Taurus .32 mag Information Needed

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My wife wants a revolver for CCW. She has tried a few of my .38 snubs including a circa 1984 model 60 steel gun and does not like the recoil even on standard pressure loads. She likes the KT P32 for capacity and weight but has fired her girlfriend's and got 3 FTF on one magazine. Her friend has had problems too, so the wheelgun is her choice. Do any of you know about this Taurus 6 shot.32mag? Here is a link to it. She said either this or a .22 revolver :eek: so I think this is a better choice in caliber. Currently she only carries pepper spray so any firearm is better than none. Thanks. ;)
 
I wouldn't trust Taurus revolvers. They are junk. This is just my opinion on this. I have owned a total of 7 Taurus products and had problems with each of them. I wouldn't trust my life, or my wife with one.

I'd recommend a S&W or Ruger in the SP101 Snubbie. Another one to look at is Charter Arms' new Undercoverette. She will have two realistic options for these, .32 H&R Magnum and the .32 S&W Long.

Or, if recoil is a bad thing, get a .357 Magnum and load it with .38 SPL 148 grain Wadcutters, or 110 Grain JHP bullets. The extra weight of the .357 magnum cartridge helps absorb recoil and the wadcutter rounds tend to have less recoil. It's not the best option, but it beats the .32 H&R.

Here's a site that you and she should also read up on, it's maintained by Pax, one of our very own female mods: www.corneredcat.com it's geared more for the female shooter from a female perspective.
 
One man's opinion. Me, I like 'em. Go check 'em out, test 'em for timing and tightness. I daily carry a M85UL and like it a lot, awesome DA trigger and very accurate. I've got around 6K in it to date, mostly sub +P. All three of mine have proven very accurate and reliable.
 
There are several .32 caliber types. The Taurus model 731 would fit the bill in that respect for a .32 H&R magnum. 6 shots at that.
There are 12 loads for the .32 magnum and the .32 S&W Long cataloged in the 2008 catalogs themselves.:) Less recoil than a .38 Special and in the same league as some .38 Special loads and the .380 ACP.

There is also the .32ACP to consider. While not a great cartridge it does provide many with the means to defend themselves well. This is a mild cartridge to fire out of .32ACP pistols.

For that there are the Keltec P32, Beretta Tomcat, or if more velocity is desired for this cartridge, Taurus makes the PT132 that holds 10 rounds.
The slide and safties would be easy to operate,recoil neglegible, and have a decent cartridge for protection. Takedown is not hard for cleaning.
Women can learn the with pistol better in some ways over a revolver.

There are the .380 ACP pistols such as the Bersa Thunder .380 and the Taurus 138 Mil/pro that are economical and fire something better than the .32ACP.

However this is something the wife needs to be educated on. Having her take a NRA or accredited local course that exposes her to the many different types,brands,makes, and models of handguns would be a good starting point.

Whether one on one or a women's only class she can learn the basics and then make an informed choice of her own.

If she started out with .22lrf revolvers and pistols and then graduated up the line to the centerfires when ready,she'd be ready for the 'big leagues' if she so chose.

There are those for who the .22lrf will be the only cartridge they will be able to use. This is not a personal failing. Just a fact. It's either that or nothing for some.

This may not be the case for your wife. She may surprise herself and others. Many women shoot the big bores and love it.

www.womenandguns.com is another resource.
In my area there is the Heritage Foundation that has NRA courses once or several times a year for women only. They are also tied into NRA basic courses for one on one.There may well be such an organization in your area dedicated to this.Local gun clubs,ranges, and gun stores whould have access to this info.

Stepping aside and letting others mentor the wife may be wise. Had to do that with my wife and daughter. Less overall tensions or problems that way.
The wife shoots .22lrf bullseye and the daughter shoots bullseye and a CZ75 quite well.

Own Taurus revolvers models 65,66,85CH, and 94. Own a Taurus PT111 Mil/pro and a PT22.

Of the revolvers 3 are in the 20 year or over mark and are still doing sterling service. So is the younger one.

No troubles with the pistols either.
"Conventional wisdom" will say Tauri are junk. They are not. Contrary to popular belief "conventional wisdom" is not so wise after all.
 
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I own several Taurus handguns{all revolvers} and have never had a problem with any of them in the 10 years plus I have owned Taurus firearms.

I would not hesitate to buy another and in fact will be soon.:neener:
 
Taurus makes some good products but you do take a chance on them. If you get one you just need to get it to the range and put a good amount of rounds through it before betting your life on it. I give that advice on any new gun purchase.

The .32Mag is a wonderful little round and I love it dearly. I have four of them now and buy every one I come across. Your wife needs to shoot one before proclaiming it as the answer to her needs, the recoil pulse really isn't much less than a standard .38spl load. Ammo can be tough to find unless you mail order or have a well stocked local shop. I reload and don't use the round for defense so it doesn't matter to me.

My advice, she needs to become a much more accomplished shooter prior to even considering carrying a gun. For an untrained person, the pepper spray is the better option.
 
I wouldn't trust Taurus revolvers. They are junk
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Do you make $15 to $20 an hour or more by any chance? I have notice that those who knock Taurus or other lost cost brands tend make around three times more then I do.

Just because something cost two to three time as much doesn't mean it's two to three better.

The .32Mag is a wonderful little round and I love it dearly
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To each his own. However I think someone who isn't into firearms and just wants something for protection should only get guns in calibers that he or she can at anyplace that sells ammo.

Last time I check the Wal-Mart in where I live doesn't sell .32 HRM, S&W Long or short. And the nearist gunshop is 18 miles or so.

-Bill
 
Glad to see folks sticking up for Taurus from the negative opinions. I like 'em and own two...a .44 special and .45 Colt caliber.

I wish women could understand it is the caliber of the gun that determines if a a 200 pound plus bad guy is going to stop trying to hurt or molest you. A .32 may just piss him off if he's not hit in a kill zone.

Whereas, if hit with a large bore caliber he may tend to be more conserned about his blood loss than messing with the nice lady.

If it were my wife, daughter, or girl friend I'd get them some propper tutoring in firearms handling on what works and doesn't work...that's just an opinion too.

Jim
 
I wish women could understand it is the caliber of the gun that determines if a a 200 pound plus bad guy is going to stop trying to hurt or molest you. A .32 may just piss him off if he's not hit in a kill zone.
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I disagree, it's hitting the target and WHERE that puts down the BG. In fact just having the gun and showing the willingness to USE it will deter most BG. nobody wants to get shot.

If his wife feels more comfortable with a .32 then the .38 snub then that is what she should get. My only problem would be getting ammo.

-Bill
 
If you care re-read my post you'll see I qualified that a .32 unless hit in the kill zone will not necessarily deter a BG in time to save a female's life in a scuffle.

A drunk, or doped up maniac will not run or hide because you point a small caliber gun at them...get real.

I've once been shot with a .22 LR about 50 years ago, while bleeding a little it did not stop us from going to a local pizza parlor to dine. However, I must state it was in the leg and by ricochet accident. :)

While true, no one wants to get shot if in control of their senses, it don't always hold true in this generation of gangsters who are mostly out of their skulls with hatetred and contempt for their victims.

Its not a nice world anymore, I know I've lived it for nearly 73 years...its really changed for the worse.

My wife keeps a five inch barrel .38 special handy when I'm not around, it has Hornady hollow base slugs mounted forward in the brass. She is not concerned about recoil or noise, and is 2 years older than myself.


Jim
 
whm1974,

If you are going to quote me, quote the entire saying:
I wouldn't trust Taurus revolvers. They are junk. This is just my opinion on this. I have owned a total of 7 Taurus products and had problems with each of them. I wouldn't trust my life, or my wife with one.
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You have an interesting thought here, that my opinions on firearm companies are based on my income. Not sure how to tell you that this couldn't be further from the truth. I answer your questions below.
Do you make $15 to $20 an hour or more by any chance? I have notice that those who knock Taurus or other lost cost brands tend make around three times more then I do.
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My Personal income is not your concern. My opinion is based solely on personal experience and those of friends who have owned Taurus guns. I thought Taurus was a quality manufacturer, I figured with each purchase I could make things work when they fell out of battery, had random parts break, or lose their timing. Nope. After 7 different Taurus models, I gave up, cut my losses, and got rid of them. The guns developed their own quirks which made them unreliable and therefore, unsuitable as self-defense weapons.

If someone else wants to take the plunge with a Taurus, I try to sway them away to something of quality, like a Ruger or other used firearm that's in the price range of a Taurus. Ultimately though, it's their decision, and if a Taurus fills their need for Self-Defense, and I have had my say, that's all I can really say on the subject.
 
A drunk, or doped up maniac will not run or hide because you point a small caliber gun at them...get real.
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Not every BG she runs across will be drunk or doped up. And I do think that a 357 would be the best choice, but if she is more comfortable with a 32 mag then that would be the best choice for her.

You have an interesting thought here, that my opinions on firearm companies are based on my income.
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I used to work for a cleaning service that had a contract with a car frame company whose employees did in fact make three times more then I did.

And a lot of the gun nuts there had firearms that ran into the four figures. And made fun of those who brought much cheaper guns. They also told that the don't shop at Wal-Mart.

So I do have a good reason to assume your opinions are based on your income.

-Bill
 
We're trying to help this person out.Pointless bickering is useless to this person.

Dumping on the brands,makes , and models of anyone is of no help in any way.

There's nothing to justify that other than someone taking the chance to do so.

This person needs solid info as to what to consider. Let him do so in peace.

We've all been through the sickening crap of Taurus getting trashed and that needs go no further.

Consider Taurus and other brands and pick what works for you and what you need.

There is plenty of proof here and at other forums that Taurus revolvers work and work well. There are many who have Trackers, models 65,66, Raging bull series, and are very happy and content with them.
That is not to say there aren't a few who do not like them. That's there perogative. Don't need to come in on this if that is the case.

I can go find and endless stream of troubled guns by any maker at an of the other gun forums and then use this as the basis as to why not to ever buy brnad X,Y,orZ. Then claim they are all garbage.

Maybe our individual should go to the gun specific forums and research and ask questions there at those.

Don't claim bias either. At all these forums Brand X owners also have many other brands,makes, and models as well. Even the "high priced spread' guns.

There's going to some bias just because the brand works well for these people. Why shouldn't feel that way and be proud of that? And it is their gun. Not someone elses.
Others do a dis-service to others by negatively impacting on things when not needed in ways that are uncalled for.

Since there is no hard data on the Taurus 731 being a dog as a whole then it's up for consideration. Goes for any other brand,make, or model.

Mention the other brands and make one's case for them. Nothing wrong with that.
Any company that sells garbage soon goes out of business.

Hi-points get no respect either, but the company is doing something right.
Ruger is another in that line.No respect by people who have no good reason not to respect it.

Disrespecting people and their choices is morally and ethically wrong.
Knock it off.
 
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