New 5" pocket revolver from Taurus

[snooperman]

The regular Taurus model 85 is 6.3" long and weighs about 22 oz in the all steel gun.

 

[snooperman]

The typical Smith J frame is about the same as the Taurus 85 in an all steel gun,but their lightweight aluminum frame 642 is 15 oz and about 6.25" long. Taurus is on to something here but it would probably sell better in 32 or 22 mag.

 

[Hokkmike]

Snooperman, quite the scoop - good thread. .380 Pocket pistols are all the rage right now. They are selling like hotcakes. This is an attempt to enter the market for the revolver crowd. Pretty smart if you ask me. I agree 100% with your comment about preferring the .32 magnum. The .38 special in this little gun cannot be pleasant to shoot.

I will be curious to read the reviews and see how they sell.

 

[HexHead]

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.'

Taurus isn't advertising to "gun people". They buy Smiths or Rugers. I don't know anyone that's a "gun guy" that carries a Taurus.

 

[heyjoe]

i know several people who have numerous revolvers and semi auto's and carry a taurus

 

[snooperman]

Hexhead, Taurus has been making guns since 1939. They have outlasted Colt and others by making good products. They sell more revolvers than S&W each year, and because of their innovation, customer service and lifetime warranty, they have managed to exceed in the marketplace. Their guns are good and many well known writers and gun enthusiasts shoot them. I applaud their efforts to bring the shooters new products.

 

[TennJed]

The typical Smith J frame is about the same as the Taurus 85 in an all steel gun,but their lightweight aluminum frame 642 is 15 oz and about 6.25" long. Taurus is on to something here but it would probably sell better in 32 or 22 mag.

I would be very interested in an 7-8 shot 22mag in that small a package

 

[BRE346]

New Taurus gun

I don't lke the lexan side plate either but the gun ought to hide good..

This is a brand new offering.They won't show up in the stores much yet.

I still like my J-frame best.

 

[hardluk1]

I like the idea of this new snubby. Maybe as next year come around they will offer it in a 22mag or 32mag . But for now fill it with 110gr or 148 wad cutters and hold on tight. It would make a better backup to a revolver guy . Makes for a quicker reload !!

I CC'd a Taurus 85ss for 20 years. Its a great little revolver with a better than great trigger.

 

[mgkdrgn]

I would be very interested in an 7-8 shot 22mag in that small a package

+1 on that

 

[C0untZer0]

I love it when new stuff comes along.

 

[David E]

Worried about the kick? Load it with .38 148 grain target wadcutters. Or even .38 Colt Cowboy action loads.

 

[Jim NE]

I own CZ, S&W, Ruger, old High Standard, and my Taurus is one of my main defensive guns.

 

[TennJed]

I have always though a DA revolver sized in between the NAAs and the average snubby would sell good

 

[ugaarguy]

For those wanting less recoil did y'all see the little 15.5 oz moon clipped .380 ACP revolver on p.5? That's certainly an interesting option for those who want to stay light weight and need a lower recoil revolver.

 

[19-3Ben]

I don't know anyone that's a "gun guy" that carries a Taurus.

Then you aren't paying attention. I don't currently own a Taurus, but i have in the past, and would gladly do so again. There are many many others who feel similarly.

 

[TennJed]

Taurus isn't advertising to "gun people". They buy Smiths or Rugers. I don't know anyone that's a "gun guy" that carries a Taurus.

I would say you don't know too many "gun guys"

I have owned and shot almost all the pocket poly 380s. The TCP is the best (IMHO) and lots of people sing its praises. I know 2 "gun guys" personally that carry the PT145 (I think that is the model) double stack 45. It may be the most conceable 10rd 45 on the market. It is smaller, thinner, and lighter than the Glock 30.

 

[Hoppes Love Potion]

I shoot a lot of .22 Magnum in lightweight revolvers - the 8.8-oz Black Widow and the 11.5-oz S&W 351C. I do think a small, light firearm like this Taurus would be much better with .22 or .32 loads.

I agree there is a market for something sized smaller than a J-frame but larger than a Mini. Glad to see Taurus making an effort here.

 

[sgt127]

I have a Seecamp. I have a NAA Guardian. I have owned lots of small autos. I have yet to find one that small that is utterly reliable, like a revolver, as a deep concealment gun.

If they make it without the plastic sideplate, I'll buy one.

 

[snooperman]

I called Taurus yesterday and had mentioned that I thought a 38 special in such a light weight gun would have too much recoil for the average person and that a 32 might be a better caliber. He was very receptive to my suggestion. Their young CEO, Mark Kresser, likes to hear from gun owners. If you have a suggestion about this firearm, give them a call. They have an excellent customer service and would welcome your in-put. Their phone number is 1-305-624-1115

 

[RealGun]

Taurus isn't advertising to "gun people". They buy Smiths or Rugers. I don't know anyone that's a "gun guy" that carries a Taurus.

But then an elitist wouldn't buy anything new, would he? They are stuck in that don't-make-em-like-they-used-to cocoon. I think they trade pictures more than they shoot.

 

[gym]

Look at the new Smith "Gunsmoke" with the grip clip. It just hooks on like the attachment grips. It's very nice looking from the custom shop. Has cool engraving and posited out bobbed hammer. I think it's 13 Oz's. I would go for the Smith.

 

[pezo]

I like it a lot and thinks its a great concept. I've thought they should have an in between of the naa mini and j frame. That being said I'll hold out to see if Ruger comes out with a variant. Edited to say in regards to it being a .38. That's a very versatile cartridge. I'd say hornady's critical defense lite (95 grains I believe) would be one nice candidate for such a ill beast. I say keep it a.38.

 

[snooperman]

While the S&W "gunsmoke" is a nice gun, it is not in the same realm as this new Taurus gun. This new Taurus is only 5" long and weighs 9 oz-- a true pocket DA revolver. It falls between the NAA Single action mini guns and the S&W J-frames.

 

[sgt127]

Think of how small they could have gone if they had chambered it in .32 or .38 S&W. I'm sure they didn't want to chamber it in something less than common though.