Help me name this revolver (eta: its a Thunder 5 and I'm looking for reviews now)

Site Notices

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help me name this revolver (eta: its a Thunder 5 and I'm looking for reviews now)

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:07:08 PM EDT

At a gunshow a while ago i fondled a revolver but i can't remember its name . It had a short barrel (maybe an ince or two) but long cylinders. It came with two 5-shot cylinders. One of them was for .410 shells and the other I can't remember. The gunshow guy said it was originally designed for the military but it wasn't picked up. It felt fairly sturdy. It had a funny color --maybe a grayish green if my memory serves me right.

Does it sound familiar to anyone?

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:08:03 PM EDT

[#1]

thunder 5

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:09:29 PM EDT

[#2]

Thunder 5?

ETA: Beaten by TRH

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:10:48 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:
Thunder 5?

www.lesjones.com/www/images/posts/Thunder5.jpg

ETA: Beaten by TRH

You guys are godlike. Thank you.

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:11:59 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:

You are godlike. Thank you.

that's what she said

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:12:17 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Thunder 5?

www.lesjones.com/www/images/posts/Thunder5.jpg

ETA: Beaten by TRH

You guys are godlike. Thank you.

Actually, we use this trick called "Google".

I typed ".410 revolver" in the magical box and SHAZAM!... I found the Thunder 5.

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:12:29 PM EDT

[#6]

name it Jim

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:19:01 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
name it Jim

Oooo, yeah. Then at the range you can blast the hell out of targets, then look at your revolver and say, " It's dead, Jim."

CO

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:20:21 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
name it Jim

Oooo, yeah. Then at the range you can blast the hell out of targets, then look at your revolver and say, " It's dead, Jim."

CO

"Damn it, Jim, I'm a doctor, not a marksman!!"

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:20:41 PM EDT

[#9]

Anyone ever shoot a thunder 5?

Posted: 1/7/2006 8:48:40 PM EDT

[#10]

Why isn't anyone furiously waving the dupe flag?! Someone was asking about this about 3-4 months ago!

Posted: 1/8/2006 12:52:59 AM EDT

[#11]

It was chambered in .410 and 45 long colt.
never got to shoot but kinda want one for shits and giggles,

Posted: 1/8/2006 1:05:18 AM EDT

[#12]

just like the one used in the moive 3 kings

Posted: 1/8/2006 1:15:21 AM EDT

[#13]

Taurus is offering a similar revolver soon it would appear. Check here:

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=4410TKR2SS&category=Revolver

Posted: 1/8/2006 1:19:16 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Taurus is offering a similar revolver soon it would appear. Check here:

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=4410TKR2SS&category=Revolver

ok that showed us alot of info wow |]

Posted: 1/8/2006 1:26:38 AM EDT

[#15]

Jeebus, can you imagine the flame coming out of that barrel.

I love it.

Posted: 1/8/2006 3:07:20 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
Taurus is offering a similar revolver soon it would appear. Check here:

All better now

Posted: 1/8/2006 3:13:59 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Taurus is offering a similar revolver soon it would appear. Check here:

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=4410TKR2SS&category=Revolver

ok that showed us alot of info wow |]

It's more than you had before I posted it Okie

Anyhoo, one of these days I need to learn how to make a link active,,,

Posted: 1/8/2006 5:30:08 AM EDT

[#18]

No sights on it?

Posted: 1/8/2006 5:50:39 AM EDT

[#19]

thank you to all.

I found the site that sells them new. www.thunder5.com/docs1.html

They also sell a cylinder for 45/70. That was the extra cylinder that I saw at the gun show that really made me excited. It looks like it was a deal at the gun show -- 525 with the extra barrel.

The Taurus looks nice, but the snubbie nature of the Thunder 5 is attractive.

Anyone shoot one? I'd also appreciate if some strong search-fu could find and post the older thread. thanks.

Posted: 1/8/2006 5:53:00 AM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
thank you to all.

I found the site that sells them new. www.thunder5.com/docs1.html

They also sell a cylinder for 45/70. That was the extra cylinder that I saw at the gun show that really made me excited. It looks like it was a deal at the gun show -- 525 with the extra barrel.

The Taurus looks nice, but the snubbie nature of the Thunder 5 is attractive.

Anyone shoot one? I'd also appreciate if some strong search-fu could find and post the older thread. thanks.

it doesn't matter how strong your search-fu is if your member-fu is non-existent.

Posted: 1/8/2006 5:59:30 AM EDT

[#21]

Quoted:
Why isn't anyone furiously waving the dupe flag?! Someone was asking about this about 3-4 months ago!

3 to 4 months ago??????

Only a DUPE NAZI would would call this a Dupe..

Posted: 1/8/2006 6:07:40 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
it doesn't matter how strong your search-fu is if your member-fu is non-existent.

A fair and legitimate comment. But I must pay other bills first. Where once I didn't have membership because I was cheap, now I dont because of a new wife and baby.

Posted: 1/8/2006 6:16:28 AM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Why isn't anyone furiously waving the dupe flag?! Someone was asking about this about 3-4 months ago!

3 to 4 months ago??????

Only a DUPE NAZI would would call this a Dupe..

I think he was being [ron white]SARCASTIC[/ronwhite]

Posted: 1/8/2006 6:26:52 AM EDT

[#24]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
Why isn't anyone furiously waving the dupe flag?! Someone was asking about this about 3-4 months ago!

3 to 4 months ago??????

Only a DUPE NAZI would would call this a Dupe..

I think he was being [ron white]SARCASTIC[/ronwhite]

I know that. But it helps keep them away..

Posted: 1/8/2006 6:32:07 AM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Quoted:
it doesn't matter how strong your search-fu is if your member-fu is non-existent.

A fair and legitimate comment. But I must pay other bills first. Where once I didn't have membership because I was cheap, now I dont because of a new wife and baby.

well, since you were reasonable and all I did a search for you.

No topics found, although I didn't search for "ugly ass revolver"

Posted: 1/8/2006 7:06:06 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
it doesn't matter how strong your search-fu is if your member-fu is non-existent.

A fair and legitimate comment. But I must pay other bills first. Where once I didn't have membership because I was cheap, now I dont because of a new wife and baby.

well, since you were reasonable and all I did a search for you.

No topics found, although I didn't search for "ugly ass revolver"

Thanks for the sympathy search. True, it is ugly, but there is something about it that I fund appealing. Its the "ugly girls" that really put out -- errrr or so I've heard.

Posted: 1/8/2006 7:24:51 AM EDT

[#27]

related post
www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=5&f=33&t=24483

Posted: 1/8/2006 7:26:26 AM EDT

[#28]

we had a thunder five that was brought in on a trade at the range. The owner said the company closed after slick willie decided to add it to the destructive device list....

we also had two of the new taurus' . they don't last long in the case.

Posted: 1/8/2006 8:06:57 AM EDT

[#29]

We've got one. It's a neat little pistol. We keep it loaded up with .410 and carry it when we're doing some tractor work or fishing at the hunt club. It works wonders on snakes.

I've tried some light 45LC loads in it and is shot ok. Not super accurate, but good enough. It's so heavy that recoil is nothing, even with the shot shells. There is a little groove on the top of it with a fixed notch/post sight setup. With the .410 you can just "point shoot" snakes to about 10ft. Works for me.

Here's a ghey pic of mine that I took for the "tactical shotgun pic" thread.

If you have any specific questions, let me know. I'll try to answer them for you.

CHRIS

Posted: 1/8/2006 8:33:47 AM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:
We've got one. It's a neat little pistol. We keep it loaded up with .410 and carry it when we're doing some tractor work or fishing at the hunt club. It works wonders on snakes.

I've tried some light 45LC loads in it and is shot ok. Not super accurate, but good enough. It's so heavy that recoil is nothing, even with the shot shells. There is a little groove on the top of it with a fixed notch/post sight setup. With the .410 you can just "point shoot" snakes to about 10ft. Works for me.

Here's a ghey pic of mine that I took for the "tactical shotgun pic" thread.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/Chrissopher/Bersa_w_light.jpg

If you have any specific questions, let me know. I'll try to answer them for you.

CHRIS

thanks for the review. I think I'll pick one up if i get the opportunity.

Posted: 1/8/2006 8:39:16 AM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
related post
www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=5&f=33&t=24483

Imagine that -- we were already talking about it in the REVOLVER forum. Who would have thunk it.

Seriousy, Thanks for the link.

Posted: 1/8/2006 8:41:01 AM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:
we had a thunder five that was brought in on a trade at the range. The owner said the company closed after slick willie decided to add it to the destructive device list....

we also had two of the new taurus' . they don't last long in the case.

DD, eh? I am incredulous. I'll do so more checking on that.

Posted: 1/8/2006 8:52:28 AM EDT

[#33]

yeah, thats how it was explained to me. and the reason why the company went out of business. Could be wrong though

ETA, i could very well be wrong...looks like they are being sold brand new from HERE

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Help me name this revolver (eta: its a Thunder 5 and I'm looking for reviews now)

General » General Discussion

Warning

Confirm Action

About AR15.COM

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Contact Us