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Old 05-05-2017, 05:04 PM
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I have a chance to purchase a Taurus 441 4" with 100 rounds of new Winchester .44 spec. brass, a speedloader and a set of 3 Lee carbide dies for an out the door price of $500. I saw this in a small gun shop within a larger business about an hour away from home but was not able to handle the firearm. I called the store after I got home and was offered this deal. I already own a pre24 with 6.5" barrel and have been looking for a 4" barrel version. I also already have the dies and brass so that can be sold to offset the purchase price. Does this sound like a good deal? Thanks.
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Old 05-05-2017, 10:34 PM
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I have had a 441-3" since the early 90's. They have some maintenance problems, and I don't know if service is still available. Like most Taurus hand guns, the trigger pull is on the heavy side. So I cut 2 1/2 coils off the hammer spring, and that may be too much! However it goes bang every time And I hit well with it. It sounds like the price is high! But what else do have to spend your money on? Not that I'm looking for one, but at that price I would pass very quickly!

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Old 05-05-2017, 11:12 PM
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I think for a used Taurus that's possibly a rather high price even with the other stuff.
I just bought a NIB Charter Bulldog 44 spl for $389 out the door. It has become my main carry now. It has a decent trigger action da and SA. I bought the dies, coated bullets, and primers and cost of ammo isn't near like retail if you can even find 44spl. I have read many positive reviews on the Bulldog and I haven't had a problem running close to 300 165gr hand loads through it. The recoil is not bad at all which really surprised me. If I can hold still the gun POA is right on with 246 gr lead round nose Remington new rounds. The 165 gr shoot a bit low which was easy to correct as the sights are easy to get on target.
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Old 05-05-2017, 11:34 PM
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A 441 is the one to have-well thought of early Taurus revolver. Mine has the best out of the box double action I have experienced.
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Old 05-05-2017, 11:35 PM
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I have a 441 with a 3 inch barrel. My trigger is decent in da and good in sa. My problem was that the firing pin block would rattle when I walked. I called Taurus customer service and sent it in. Their solution was shooting grease around the firing pin block to keep it from moving around. Not happy with that fix, but they did inspect the gun and found the barrel forcing cone undersized and fixed it for free under their Lifetime Repair Policy and I am the 2nd owner. Very happy about that. I have seen 441s going for $400 for just the gun. Personally, I don't think I would buy one for that price, but you might have the urge for one, then go for it, after checking it out.
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Old 05-05-2017, 11:36 PM
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Here is a pic of mine.
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Old 05-06-2017, 12:26 AM
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Some humorist will jump in shortly with that tired "Friends don't let friends buy Taurus" line--never fails., and irritates me just a bit.

Some Taurus guns have had problems and others have been perfectly satisfactory. We read the horror stories, but an awful lot of owners are well pleased.

I'd say $500 is high for a used 441, but finally it depends on how badly you want the gun.
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Purchased one when they first came put.
A solid, good shooting revolver.
Sold it for $450 years ago and purchased a 696

Bad rep aside, 500 isn't too far out of line for a nice one.
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I owned the blued fixed sight version a while back. The gun was quite accurate but had a terrible trigger until I replaced the main and rebound springs. I also did a little internal polishing and reshaped the factory wood grips. Turned out to be a nice revolver. Another forum member now owns the gun.

Only two of the Taurus guns I've owned have been really good guns, the aforementioned 441 and a PT1911 in 9mm.
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I agree with the others that have said that $500 is a high price for that gun, and also agree that the 441 is a good firearm. I purchased my 4" blued off GB over a year ago for $400 shipped, and I'm good with the price. It was a barely used specimen in fantastic shape and shoots wonderfully. Trigger pull in DA a bit heavy, but I usually just use single action anyway since it is primarily a range gun.
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Old 05-06-2017, 12:44 PM
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Thanks for all the responses. I guess I will pass on this deal. Thanks again.
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P.M. sent with a lead on a Taurus 431 here in GA.
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My two cents on my ownership experience with multiple Taurus Revolvers:
- Taurus revolvers don't hold their value well (and cost less than a S&W to begin with.) The price on that package is $50-$100 high IMHO.
- Quality on ( at least the earlier) Taurus revolvers is hit or miss. If you can get a real good one, you'll be bragging. Get a problematic one and you'll be looking to trade it like a hot potato. ( Maybe to a shop with dies, ammo etc ;-)

-Taurus CS was poor on the multiple guns I sent through (multiple times.).
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Grip, holster and speedloader availability can be disappointing depending on model.
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