New 5" pocket revolver from Taurus

[snooperman]

Has anyone seen this. It is in their latest catalog.. It has a 1" barrel, weighs 9 oz, and an overall length of 5", in 38 special. It is truly a pocket revolver. I got their latest catalog today with it in there. Made of titanium and aluminum. At 10 feet velocity with Hornady critical defense 110 gr was 764 ft/s. Mark kresser who developed it said, " Do not expect to spend a lot of time at the range with it". My question would be ,why not make it in a 32 Magnum and shoot an 85 gr bullet in it?

 

[ATLDave]

"why not make it in a 32 Magnum and shoot an 85 gr bullet in it?"

Because light-and-fast is out of fashion at the moment. Meaning that people wouldn't buy it in large quantities.

 

[snooperman]

ATLDave, you are probably right as the 32 mag guns never really caught on. But at 73 , I have all the recoil I can stand in a 15oz 38 special. And, I like to practice with guns I carry. This gun is designed for carry and very little practice.

 

[aarondhgraham]

What is the model number?

What is the model number?

I can't find it on their website.

Aarond

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[19-3Ben]

Looked at their catalogue. Could not find it. Please provide a link. I'd love to check this out.

 

[jfremder]

Pretty Ugly. But 9 oz. is pretty light...

http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/2014_taurus_catalog.pdf <-- Page 9

 

[skt239]

Pretty interesting.

 

[Wishoot]

It will be easier to see what broke too.

 

[19-3Ben]

The picture of the girl holding it shows poor trigger discipline. I realize I'm being nitpicky, but if you are advertising to "gun people" you'd think that would be something to check before 'going to print.'

I can't see buying that gun, but I have to give credit to Taurus. As much as they flop, they do strike out and do things other companies dare not. I realize that often, there is a darn good reason why a gun company has not put out a certain product line. BUT, Taurus is certainly not afraid to go out on a limb. Bully to them for that!

 

[heyjoe]

hmmm i never got around to looking at her trigger finger

 

[hardluk1]

19-3ben That's the best female shooter there is, grand master ranked Jessie Duff . If she was getting ready to shot the BG that would be the point you move a finger toward the trigger !! Not in control of the trigger yet just shows what might be a more realist look if you had a reason to clear a handgun . Its not a real life screw up just a posed photo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8iOg57ZmIE

 

[weblance]

I would rather have the Ruger LCR... O hey... I DO!! Taurus? um... I would NEVER trust my life to a Taurus revolver. Use the money to buy a used, anything else.

 

[snooperman]

At least we can practice often with our Ruger LCR. I would not want to shoot this new Taurus 5" 9 oz gun at all.

 

[19-3Ben]

Hardluk- Interesting. I had no idea who I was looking at!

 

[Claude Clay]

642 went to my daughter when arthritis came to visit...and stayed.

transitioned to my 332 ( 32 H&R Mag -- recoil is negliagable)) which at 11 ounces is feather light and
packs 6 rounds powered at what use to be standard 38 special. sometime i'll even
carry the 351pd, 22 mag. though thats for sale cause i do not teach any more
so i do not need as many guns as i have, and darn if they aint trading at a premium

even in my good old days i'd of passed on a 1" 9 oz revolver --

i can see ads for them used " For sale XXX fired once, droped once, front sight bent but does not matter. Will trade for a bag of door-nobs or a sharp stick"

 

[Godsgunman]

No thanks. I have no issue with Taurus revolvers, mine have proven to be just as good as my Smiths. I am, however, NOT a fan of these silly ultra light gimmick guns. Give me steel and shootability over feather weight and to uncomfortable to shoot well enough to hit the broadside of a barn 2 feet away.

 

[MedWheeler]

Weighs a third less than my Kel-Tec PF9, and in .38 Special? No, thanks. The PF9 is rough enough for me.

 

[bannockburn]

Let's see: 9 ounces, 1" barrel, and in .38 Special.

Oh yeah I want to be first in line for that one!

 

[Hoppes Love Potion]

Weighs the same as my 2" stainless steel Black Widow, which is a 5-shot .22 Magnum.

 

[Jim NE]

Looks very interesting. I just sold my model 37, though. Recoil wasn't unbearable, but with the small wood grips, I just noticed that my other snubbies were much more pleasant to shoot. I'd be interested in looking at one. I also admire Taurus for trying new things. And I love my Taurus...but I know better than to start that debate again.

 

[.455_Hunter]

I think they have a very good concept, just a bit goofy in execution.

Right now, there is NOTHING sized between an NAA .22 Mag Mini and a J-frame for revolver aficionados.

A modern version of an old Iver Johnson, H&R or S&W pocket gun chambered for 5 shots of .32 ACP would be outstanding. NAA could just scale-up one of their Mini's and keep the solid frame.

 

[lowercase]

A modern version of an old Iver Johnson, H&R or S&W pocket gun chambered for 5 shots of .32 ACP would be outstanding.

I'd be first in line for something like that.

 

[lowercase]

That little Taurus revolver has some cool features. Here's my observations:

Good:
1.) Small "nub" grip frame and grip design.
2.) Smaller gun than a J-frame

Not good:
1.) That goofy lexan side plate. May save weight, but looks cheesy.
2.) 9 oz gun only in 38spl? Offer that thing in .32 and .22WMR!

 

[snooperman]

I would buy a 9 oz in 32 cal that is 5" long.

 

[TennJed]

how long is the "regular model 85" How much smaller (not ligher) will this be than a typical J-Frame?