ID a taurus?

[Blakenzy]

I am being offered a used Taurus .357mag, blued w/ wood grips, 4" bbl no vent rib, ported, 6 shot revolver... One thing: I didn't get the model number(stupid me)... does anyone know what model this gun could be?

Forgot to add adjustable sights and full length underlug.

 

[Duke of Doubt]

Could be any of several made over the years. You'll need to do some searches.

 

[Blakenzy]

Any specific site that lists Taurus models? I'm having a tough time searching through google...

 

[Glockman17366]

If the gun isn't too too old and was sold in the USA, try entering the revolver's serial number on this website

 

[MCgunner]

Likely a M669

 

[Blakenzy]

Yep, guys at taurusarmed.com concur it is a 669... thanks for the help.

How much fps should I expect to lose from a ported 4" barrel? Is there a significant difference?

 

[R.Clem]

Velocity loss compared to what?
i have an old Taurus 66, with a 4" barrel, it's been badly abused over the years and thousands of rounds of very hot hand loads. New it averaged 1250 fps with 158gr gas check semi wad cutters, last week it averaged 1220 fps with same bullet, same charge weight, primer and case on a very cool day in central Washington.
Hope you have as good shooting with your 669, as I have with my 66.

 

[Blakenzy]

Velocity loss compared to an un-ported 4" barrel.