Hello,
I posted a couple months ago about my interest in a blued .44 Mag. Well my permit is about to expire and I need to do something soon.
In the blued category there really isn't much to choose from. You basically have the Ruger Redhawk, Dan Wesson, Taurus or older used S&W's.
I'll be honest, my decision here is to a large extent being driven by the look I am after in this piece. However, with that said, I also want quality, accuracy, dependability etc.
I had shyed away from the Taurus even though I like it's looks the best due to others opinions on quality. So I was all set to get my second choice which would be a Ruger Redhawk. I've been told the Ruger has it's issue too (trigger, grips, sights) so I was going to send it off to Bowen Classic Arms for one of their reliability packages. Bowen is well know for working on Rugers.
Well the more I think about it, the more I feel that I am settling for my second choice. I figure if I would/could send the Ruger off to a gunsmith to have some issues corrected, why couldn't I do the same with the Taurus.
Can anyone comment on the above???? Anyone know of a gunsmith that may specialize in Taurus revolvers or could any good competent gunsmith address potential weak spots?????? I have heard the Taurus has issues with poor cylinder luck up, end play and some inferior internal parts.
Oh by the way, I would also like to experiment with some heavy reloads and ammo from Buffalo Bore which require a piece like the Taurus or Ruger etc.
Thanks in advance for any help.
CB
I posted a couple months ago about my interest in a blued .44 Mag. Well my permit is about to expire and I need to do something soon.
In the blued category there really isn't much to choose from. You basically have the Ruger Redhawk, Dan Wesson, Taurus or older used S&W's.
I'll be honest, my decision here is to a large extent being driven by the look I am after in this piece. However, with that said, I also want quality, accuracy, dependability etc.
I had shyed away from the Taurus even though I like it's looks the best due to others opinions on quality. So I was all set to get my second choice which would be a Ruger Redhawk. I've been told the Ruger has it's issue too (trigger, grips, sights) so I was going to send it off to Bowen Classic Arms for one of their reliability packages. Bowen is well know for working on Rugers.
Well the more I think about it, the more I feel that I am settling for my second choice. I figure if I would/could send the Ruger off to a gunsmith to have some issues corrected, why couldn't I do the same with the Taurus.
Can anyone comment on the above???? Anyone know of a gunsmith that may specialize in Taurus revolvers or could any good competent gunsmith address potential weak spots?????? I have heard the Taurus has issues with poor cylinder luck up, end play and some inferior internal parts.
Oh by the way, I would also like to experiment with some heavy reloads and ammo from Buffalo Bore which require a piece like the Taurus or Ruger etc.
Thanks in advance for any help.
CB