Would you buy a Taurus Revolver?

[shotgunjoel]

Sure, but with some hesitation. Didn't vote, didn't like the options.

 

[orionengnr]

First, do a search.
Then, make your decisoin.

 

[Scipio Africanus]

Nope. Ruger and S&W and that's it.

 

[One78Shovel]

Ok, a screw loosened as you were firing it, and you dropped the cylinder and yoke onto the ground. Then, you reassembled it without all of the parts. Now, you think that it's the fault of the manufacturer?

Yes, thanks

-178S

 

[franconialocal]

Yes, I use my Taurus Tracker .357, 7 shot, ported barrel as a trail/hiking gun. Totally dependable from day 1. Click on the thumbnail for a bigger pic. I guess the flames say it all!

 

[raveneap]

I've owned a number of Tauri; both revolvers and semi's. Only problem I ever had was a slightly rough double action on a 17 hmr Tracker but it was easily solved. Although I've sold/ traded them all over the past few years, I wouldn't hesitate to buy another if the price was right and it was something I wanted. All things considered, I prefer SW or Ruger but the price is quite a bit greater.

 

[el Godfather]

I voted "No Way".
There are so many good options. Taurus does not make the cut for me.

 

[BBQLS1]

I've owned or own a Taurus 85, 66, 606, and 605. Never had an issue, the 605 has been shot a little more than the others and was bought well used. They don't hold their value as well, but they work fine.

 

[EmGeeGeorge]

Had a older 65(?) in 357... was a decent reliable gun. Have a 941 that shoots great, wife has a 617 she likes. Just Picked up a M380 which is a fun little gun. Oh used to have an 85 that I greatly regret selling...
So 5 for 5 a good gun.

 

[MrDig]

I'm pretty amazed at how relatively even the response has been
1/3 people responding could go either way
1/3 responding favorably
1/3 responding negatively
I find those responses interesting in and of themselves.

 

[wrs840]

The poll is flawed: Buy the specimen, not the brand. I tend to be a S&W fan when it comes to revolvers, and buy almost all my revolvers used in Mom 'n Pop pawnshops. An older Taurus M66 will always catch my eye in a Pawn-Shop display: They can be really sweet revolvers. I bought a mid-80s mfg 6" blued one that's as new (but no box or papers), great trigger and lockup, for $250 OTD within the past two years. I consider it a great specimen.

 

[Doug S]

I'm pretty amazed at how relatively even the response has been
1/3 people responding could go either way
1/3 responding favorably
1/3 responding negatively
I find those responses interesting in and of themselves.

I see the results a little differently...seems a little odd to think of number 3 as "going either way".

Respondents have 3 choices...
1) No
2) Yes
3) Maybe, but only with "GREAT RESERVATION"

For all intensive purposes, numbers 1 and 3 are negative. In fact I answered number 3, and I am not a Taurus fan by any stretch. So, in a general sense the results (as unscientific as they are) could simply be interpreted like this...

158 Negative Responses
89 Postive Responses

= 69 more negative responses than positive...no matter how someone wants to spin it. Seems most respondents are a little afraid of the Taurus brand.

 

[Walkalong]

Since I have two, and a buddy has one he likes a lot, I had to vote yes.

 

[Don357]

I said YES, but I also say, given the choice of either a S&W, Ruger, or Taurus, for the same price, I would choose the Ruger. I already have a SS Ruger Security-Six 4", and it's bulletproof. But I would have no qualms about buying either a Taurus or Rossi revolver. Depending on what I intended to use it for.

 

[Remllez]

Lol @ union man......

 

[Dnaltrop]

I've had too many issues with the few Taurii through my hands. the ratio of Bad to Good is too skewed against it. No thank you.

Well not ENTIRELY "no"...

My buddy has a .357 that is half rust from years of belly carry.

Even half destroyed and pitted, it's action is nearly as smooth as my Victory model 10, and if he offered it to me on the cheap, I would likely bite.

As a Revolver-rifle, the Circuit Judge is ugly and weird enough to slip in under those auspices. As long as it was as reliable as my aforementioned friend's Rustbucket.

 

[mdauben]

Maybe its just all internet rumor, but the bad rep of Taurus is so consistent and pervasive, I would never even consider buying one of their guns.

 

[SwampWolf]

Maybe its just all internet rumor, but the bad rep of Taurus is so consistent and pervasive, I would never even consider buying one of their guns.

And that's the potential treachery (and godsend, I suppose) of relying on the internet for accurate, unbiased information. Because, as much as I try to remain neutral and open-minded, the anti-Taurus "rumors" have kept me leery of investing in another one, despite my satisfaction with the one I have. And if the rumors are really unfounded in reality, we are all the poorer for it.

 

[BLJimmy]

Hold out for a Smith.

 

[mj246]

I would if it was the only thing around in a configuration I wanted and could afford. However, I'm kind of hesitant to buy one. I can't attest to the quality having never shot one, but the horror stories of terrible customer service if I did get a lemon (even if a small chance) make me think about other options.

 

[harmon rabb]

if Ruger made a competing model, I'd buy the Ruger. But I'd have no fear of a Taurus..

 

[Cactus Jack Arizona]

I don't know, my parents have an 85, 94, and a Rossi .357 Mag. All of them have performed flawlessly and my Dad does quite well with them. They used to have a Taurus .17hmr snub nose. What a piece that turned out to be. In short, three out of the four have been really good revolvers.

I admit, I kind of have the Taurus 608 in mind myself.

 

[j1]

I have handled several both new and used. The new guns were so rough I handed two back to the shop owner as I was truly afraid to cock them. He did cock them and commented "What do you expect they are Taurus's." I then looked in other gun shops at used revolvers which were quite smooth and bought one which has been fine, so far. I think that most would smooth out with use but would rather buy used when they WERE smooth.

 

[Coal Dragger]

What it boils down to for me in my response, is that if I had to pick a brand of double action revolver sight unseen to stake my life on there is no way I would pick a Taurus.

 

[joecil]

I'm not big on revolvers any more other than my cowboy action stuff but do own 3 Taurus pistols and 1 Rossi Rifle (also Taurus owned). I have a PT 92, PT111 pro and PT 911 as well as a Rossi 92 in 45 Colt. Thousands of rounds through all and replaced a recoil spring assembly in the PT111Pro after 5000 rounds for no cost. I see no problem with Taurus or Rossi guns as far a quality is concerned and the last year (new CEO) their CS has much improved also.