Would you buy a Taurus Revolver?

[captain awesome]

I never buy a revolver without running it through a very thorough inspection. if it passes inspection, then no problem. that being said, the only ones I have interest in is their raging series, which seem to be regarded higher than the rest anyway. I will also state that I have never owned a taurus myself, but have shot a 1911 from them, and found it to be delightful.

That being said, I think it would be interesting to see an actually tangible number of guns per 1k from Taurus that made it into a customers hand and had issues brought to the companies attention. Surely Taurus has those statistics, though, I doubt they will ever release them. I have a hard time believing that 50% of all Taurus revolvers have problems.

 

[joecil]

Captain perhaps this site will help though not part of Taurus the company. You can read a number of good and bad posts about all Taurus guns. http://www.taurusarmed.net/index.php I figure Taurus has about as many problem guns as most makers do.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

I bought a Taurus Model 66 long ago (early 1980's) and carried it in the woods and used it for the "house gun" until I sold it to my reenlistment NCO after I taught her to shoot it. Never had a problem with it. I bought a Taurus 85SSUL after I retired from the Army to replace a Beretta 950BS after a run-in with a drunk. It never gave me any problems, but I swapped guns again, and it was gone. Found another 85SSUL, and bought it. It was my back-up concealed carry piece until I swapped a KelTec P32 even for a nickel S&W Model 37. Now the Taurus is my spare back-up.

I had a S&W Model 629 barrel turn while I was shooting it. Back to the factory to be fixed. I have a Ruger Bisley Vaquero that initially shot 2 feet to the left at 25 feet. Back to the factory to be fixed. I still own some Rugers, including the BV, and I'm concentrating on accumulating older, pre-lock Smith & Wessons, but I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Taurus that I wanted and had a chance to examine hands-on. In fact, my brother accuses me of drooling every I see that 5-shot 2 1/2 inch .41 Magnum....

ECS

 

[dmxx9900]

I had a Taurus 66 and it was ok but other than that I would not buy a new taurus since a smith and wesson is not much more and the quality is night and day difference.

 

[j1]

The one good thing in your question is that you said that it would NOT be used for self defense. Go for it.

 

[JR47]

The one good thing in your question is that you said that it would NOT be used for self defense. Go for it.

Following that line of reasoning, NOBODY should buy a gun, for fear that it might malfunction.

We've seen tales of Ruger, S&W, Sig, HK, CZ, Wilson, Kimber, Colt, and on and on, that failed due to factory issues. While many could have been avoided by a simple look at the guns before purchase, we have those who preach that "all new guns should be good", whatever that's supposed to mean.

A local GS got a shipment of S&W revolvers in a month ago. The gunsmith there was ready to return the guns en masse, as the timing was, in his words, "beyond terrible". The brand, NEW S&W revolvers.

My own experience has been documented here, in this thread. Following the various posters in the thread, with what they bought, I wouldn't trust ANY gun today.

 

[oldfool]

"all new guns should be good",

yes they should
no, they are not always
some flavors less often than others
not all of us own a LGS, but many of us do shop-a-lot
If a test drive around the block is the magic answer for that unfortunate disparate reality, you could strive harder to find a lemon yellow AMC station wagon LNIB, driven only briefly, runs good for a few rounds around the block, no doubt, driven to the firing range by a little old lady in Pasadena only on Sunday

In the meantime celebrate... your luck in beating the odds on one brand (any one brand) is nothing short of breathtaking, and exceeded by only one cyber-person I know
(maybe it's a moon phase thing, I really ought start watching my horoscope closer)

three out of three, four out of four, no big deal, but... wow
Do us all a kindness and post the next winning mega-millions and powerball ticket numbers, please... we don't mind splitting the pot with friends, scouts honor

PS
yep, I inspect what I buy
but I never carry any handgun on my person that I have not shot at least 300 rounds of varied ammo thru, and I don't actually trust it then..
500 to 1000, ok..
I used to be pretty good looking, quick, smooth, and tough too, but after a few thousand rounds, the truth that be known then is not always so pretty, you know
(threads on here do suggest to me, that most expect 30 rounds or less is proof enough, go figure)
inspection on the glass counter only rules the obvious junk out for me
trustworthy is as trustworthy does

 

[sleepyone]

The reason I won't has nothing to do with its quality or accuracy. There are too many quality U.S. gun companies to be sending my money south or overseas.