Posted: 4/6/2009 3:34:18 PM EDT
| I've noticed that a lot of people on here are not big fans of Taurus handguns. That's fine, as most seem to back up their opinions with facts and real world accounts. Since most of the stuff I've read has been about semi-auto pistols, I was wondering what the thoughts were on Taurus revolvers. Are they any better/more reliable than their other guns? I'm looking to get a revolver for my wife and wanted to see what the consensus was before I start looking. Thanks in advance for your input. |
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S&W or Ruger revolvers aren't much more money, and are far better weapons. This. I myself don't care for the style of Ruger's cylinder releases, but that's being pretty picky. They are very solid, good guns. I am a definite Smith fan; I've been looking to pick up 586 in recent months (or maybe a 19). |
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I have a Taurus rifle that's been great. Have seen other Taurus rifles that were very good guns.
The pistols however, are hit and largely miss. Their model that is a homage to the Beretta 92 seems to be one of their better offerings. As far as their revos I'd pass. I'd buy a nice used Dan Wesson, Smith or Ruger. In that order. |
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I think Taurus is moving up in the world with their quality control and reliability and have yet to overcome their reputation from old mistakes. My brother has a Taurus 24/7 .45 and I have yet to see that thing jam, fte, ftf, or do anything but go boom when requested. He has probably put a few cases of various craptastic plinking rounds through it too. Think about Honda in the 80's, or Hyundai in the 90's. Nobody wanted to be near the cars for fear they'd blow up (and actually my aunt's 84' civic did blow up). But now days they are reguarded as some of the most reliable on the market.
Would I buy a Taurus? No. But then again I wouldn't buy a Honda or a Hyundai now either....it's just cause I can afford NICER, albiet not more reliable products now days. |
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I'm looking to get a revolver for my wife and wanted to see what the consensus was before I start looking. A Taurus should be just fine for her as she's not gonna be as nitpicky as the average arfcomer would be, IMO. I would urge you to skip the ported models & get a plain jane steel framed .38spl WITH the hammer. That way the steel will eat up much of the recoil & she can cock the hammer for a precise shot at the range to learn how to shoot accurately. I would also suggest some .38spl wadcutters from GA Arms in case she's new to firearms. This ammo will allow her to shoot w/o developing a flinch. My .o2 |
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I had a Taurus Pt 100 or 101 i don't remember what model it was.
Well this is my opinion of them now Taurus= Junk That gun smoked stacked all the time. The only thing they had to brag about was the raging bull in 454 and now that there is better and bigger guns they arnt shit. |