Forgive me my S&W Brothers, for I might sin!

[Miami_JBT]

Been interested in a Taurus Model 608 and a Rossi Model RP63. I have a literal pile of Smith & Wessons, all pre-locks, except for one Model 642 that was for free back in the early '00s.

The Taurus Model 608 appeals to me because I don't have a .357 Magnum with a greater capacity of six rounds. I like four inch duty size guns and a eight round .357 is intriguing. Especially since there is no ugly lock on the frame, it is instead on the hammer (which is a bummer, but better done than S&W).



The Rossi Model RP63 catches my attention because I'm a sucker for three inch round butt fixed sight .357 Magnums. Especially since the Rossi has a hammer mounted firing pin and no lock.




Forgive me brothers, I am being led to sin.

 

[Frulk]

Miami, go ahead and sin as I won’t judge you. I lean towards Ruger and Dan Wesson.

I do like to look of that 608.

 

[ditmo]

I have a bunch of S&W, Ruger, and Taurus revolvers. I bought the RP63 because I didn't have any 3" .357's. Great value for a revolver. I'm not a purist when it comes to brand. If somebody makes something I like I get it. I've got a taurus 431 and 445 in 44spl. 2" Snubby and a 3". Lately I've been addicted to my S&W 25-15. Has the hillary hole but its a great shooter.

 

[red rick]

I won’t fault you , it’s your likes and money . I switched to Ruger since the locks if I can’t find a used S&W . I am up to 3 Ruger’s now .

 

[Pat Riot]

The Taurus Model 608 appeals to me because I don't have a .357 Magnum with a greater capacity of six rounds. I like four inch duty size guns and an eight round .357 is intriguing. Especially since there is no ugly lock on the frame, it is instead on the hammer (which is a bummer, but better done than S&W).

If and when you get the 608 would you let us know how you like it and how it shoots? I have been curious about them for some time now but have never actually encountered one.

I have a S&W 327 Night Guard. A sexy beast it is, but I would like another 8 shot .357 that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to own.

 

[PistoleroWadcutterGANG]

HECKKKKK-ins NO. Hate on you and deprive you of life experiences. NOPES! You go but post results, please

 

[doubleh]

Hey, it's your money, not mine, so there is nothing for me to forgive. Buy what you like. Some people even buy Ford vehicles and I don't harbor a grudge against them although I wonder why they do.

 

[.38 Special]

Taurus makes perfectly adequate revolvers, and in some cases, revolvers that nobody else really offers. No reason not to get one, if it catches your eye.

 

[WestKentucky]

608 was preceded by a 607. Same gun, only 7 shot. Thicker and stronger cylinder walls. They both were (and still are) available with the vent rib barrel which is a great sighting setup.

 

[Riomouse911]

Cool! Hopefully you pick one (Both?!?) up and let us know what you think.

Is the 608 an N frame sized gun, or an L frame size? Can’t really tell from the pic.

Stay safe.

 

[Gladius]

No judgment here. Hey, I'm a Smith man, born and bred, and even I have a Rossi, a couple Rugers, and -- dare I say it -- a Colt.

 

[lee n. field]

Been interested in a Taurus Model 608 and a Rossi Model RP63. I have a literal pile of Smith & Wessons, all pre-locks, except for one Model 642 that was for free back in the early '00s.

The Taurus Model 608 appeals to me because I don't have a .357 Magnum with a greater capacity of six rounds. I like four inch duty size guns and a eight round .357 is intriguing. Especially since there is no ugly lock on the frame, it is instead on the hammer (which is a bummer, but better done than S&W).

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Forgive me brothers, I am being led to sin.

When you go to check out the Taurus, bring a feeler gauge set. Check the cylinder gap, every cylinder. I've seen them narrow enough to cause problems when crud on the cylinder face starts to build up.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

I read in a gun rag (take that for what it is worth) that Rossi is now a higher level platform than Taurus (please don't throw things at the messenger). I can't speak to that.

I was always a DA Smith guy and SA was Rugers or Freedom Arms when I was flush with $$. That said, I just picked up the Taurus 327 I posted on here and am happy with it. The internals looked good on the 327 (better than most Rugers) and there isn't any silly lock on it. That is my 2nd Taurus (other an old 32Mag which no one else makes now).

Taurus gets a 2nd look from me now. Still kicking myself for not buying one of their Ti line when they made snubbies in 45LC and 41mag. I give them a lot of credit for making odd things (which S&W seems to copy; Judge vs Governor). And while kicking at my beloved S&W they then went and copied Kel Tec with their shotgun (which they did badly).

So, in the end, I would not feel at all bad getting a Taurus or Rossi if they made what you like.

 

[mcb]

Taurus are great revolvers for the price. You just need three. The one you're shooting. There spare in the range bag. The third back at Taurus being repaired. Rotate frequently.

Taurus always seems to port the few models I am interested in, but at least they're not Colt...

 

[TTv2]

So, in the end, I would not feel at all bad getting a Taurus or Rossi if they made what you like.

They're really the only revolver maker making new stuff. I do wish they would make a .45 Colt only with an adjustable sight, maybe one on the Tracker frame and use the dual cylinder to convert to .45 ACP.

That and a small I frame (or smaller) snub in .22 and .32.

And a 10mm Magnum on the .44 Mag frame cut for moon clips for .40 &10mm auto

 

[north east redneck]

I won't judge you. You should buy what you like. I own SW and Ruger revolvers. I've shot other people's Taurus and Charter guns. I have no interest in owning either.
No real knowledge on Rossi. I've always considered them 2nd rate. But that's just from reading about them.

 

[J-Bar]

Livin' on the edge!!!

 

[Mark_Mark]

Been interested in a Taurus Model 608 and a Rossi Model RP63. I have a literal pile of Smith & Wessons, all pre-locks, except for one Model 642 that was for free back in the early '00s.

The Taurus Model 608 appeals to me because I don't have a .357 Magnum with a greater capacity of six rounds. I like four inch duty size guns and a eight round .357 is intriguing. Especially since there is no ugly lock on the frame, it is instead on the hammer (which is a bummer, but better done than S&W).

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The Rossi Model RP63 catches my attention because I'm a sucker for three inch round butt fixed sight .357 Magnums. Especially since the Rossi has a hammer mounted firing pin and no lock.

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Forgive me brothers, I am being led to sin.

 

[Charlie98]

Not a fan of Taurus, but I can see the appeal.

I can also see the appeal for that Rossi RP63... I used to own something quite similar...

A Model 60-3...

A bit different... .38SPC only, 5-shot (J-frame...) and adjustable sights... but, again, it has a certain appeal.

Variety is the spice of life... live a little!

 

[armoredman]

I have been eyeing the RP-63 for some time now, waiting for honest reviews before I plunk down my hard earned cash...but I agree, it REALLY looks like a keeper. Not to mention, did you watch the Rossi advertisement on their home page for the new revolvers? Done like a movie trailer - leaves me wanting to see the movie!

 

[Mark_Mark]

Carthwright is turning in his grave right now!

Youngster and their Imported guns

 

[Miami_JBT]

No judgment here. Hey, I'm a Smith man, born and bred, and even I have a Rossi, a couple Rugers, and -- dare I say it -- a Colt.

I have over 100 S&Ws, at least 20 Colts, and at least 10 Rugers. My only Taurus products are three early production PT-92s.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Not a fan of Taurus, but I can see the appeal.

I can also see the appeal for that Rossi RP63... I used to own something quite similar...

A Model 60-3...

A bit different... .38SPC only, 5-shot (J-frame...) and adjustable sights... but, again, it has a certain appeal.

Variety is the spice of life... live a little!

I have a 60-4 just like it.

 

[Charlie98]

Is the -4 a .357?

 

[Miami_JBT]

Carthwright is turning in his grave right now!

Youngster and their Imported guns

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LOL.... I have a S&W Model 1902 made in 1903. Back when .38 S&W Special was so new, the barrel is stamped that it will shoot both .38 Long Colt (.38 Government as S&W called it) and .38 S&W Special.