[ARCHIVED THREAD] - taurus model 85

Posted: 8/1/2009 6:22:50 PM EDT

is the taurus model 85 a "clone" of a smith and wesson model pistol (snub nose classic version) if not, what size frame is it comprable to? TIA

Posted: 8/1/2009 7:36:31 PM EDT

[#1]

It's equivalent in size to a J frame smith. The internals are slightly different though, and they don't fit some J frame holsters.

Posted: 8/1/2009 7:59:55 PM EDT

[#2]

thanks, that was pretty much what i needed to know. I knew that taurus uses a different propriatary system (coil springs for mainspring) i was just hoping that it would fit a j-frame serpa holster.

Posted: 8/2/2009 5:38:01 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
thanks, that was pretty much what i needed to know. I knew that taurus uses a different propriatary system (coil springs for mainspring) i was just hoping that it would fit a j-frame serpa holster.

J frames use a coil mainspring. I would ask the holster manufacturer if it will fit. The Taurus has a slightly wider cylinder IIRC.

Posted: 8/2/2009 11:25:42 PM EDT

[#4]

Go into a store and "test fit" one if possible.

Posted: 8/4/2009 4:51:16 AM EDT

[#5]

I got to shoot one this past weekend. If you told me it was a S&W, I would have believed you. It was pretty nice. Very nice DA pull, SA had zero creep that I could detect.

Grip seemed larger than a J-frame though. Thats the only dimensional difference that I could tell besides the front sight being beefier and taller. But we are talking very minor differences. Leather or soft synthetic holsters for a J should fit no prob.

Posted: 8/10/2009 10:56:47 AM EDT

[#6]

I finally took mine out to shoot it this past week.
It isn't as dear to me as my 1911, but dammit, it's trying to be.
I wanted a SERPA but it wouldn't fit, I ended up with a Fobus

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