I just purchased one of these in used but like new condition.I was curious about the recoil of a .357 mag in such a small package.I fired 50 rounds of 158 grain JHP Blazer ammo and I was surprised the recoil wasn't much and very controllable and accurate.I have tried a lot of smaller handguns and think I may have found the gun that fits me for concealed carry.Just wanted to put some info out there for anyone like me who has been looking for a CCW.
Taurus M605
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Lennyjoe
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The wife wants the 617. She likes the handle better on that series. Believe it or not, but it feels a bit better than the 605.
The 617 are not as popular as the 605. Dont know why, cause its a 7 shot instead.
We had a 686 that she loved. Shot mostly .38 special and I kept it stoked with .38 sp +P ammo for the house.
Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy.
BTW, welcome to THR. Whereabouts in Ohio? I was born and raised in Lorain.
The 617 are not as popular as the 605. Dont know why, cause its a 7 shot instead.
We had a 686 that she loved. Shot mostly .38 special and I kept it stoked with .38 sp +P ammo for the house.
Congrats on the purchase. Enjoy.
BTW, welcome to THR. Whereabouts in Ohio? I was born and raised in Lorain.
armoredman
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Had a 605 some time ago - good revolver.
eagle45
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I don't have the 605, I do own the 617, 85, 851BUL and 608. Of the three snubbies, I like the fit of the 617 the least. The 85 and 85BUL fit better. All three shoot well and I have carried all of them, but the 617 is a handful with 357 magnum loads.
Did you get the concealled hammer model?
Did you get the concealled hammer model?
denfoote
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I currently carry the 605.
My advice is not to put wood "boot grips" on it!!!
I did and tore up the webbing of my shooting hand!!!
The thick rubber grips are there for a reason!!
My advice is not to put wood "boot grips" on it!!!
I did and tore up the webbing of my shooting hand!!!
The thick rubber grips are there for a reason!!
Thanks for the replies folks !!!!
Lennyjoe----I am just outside of Zanesville.
Eagle---no I didn't get the concealed hammer model,I like the idea of being more "snagfree" on the draw but I like being able to fire it SA also so I went with the exposed hammer model
I hadn't even heard of or seen the model 617 getting ready to check it out on the website now.
I will definitely stay away from the wood grips !!! I owned two model 85's in the past and really liked the factory grips.
I have put another 50 rounds through this pistol and I'm liking it more and more.
Lennyjoe----I am just outside of Zanesville.
Eagle---no I didn't get the concealed hammer model,I like the idea of being more "snagfree" on the draw but I like being able to fire it SA also so I went with the exposed hammer model
I hadn't even heard of or seen the model 617 getting ready to check it out on the website now.
I will definitely stay away from the wood grips !!! I owned two model 85's in the past and really liked the factory grips.
I have put another 50 rounds through this pistol and I'm liking it more and more.
denfoote
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My 605 rig.
Here is what I carry my 605 in.
It's Bianchi "Black Widow" initially for the J-frame Smith.
But, as you can see, it fits the Taurus quite well!!!
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/
Here is what I carry my 605 in.
It's Bianchi "Black Widow" initially for the J-frame Smith.
But, as you can see, it fits the Taurus quite well!!!
http://www.bianchi-intl.com/
GlenJ
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Nice gun denfoote I just got a 605 stainless with the concealed hammer and love it. It fits great in my pocket with a pocket holster. The recoil wasn't as bad as I thought except it climbs up and left when I tried rapid fire. But I figure with only five rounds why rapid fire right?
denfoote
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Thanks Glen.
This is actually my second 305!!
I sold my first one in order to get my wife her carry gun: Kel-Tec P32.
She needs something that can be absolutely concealed without detection, save by a pat down or metal detector. The P32 fits the bill!!
Soon after I made the sacrifice, regret set in, and I just had to have another!!
But, my loving wife's safety was far more important and the sale was worth it!!
She was with me when I bought it!!
This is actually my second 305!!
I sold my first one in order to get my wife her carry gun: Kel-Tec P32.
She needs something that can be absolutely concealed without detection, save by a pat down or metal detector. The P32 fits the bill!!
Soon after I made the sacrifice, regret set in, and I just had to have another!!
But, my loving wife's safety was far more important and the sale was worth it!!
She was with me when I bought it!!
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