MCgunner
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Top gun in the two gun pic is my M66 Taurus
Yeah, it's got a little carry grit on it, needs a bath. My M85UL.
Yeah, it's got a little carry grit on it, needs a bath. My M85UL.
No Bs Opinions on Taurus Revolvers!
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joab
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Blue85
3" 85
Ch85
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3" 85
Ch85
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redneckrepairs
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no pics , no bs , i had a tarus snubby ( i think 905 ) chambered to 9mm i liked it , it shot good , i had it about 3 hrs before a local policeman bought it off me , so no pics , no long winded report , i would take a lightweight smith over it , but other than that all seems equil between the snub noses anyway
C96
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My son works in a gun store, adds a new gun about once a month, shoots some
competetion, and is always looking for something mo'betta. We've gone through
several Taurus revolvers and one 9mm auto, he no longer has any Taurii in his
gun pile. They do vary quite a bit from unit to unit so look very carefully at any
one you are thinking about purchasing. Their warranty service has been kind of
erratic the last year or so and that shop has sent quite a few back.
Look carefully, some are very good guns for the money.
allan
competetion, and is always looking for something mo'betta. We've gone through
several Taurus revolvers and one 9mm auto, he no longer has any Taurii in his
gun pile. They do vary quite a bit from unit to unit so look very carefully at any
one you are thinking about purchasing. Their warranty service has been kind of
erratic the last year or so and that shop has sent quite a few back.
Look carefully, some are very good guns for the money.
allan
Rem870, mine is identical, and it's also the first handgun I ever bought!
Great double action trigger and incredible single action, extremely accurate. Many handguns later I still love that pistol. It's the only Taurus I've owned, but it's a great gun.
Great double action trigger and incredible single action, extremely accurate. Many handguns later I still love that pistol. It's the only Taurus I've owned, but it's a great gun.
Glockman17366
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I've had several Taurus revolvers...3 or 4 M85's and three different .357's.
I had a problem with one of the .357's (Model 669) and an 85 Mulitalloy. The 669 went to the factory and was repaired quickly. The 85 Multialloy had a light striking problem which was also fixed by the factory.
I carry the 85 Multialloy a lot...most frequently carried gun I own. This is a real nice little shooter. It's also very light weight at just over 14 oz.
The .357 magnums were sold off eventually. But I also own a stainless Tracker model 627...one of the finest revolvers I've ever shot (although the "ribber" grips take some getting used to).
I'd recommend Taurus revolvers to anyone wanting to buy a revolver. I would also caution them to get 200-300 rounds through them as quick as possible
I had a problem with one of the .357's (Model 669) and an 85 Mulitalloy. The 669 went to the factory and was repaired quickly. The 85 Multialloy had a light striking problem which was also fixed by the factory.
I carry the 85 Multialloy a lot...most frequently carried gun I own. This is a real nice little shooter. It's also very light weight at just over 14 oz.
The .357 magnums were sold off eventually. But I also own a stainless Tracker model 627...one of the finest revolvers I've ever shot (although the "ribber" grips take some getting used to).
I'd recommend Taurus revolvers to anyone wanting to buy a revolver. I would also caution them to get 200-300 rounds through them as quick as possible
gremlin_bros
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have a model 94 in 5 1/2 inch barrel i use for snake and have even taken squrel (no easy task but can be done) and rabbit with it. currently it is being used at work to shoot rats for fun and profit boss gives me 50 rounds for every rat i nail. so far im up a brick of ammo. i work at a coal barge loading plant at night as a guard.
tbeb
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I owned an early model 85, which was many years ago. Every cylinder-full, it misfired 3 times. I sent it to Taurus. When I got it back, it misfired 2 times every cylinder-full. I sent it to Taurus again and they could not fix it. They offered me a new gun or a refund. I took the refund and bought a Smith & Wesson. I understand this senario can happen with any manufacturer. I also understand it's possible that newer Taurus's may be better quality.
I just talked to a man who owns a very small ammunition company. He tests ammunition out of different barrel lengths. His 2" gun is a Taurus. I told him I was going to buy a new snubby and that I was considering a Taurus. He said when his Taurus wears out, he will replace it with a Smith & Wesson. I went out and bought a Smith & Wesson Model 642-2, because I feel it will last longer than a Taurus.
I just talked to a man who owns a very small ammunition company. He tests ammunition out of different barrel lengths. His 2" gun is a Taurus. I told him I was going to buy a new snubby and that I was considering a Taurus. He said when his Taurus wears out, he will replace it with a Smith & Wesson. I went out and bought a Smith & Wesson Model 642-2, because I feel it will last longer than a Taurus.
jonnyringo
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Raging Bull .454 Casull
Only one I own and I am extremely impressed. I have owned many types of handguns from various OEM's at one time or another and this example is very well made and accurate. I also own a SRH Ruger in this caliber.
Only one I own and I am extremely impressed. I have owned many types of handguns from various OEM's at one time or another and this example is very well made and accurate. I also own a SRH Ruger in this caliber.
possum
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Well heck i am gone for a day and come back and look at all the replies. thank you all very much. i appreciate all the details and pictures, The model numbers that you all were writing about was a major plus, I think I can make a pretty good decision now thanks to all of you guys! thank you again !
420Stainless
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The all steel model 85 I bought for my wife seems to be well made. The trigger is nothing special, but it is not a detriment to accuracy. She shoots it well and has not had any problems out of it in the seven or so years she's had it.
joab
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jonnyringo
What barrel length is that Bull
I want one especially if it's a 5'
What barrel length is that Bull
I want one especially if it's a 5'
MillCreek
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I have a stainless 650, stainless 651 and a titanium 651, all manufactured in 2004 and purchased in early 2005. The fit, finish, reliability and functionality of them have all been excellent. One of these Taurii is now my preferred carry revolver, replacing my Model 60 or SP-101 in this regard.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality. I had read the horror stories and complaints on the Net, and thought that Taurus manufactured poor products. Then I handled and bought a Taurus 9 mm Millenium Pro, was impressed by it, and gave the revolvers a try. The fit and finish of my Taurii revolvers is significantly better than that of a SP-101, manufactured in 2004, that I bought recently.
I have been pleasantly surprised by the quality. I had read the horror stories and complaints on the Net, and thought that Taurus manufactured poor products. Then I handled and bought a Taurus 9 mm Millenium Pro, was impressed by it, and gave the revolvers a try. The fit and finish of my Taurii revolvers is significantly better than that of a SP-101, manufactured in 2004, that I bought recently.
Rancid Bacon
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I have the 425 Tracker in .41 mag. Used primarily for field usage during hikes with the dogs, camping and hunting.
Pros:
Lightweight titanium frame that supposedly WILL NOT rust, good for field carry
Ported barrel for the stout, but controllable .41 mag
Decently priced
I happen to like the grips that are supplied but wouldnt mind seeing what Hogue or some Pachy's grips would do for the recoil.
Cons:
Somewhat difficult finding the 'right' holster that I want for this particular model.
Good luck finding a 'smith to smooth out the trigger or do any kind of custom work (if anybody knows of a decent gunsmith that works on taurus guns plz shoot me a pm)
Price of .41 mag ammo if you dont reload
loud loud LOUD!
All in all I like mine, and its a dream to carry in the field with the titanium frame.
Pros:
Lightweight titanium frame that supposedly WILL NOT rust, good for field carry
Ported barrel for the stout, but controllable .41 mag
Decently priced
I happen to like the grips that are supplied but wouldnt mind seeing what Hogue or some Pachy's grips would do for the recoil.
Cons:
Somewhat difficult finding the 'right' holster that I want for this particular model.
Good luck finding a 'smith to smooth out the trigger or do any kind of custom work (if anybody knows of a decent gunsmith that works on taurus guns plz shoot me a pm)
Price of .41 mag ammo if you dont reload
loud loud LOUD!
All in all I like mine, and its a dream to carry in the field with the titanium frame.
Feanaro
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My father bought a Taurus 85 that a local police officer won in an IDPA(or IPSC, not real sure). He carried it for a while, then it moved along to my mother's car. It's a pretty well put together revolver and reliable, though it hasn't been fired too much. They seem like good revolvers for the money.
If you won't use the perfectly good English ending, "es", at least get the Latin right.
It be Tauri, one "i".
If you won't use the perfectly good English ending, "es", at least get the Latin right.
It be Tauri, one "i".MCgunner
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Feanaro said:My father bought a Taurus 85 that a local police officer won in an IDPA(or IPSC, not real sure). He carried it for a while, then it moved along to my mother's car. It's a pretty well put together revolver and reliable, though it hasn't been fired too much. They seem like good revolvers for the money.
If you won't use the perfectly good English ending, "es", at least get the Latin right.
I never took latin, but did take Spanish. Toros....
Jkwas
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Make sure she can handle the trigger pull, My wife has trouble with the pull on our 605. But otherwise it's been an excellent weapon. Lately I keep it loaded with 125gn 38+p golddots. 
Versifier
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Fecis Tauri, rather have a S&W or a Ruger, made in USA by actual Americans.
Versifier
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still don't like them
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joab
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Well at least you take the time to write out a well thought out assessment of the product.
Trolls and bashers same thing different bridge
birddog
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Yeah, because no decent firearms are ever made overseas.
possum
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Glock, Sig, H&k, xd,Cz and more are all made overseas and are some of the best handguns you will find in the world. I had a guy tell me one time he wanted only an american made gun. I said well good luck, your options just took a nose dive. i am open minded and I know from experience that just because it isn't made by American Blood sweat and tears, and because it is a foreign country that it hails from that doesn't play a factor in my decision making process! I will give any body and any company a chance, and I haven't been let down yet!
Because of custom duties, Taurus imports parts, but assembles guns in Florida. In and of itself, "made in the USA" doesn't mean a thing anymore. At one time our better handguns were seen as a benchmark against which others were judged. Unfortunately this is no longer true.
MCgunner
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At least there are first rate guns made in America. That's in contrast to motor vehicles. We've lost any sort of claim to the best motor vehicles in the world. Not sure why, but American companies just don't seem to have the engineering capacity of the Euro or Japanese companies. Heck, they have to use marketing ploys to get sales and even then when gas goes up, SUV and truck sales plummet and since Detroit seems incapable of building a first rate economy car, they lose their shirts. Well, guess what? Gas ain't gettin' any cheaper! It's going to come down to improve or die, I reckon, for some former giants like GM.
But, in firearms we still make some GREAT guns! We still have Ruger and Smith and Wesson! We have some lesser companies cranking out first rate products like Kel Tec, Springfield Armory, Para Ordinance, Kimber, etc. We ain't hurtin' for good guns that are American made. That said, I don't care where it comes from if I want it. I've owned Brazilian stuff, have two Tauri and three Rossis. Other than two SKSs and some war surplus stuff, I think that's the only non-American guns I have, though. I like American rifles, in particular. Howa, a Japanese firm, makes a good rifle, but in no way is it superior. I own American shotguns. You can buy some nice stuff from the likes of Beretta and some of the other European companies, but hands down as working shotguns I like my Mossberg and Winchester 1400 quality for the money.
Funny about the world economy we live in, back in the 80s I read that the most vaunted of Harley Davidson attributes being "made in America", 70 percent of the sportster's parts were Japanese. In 1984 Honda built the first of their production facilities in the US to build Gold Wings. Much of the bike's parts were US sourced and the Wing, from 84, was effectively an American made motorcycle, at least as much so as the Sportster! Go figure.
But, in firearms we still make some GREAT guns! We still have Ruger and Smith and Wesson! We have some lesser companies cranking out first rate products like Kel Tec, Springfield Armory, Para Ordinance, Kimber, etc. We ain't hurtin' for good guns that are American made. That said, I don't care where it comes from if I want it. I've owned Brazilian stuff, have two Tauri and three Rossis. Other than two SKSs and some war surplus stuff, I think that's the only non-American guns I have, though. I like American rifles, in particular. Howa, a Japanese firm, makes a good rifle, but in no way is it superior. I own American shotguns. You can buy some nice stuff from the likes of Beretta and some of the other European companies, but hands down as working shotguns I like my Mossberg and Winchester 1400 quality for the money.
Funny about the world economy we live in, back in the 80s I read that the most vaunted of Harley Davidson attributes being "made in America", 70 percent of the sportster's parts were Japanese. In 1984 Honda built the first of their production facilities in the US to build Gold Wings. Much of the bike's parts were US sourced and the Wing, from 84, was effectively an American made motorcycle, at least as much so as the Sportster!
Go figure.- Status
