I think ten to thirteen years ago Taurus was ok, before and after ? I've owned two, a mod. 431 2 1/2" RB and a mod. 85 ss 2" of that vintage 10-13 yrs, both shot loose sooner than expected but still shot ok . If you plan to shoot alot ? Ruger would be my choice for a new revolver, for used a S&W pre- lock or a Colt or Ruger .
What is the opinion on Taurus revolvers?
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jad0110
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I currently own 2 Tauri: a 66 .357 Mag and a 94 22 LR. The 66 has been totally flawless, with a nice trigger and total reliability. The 94 on the other hand is a turd. The cylinder jammed when it became misaligned badly enough to impact on the top strap just behind the breech, putting a nice little gouge in it 
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I really do like my 66, it is a sweet shooter. As has been stated, every manufacturer has their lemons. Would I consider a Taurus in the future? Sure! Would I consider a Ruger or S&W? Sure! In fact, I've got nasty little itch for a Ruger GP-100 4" stainless.
.I really do like my 66, it is a sweet shooter. As has been stated, every manufacturer has their lemons. Would I consider a Taurus in the future? Sure! Would I consider a Ruger or S&W? Sure! In fact, I've got nasty little itch for a Ruger GP-100 4" stainless.
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I had 2, a 357 6" 7 shooter and a 45LC 4" 5 shooter.
Notice it says I had 2.
Notice it says I had 2.
Glockensig
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I own 4!! I have a 4" stainless steel model 669 and a 4" blued 669. They have both been awesome. I have fallen in love with my 851 ( shrouded hammer version of model 85 ). I also have a model 905 - 9mm snubbie - which has been trouble. I atribute most of it's problems to the poorly designed moon clips.
The mid-80's Taurus model 96 that I bought here off THR was nicer than my pre lock S&W 617. Until the firing pin broke off. The finish was nice and the trigger was very smooth and light. I have dry fired some newer Taurus revolvers and I certainly wouldn't have purchased them like that.
I'm still trying to send out the gun for repair but it hasn't been a high priority lately.
I'm still trying to send out the gun for repair but it hasn't been a high priority lately.
jad0110
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Taurus M66
Update on my Taurus M66. I bought this gun NIB 6 months ago, stainless steel 6". I have currently put 552 rounds though it, about 20% of which are .357s. I really like the trigger on it, but I know many people greatly prefer the triggers on older S&Ws, which are considered to be the "gold standard" of trigger actions. I asked the owner of the range I went to this morning for his opinion on my Taurus' trigger. He was very surprised by how smooth it was, which he said was at least as smooth and light as his late 60s era S&W M64. So I guess I got a keeper! Will every Taurus have a trigger like this? No, but many apparently do. I was considering selling it to buy a Ruger GP100 stainless 4", but I'll just save my money for a while and have both!
From what I can tell, you will either get a Taurus that is a complete junker or you will get one that easily holds it's own with rivals S&W and Ruger.
To each his own.
Update on my Taurus M66. I bought this gun NIB 6 months ago, stainless steel 6". I have currently put 552 rounds though it, about 20% of which are .357s. I really like the trigger on it, but I know many people greatly prefer the triggers on older S&Ws, which are considered to be the "gold standard" of trigger actions. I asked the owner of the range I went to this morning for his opinion on my Taurus' trigger. He was very surprised by how smooth it was, which he said was at least as smooth and light as his late 60s era S&W M64. So I guess I got a keeper! Will every Taurus have a trigger like this? No, but many apparently do. I was considering selling it to buy a Ruger GP100 stainless 4", but I'll just save my money for a while and have both!
From what I can tell, you will either get a Taurus that is a complete junker or you will get one that easily holds it's own with rivals S&W and Ruger.
To each his own.
I purchased a 627, 4 inch, stainless when they first came out. The ergonomics were fantastic, I liked the size and capacity, and most of all, I could get hits with it. The downside was that the cylinder would bind after about 15-20 shots. I sent it back for repair and it was returned a few weeks later. It stayed in the safe for a few months and then I sold it to a friend because I was raising funds for a Ruger .480 SRH. He never had a problem with it and still has it to this day.
Fast forward a year, and I shot my "old" 627 and then really started to regret ever selling it. So much so, that I went and purchased another NIB 627 and that one has been flawless since day 1.
I also recently purchased a used Taurus 441 (44 Special) and the only negative, to this revolver, is a heavy (14#+) trigger pull. Despite the heavy trigger, it still shoots great and looks like another winner.
Fast forward a year, and I shot my "old" 627 and then really started to regret ever selling it. So much so, that I went and purchased another NIB 627 and that one has been flawless since day 1.
I also recently purchased a used Taurus 441 (44 Special) and the only negative, to this revolver, is a heavy (14#+) trigger pull. Despite the heavy trigger, it still shoots great and looks like another winner.
I've worked at gunshops for the last 6 years. In that time, I have had two problems with taurus guns. One, a 454 Casull raging bull the idiot (owner) managed to shoot a double charged load thru and blew apart. Taurus replaced the gun and told him not to shoot reloads thru the gun again.
The other was a Milllineum 40,t he owner said the gun would fail to feed and wasn't accurate. Taurus replaced the barrel for the guy and it ran fine.
Who is saying they've had problems with Taurus CS? They actually called my shops BOTH times there were problems to ask more specific questions and get the guns running properly. They have been top notch as far as CS goes.
My Taurus 85 Titanium has been utterly flawless, and incredibly accurate. A 2" barrel that can hit 50 yard targets reliably is nothing to turn your nose up to.
BTW, for all those people claiming ruger has such great CS, has anybody tried to use it lately? Do you know that Ruger has DROPPED ALL WARRANTIES on all of their firearms? The last ruger we had a problem with, Ruger wanted to charge the customer to even take a look at it.
The other was a Milllineum 40,t he owner said the gun would fail to feed and wasn't accurate. Taurus replaced the barrel for the guy and it ran fine.
Who is saying they've had problems with Taurus CS? They actually called my shops BOTH times there were problems to ask more specific questions and get the guns running properly. They have been top notch as far as CS goes.
My Taurus 85 Titanium has been utterly flawless, and incredibly accurate. A 2" barrel that can hit 50 yard targets reliably is nothing to turn your nose up to.
BTW, for all those people claiming ruger has such great CS, has anybody tried to use it lately? Do you know that Ruger has DROPPED ALL WARRANTIES on all of their firearms? The last ruger we had a problem with, Ruger wanted to charge the customer to even take a look at it.
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Ignore the comments that just state Tauruses are pieces of junk, Tauruses are worthless. I can accept comments like "the one I had gave me problems" but to just state "they're a piece of junk" is a waste of a post.
That being said, I've owned Taurus revolvers that did have problems. I've owned ones that were great too. I've owned S&W revolvers over the last few years that gave me just as much if not more problems than Tauruses. The only ones I've owned that did not give me any problems have been a gp100 or an sp101.
But, Tauruses are not pieces of junk.
That being said, I've owned Taurus revolvers that did have problems. I've owned ones that were great too. I've owned S&W revolvers over the last few years that gave me just as much if not more problems than Tauruses. The only ones I've owned that did not give me any problems have been a gp100 or an sp101.
But, Tauruses are not pieces of junk.
browningguy
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Just one mans story. About 18 months ago I decided to get a small shrouded hammer revolver. Why? Well I didn't have one that's why. So off I go to the gun shop I frequent thinking Smith and Wesson. The three samples he had, all new, had horrible heavy gritty trigger pulls. The one new Taurus he had had a heavy pull, but smooth. So I took home a 650 SS 2" model. I don't shoot it a lot, probably only 300-400 rounds or so since I got it, but it is reasonably accurate and I've had no problems with it.
By the way, I'm a believer that the only good snake is a dead snake. However I'm running so fast after I see one I can' hit them.
By the way, I'm a believer that the only good snake is a dead snake. However I'm running so fast after I see one I can' hit them.
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Wipe out all the snakes then, and wonder why there is suddenly a plague of millions of rats and rabbits.
I have a blued 650, btw.
I have a blued 650, btw.
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I bought a brand new gun with a completely toast barrel. I sent it in promptly and was told it would be approx a 2 week turnaround. After 1 month passed I called, seemed the gun needed a new barrel and they were waiting for it from Brazil.....should only be 2 more weeks. Every time I called that barrel would only be 2 weeks.
3 1/2 months later I got fed up. I heard "it should only be 2 weeks" for the last time and lost all my humor. After a chat they admitted they had no clue when the barrel would show up and that it could be quite a wait.
After threat of legal action they decided to send me a replacement gun.
I received that gun a week or so ago.
Barrel checks out fine. There are a few tiny blemishes on the top of the barrel and one considerably nasty blemish near the front sight. The cylinder holes are machined horribly, they have more rings in them then Saturn.
I shot 3 or 4 cylinders full of ammo thru it.....functioned OK.
I will keep this gun rather then get the butt poking I would receive trying to trade it in.......it will also serve as a reminder next time Im tempted by the price of a Taurus handgun.
3 1/2 months later I got fed up. I heard "it should only be 2 weeks" for the last time and lost all my humor. After a chat they admitted they had no clue when the barrel would show up and that it could be quite a wait.
After threat of legal action they decided to send me a replacement gun.
I received that gun a week or so ago.
Barrel checks out fine. There are a few tiny blemishes on the top of the barrel and one considerably nasty blemish near the front sight. The cylinder holes are machined horribly, they have more rings in them then Saturn.
I shot 3 or 4 cylinders full of ammo thru it.....functioned OK.
I will keep this gun rather then get the butt poking I would receive trying to trade it in.......it will also serve as a reminder next time Im tempted by the price of a Taurus handgun.
weregunner
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Folks. The original poster hasn't posted since August. While we have all given an opinion I would think the thread starter would have been heard from by now. He may be watching and waiting,but this seems pretty long not say something. He must have some opinion after all that has been said here. I hear nothing but crickets chirping out in this field. Are you still out there or have you passed on and don't care anymore? I'm thinking he's gone. I realize that it may take a person time to post back.
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