[Lightsped]

Ok, so I know I am gonna get alot of strange looks and comments when I go shooting next... I already have all the usual Glocks, Sigs, HKs, etc.... so I decided to try something different. It's weird, I keep going back to 22LR.

Anyways, here is my new gun. My flame suit is on.....

http://www.neospeed.org/images6/mytaurus980.jpg

http://www.neospeed.org/images6/mytaurus980b.jpg

http://www.neospeed.org/images6/mytaurus980c.jpg

http://www.neospeed.org/images6/mytaurus980d.jpg

http://www.neospeed.org/images6/mytaurus980e.jpg

[Punkermonkey]

That will go great with your new clown suit! :neener:

[woolfam]

I assume you've ruled out "pocket carry"?

[Geno]

:scrutiny:

[SniperStraz]

I assume you've ruled out "pocket carry"?
Is that a ridiculously long Taurus in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

[medmo]

Is there something you are compensating for?

Okay, you were expecting some ribbing. I hope we can meet your expectations.

[Rick O'Shea]

OK, a crew-served .22.....

Just what is the barrel length on that thing, anyway?

[hnk45acp]

"it's an 88 Magnum...it shoots thru schools"

[19-3Ben]

What, no bi-pod?

[Iggy]

Hey, don't laff at this feller. Outchere in Wyoming them things is plumb popular.

A barrel that long alleviates a bunch of wind drift of the rounds fired cuz they're already half way to the target before the wind catches the bullet.

That thing orta shoot purty good.

Enjoy it!!

[Jackal]

I'm gonna take a guess here, but is it a little muzzle heavy?:D

[sgt127]

I hate to tell you this, but, the stock fell off your rifle.

[logical]

Just what does that barrel measure?

[EddieCoyle]

Can you use it as a cane?

[CK]

I suddenly remember a scene in "Batman", where in the parade, the Joker sees batman coming in his airship, and the joker pulls out this ridiculously long revolver out of his trousers.

[Deer Hunter]

Plan on playing "Dirty Harry" to the local rabbit population?

Do ya feel lucky, wabbit? Well, do ya?

[olivedrab]

THIS GUN WAS USED IN THE COMMISSION OF A CRIME!!!




...it shot down the Bat-Wing :uhoh:


yessir, it's true; after-all, i did see it on TV




:D :D

[GCW5]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

[foghornl]

Ya don't need any ammo for small-game hunting with that thing, just stand out of their sight and whack 'em upside-the-head with the muzzle.....


Your are probably pretty darn close to .22-carbine muzzle velocity with a tube that long. I seem to very vaguely sort of recall reading somewhere that .22LR ammo hits peak at around 16" or so of barrel.

Only things I see missing are the "gun bearer" and a bi-pod.

Per your orignial post re laughing too much..."snick snick chort chort"

[flip180]

Put a good scope on it and you're set. That barrel will really help out those .22 LR's in velocity.

Flip.

[Coyote Hunter]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET :D

[offthepaper]

You must have been very bored at the gun shop that day. :neener:

[old4x4]

It's pretty cool. Bet it's accurate as hell. Not my thing, but pretty awesome none the less...

[WhoKnowsWho]

Ever since Batman, I have wanted one like this too! :)

[rantingredneck]

Two words: Sling mounts.

:uhoh:

[waynedm]

Maybe I should throw a pistol grip on my Remington 597 . . . :neener:

[ZeSpectre]

Front sight, front sight, front... oh you need to put a scope on just to SEE the front sight :neener:

[GunNut]

Wow, that's sure is a looooooooong barrel.

Stev

[Deadheadted37]

I like it!!!

I would bet you get a lot of questions at the range.:)

[Sniper X]

When you pull the trigger, does a flag saying BANG! on it fly out of the muzzle?

[bakert]

Just a bit more barrel than I myself would choose but I think you got a darned nice revolver.

[kjeff50cal]

You have enough barrel there for a least 4 other revolvers:what: . And a totally legal Canadian pistol:scrutiny: .

[skinnyguy]

Did some measuring and some math and came up with approximately 10" on the barrel legnth.

WAY COOL!!!

[RTFM]

***? no seriously ***!

[pdowg881]

What kind of gun is that? I shot one that looked exactly like that at my friends house(minus the long barell of course) I don't know much about revolvers.

[tinygnat219]

Or in 3 Counties over. :)

Or, let me guess, you had problems hitting the bullseye from 5 feet and said "no more"? :neener:

Is this for the new Biathlon of pole vaulting and sniping? ;)

Seriously, it looks cool and I hope you enjoy shooting it.

[swan hunter]

I hear Chicks dig guys wat gots long barreled guns! :cool:

[Eyesac]

ha! Wish it was as long as something else.

[fiVe]

Nice piece and 7 rounds too.

I'm sure this also makes Kennesaw city officials most happy.

Hope you have many years of safe shootin' with it.

R/fiVe

[yongxingfreesty]

if ya run out of rounds, you can beat them with it. haha

[10X]

Not ideal for quick draw.
If it is what you like, I say have fun and good shooting.

[JohnL2]

Wow, that thing should have a bayonet stuck on the end of it. :neener:

[CZ.22]

It's a hunter with a 12'', right?

[Mandirigma]

Shazbot!

[Lightsped]

Yes, it is a Taurus 980 Hunter with a 12" barrel. Kind of rare as they only make a production run once every three or four years.

Question. Is it even possible to mount a scope on this pistol? I don't want to have the gun tapped/drilled. Are scope mounts made that can mount with an alternate method for wheelguns that aren't factory drilled/tapped?

I also wouldn't mind buying a bipod if I could find a way to attach it without altering the gun....

[DAdams]

With that in my holster I would have two barrels dragging on the ground. :neener:

[hnk45acp]

wow varmint buntline model very cool.
You wouldn't even need to shoot them, you could just poke them with it

[SniperStraz]

I also wouldn't mind buying a bipod if I could find a way to attach it without altering the gun
Cheaper Than Dirt has bipod that mounts universaly by clamping on to any barrel. Its made for a rifle but I don't see why it wouldn't work in your case as well. Check it out.

[bulltaco]

You know the ones they use on TV in Africa. If ya run out of bullets you can either whack em on the noggin or poke their eye out. What does your girlfriend say?

[trbon8r]

Can someone photo shop that gun and make it gold plated? :D :p

[Warren]

Excuuuuuse me while I whip this out! Er..hold on a sec....just a bit more.....wait for it....there we go!


Niiiiiiice. How could Pamela Anderson ignore you with that barrel?

[tuckerdog1]

I have come so close to buying one of those at the last couple gun shows. But just couldn't make myself reach for the wallet. Real interested how you like it.

Mind if I ask what it cost?

At the gun shows around here they were tagged about $260 NIB.

Thanks
Tuckerdog1

[Carl N. Brown]

Were we suppose to kid you for having a seven shot six shooter?

My cousin brought a .22 buntline revolver almost as long as that
to one of our campouts. It shot as well as a rifle, and was not
as clumsy as it looked in handling. For a hunting camp sidearm,
that is a keeper. No joke.

[Seancass]

i'll admit it: i want one. i really did laugh though when i had to scroll down to see the end of the gun. any more details? shot it yet? price?

[geterdone]

Don't defend yourself with that thing...Prosecutors would have a field day with that thing. That had to be one hell of a salesman!:what:

[Bula]

I like it. Now I want one.

[Claude Clay]

custom holester...........
by the inch
cash up front
bbl in rear......owwwwww

[FieroCDSP]

forget a custom holster and just get a machete sheath. It's cool in a sick-twisted 22 sorta way. Everyone should have a gun they think is kinda fun, despite whatever anyone else says. And should you ever have to defend your home with it, the perp will spend all the time trying to figure out how long the barrel is, and simply assume you have a 50BMG in the back end of it.

[Doggy Daddy]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! :D

[gandog56]

Don't think I'm going to laugh too much.

https://home.comcast.net/~gandog56/Trailside_Browning.jpg

[bensdad]

That thing have its own area code?

There was a movie with Burt Reynolds and clint Eastwood where one of them took out a really long barreled gun, then the other guy took out your gun. Pretty funny.

[MikePGS]

Is that a snubby?:)

[tylor reimer3]

if you ad a bayonet to the end you can slash the target befor you shoot it.:eek:

[Jim March]

Let's see here.

What you do next is, you design a wildcat involving a 41Mag shell necked down to 22. You fire a 40gr through that barrel at somewhere around 2500fps :).

[10-Ring]

Does that fit in your safe? :scrutiny:
I bet it would be fun to shoot tho...congrats

[MTS Cop]

Is your real name Danny Vermin and was that made special for you?

[chipp]

And here I'm thinking about selling my 5" j cause its too long. After seeing that mine looks like a snubby.

I want one too.

[Warren]

Do you ever find yourself shouting "RUNNER!" when firing that thing?

[rj112275]

when they chambered that one for Long Rifle, they really meant looooong rifle!

[nwilliams]

Ever since Batman, I have wanted one like this too!

HAHA Batman was also the first thing I thought of when I saw it:D

[Texfire]

From the lost archives of Looney Tunes:
Dirty Elmer Fudd: I know what you're thinkin. "Did he fire seven shots or only six?" Well, to tell you the twuth, in all this excitement I kind of lost twack myself. But being as this is a .22 Wong Wifle, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would bwow your head cwean off, you've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel wucky? Well, do ya, you waskly wabbit? Hehehehe.

:evil:

Tex

[PPGMD]

I'm glad that I am not the only one that thought of Batman when I saw that.

[kmrcstintn]

I wish to apologize to you for the people who are poking fun at you; it is definitely an intersting piece for silhouette matches; get a good quality scope and a set of portable shooter's sticks for squirrel stew

[Richard Simmons]

"it's an 88 Magnum...it shoots thru schools"

Johnny Dangerously :D

[Bongo45]

Pardon me while I whip this out...


Black Bart

[Jeff Timm]

Do they make one in .22 Jet?

Geoff
Who remembers the 60's...I was't hep. :what:

[rayman]

You are the John Holmes of the revolver world:p

[johndoe1027]

I just hope they allow open carry in your state and you can find a open-front holster for it.... Post some pics of you strutting down the street with that thing dragging the ground. I like the cane idea too.:) :)

Seriously, I want a long barrel .22LR wheelgun too. Just maybe not THAT long.

[ceetee]

How do you work the satelite aiming system on that thing? :D

[langenc]

First thing I did was LAUGH.. and a 7 banger no less.

[Seamusalaska]

Gorsh....where can I get me one of them? Goofy

[arctictom]

wow , you can sneak up on evil squirrels and not leave you house.

[Jacka L Ope]

I saw it here first on Rooooller Derby!

:D

[straight-shooter]

Well, if you run out of bullets you can always grab the other end and smack the BG with it. :D

[Kimber1911_06238]

hahahaha....nice rifle. making up for something? :neener: just kidding by the way, should be pretty accurate with a sight radius the size of a carbine's

[Legionnaire]

Hmmm. When you measure your shooting distance (7 yards, 10 yards, 15 yards, etc.), do you measure from where you are standing or from the end of the muzzle? :neener:

[BridgeWalker]

Reminds me of Pinnochio.

[Legionnaire]

I'm a reeeeaaal gun!

[Cosmoline]

I missed this thread the first time around. Nice find, actually. I've never seen one in person. After everyone on the line is finished making fun of you, you need to load a .22 blank with whatever they used here:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b52/Gussick/joker_gun.jpg

[lanternlad1]

The Joker is going to be ticked that you stole his gun...

[Phydeaux642]

I guess IWB carry is not an option if you wear shorts.

________________

"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

[Gustav]

You came to the right place for a good ribbing a few questions or comments that come to my mind.

1 Does a red flag with the word BANG drop down when the trigger is pulled?:D

2 When your wife or girlfriend sees you does she still ask is that a pistol in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?:evil:

3 Did Taurus team up with Eastwing to make the first line of morphed construction tools and sporting goods.

4 When did Taurus start producing the Pinocchio line of pistols?

All kidding aside have fun with your new pistol.

I bet its like looking down a railroad track when shooting it how can you miss?

[Neophyte1]

Lightsped: Sir; you brought a new definition to the meaning of "hawg leg":)
mighty fine:D

[Seancass]

i always get a laugh when this thread pops up. and i honestly LIKE the gun! i wonder if the OP still has it and what his experiences are?

[SASS#23149]

Hope the price was right,'cause you got a SECOND!!!!!


there's an extra hole drilled in the cylinder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Nice piece........for something.....just not sure what. LOL

[trbon8r]

If it lasts more than four hours, you should seek medical attention immediately.

[Magnum.35744]

Cosmoline- Nice Picture that was my favorite part of the movie :p:D.

Honestly, I like it’s!!! Pretty neat gun although I would prefer it in a larger caliber in that kind of barrel length. Didn't they make a couple of runs on .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum or am I just imagining things? And if so how rare are these to find?

Like I said don't know why everyone’s knocking it. I find it pretty cool, interesting, and awesome at the same time:cool:! They got a S&W .500 Magnum with a 12" inch barrel out there for sale...haven’t seen anyone laughing at them :scrutiny:.

Have fun, and safe shooting...after all wouldn't want to poke your eye out :p. Hehe sorry only kidding. ;)

-Tre

[Phydeaux642]

Did you accidently mix up the Viagra bottle with the ammo box?:neener:

___________________

"Phydeaux, bad dog....no biscuit!"

[Gary A]

I don't think folks are really knocking it; just having a little fun at the OP's expense which he expected 'cause he donned his flame suit. It is really unusual. I like it too, except I would want to replace the rubber grips with some of their smaller rosewood concealment grips. Y'all know grips are the hardest thing to conceal.

[LarryS.]

Brings to mind the old sniper t-shirt quote......"Reach out and touch someone!"
Now you can start "touchin" while you're still loadin!"

[ArchAngelCD]

I'm sorry but that's not a handgun, it's a rifle with a pistol grip!! :D

[Redstick]

I was gonna say SOMETHIN' here, but I don't think I'll TOUCH THIS ONE WITH A 10 FOOT POLE!!!

[Ninja42]

That must be one of them new 'assault clubs' ive been hearing so much about :neener:

[MCgunner]

I'd put a rifle stock on it and call it a revolving carbine.

[Hutch]

Where's the rest of it?

Worse comes to worst, you could use it for a jack-handle, too.

[highfive]

nice looking gun......and does the bullet actually flies out or just drop at the end of the barrel......:D :neener:

[Master Blaster]

A fine revolver for handgun metallic silouhette, lots of folks use 10" contender single shots, as long as the barrel is less than 11" IIRC you can shoot it in the hunter class.

[doc2rn]

I can already see that expensive Buck Carbine getting jealous! That thing screams scope, so good hunting.

[Big Boomer]

Well the good news is if you are ever out shooting it and sprain your ankle you already have a ready made crutch!

[MattB000]

Do you feel lucky? Well do ya... CHIPMUNK!?

[FerFAL]

I don’t see why everyone thinks it’s so funny.
Excellent self defense weapon IMO.
If the 22LR doesn’t stop the guy…
……
……
……
……you can poke his eye out!!

FereFAL

[Snubby 38]

No need for bullets, just grind a sharp point on the end of the barrel....

[.41 magnum man]

Reminds me of this guy who had super long feet. You saw his shoes five minutes before he got there. Cool gun though. :)

[Willo]

so for you, 25 yards is point blank range!

[Marshall]

Nice snubby.

[applekev]

Only Taurus would make a gun like that!

[pogo2]

It's not the length of your barrel, but how well you can handle it.

But I will admit that your barrel is longer than mine:

http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o25/pogo2/SW2706.jpg

[Caimlas]

I think you need to sharpen your sword. The blade edge is looking a bit blunted.

[gandog56]

If you miss Mr. Bunny rabbit I guess you can use it to club him to death. But I should talk? Here is MY .22.

http://home.comcast.net/~gandog56/Trailside_Browning.jpg

[deanodog]

I think I have a custom holster for it if you are interested.

[depcon3]

It's like my buddy says, "The only person I have to please with this thing is me!".

Nice wheelgun!

[JP from Phoenix]

I suddenly remember a scene in "Batman", where in the parade, the Joker sees batman coming in his airship, and the joker pulls out this ridiculously long revolver out of his trousers.

First thing that came to mind

[JP from Phoenix]

Lol you should put a bayonett on it

[theNoid]

Taurus' 12" Hunter series, they made them in 22lr, 22wmr, 17hmr, .218 bee, .30 carbine, .357, and .44 calibers. Actually eyeballing one in 17hmr myself.

They came factory with scope mounts and rings, so I am sure you can scope them without drilling and tapping.

Noidster

[FLORIDA KEVIN]

But your honor it wasnt concealed ! as a matter of fact it was in 2 area codes at the same time ! actually i think it is pretty cool ! i would mount a red dot sight on it ! that way you dont have to worry about weather changes between the front and rear sight !:)

[theNoid]

Now I tell ya, as much as I like long barreled revolvers, I am pretty sure the 18" barrel on this Uberti is just a bit too much...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y209/Noidster/buntline18.jpg

Noidster

[Lightsped]

Yes, I still have the Taurus 980 Hunter. EVERY time I go to the range, I look out of the corner of my eye and see people pointing and staring at it. It ALWAYS gets attention.

As far as performance goes, the 980 is actually quite accurate. I normally shoot in single action mode, and can often hit the small plates with the 980 that I was unable to hit with my other guns.

The only downfall to this gun so far is that it is fairly heavy. But still, it really isn't that heavy to make it unshootable.

So for the attention alone it gets a big thumbs up. Factor in the great accuracy and it is a sure winner in my book.

[TimboKhan]

I dig it. One of the great things about .22's is that it gives you the chance to own something a little wierd and still be able to afford to shoot it.

[Geronimo45]

Ruger may start making a model with a barrel like that... they're running out of space to write new warnings. :p

[seeker_two]

http://www.neospeed.org/images6/mytaurus980b.jpg

Where does he get those wonderful toys?...... :evil:

[Anna's Dad]

Ruger may start making a model with a barrel like that... they're running out of space to write new warnings.

:eek::D:eek::D

I actually laughed out loud and there's no one in the office but me.

[theNoid]

Ruger may start making a model with a barrel like that... they're running out of space to write new warnings.

Now that's some funny sh*t, I don;t care who you are...
http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/msnbc/Sections/Newsweek/Components/Photos/050517_050523/050519_ArtsLarryCable_hu.hmedium.jpg

Noidster

[birddog]

Can someone photo shop that gun and make it gold plated?

Yup. :D

http://thehighroad.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=65927&stc=1&d=1193110113

[george29]

Do you have to advertise that your personal equipment is on the short side of things? ;)

[CoRoMo]

I wish my .22 rifle was that long.

[seeker_two]

CoRoMo: There are specialists that can help you with that.... ;)

[jrfoxx]

I'm only 5'5"..if I holstered that thing on my hip, I'd lift me off the ground a foot....:neener:
Bet its accuate and squeezes every bit of velocity out of the rounds though...