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The Taurus Curve: As Curvy As A Pistol Can Get

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It may not exactly to an airsofter's taste, but the Taurus Curve .380 Handgun is something that I appreciate in terms of design and the thought that went into. It's not a very tactical pistol but can easily be mistaken for a gun that has been designed for a science fiction movie. Hate or love it, the Taurus Curve is made for concealed carry and meant to fit the contours of the human body.

Yes, it means we are sexy, even if we don't actually fit what the fashion world's definition of sexy. Our bodies have curves and we are usually curvy at the waist area and that's where we usually place our pistols when we bring them along. For the Taurus Curve, its design is about comfort and concealability and maximizing it. It's light as well, weighing just 10.2 oz with a 6+1 magazine capacity that you have to remind yourself that you're carrying a firearm since it's so light and comfortable to wear.

For women, the Taurus Curve is a good option to carry around for self-protection.

Even for a small pistol, it comes with a built-in belt clip which you can easily clip to the waist area of your jeans or clip it to your belt, no need to worry about looking for a holster. Apart from that, it also has  a built-in LED light and laser so it's a fully equipped pistol designed for quick target acquisition and work in the dark.

You might be worried that the Taurus Curve can be accidentally fired while it its clipped to your waist or when you accidentally leave it somewhere being so light and small (children usually have an uncanny ability to find guns at home). Taurus now incorporates the Taurus Security System (TSS) in their semi-auto pistols as added protection and security separate from the usual safety systems incorporated in pistols. Here is what Taurus says about the TSS:

When the Security System is engaged, the pistol cannot be fired or cocked and the gun's manual safety cannot be disengaged. As with our revolver Security System, the device is part of the firearm and cannot be lost, and the same special Security Key works for both the revolver and pistol Systems (two keys come with each gun). To engage: simply insert the Key into the button on the rear or side of the pistol and rotate one-quarter turn clockwise. This engages the Security System. The manual safety cannot be moved and the trigger cannot be pulled. To disengage: simply rotate the key one-quarter turn back. This releases the Security System, yet leaves the pistol's manual safety in the "safe" position until you are ready to release it yourself and fire the gun.

I don't know if airsoft players would want to have an airsoft version of this pistol since we prefer our pistols to be visible and very much tactical looking rather than concealed. But if you would ask me, I'd say yes, and perhaps female airsofters would agree with me since they’re the more curvaceous types. I don't care if it's a gas blowback or an AEP, it may be a good backup to use in some IDPA-style airsoft practice.

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