The title says it all...

First!  I only own the G2C, excellent gun for the money with excellent reviews. That said, the rest of the offering from Taurus has been suspect and Taurus' reputation hasn't been stellar so I'll say hard pass on it. Just MHO, however YMMV.

I plan on getting one. Seems like a great option. I have a few Taurus guns and love them. My PT92 I like better than a Beretta, and I got a killer deal on a PT1911 stainless railed that is a fantastic pistol.

I went for it and have about 400 rounds of Blazer Brass 9mm, 200 rounds of my .38 special handloads and 100 rounds of PMC 158 grain .357 magnum thru it with no issues.
It is quite accurate and has a very smooth double action pull. Although I don't really use it, the single action pull is nowhere as nice a that of a S&W 686. As expected, steel cased 9mm are very difficult to eject and are not worth it.

Speedloaders design for the S&W 686 Plus and 7 shot Ruger GP100 work just fine. I'm still hunting for a decent holster that will fit.
I replaced the factory grips with a set by Hogue.

Given all of the negative feedback online about Taurus products, I expect to have issues with the 692. Time will tell...

Thanks for the update!  I didn’t realize that revolver had a ported barrel.   It looks pretty good, hopefully you get a lot of good use out of it.

Why buy a Taurus? Is it because that is all you can afford? Taurus quality has been terrible for years. I have said it many times - if someone GAVE me a Taurus, I would not want it...

Why risk it? No, 100% of the guns they make don't break - but they seem to have WAY higher of a percentage of problems, compared to other brands. IF money IS an issue.... When you can buy an M&P Shield for $250 or less, WHY buy a Taurus? Don't like the Shield? There are still other, higher quality firearms in the $300 range. Hell, the Beretta APX is around the $300 mark if you look hard enough online.

If you REALLY WANT to buy a Taurus, and you know what you are doing - I GUESS, go ahead.... Knock yourself out.

But, too many gun newbies fall for Taurus products... They walk in the door and see the price of the Taurus guns compared to everything else. Then, the know nothing sales person (usually at a big box chain store, because a good % of real gun stores will not even carry the brand) will tell the newbie how good the gun is.

Then, after the 1st range trip, they post at a gun forum, asking for help. And by the time they pay for shipping (in the past, Taurus refused to cover shipping - not sure about 2020), the gun was no longer cheap (it's over $50 to ship a gun back to the manufacturer).... Then, be prepared to wait forever to get the gun back...

And, how many times have I see posts on various forums of guns being returned by Taurus with NOTHING done to them?

Even the various CEOs can't change things, no matter what they promised...

People point to the newest 2020 CEO as "turning the company around." But, look at Taurus history:

Back in 2010 - Someone quotes an article about how the new CEO of Taurus (Mark Kressler) will help improve quality... : https://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=408285&highlight=taurus+quality


I then did an internet search of the CEO prior to Kressler. His name was Bob Morrison, and he was CEO in the earlier 2000s. I couldn't find even ONE article where he said he would improve quality... Go figure... :D


In 2012, the Taurus CEO, Mark Kressler, promises "new products, better customer relations and higher quality": https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/taurus-no-more-bull/


But then in 2014, that CEO (Mark Kresser,) was fired... He was a CEO who had "led the charge at Taurus to tighten quality control."

https://www.guns.com/news/2014/07/31/taurus-announces-new-ceo-allegedly-fired-its-former-after-company-acquisition


And, his replacement CEO plans to repair the Taurus reputation in 2014 (Anthony Acitelli): https://www.shootingsportsretailer.com/stories/interview-taurus-usa-ceo-anthony-acitelli


In 2015, that same CEO (Anthony Acitelli) said: "the agreement is a step to rebuild the brand’s credibility". He was referring to a class action lawsuit about defective guns...

https://www.guns.com/news/2015/12/21/taurus-ready-to-rebuild-credibility-but-hurdles-still-ahead


Furthermore: Acitelli said: "A company that stands behind its product and is willing to do the right thing for the customer actually gives us credibility."

https://mhhlaw.net/taurus-ready-to-rebuild-credibility-but-hurdles-still-ahead/


Acitelli eventually left, and in 2017, the new CEO (David Blenker) said: “We have a very dedicated work force that is committed to making Taurus the top brand and I’m excited to be leading the team with this vision.

https://www.ammoland.com/2017/10/taurus-usa-promotes-david-blenker-to-ceo/#axzz6PpJLkOTy


But, in Jan 2020, David Blecker leaves, and he is replaced by Bret Vorhees. Here, Vorhees, the new Taurus CEO, vows to improve quality in April 2020:

https://forum.mcarbo.com/t/taurus-letter-to-customers/9170



Yea, it's gonna happen.... After all these years, Taurus is "better."

And look at this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fn6GFSwTEw&feature=emb_logo

(This is just plain sad)


Paired with this:

Defective Guns in The US: A Dark Tale With No Recalls


https://www.johnuustal.com/blog/12/defective-guns-not-covered-by-u.s.-product-defect-laws/


And, people have died....


How Defective Guns Became the Only Product That Can’t Be Recalled

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2018-02-28/how-defective-guns-became-the-only-product-that-can-t-be-recalled


News of the settled lawsuit:

https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/886432-taurus-drop-fire-gun-defect-class-action-settles-38m/

https://thomasjhenrylaw.com/blog/prod

Yes, we know.  The G2C/G2S/G3/G3C is doing rather well, the revolvers have always been an inexpensive S&W clone, and their Beretta 92 & 1911 clones have always been decent.

They sucked a lot in the past.  That doesn't mean they completely suck now.

I have seen a LOT of complaints online (various forums) about their revolvers. Don't want one.

And, it's sad that since the 1970s, the only real good gun they have made is the Beretta clone, that is not as good as the Beretta

The Taurus 92 has a better safety than the Beretta 92.  But they don't take the same mags, as Beretta didn't put the mag catch in the same place as Taurus.

OP, here's a thread o'Taurus hate for ya:

https://www.ar15.com/forums/t_1_5/2340669_Buying-a-Taurus-ultra-light-38-snub-good-discount-secondary-weapon-.html

I personally am fine with the safety where it is at, as so many other guns are set up the same way.

That being said, the quality on the Taurus 92s I have looked at are not that good. They still have the original style locking block. And, the parts tend to be looser on the Taurus. I have even seen some Taurus 92 models with the white dots for the sights NEXT to the depressions where they should be painted at.

I've owned like 28 Beretta 92 variants over 25+ years. I don't want a Taurus 92.....

But, you are entitled to your opinion...

I have no interest in guns that don't take standard mags at this point, so I have no interest in the Taurus 92.  The PT 111/G2C/G3 on the other hand...

I love mine but steel case 9mm are hard to extract.  
Most of these post are comparing it to semi auto pistols.  The 692 is a revolver that comes with 2 cylinders a 9mm and 38/357.

Reading comprehension be hard

Looks like a cool gun ammo combo.  My buddy has a .17 Tracker that shoots really well.  A friend bought one of the 856’s and likes it without complaint.  I like my Taurus TX22 better than any other plinker class .22 semi auto .22LR.

I also got rid of a G2 because I could not adapt to the trigger and the adjustable sights kept squirming away from every attempt to zero. The G3C has fixed Glock pattern sights, but feels like a brick and I passed.  

Absolutely no useful info for you, but after the long rant against Taurus, its semi positive.

OP, this answer might be a little late, but I just bought a 692 with a 2.5" barrel. Wanted a ported 3" but no one had one, plus I got a fair deal on it so.....

The single action trigger is 6.5 pounds, and the double action trigger is 10.5 pounds. Both are way too heavy for my tastes, but I have new springs and a hone on order to help fix the problem.

The revolver is a fair addition to my collection, it is not my primary pistol, not or secondary piece, true be known, it is number 6 or 7 on the list. I had a hole no .38 Special/.357 Magnum so it fits that spot ok, plus a 9mm is a additional bonus, it will be the backup for 9mm. I actual thought about contacting Taurus to see if I can buy an additional spare 9mm cylinder assembly and have it reamed out to .38 Super.. That way it could be the backup to the Kimber in .38 Super too.

It will be shot, but it is not my go to gun, but so far it does what I have asked it to do. Pull the trigger and it goes off.

I like the idea of a revolver that can swap calibers like this. A friend has a single action Ruger Redhawk that does this and it's a lot of fun to shoot.

I'd look at the 692 as a fun gun first, and if it proves reliable then perhaps a hiking gun with the 357 cylinder.

As far as all the hate here - if you hate the product or company so much why keep posting and posting?

I had a 709 Slim I liked carrying, but at some point I stopped being able to shoot something that small well. It worked fine, kept going and going, not sure what else was needed there, and I actually like the G2, 709, and G3 triggers, the long takeup and short reset.

Just wondering if the OP got a 692 or not.

Friends don't let friends buy TearAzz

This is Tech, not GD.

I shot my buddys last weekend, 3 inch bbl w/ports, stainless.  Fired 9mm and 357 defensive rounds.  GTG for a revolver. Ports really helped w bbl flip.  Loved the grips.

I have a Taurus 692 2.75" (considered as a 3" barrel).

Not a single issue shooting all kinds of .357 , 38 spl, or 9mm.

Great little revolver. The ported barrel really help to tame muzzle climb. Good tight lock up on the cylinder.

Also have a Taurus 629 stainless tracker, 4". Zero issues with that revolver as well after all sorts of .357 rounds thru it.

Buy one.

I am also late to the game.

I have the SS 3" and like it alot. It isn't a python, but I know that.

Love the 9mm full moon clips and the separate ability to shoot heavy .357 with the other cylinder.

I don't bother with 38 special, as the 9mm seems more logical for a lower power than .357 Mag.

The reason why I bought this Taurus is because I am not aware of other setups that have 2 cylinder assemblies for the different cartridges. I know there have been single actions, but this is the only double action that I AM AWARE of.

The funny thing is that before I saw it, I was hoping someone made a 3" full lug, non-flutted cylinder, SS 9mm Revolver that took full moon clips. I was tickled to see that Taurus does. I did change the grips, but the factory grips do real well at absorbing recoil...just like the look and feel of the Hogues.
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I have the same issue w/ steel case in my Ruger SP 101.



Lol, you've come a long way from HK's.  Dual cylinders in 9x19mm & .357 seem common in furrin revolvers, perhaps b/c of some European gun laws limiting the total # of guns one can own.  Thus there are numerous switch caliber rifles sold in Europe.  In no limit USA, having a spare cylinder is akin to having an extra upper - it's gonna grow into a complete gun sooner or later.

I got to slug my barrel and it measure .356,   If any of u guys reload for it.  I have been using 9mm 147gr in 38.

i guess half the people that are voting have no idea about this gun and think its some semi auto pistol and have never shot or handled this REVOLVER.