Taurus Model 617SS2 Revolver (357 Magnum)
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maxxhavoc
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Don't buy any revolver you can't check out before you buy.
Search for "check out new revolver" there are many pages describing the process. If lockup is tight, gaps are good, and all cylinders align, the revolver should be good to go. Go through the whole procedure, and check every cylinder.
Taurus' initial quality is historically lower than Smith and Wesson and Ruger. The other 2 have made lemons, too...if you go that way, run the check on them too. However, if you get a good, tight revolver from anyone it should last a good long time. A Taurus that leaves the factory as good, usually stays good.
I have Smith, Ruger, and Taurus in the safe. My favorites all say "Taurus" on them.
Search for "check out new revolver" there are many pages describing the process. If lockup is tight, gaps are good, and all cylinders align, the revolver should be good to go. Go through the whole procedure, and check every cylinder.
Taurus' initial quality is historically lower than Smith and Wesson and Ruger. The other 2 have made lemons, too...if you go that way, run the check on them too. However, if you get a good, tight revolver from anyone it should last a good long time. A Taurus that leaves the factory as good, usually stays good.
I have Smith, Ruger, and Taurus in the safe. My favorites all say "Taurus" on them.
Taurus gets a bad rap
I have owned many Taurus revolvers and one of their pistols. I only had problems with one. I bought a .357 revolver back in 1991 and after about 1-1 1/2 years the firing pin broke. I did a lot of dry fire so that may have been my fault. I sent it back to Taurus and they fixed it for free. I currently have the following Taurus guns with no problems
Raging Judge Magnum 454 Casaull
Public Defender 45 Colt
PT 92AF 9mm
94 revolver 22LR
The lifetime warranty is nice as long as you are prepared to be without your gun for a while if it needs warranty work.
I have owned many Taurus revolvers and one of their pistols. I only had problems with one. I bought a .357 revolver back in 1991 and after about 1-1 1/2 years the firing pin broke. I did a lot of dry fire so that may have been my fault. I sent it back to Taurus and they fixed it for free. I currently have the following Taurus guns with no problems
Raging Judge Magnum 454 Casaull
Public Defender 45 Colt
PT 92AF 9mm
94 revolver 22LR
The lifetime warranty is nice as long as you are prepared to be without your gun for a while if it needs warranty work.
Tallball
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I have owned about a dozen Taurus handguns. One gave me problems and they fixed it for free. The rest have been fine. Once I have put a few hundred (trouble-free) rounds through one, I trust it like my Colts and Rugers and Berettas and so forth.
A few of mine have excellent triggers. Some have good triggers. Some are mediocre.
A few of mine have excellent triggers. Some have good triggers. Some are mediocre.
I have had Eleven Taurus Revolvers. Taurus Service was excellent the Two times I needed it. I have had Nightmares with another Co. I have Three Taurus Revolvers at present. The 617 in the upper Left is in my Carry Rotation. It's the DAO with excellent action and very easy to shoot accurately. I have no problem with Taurus.
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Taurus seems to be getting a lot of inquiries on here lately, and maybe with good reason. I myself recently purchased a Rossi revolver which is made by Taurus, and I love it. It seems they have stepped up their game. I plan on having a Taurus in my safe soon. Prolly the 617.
gbran
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Currently my only Taurus, Mod 941, 4 inch 22wmr. I've had it close to 20 years and use it a fair amount with no complaint. I did buy the 617 titanium model many years ago, but it was too ammo sensitive.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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I've recently bought 2 Taurus guns---1 pistol--1 revolver----are they the absolute best? No---but decent enough for the price paid
In the case of the revolver---I haven't had one in years but have a stock of .357/.38 ammo and was just looking for something to shoot it with.
The Taurus was exactly half the cost of the comparable Ruger---even if it doesn't pan out--I don't have much into it and its not one of my front line defense guns but merely a range toy ----who knows, maybe it will prove itself worthy of such duty.
In the case of the revolver---I haven't had one in years but have a stock of .357/.38 ammo and was just looking for something to shoot it with.
The Taurus was exactly half the cost of the comparable Ruger---even if it doesn't pan out--I don't have much into it and its not one of my front line defense guns but merely a range toy ----who knows, maybe it will prove itself worthy of such duty.
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