal design from the G2/G3 pistols? The GX4 looks to be closer to the form factor that I'm looking for.

The GX4 had a totally different striker firing SAO.

March 25, 2025, 09:55 AM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
quote:
Originally posted by skuzbary:

As I said, all you need to do first is remove the SA sear, its spring and pin to convert any of the Taurus G2/G2C/G2S/G3/G3C/G3X from an SA with re-strike into a DAO striker fired pistol.
Next, get a 7-pound Glock Blue striker spring or a Canik TP-9 family 9-pound spring to replace the current 5-pound spring.
Once done you will have a Taurus DAO striker fire cost effective to try.

Pls let me know ASAP how I can get to put you some pics.

When I try to add a pic, I get a blue blob.

I'm not seeing where you said that in any of your earlier posts, but I think I'm following you now.

There's no way to host pictures on sigforum...you have to host them elsewhere and link them. Here's a thread with instructions: https://sigforum.com/eve/forum...0601935/m/6470098434

My P290RS Family

I am going to try this photo link

March 25, 2025, 09:58 AM

92fstech

looks like you've got it figured out!

March 25, 2025, 12:22 PM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
looks like you've got it figured out!

Hi. I will take pics of before and after mod on one my Taurus and post for you shortly.

March 25, 2025, 02:02 PM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
looks like you've got it figured out!

Hi. See if these pics help you understand the Taurus mods

Right side of firing group with sear on the left and without sear on the right

Left side of firing group with sear on the left and without sear on the right

Top side of firing group with sear on the left and without sear on the right

G2C DAO with Picatinny rail in dove tail

G2C changes/additions

G2C firing group close up

March 25, 2025, 02:51 PM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
looks like you've got it figured out!

Hi. I am trying to figure out how to use better res on Flicker.

See if you can get to this

https://www.amazon.com/photos/...YNBsedNqvOq4jAyS_vfG

March 25, 2025, 04:10 PM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by 92fstech:
looks like you've got it figured out!

One more time using Amazon Photo for better resolution

Right side of firing group with sear on the left and without sear on the right
https://www.amazon.com/photos/...uS0AsWb2bhlUddIgiDEx

Left side of firing group with sear on the left and without sear on the right
https://www.amazon.com/photos/...PbjpfS9KdtXuMEmoljWX

Top side of firing group with sear on the left and without sear on the right
https://www.amazon.com/photos/...ELwsAxlooOcbiDXsxUDa

G2C DAO with Picatinny rail in dove tail
https://www.amazon.com/photos/...ZlpU_9fSci6IB8yH6ilc

G2C changes/additions
https://www.amazon.com/photos/...iwdKV_pAIFMKbtq6BUEu

G2C firing group close up
https://www.amazon.com/photos/...ucxhez9a_0xFl6Ej_VpR

Let me know if you have any Qs.

March 25, 2025, 05:28 PM

skuzbary

quote:
Originally posted by SiGagain:
by the way...I took mine to the range yesterday and it shot just fine but the trigger seems to feel different to me between dry fire and actual range fire...may be just in my head, I dunno...

mine still shoots just fine, accurate and reliable...

Bill

Sorry, I am still trying to get use to the forum... so I will try again

To all my P290RS family, I had to tighten the trigger return spring and the trigger bar push-up spring to remove the random slack in the trigger bar/trigger reset.

Also, when using 8/10 rounds mags, always, after loading a full mag, use a pick or a thin punch to push the rounds tips upward in the mag via the spring latch hole.