Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Taurus Curve Viridian

Taurus USA Announces the Newest Iteration of the 380 CURVE® Pistol -
The CURVE® VIRIDIAN®
Reshaping Personal Carry with The Gun You Wear™

(Miami, FL) – Taurus USA, the global leader in revolver manufacturing announces the Curve Viridian. Since the Curve was introduced in 2014, its popularity has been overwhelming. New for 2017, Taurus has updated their 380 Curve pistol to incorporate the Viridian red laser/light combination.

This newest model boasts a brighter Viridian red laser and light, longer battery life and a strobe feature. More importantly the Curve employs the proprietary Viridian INSTANT-ON® technology, which is integrated into both the Viridian laser/light module and the trigger shield, providing additional personal protection by increasing the speed of target acquisition. The trigger shield is attached to a lanyard that is designed to be secured around a belt loop or purse strap. When the Curve is drawn, the trigger shield detaches and the INSTANT-ON®laser/light is immediately activated, increasing the user's response time when seconds count. In addition to INSTANT-ON® activation, the laser/light can also be operated with a traditional push-button switch for On/Off functionality.

"Now that we have added INSTANT-ON®, we have the complete out of the box carry solution. We are very excited about our relationship with Viridian. Paring their high quality light/laser combination to the Curve instills confidence to the end user", state Dusty Sroufe, Director of Engineering at Taurus USA.

Viridian President/CEO Brian Hedeen said, "Obviously I'm thrilled with the new product and the effort it took to develop it, but what I'm most proud of is the high level of collaboration between the people at Taurus and Viridian. Enhancing the Taurus Curve with Viridian's proprietary INSTANT-ON® Activation was a bold vision, and it was the seamless teamwork between each companies Marketing, Engineering and Sales teams that turned that vision into reality."

The patented Curve is a body-contoured 380 Auto with "melted" edges for an overall comfortable carry. At the size of most of today's cell phones, the Curve Viridian allows users to discreetly and confidently carry this handgun with comfort. The curved frame is meant to contour to the human body for decreased printing. It is designed to be snagless, enabling faster reaction time upon drawing the firearm. As back-up sights, Taurus® has the Bore Axis sight system which are laser-etched lines intended for easy target acquisition and quick response. This 380 Auto provides the necessary stopping power in those fight or flight situations. The Taurus Curve changes everything about concealed carry - so comfortable it's easy to wear - everyday.

CURVE VIRIDIAN SPECS
Model: Taurus Curve Viridian
Caliber: 380 Auto
Action: Double Action Only (DAO)
Capacity: 6 rounds
Frame: Polymer
Barrel Length: 2.7 in
Overall Length: 5.2 in
Overall Height: 3.7 in
Overall Width: 1.2 in
Sights: Bore Axis System
Lights/Laser: Integrated VIRIDIAN® laser/light
Firing System: Hammer
Trigger Pull: 5-7 pounds
Weight: 13 ounces (unloaded)
Slide: Carbon Steel with Black Oxide finish
Finish: Matte Black
Safety Devices: Magazine Disconnect
Magazines: (2) 6-round magazines included
Accessory: Trigger Shield
Holster: Integrated Side Belt Clip
MSRP: $419


About Taurus USA
The Taurus® brand of firearms 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.