The_Armed_Therapist
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My first handgun purchase was a Taurus 445(?)... a .44 special revolver. I bought it for $229 and the guy I bought it from made fun of me for choosing it. He said if I ever wanted to sell it, that no one would ever want it and that the .44 special round was junk. He also made fun of his own price, saying it was that cheap because Taurus revolvers stink.
That store no longer exists, probably because the owner was an idiot. I shot at least 1,000 rounds through that thing without a single problem. I carried it everywhere and even fit in most pockets (2 1/4 inch barrel). I wasn't sure at the time, but now realize that the .44 special is NOT a junk round, but a terribly underrated round. Additionally, I sold it for $300 very recently so that I could buy something else. I don't regret selling it, but miss it terribly. Is it right to get rid of a gun that was so perfect? LOL
Anyways, I know that this doesn't necessarily carry over into Taurus autoloaders nor a conversation about their customer service, but I really wanted to say it. They don't make that model anymore, but hopefully I can find another one some day.
That store no longer exists, probably because the owner was an idiot. I shot at least 1,000 rounds through that thing without a single problem. I carried it everywhere and even fit in most pockets (2 1/4 inch barrel). I wasn't sure at the time, but now realize that the .44 special is NOT a junk round, but a terribly underrated round. Additionally, I sold it for $300 very recently so that I could buy something else. I don't regret selling it, but miss it terribly. Is it right to get rid of a gun that was so perfect? LOL
Anyways, I know that this doesn't necessarily carry over into Taurus autoloaders nor a conversation about their customer service, but I really wanted to say it. They don't make that model anymore, but hopefully I can find another one some day.