In my opinion Taraus does not compare to a Springfield,Ruger or Glock . I think for a few bucks more get a Springfield XDM . I have a XDM 3.8 compact 9mm it is sweet and eats everything I feed it . You will always wish you bought top shelf . I vote Springfield then ruger

Originally Posted by Sportdog7

Well been looking for a 40 S&W and have looked at the Springfield XDM-40, Ruger SR-40c . I was told to take a look at the 740 Slim I just want to hear from anyone who has this model since no gun shop I stopped at today had one, they had the 709 9mm version but not the 40 . If you could give me a heads up on the gun and if you have had any issues & what your final cost was it would really help me decide if I should give this gun consideration...Thanks

You will get more input on the Slim 740 at TaurusArmed.net. I have a few Taurus semi-auto's, they're excellent guns. I don't have the Slim so I can't help you.