Your Experience with Taurus Revolvers
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Legionnaire
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Had a 4-inch Model 44 that was smooth and accurate. Sold it to fund another project and have regretted the decision. If I hadn't since picked up a Redhawk, I'd seriously consider another.
Still have a 4-inch 941 (.22 WMR). It has a very heavy DA trigger, but SA is crisp and it shoots well. It's a great plinker and a keeper ... if my daughter doesn't lay claim to it!
So my experience has been very positive to date.
Still have a 4-inch 941 (.22 WMR). It has a very heavy DA trigger, but SA is crisp and it shoots well. It's a great plinker and a keeper ... if my daughter doesn't lay claim to it!
So my experience has been very positive to date.
dwave
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My 608 has been great, I love it. Good accuracy with it, better than all the handguns I have now. Has a 4 lb. trigger single action and 12 double.
gunman42782
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I have owned a few, and currently own a model .44, and I have been happy with them all.
My experience has been good with several snubbies. That said, I avoided the all-titanium models, have only one aluminum/steel lightweight, and the rest were all blued high-carbon steel. I have a friend with an older blued steel .22 WRM and his has been fine too.
Judging from what I read on this forum, a fair number of owners are very dissatisfied with their customer service, but as I have never had to use it I can't comment one way or the other. Clearly though, this is one area where they need to clean up their act.
Judging from what I read on this forum, a fair number of owners are very dissatisfied with their customer service, but as I have never had to use it I can't comment one way or the other. Clearly though, this is one area where they need to clean up their act.
orionengnr
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The search function is your friend.
Taurus threads are legion. All devolve into bitter, acrimonious dispute. To call it a "difference of opinion" would be charitable, or perhaps naive. I predict this one will do likewise.
Heading for the popcorn vendor...
Taurus threads are legion. All devolve into bitter, acrimonious dispute. To call it a "difference of opinion" would be charitable, or perhaps naive. I predict this one will do likewise.
Heading for the popcorn vendor...
flounder22
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Like my M85 UL very much.
RNB65
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A buddy of mine bought a Taurus revolver (stainless clone of the 686) some years ago. The cylinder was so poorly machined that it would completely gunk up and stop rotating after firing a few shots. He shipped it to Taurus for repair and it came back 4 months later with a new cylinder installed which worked perfectly. One look at the original cylinder made me decide that I'd never buy a Taurus wheel gun.
Ifishsum
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I have three of their revolvers, as well as a PT-140 pistol. Started out with a 689 in 1993 or so, then an 85, and last year a Gaucho in .45 colt. That one had a transfer bar issue and went back to the factory for 3 weeks, and came back fixed.
All in all, in my experience they're good guns for the money.
All in all, in my experience they're good guns for the money.
ryanl
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Had a friend about 6 years ago buy one of the Titanium models, it was a snubby with ported barrel in 44spl. I didnt see the logic in the purchase for a SD gun. But anyway, was very accurate and had a nice trigger pull, until after the first reload. It would seize up and you could not, no matter how hard you tried pull the trigger, or rotate the cylinder. Dont know if he ever sent it back or just sold it, but he was pretty upset. Other than that i have no personal experience with Taurus, but that was enough to make me look elsewhere for a small revolver.
DevilDog0402
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Just picked up an 85 Ultralite .38 2 weeks ago, and shot it yesterday. I like it!!
jad0110
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Did not vote, as I have had one very good experience and one very bad one.
Very good: Taurus 66 7-shot 6" stainless, 357 Magnum. Nicely finished, and 100% reliable. Very accurate, with a nice smooth DA trigger pull (though with a bit of stacking). SA pull was almost up there with S&W. This was an excellent gun whose balance I never really got used to. Sold it for a 4" S&W 686, no regrets. It was a fine gun though.
I wish Taurus would make the 66 in 2.5" and 3" barrel lengths. It would make a fine carry gun in the tradition of the S&W K Frames, with the bonus of an extra round.
Very bad: Taurus 94 9-shot 4" stainless, 22LR. I know some get good ones but mine was a piece of crap. The following comes from a post I made previously on THR:
My 94 had such a heavy, extra crunchy DA pull that I found it didn't make a good training aid for my other DA wheelies. Actually, the pull on mine was so bad that it was not useable. There was a massive burr on the trigger about 1/3 of the way into the pull (actually, it was more of a hitch) that usually made me throw my shots. The SA pull, in fairness, was useable. And the gun was capable of decent accuracy.
Worse, the gun would bind every 100 rounds or so at first. Note that I always eject the empties straight down to avoid lead build up under the ejector star. I tried cleaner shooting CCI Stingers. I even attempted cleaning the gun every 50 rounds. It would still bind up. The cylinder gap appeared to be in spec, so I don't think that was the problem.
So I sent it back to Taurus. After 6 weeks I got it back in the exact same condition with a note to clean it more often
. Huh? You mean like, after every cylinder full? So I had the same problems, except I noticed the gun had turned into a lead spitter. I always wear safety glasses; I was reminded why by this 94. When I heard chunks of lead bouncing off my glasses, I put the gun down and never fired it again.
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I highly recommend the 66, and I would consider another Taurus in the future. They make a nice revolvers that unfortunately depreciate quite a bit. And lately, their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. As for the 94, I've read enough bad stuff about them that I've concluded that Taurus just has issues with that line.
Very good: Taurus 66 7-shot 6" stainless, 357 Magnum. Nicely finished, and 100% reliable. Very accurate, with a nice smooth DA trigger pull (though with a bit of stacking). SA pull was almost up there with S&W. This was an excellent gun whose balance I never really got used to. Sold it for a 4" S&W 686, no regrets. It was a fine gun though.
I wish Taurus would make the 66 in 2.5" and 3" barrel lengths. It would make a fine carry gun in the tradition of the S&W K Frames, with the bonus of an extra round.
Very bad: Taurus 94 9-shot 4" stainless, 22LR. I know some get good ones but mine was a piece of crap. The following comes from a post I made previously on THR:
My 94 had such a heavy, extra crunchy DA pull that I found it didn't make a good training aid for my other DA wheelies. Actually, the pull on mine was so bad that it was not useable. There was a massive burr on the trigger about 1/3 of the way into the pull (actually, it was more of a hitch) that usually made me throw my shots. The SA pull, in fairness, was useable. And the gun was capable of decent accuracy.
Worse, the gun would bind every 100 rounds or so at first. Note that I always eject the empties straight down to avoid lead build up under the ejector star. I tried cleaner shooting CCI Stingers. I even attempted cleaning the gun every 50 rounds. It would still bind up. The cylinder gap appeared to be in spec, so I don't think that was the problem.
So I sent it back to Taurus. After 6 weeks I got it back in the exact same condition with a note to clean it more often
. Huh? You mean like, after every cylinder full? So I had the same problems, except I noticed the gun had turned into a lead spitter. I always wear safety glasses; I was reminded why by this 94. When I heard chunks of lead bouncing off my glasses, I put the gun down and never fired it again.---
I highly recommend the 66, and I would consider another Taurus in the future. They make a nice revolvers that unfortunately depreciate quite a bit. And lately, their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. As for the 94, I've read enough bad stuff about them that I've concluded that Taurus just has issues with that line.
MCgunner
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I'm surprised the bashers haven't been more vociferous even though they're greatly out-voted. In every Taurus thread there are a couple of guys practically screaming and name calling over the Taurus thing. Some folks need to get a life. You get a bad gun because you didn't check it out thoroughly before purchase, hey, pays your money, takes your chances, any brand. I NEVER order sight unseen and always check for timing, play, gap, etc before putting my money down. If the vendor won't let me dry fire or check the gun over, I'll walk.
I've never had to try the customer service. If I ever do, I'll just shoot one of my other 20 handguns until it gets back. No sense getting your panties in a wad over it.
My 4" M66 is the best medium frame DA revolver I've ever owned, hands down, no contest. I've owned a Smith M19 new and a Ruger Security Six new along with a Rossi M971. I rather like my M85UL, too, for carry, but that 4" 66 is a favorite. Small frame .357 DAs, I'll take my SP101 over anything else, Smith or Taurus. I still have not had a bad Taurus moment, though. I've got two 66s I got used for VERY good prices. I look for 'em at gun shows used. No sense paying for that depreciation. AND, one of my 66s wears a 3" barrel, nice for carry and quite accurate, too.
I've never had to try the customer service. If I ever do, I'll just shoot one of my other 20 handguns until it gets back. No sense getting your panties in a wad over it.
My 4" M66 is the best medium frame DA revolver I've ever owned, hands down, no contest. I've owned a Smith M19 new and a Ruger Security Six new along with a Rossi M971. I rather like my M85UL, too, for carry, but that 4" 66 is a favorite. Small frame .357 DAs, I'll take my SP101 over anything else, Smith or Taurus. I still have not had a bad Taurus moment, though.
I've got two 66s I got used for VERY good prices. I look for 'em at gun shows used. No sense paying for that depreciation. AND, one of my 66s wears a 3" barrel, nice for carry and quite accurate, too.possum
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my mom has one of the little model 85's and i have put about 150rds through it, i shoot and clean it to make sure everything is good to go when i am home on leave or up her way. it has a bad trigger and it isn't the most accuaret revolver, but it works and it goes bang, and that is really all you need. with a better trigger and better sights i would have gave it the very good rating.
Gator
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I've only had one, but it was one of the lemons,
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I am currently having those same binding problems on my 66...
Its just goofy, it binds after a few rounds...when it gums up I unload it and work the moving parts loose and the gun shoots great for another 100 rounds.
But to be fair, I picked it up used and it looked to be in good shape upon intial inspection
Its just goofy, it binds after a few rounds...when it gums up I unload it and work the moving parts loose and the gun shoots great for another 100 rounds.
But to be fair, I picked it up used and it looked to be in good shape upon intial inspection
The_Shootist
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Satisfied with my M85
Bought mine used in Dec/2007. Doing some research , it was made in 1999, one of the M85's rated for +P ammo. When I got it, there was no holster wear and sure didn't look like it had been shot alot. Probably some little old lady bought it put five rounds in it and tossed it in her drawer.
Since I got it I have put 1100 rounds through it - 700 FBI load style, 400 standard pressure. Still ticking along smoothly and I figure I'll put anoth 100 rounds (or so) downrange next weekend. Heck, for what I payed for it ($ 220? $ 230? something like that) figure I will get my money's worth out of it (and I pretty much just shoot +P .38's in it).
Bought mine used in Dec/2007. Doing some research , it was made in 1999, one of the M85's rated for +P ammo. When I got it, there was no holster wear and sure didn't look like it had been shot alot. Probably some little old lady bought it put five rounds in it and tossed it in her drawer.
Since I got it I have put 1100 rounds through it - 700 FBI load style, 400 standard pressure. Still ticking along smoothly and I figure I'll put anoth 100 rounds (or so) downrange next weekend. Heck, for what I payed for it ($ 220? $ 230? something like that) figure I will get my money's worth out of it (and I pretty much just shoot +P .38's in it).
I can't specify the Model number but some years ago I owned a ultralight .22 LR Taurus snubby.
It was the worst revolver I've ever owned. Endless problems, especially ejection problems. Its not fair to condemn a whole brand based on one bad experience but it was a very bad experience and I've never been tempted to buy another Taurus.
It was the worst revolver I've ever owned. Endless problems, especially ejection problems. Its not fair to condemn a whole brand based on one bad experience but it was a very bad experience and I've never been tempted to buy another Taurus.
I carried a Model 415, in 41mag, for several years before trading it for one of my 5.5" stainless Redhawks also in 41mag. It was a well built revolver that shot everything I stuffed into the cylinder. It had a 2" ported barrel that, along with the grips really helped to tame the recoil. My only complaint was that the porting, drilled parallel to the front sight, would blacken that front sight after only 1 cylinder full of rounds. It was a heavy revolver for it's size and I slicked the trigger up pretty good. I would buy another if the opportunity presented itself, especially now that I have two 5.5" stainless Redhawks, both in 41mag as well.
MrTuffPaws
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Tracker 627. A few thousand rounds with mix of 38 and 357. Mostly 357. No issues. Great gun.
Liked it enough that I just bought a M85UL. I'll post a range report after I pick it up.
Liked it enough that I just bought a M85UL. I'll post a range report after I pick it up.
Master Blaster
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I have two Taurus revolvers. My favorite one is a model 94 9 shot .22lr, unlike many folks here have reported mine has a very nice trigger in both double and single action and fires 100% as long as the chambers are brushed clean every 500 rounds or so to remove the buildup. My son and daughter like this revolver very much since its accurate, reasonably light, and has an easy double action, and easy to cock single action( my smith K22 and 17 are too heavy and hard to cock).
My 94 probably has 20,000 rounds fired at least without a single problem.
I also own a Taurus tracker 45 acp 4", it also has an excellent DA and SA trigger, no grit or hitches like many complain of with a taurus. Excellent accuracy, and a design neither Ruger nor Smith make; A K-frame sized 5 shot .45acp revolver.
I own many S&W and a few rugers as well, and the Taurus is well a Taurus, The quality feel is better on the 94 which is 1996 production (PRE TAURUS LOCKing hammer).
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My 94 probably has 20,000 rounds fired at least without a single problem.
I also own a Taurus tracker 45 acp 4", it also has an excellent DA and SA trigger, no grit or hitches like many complain of with a taurus. Excellent accuracy, and a design neither Ruger nor Smith make; A K-frame sized 5 shot .45acp revolver.
I own many S&W and a few rugers as well, and the Taurus is well a Taurus, The quality feel is better on the 94 which is 1996 production (PRE TAURUS LOCKing hammer).
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I have a Taurus 605 .357 snubby. It looks and is well made, and I've never had any problems with it. No complaints at all, especially about the price.
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