View attachment 1117601Maybe, but once you shoot a box of wadcutters through a smooooth 6” Model 14 you’ll be needing one more
Or even older, a 1905 Target......
View attachment 1117601Maybe, but once you shoot a box of wadcutters through a smooooth 6” Model 14 you’ll be needing one more
Well, to disagree a little bit here - some of the late '80s, early '90s Taurus revolvers, particularly the Models 66, 82 and 85 were done pretty well. I owned a 1991 M85 that was virtually a clone of the S&W M60 (early .38 SPL version), albeit with a full extractor rod shroud, that was exceptional; an old 82 that I picked up at a gun show for a ridiculous price was executed nicely and quite serviceable, while my brother's old 66 was, and still is, a durable and reliable revolver. Now, I've zero experience with recent Taurus revolvers, and haven't paid for one in over 30 years, but let's be fair and not engage in revisionist (internet) history. There were several years that S&W also put out more than a few dogs and lemons (Although I own a Bangor-Punta era Model 15 that's superb).
I messed up on the reply,but what I was going to say was "good luck finding a "fancy restaurant " where you'd get anything left over from a$100 bill.
Beautiful.
60-4 with round butt to square butt grips.
Taurus revolvers are solid from a design standpoint, but unless they are current production be advised that they've had quality control issues in the past. I understand they're on top of the problem these days, but my one experience with them left a bad taste.
Back around 2008 I had a brand-new 9-shot .22 Taurus 94 that choked before I finished my second box of ammo. One of the pins on the transfer bar sheered off. I called about ordering a replacement part and was told I had to ship the revolver back to the factory at my expense along with a $35 service charge to have this $5 part replaced. I bit my tongue, had the part repaired locally for less and sold on the revolver with a full disclosure about the failure.
BTW, I routinely carry two J-frame .38 Special S&Ws as CCW arms so I'm fine with the concept.
If I might offer an opinion...one would be better served buying a used Colt, S&W or Ruger.
The internet or pawnbroker has a selection...
I posted about the guns because they were the first I had seen and they looked nice. I though to call attention to them. Shouldn't have bothered.
I keep looking at those rock island m200s. The price is sure right for a knock about revolver. If it came with adjustable sights I couldn't resist. How is yours over all?RIA M200, probably the okayest revolver I have
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It is ok, I would say, reasonably accurate, trigger could be better, but come on it is $250 gun. I had serious issue with factory plastic grips , they were ugly, odd-shaped and uncomfortable so I did a research and ordered on Amazon for $40 Pachmayr rubber grips for Colt Detective Special. They fit perfectly and holding a gun is a pleasure now. The only occasional issue is that cylinder latch does not always engage ( opens) . With 38 +P it is really snappy , but you can shoot them . I actully have it loaded with those. Range sessions just a regular 38 ammo. All in all, I would buy it againI keep looking at those rock island m200s. The price is sure right for a knock about revolver. If it came with adjustable sights I couldn't resist. How is yours over all?
I posted about the guns because they were the first I had seen and they looked nice. I though to call attention to them. Shouldn't have bothered.