Taurus Titanium

[pwatts2]

I just bought a used Taurus Titanium in 45 Colt today and I don't know what model it is. There is no model # on the gun. I have looked at pictures of Taurus revolvers on Gun Broker and it looks like a model 85 except for the grips. It also looks like a model 450, even the grips. The one difference I did notice from the 450 is that the 450 had an SL prefix before the serial # and mine has an SH. No big deal anyway but I would like to know the model. Does anyone know how I can positively identify this gun and maybe have any experience with the Taurus Titanium?

 

[Quoheleth]

Call 'em. It has a serial number, right?
If the answer is "no," you have bigger problems than a model number, friend.

Q

 

[suemarkp]

I have a Taurus model 450Ti serial number SH755xxx. 2" barrel. Ported. Ribber Grip. Fixed sights. I don't think there were any options on those features. I love that revolver (and the frame is larger than a model 85).

 

[THE MACHINIST]

goto the taurus website they have a model look up it will tell you when it was made i have a 617 total titanium 2 inch 357 i love it...

 

[mnrivrat]

It should be the 450 . The 85 is a small frame gun.

I also have a titanium Model 731 which is a small frame in .32 Mag. I like it !

 

[rogertc1]

I have a 450TI. They came in 3 finishes. Gloss blue, satin and silver. Mine is a satin blue in 45C. Wonderful firearm. The only down side is you must shoot crimped bullets as the recoil from such a light gun will pull cheap cowboy load bullets.

Here is one in the gloss blue...a really unique finish...man do they go High Priced now days.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=128169781

 

[32 Magnum]

I've got one in the Satin Blue - it's a Model 450Ti - great piece of hardware and very manageable with Winchester 200 gr SilverTips.

 

[MCgunner]

The 450Ti is a highly sought after piece by big bore buffs. You have a nice SD gun there that makes a really BIG hole.

 

[Dimis]

you have MY GUN!!!
seriously ive been searching for a 450 for a while good purchase if you ask me

anyone know where i can get a NON titanium 450??
havnt seen one in a while on GunBroker.com or elsewhere

 

[cookekdjr]

I owned one. It would shoot everything I put into it: cowboy loads, 260gr hollow point loads, self defense loads, etc.
It was a recoil monster, but it would keep them on target.

 

[pwatts2]

Thanks for the input guys. Never owned or shot a Taurus. Glad to see the good reviews. Was given the original paperwork after work tonight, it is a 450. Looking forward to shooting it next week.

 

[Dimis]

pwatts if for any reason at all you decide you dont like it after you shoot it PM me ASAP lol

 

[Kitt]

I have the Ti in 44 magnum with the 4" barrel...I keep it loaded with Hornady's 180 gr. XTP 44 Specials or CCI's 44 Shotshells.