I don't have one but would like to hear a review after a few hundred rounds. Some folks have had some issues but most seem to be happy with theirs for the money spent. I hope you got a good one but they do have a lifetime warrantee.Got one today, pretty impressed with it's value for $220ish. Wood grips look cool but it is a lot better to shoot with the plastic grips.
Anyone else here have one?
I hate when someone says, "for just a few dollara more..."
I feel the same way. For a bit more, I can get a Charter or a used S&W. The RI revolver I handled seemed okay, but rough around the edges.
I see where the weight comes in at 25.44 ounces. Do you conceal carry?
Taurus has really stepped up their game, they're really aggressively marketing to get trainers like James Yeager to check out their products both auto and revolver. My last two the 85 UL and 605 (virtually identical just one in .357) have been flawless. They work alot better and for yes "a few dollars more" you get a superior product.
I saw that one. I'm highly interested in it. I'd take one over the new Colt Cobras. Man, Smith should come out with a six shot to compete.Don't forget about their 856 6 shot 38 snubbie! I handled one awhile back and it seemed to be a solid choice. I ended up going a different route (got a Beretta Pico) but I'd still be interested in getting one someday.
The RIA 200 and 206 are interesting, but I never see them that cheap locally. New they go for $275, which wasn't thst much different than the 856
Charter's are not a bad way to go, especially if they're "Police" models. I'm sure there'll be a number of people who would say "for a few $ more... S&W... blah blah" but I have no doubts the Charter's will hold up just fine. If they don't I figure sending one in to Charter will still be a lot less than having a S&W gunsmith fix up an older Smith.I am leaning on the idea of getting a Police Undercover.
I do, it's okay and just okay. I think that Gen 1 Charter's made prior to 1990 are better and the only drawback is they hold 5 rds. Well, the Police Bulldogs hold 6, but they're not as common. Charter will still service the older models, albeit for a fee, but Charter CS is top notch from all I hear and they've been around a long time and I don't see them going anywhere anytime soon.
You already got one, but those who are thinking about a the RIA M206, my opinion is if you're not in a rush to get one, wait and look at gunbroker a few times a week for a vintage Charter .38 snub made in Bridgeport or Stratford. Bound to find one at a good price.
I have a snubby and a 4". I bought them on a whim. I would do it again. I'm spoiled by Smith &Wesson and Ruger.
They have a tendency to have light hammer strikes.