John Wayne
October 3, 2008, 03:40 PM
I bought a Taurus model 94 about a week ago. I'd shot one before and always thought it was a neat design, but I was hesitant to buy one because of hearing horror stories and the fact that I could probably slide a nickel in between the barrel and cylinder of most models I've seen.
Still, here was a neat little 9-shot pistol with a great finish for $300. The rubber grips were comfortable, the sights were good but low-profile, the gun balances well (perfect size for a .22 revolver, IMO), and the single action trigger is one of the best I've felt. This is a considerable feat given that the DA pull is something like 18 pounds and the checkering on the hammer spur will about take the front half of your thumb with it if you try to lower it.
I had resolved not to buy one, even though it felt good in my hand. After comparing other options, and shooting my Millenium Pro some more, I warmed up to the idea. Love them or hate them, Taurus fills a niche in the market that no one else seems to pay much attention to, such as neat little trail guns like this one. So, when I happened upon one in a display case which had a good barrel/cylinder fit (for a Taurus), I decided I'd go ahead and buy it.
Long story short, I took it to the range only to find out there was one chamber in the cylinder which hung up on every shot! It didn't do it with the gun empty, but regardless of DA or SA, it locked the gun up every time this chamber came in line with the barrel. After I marked it and left it empty (loading only 8 rounds), I had no problems and proceeded to put 300 rounds downrange with good results. I had problems with some 36 gr. Winchester Super X hollowpoints keyholing, but all other brands of ammo made nice tight groups. I decided I wasn't going to settle for a gun with a bad chamber though, lest I forget and load that one to have it lock the gun up when I needed it.
I can't find anything wrong with it though. All rounds seat fully, and nothing seems to be bent, rough, or sticking out. I took it back to my gunsmith (after cleaning it) and he said it'd be best to send it back due to the lifetime warranty. I'm really hoping to get it back soon (and functional). I'll keep updates posted.
Still, here was a neat little 9-shot pistol with a great finish for $300. The rubber grips were comfortable, the sights were good but low-profile, the gun balances well (perfect size for a .22 revolver, IMO), and the single action trigger is one of the best I've felt. This is a considerable feat given that the DA pull is something like 18 pounds and the checkering on the hammer spur will about take the front half of your thumb with it if you try to lower it.
I had resolved not to buy one, even though it felt good in my hand. After comparing other options, and shooting my Millenium Pro some more, I warmed up to the idea. Love them or hate them, Taurus fills a niche in the market that no one else seems to pay much attention to, such as neat little trail guns like this one. So, when I happened upon one in a display case which had a good barrel/cylinder fit (for a Taurus), I decided I'd go ahead and buy it.
Long story short, I took it to the range only to find out there was one chamber in the cylinder which hung up on every shot! It didn't do it with the gun empty, but regardless of DA or SA, it locked the gun up every time this chamber came in line with the barrel. After I marked it and left it empty (loading only 8 rounds), I had no problems and proceeded to put 300 rounds downrange with good results. I had problems with some 36 gr. Winchester Super X hollowpoints keyholing, but all other brands of ammo made nice tight groups. I decided I wasn't going to settle for a gun with a bad chamber though, lest I forget and load that one to have it lock the gun up when I needed it.
I can't find anything wrong with it though. All rounds seat fully, and nothing seems to be bent, rough, or sticking out. I took it back to my gunsmith (after cleaning it) and he said it'd be best to send it back due to the lifetime warranty. I'm really hoping to get it back soon (and functional). I'll keep updates posted.