April 27th – 30th, 2017
(Miami, FL) –Taurus USA will exhibit at the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center with the recently released TAURUS SPECTRUM™ pistol. The full-color customizable micro-pistol pairs fashion and function and will be available for show attendess to see, touch and vote for their favorite color combo.
The new SPECTRUM that shook the industry with its first debut at the SHOT Show will be displayed for consumers to see first hand. The new SPECTRUM leads the concealed carry market in both function and innovation with its comfortable grip, non-energized trigger and comfortable everyday carry.
Taurus USA engineers took a fresh look at how the gun interfaces with the user. The concealed carry customer is concerned about control, comfort and safety while shooting a micro 380 pistol. To address this challenge, Taurus USA collaborated with PolyOne Corporation – a global provider of specialized polymer materials, services, and solutions. Together they conducted a major ergonomic study to better understand the challenges of making a small pistol that fits various hand sizes. Drawing on PolyOne's expertise, Taurus USA executed an enhanced grip design featuring unique contours that enable the hand to naturally conform to the firearm, providing a more secure grip.
Taurus USA also took an innovative approach in addressing the challenges of slide racking by replacing traditional slide serrations and redesigned the slide itself. Taurus USA developed a stylish design which allows the fingers to engage indentations on the slide, providing positive contact points for enhanced traction, minimizing short strokes while racking – enhancing safety. Additionally, the same concept of soft touch material that is used on the grip is also incorporated into the slide design to enhance traction. These elements, when combined, create a comfortable manipulation when chambering a round.
The SPECTRUM pistol has a long and smooth 7-9 pound trigger that offers the crisp release common to a striker-fired system. Unique to the Taurus brand, this true double-action only (DAO) trigger system features a non-energized striker, with no pre-cock or pre-load applied, ensuring no contact between the sear and striker. The wide, flat trigger aids in correct finger placement. The pistol comes equipped with a striker block, providing peace of mind for everyday carry.
The full design of the gun has been taken into consideration, to the point of take down. It requires only one turn on the take down pin to disassemble the gun, separating the slide assembly from the frame. Keeping safety in mindthe trigger does not have to be pulled to disassemble the gun. Another feature providing greater versatility of the SPECTRUM pistol is the reversible magazine release for right or left handed shooters.
The SPECTRUM pistol features include:
| CALIBER | .380 AUTO |
| CAPACITY | 6 RDS / 7 RDS |
| FINISH | VARIOUS COLORS |
| GRIP | SOFT-TOUCH OVERMOLD |
| FIRING SYSTEM | STRIKER |
| ACTION TYPE | DAO |
| TRIGGER PULL | 7-9 lbs. |
| SAFETY | INTERNAL |
| SIGHTS (FRONT) | INTEGRATED LOW PROFILE |
| SIGHTS (REAR) | INTEGRATED LOW PROFILE |
| SLIDE MATERIAL | STAINLESS STEEL |
| SLIDE FINISH | BLACK MELONITE OR MATTE STAINLESS |
| OVERALL LENGTH | 5.40" |
| OVERALL WIDTH | 0.89" |
| OVERALL HEIGHT | 3.82" |
| BARREL LENGTH | 2.8" |
| MAG RELEASE | REVERSIBLE |
| WEIGHT (UNLOADED) | 10 oz. |
| MAGAZINES INCLUDED | 2 |
| ACCESSORIES | CABLE LOCK |
| PACKAGE SIZE | 10" x 6" x 1.75" |
| PACKAGE WEIGHT | 1.0 lbs. |
Standard Color Offering: (MSRP: $289)
The SPECTRUM pistol is available in eight Standard Color offerings which include; a black, gray or white frame option, either black or gray overmold color option and with either a black or stainless slide color option.
House Colors Include: (MSRP: $305)
Three house colors are available in the following configurations:
1) Black frame, FDE overmold, Black slide
2) White frame, Cyan blue overmold, Stainless slide
3) Gray frame, Mint overmold, Black slide
Stop by booth #1442 to see and feel the difference of the American made TAURUS SPECTRUM pistol.
About Taurus USA
Taurus USA continues to evolve and produce revolutionary new products. In addition, new standards for quality and efficiency have helped deliver reliable and affordable guns to the market. For additional information, visit
www.taurususa.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
KIM CAHALAN
>KIM@MEDIADIRECTCREATIVE.COM
309.944.5341
