Let's See those Taurus Revolvers

[WisBorn]

I have to say that I'm a S&W fan, but I also have a couple of Taurus revolvers that fit niche spots in my carry choices. It also doesn't hurt that they are a great value.

I wanted to buy a J frame 357, but was struggling with the price. I walked into PSA in Mount Pleasant and they had a couple of 605 so I picked one up and have not been disappointed. When hiking in the mountains and I want a little more power than 38+p it comfortable fills that role. The 415 41mag was purchased used for a great price in Appleton WI. It is a K/L frame sized 2.5" revolver. The 41mag cartridge doesn't get any love, but this revolver does.

Please share your pictures and stories about your Taurus Revolvers.

 

[Mr.Revolverguy]

44 Magnum -- Taurus M44

 

[WisBorn]

Which model cartridge.

 

[Tallball]

I've owned a bunch of Taurus revolvers. All of them but one went bang every time. Some had bad triggers, most okay, a few very nice. The ones with good triggers are not much different than shooting a run-of-the-mill S&W.

I wanted a 3" 38 special j-frame for quite a while, and this 3" Model 85 showed up for a price I couldn't refuse. It's nice looking. The trigger is pretty good. I didn't think that I would like the barrel shroud, but it's very well-balanced with a two-handed grip. Between the larger grips, the steel frame, and the extra inch of barrel, it is much easier to shoot than most of my snub 38's.

For my other belt revolver I wanted a 3" 38 special DAO K frame. Similar situation to the j-frame, I found a 3" Model 82 that was almost unfired for a very nice price. The trigger is excellent, ridiculously nice, really. It's also my current HD firearm (backup for the dogs). I'm including pics of before and after I modified it a little bit.

This is an Old Model 66. I think it's from 1982 or so. Back then they had an internal hammer block like a S&W, instead of a transfer bar like they do now. Only my best few S&W revolvers have better triggers than this one. I don't think I've seen this exact kind of stainless finish before.

Taurus Model 85 3 inch Banana Grips

• Tallball
• Aug 25, 2022

Taurus Model 82 38 special

• Tallball
• Oct 2, 2021

Taurus Model 82 spurless

• Tallball
• Dec 11, 2021

Taurus Model 66

• Tallball
• Jan 6, 2018

 

[bdickens]

M66

 

[12Bravo20]

All of the Taurus revolvers I have owned have served me well. I have a 3" 85, 2" 856, and a 2" 942. I might end up getting the Taurus 327 if they ever become available.

 

[Buckeye63]

856UL
M85 NV

 

[Haywood]

942 22LR and 627 357mag. The 942 was a Taurus warranty replacement for a 617 that they didn’t want to repair. The 627 is a Favorite for camping and range shooting.

 

[Armored farmer]

I had a model 669 that was a good gun with the best factory trigger of any of my handguns.

It served me very well through several of Illinois' 'handgun-only' late seasons. I think I took four deer with this gun.
I suddenly found myself flush with 357s. My Taurus got moved to truck gun status. It served well there also, taking out a few varmints from the garden and one skunk near the house.
I traded it off on a 1911, but I wish I had it back.

 

[Styx]

My old tried and true model 85, and my model 942. Got the all stainless 85 NIB for around $200 years ago. I got the 942 during the height of the Corona gun shortage and inflated prices. Got it for around NIB $350 including tax from a LGS no less (they usually over charge). Both are more than worth the money.

I wanted a 22lr revolver to shoot while ammo prices were high. I couldn't bring my to pay $900 or so for a S&W 22lr revolver when the 942 does the exact same thing and doesn't have an internal lock.

 

[Electricmo]

I had a model 669 that was a good gun with the best factory trigger of any of my handguns.View attachment 1111773

It served me very well through several of Illinois' 'handgun-only' late seasons. I think I took four deer with this gun.
I suddenly found myself flush with 357s. My Taurus got moved to truck gun status. It served well there also, taking out a few varmints from the garden and one skunk near the house.
I traded it off on a 1911, but I wish I had it back.

I see it was ported. Nice.

 

[Tallball]

I bought an almost new Model 66 in 1988. It was my first real handgun. It served me well for about 12 years, but was stolen in a burglary (along with a good Model 85). A few months later I found the fancy version, the Model 689, used at the LGS for $199. After I wore out a set of Pachmayars, I put a set of Thai rosewood grips on it. The trigger is just pretty good, but it's been accurate and reliable.

IIRC... I've had two stolen, still own four nice ones, have two that are okay, one destroyed by faulty ammo, gave two away, and traded five towards other guns because their triggers were "meh" or terrible. This 689 and the three above are the only ones that are/were interesting.

Note: I've never sold or traded any of my Ruger or S&W revolvers.

Taurus Model 689

• Tallball
• Jan 7, 2018
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[Electricmo]

I’ve had this Taurus 66 for decades. Smooth trigger and very accurate.

 

[Bayou52]

My one and only Taurus. It is a 1999 vintage Tracker model 970 in 22 long rifle.

It’s a good shooter and a good performer.

Pic:



Bayou52

 

[lincen]

Lucked up on these two about three years ago. Top one is in 32 S&W long and lower one is in 32H&R magnum. Both have nice bluing and good triggers. I’ll never have a K-32 but bought both of these for about $500 each. Did I mention that they are accurate too ?

 

[BrotherMaynard]

I have several but this is the only one I have a picture of:


A factory ported stainless 445 (44 Special). It was the victim of a WECSOG bob job by the original owner and the hammer had to be replaced. The replacement dropped in with no mods required. It turned out to be a good shooter, particularly with 200 gr wadcutters over 4.5 gr of 700X.

I am on the hunt for its brother in 45 Colt but they seem to have gotten fairly spendy.

 

[lee n. field]

My 605.

And back to back with my 642. Both guns currently wear CT lasergrips instead of the Uncle Mike's.

 

[Mk-211]

454 Casull Raging Bull.


Wish I never sold mine but I wanted a 500 S&W Mag more. The only ammo that hurt to shoot were 405gr handloads.

 

[aaaaa]

Picked this up last month. Model 66. 7 shot. 12-inch barrel. (a.k.a. "the Hockey Stick.")

 

[CajunBass]

I don't have the pictures, but I've owned several Taurus revolvers over the years. Models, 65, 66, 80, 82, 85, 94, 96, and probably some others I've forgotten over the years. I never found them to be much different than Smith and Wesson's really. The finish on some maybe wasn't as nice, but on the other hand they cost a lot less. They all shot just fine though. I'd get them, shoot them a while, then either sell or trade them toward some other bright shiny thing that caught my eye.

 

[RKRCPA]

Mine has been with me since 1985

 

[Smokin Gator]

I have several but this is the only one I have a picture of:
View attachment 1111819

A factory ported stainless 445 (44 Special). It was the victim of a WECSOG bob job by the original owner and the hammer had to be replaced. The replacement dropped in with no mods required. It turned out to be a good shooter, particularly with 200 gr wadcutters over 4.5 gr of 700X.

I am on the hunt for its brother in 45 Colt but they seem to have gotten fairly spendy.

I've got the same gun. Recently shot it at a ccw qualification course. I load it with Matts wadcutters and Unique. Love that gun.

 

[Biblethumpncop]

This is the only Taurus I have. 761 in 32 Mag that I picked this year for $225!

 

[Riomouse911]

In the late 1980’s I bought a satin nickel 66 6”, but sold that ages ago for rent money when between jobs.

Now I just have two Taurus firearms, a .22 LR Model 94 and a .22 WMR Model 941.



They are good guns despite the notoriously hefty rimfire trigger pull weight.

Stay safe.

 

[JeffG]

My wife's current thunder. 445 in .44 Special. She wants to trade it for a Glock 19, more pew pew.