One shooter runs 1500 rounds through a Taurus m85 with no problems.
Another shooter (my son) starts getting misfires at a couple hundred rounds due to firing pin issues.
Yet another shooter (Me) owned 3 Rossis , all from the 'good era" , mid 80's. The first was a 4" ss m851. Vented rib , full lug , looked like a Smith/Colt hybrid. Functioned perfectly , very nice looking. Second , a 2" .38 sp. snub. Functioned well enough that a second snub was purchased identical to the first except in stainless. Action of #2 snub locked up first time on the range. Sent back to seller for credit on a S&W 36 Chief's Special. #1 snub begins to misfire , bad firing pin. New pin ordered , months pass , no pin , seller contacted and offers full purchase price credit on a new SP101. (What a great gun dealer!) Deal accepted. First Rossi , the 851 , continues to function properly but is sold due to shaken confidence in the brand. Money goes towards Smith K frame .38.
That seems to be the way it is with the Taurus and Taurus-level revolvers. Some good ones , some duds. And , if you need Taurus service - Good Luck! Ruger will roll out a red carpet for you.
Rossis gone , Smiths and Rugers all keepers. No regrets.