[shooter.45]

Its the 9mm 2" barrel version. Does anyone have one and how do they like it. My dealer is getting one in for me to check out. And dont want a .38 would rather have a 9mm since I only have one 9mm they can share ammo.:D

[ruger357]

Always wondered why S&W discontinued thiers. Makes a nice backup for someone who cariies a 9 as primary.

[shooter.45]

Dont tell me nobody else owne's one??

[BryanP]

Click the Search button in the top right corner and type "taurus AND 905" in the search field. You'll find quite a few threads, most of them pretty recent.

[1911austin]

I bought one on an impulse buy and have since traded it. It was a nice gun for 300 bucks. I did not find out until after I got it that it is not rated for the +P 9 ammo. I ended up trading it on a Smith and Wesson 686.

[tiberius]

I did not find out until after I got it that it is not rated for the +P 9 ammo. Where did you find this out? Is there a warning that came in the box? It certainly isn’t in their universal revolver manual. None of my 9mm pistols specifically say that they are OK for +P but that hasn’t stopped me from using them in CZ’z Glocks, Sigs, etc.

[1911austin]

tiberius,

I talked to Taurus customer service. The first person I talked to had never heard of +P 9mm and kept referring to .38 special. When I finally got to talk to someone who at least understood the question, he said the 905 was not rated for anything above standard pressure. If I had to guess, I think it would probably be ok with a limited number of hotter rounds.

[tiberius]

Thanks. I agree with your assesment, after all they use the same frame for .357.

edited to correct goofy typing.

[JERRY]

how does it hold the rounds?????

are the rounds held by a moon or semi moon clip? or are they able to be placed singly in the chambers like a regular revolver round?

what spped loader type gadgets are there for it? moon clips, regular speed loaders...?

[Gary A]

They work with Taurus moon clips. Moon clips for the old Smith and Wesson 940 won't fit over the star and moon clips for the Ruger SP101 9mm are too large in diameter for the rounds to fit in the chambers. They also work just fine without the moon clips and usually the empties just fall out with a little tap or otherwise they have to be poked out one at a time. With the moon clips, of course, you already have a speedloader. I don't know about the plus P deal but it might be worth noting that 9mm plus P actually has a higher SAAMI pressure limit than .357: 38,500 psi for 9mm plus P and 35,000 psi for .357. Maybe that is no matter but there it is. Also, and someone can correct me if I am wrong, I "believe" the 9mm case with a slight taper is actually slightly wider than the .357. If true, that would result in slightly thinner cylinder walls which, coupled with higher pressure might, just might, account for the lack of enthusiasm by Taurus for the use of plus P rounds. Anyway, just my thoughts on the matter. Standard pressue 9mm still gives performance way above .38 special and pretty close on par with the average .357 110 grain load.

[bpisler]

I think the top strap is beefed up on the 905,i say this because none of the holsters i've used with my taurus 38's and 357's fit the 905.The top strap digs into the sides of my uncle mikes kydex and the fobus holster was not even close.Both are made for the fully shrounded S&W 357mag j frames.I give taurus a call about using +P's in it,in my manual that came with it there's nothing about using +P's except it would cause wear at a faster rate which is to be expected.