rock n roll kid
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just acquired a revolver in 44 magnum
its in great shape , but i haven't fired it yet .
thoughts ... opinions
its in great shape , but i haven't fired it yet .
thoughts ... opinions
anyone else shoot a taurus ....
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I don't have revolver, but they are doing a good job nowadays with their semi pistols.
I don't have revolver, but they are doing a good job nowadays with their semi pistols.
Bozz10mm
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My son bought a Taurus Tracker 44 magnum a couple years ago. I shot it some. 3 or 4 cylinders worth. Seems to work okay. Lol, he still hasn't shot it himself yet. I wish he would have talked to me before he bought it. I think he paid way too much for it. About $450 IIRC.
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Years ago (10 or 12) I shot a friends Taurus M85 which is roughly a copy of the S&W Chief's Special - at least as far as looks go. It was HORRIBLE! The accuracy was a foot off at 50 feet and the action was gritty and rough. To the best of my knowledge he got rid of it.
I have heard that Taurus has improved quality lately but I have not handled or shot any new ones.
I also shot a Taurus Semi Auto and it was a huge improvement (quality- wise) over the Revolver experience I had. I'm not exposed to many Taurus's so that is about all I have to say about them.
Hopefully your 44 Mag. will turn out to be a good one! Good luck with it.
I have heard that Taurus has improved quality lately but I have not handled or shot any new ones.
I also shot a Taurus Semi Auto and it was a huge improvement (quality- wise) over the Revolver experience I had. I'm not exposed to many Taurus's so that is about all I have to say about them.
Hopefully your 44 Mag. will turn out to be a good one! Good luck with it.
daglockman
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I have a Taurus Raging Judge Magnum. It shoots .45LC, .454 Casull, and .410. It shoots great, and is actually very accurate. I did have a problem with the finish on the hammer and it is back at Taurus getting the hammer replaced. It is a good blaster though.
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Justin T
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I have had a couple of taurus autos that never gave me any trouble. One of them, a 1911, I carry frequently.
I will be adding a stainless 856 very soon. A 6-shot J-frame-sized snubby .38. Good stuff.
I will be adding a stainless 856 very soon. A 6-shot J-frame-sized snubby .38. Good stuff.
Bayou52
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I have a 1999 Taurus Tracker in 22LR. It has always performed perfectly for me. I recently changed the hammer and trigger springs and smoothed out some internals. The result is a 2 3/4 pound trigger break with no creep and a glass smooth cylinder rotation. The revolver shoots accurately, so I can't ask any more out of the thing.
The reason I bought it was due to the relative price compared with a Smith. At that time, new Smiths were in the $500 range, and I didn't want to pop this amount for an occasional 22 plinker. The Taurus was under $200 and had an attractive look so I went for it. The only drawback from the factory was a stiff trigger break (nearly 6 pounds) and a hard hammer pull back. The replacement Wolfe springs worked wonders. Also, the small, cheesy factory ribbed rubber grips have been ditched in favor of wooden target grips.
My only Taurus. Pic:
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The reason I bought it was due to the relative price compared with a Smith. At that time, new Smiths were in the $500 range, and I didn't want to pop this amount for an occasional 22 plinker. The Taurus was under $200 and had an attractive look so I went for it. The only drawback from the factory was a stiff trigger break (nearly 6 pounds) and a hard hammer pull back. The replacement Wolfe springs worked wonders. Also, the small, cheesy factory ribbed rubber grips have been ditched in favor of wooden target grips.
My only Taurus. Pic:
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DumpStick
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Which 44 revolver ? Is it the M-44, or one if the Tracker series ?
I have several Taurus revolvers, one if which is an M-44 from the 90s. I have fired many hundreds of rounds through it, and have never had any problems whatsoever.
The factory rubber grips are very comfortable, and those grips combined with the weight of the revolver do a good job of soaking up the recoil.
I've fired everything from light 200 grain handloads, to factory full power. I don't shoot the very heavy handloads through the Taurus, reserving those for the Rugers.
I have been completely happy with my M-44, over the almost 20 years I've owned it.
I have several Taurus revolvers, one if which is an M-44 from the 90s. I have fired many hundreds of rounds through it, and have never had any problems whatsoever.
The factory rubber grips are very comfortable, and those grips combined with the weight of the revolver do a good job of soaking up the recoil.
I've fired everything from light 200 grain handloads, to factory full power. I don't shoot the very heavy handloads through the Taurus, reserving those for the Rugers.
I have been completely happy with my M-44, over the almost 20 years I've owned it.
Lonegle57
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I had two back in the late 80's, the M-44, one 6 inch, one 8&3/8. Sold off
the long barrel and carried the 6 inch for a number of years. It was accurate and worked. Toward the end of it's time with me it would occasionally lock up, thinking perhaps it needed a serious cleaning. I leaned more toward the 41 mag and the Taurus moved on. For the right price, would pick on up again.
the long barrel and carried the 6 inch for a number of years. It was accurate and worked. Toward the end of it's time with me it would occasionally lock up, thinking perhaps it needed a serious cleaning. I leaned more toward the 41 mag and the Taurus moved on. For the right price, would pick on up again.
Ivan the Butcher
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I bought a used 44 Special, (5 shot, adjustable sights, 3" Barrel) in the mid 90's. Accuracy fit and finish were very nice. Only problem was the internal parts were not tempered correctly and kept breaking. So after owning it 23 years but only being able to shoot it 4 or 5, I traded it in on a S&W 44 Mag.
That gun absolutely loved Winchester Silver Tip Hollow Points!
Ivan
That gun absolutely loved Winchester Silver Tip Hollow Points!
Ivan
max503
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I've had a stainless model 605 357 snub nose that has been a very good gun.
I recently bought a PT 92 and can't say enough good things about it.
I'd buy another Taurus in a heartbeat. Been thinking about getting a full-size 357 with adjustable sights for shooting and hunting.
I recently bought a PT 92 and can't say enough good things about it.
I'd buy another Taurus in a heartbeat. Been thinking about getting a full-size 357 with adjustable sights for shooting and hunting.
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I've shot four. Currently own two. One, a model 82 revolver - K frame size. Very accurate, smooth fairly light trigger, 100% reliable thus far. Two, a 1911. Accurate, reliable, decent but not exactly light (for a 1911) trigger. Previously owned a PT609 9mm. Very reliable, fairly accurate, light but slightly notchy trigger. Put north of 25,000 rounds through it until the extractor broke. Being a "settlement" gun, it's back at Taurus to be replaced. Still have not received its replacement. The only other Taurus I've fired was a friend's Raging Bull in 454 Casull. I shot three rounds. That was enough to tell me I didn't want to shoot more. Trigger was smooth and relatively light. I've lost touch with him since so I can't talk about reliability.
People love them or hate them, but many of the haters have never actually owned one, they've just heard about them on the internet.
To be fair Rossi and Taurus quality control has always been pretty spotty, with the customer usually providing the final quality assurance. Most guns shops, if they are honest, will tell you they send more Rossi/Taurus firearms back under warranty than the rest of their brands combined.
But if you get a good one it'll be a great pistol or revolver. The Rossi / Taurus revolvers are good S&W clones and are decent shooters.
Any of them made prior to January 2017 will have a lifetime warranty, so if you are looking for one in a local gun shop, the older stock is a better deal if it's old enough to still have the lifetime warranty.
To be fair Rossi and Taurus quality control has always been pretty spotty, with the customer usually providing the final quality assurance. Most guns shops, if they are honest, will tell you they send more Rossi/Taurus firearms back under warranty than the rest of their brands combined.
But if you get a good one it'll be a great pistol or revolver. The Rossi / Taurus revolvers are good S&W clones and are decent shooters.
Any of them made prior to January 2017 will have a lifetime warranty, so if you are looking for one in a local gun shop, the older stock is a better deal if it's old enough to still have the lifetime warranty.
Buddy’s gun and pic. Thinks ammo related (.45)
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2.5" judge with evidently hot .45 colt rd. Was shooting across hood and broke windshield when cylinder let go.
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2.5" judge with evidently hot .45 colt rd. Was shooting across hood and broke windshield when cylinder let go.
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Congratulations on the new addition
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I presently own several Taurus revolvers, most are snubbies. Some are a couple of decades old by now. I also own two pump rifles. Now that they have joined forces, I kind of consider the current Rossi to be the same company. I have 5 of their lever guns (yes 3 are Ranch Hands) and I am pleased with those as well
Accuracy is very good, they have been totally reliable. Fit and finish is more than acceptable
I have heard the same internet horror stories about Taurus, but the 10 or 12 that myself and my family own have all been trouble free
Just last week I was pocket carrying my Shadow Gray, Total Titanium, Taurus 450 snub nose.
If Smith and Wesson had offered 5 shot, L-frame sized, big bore revolvers, it is possible that I never would have learned of these wonderful little power houses
Prior to getting this one in 45 Long Colt, I would often carry it's 41 Magnum brother. I have one in stainless and one in Total Titanium
Like any product on the market, you will always be able to find people on the Internet that have problems and are willing to talk about them. No manufacturer can make 100% of their products perfect 100% of the time
You already own it, so just take it out and try it
Hey, if you do not like it, you can always sell it.
Your personal experience with the revolver is worth more than a hundred Internet opinions.
Remember, your Forum brothers and sisters love pictures of new purchases
I presently own several Taurus revolvers, most are snubbies. Some are a couple of decades old by now. I also own two pump rifles. Now that they have joined forces, I kind of consider the current Rossi to be the same company. I have 5 of their lever guns (yes 3 are Ranch Hands) and I am pleased with those as well
Accuracy is very good, they have been totally reliable. Fit and finish is more than acceptable
I have heard the same internet horror stories about Taurus, but the 10 or 12 that myself and my family own have all been trouble free
Just last week I was pocket carrying my Shadow Gray, Total Titanium, Taurus 450 snub nose.
If Smith and Wesson had offered 5 shot, L-frame sized, big bore revolvers, it is possible that I never would have learned of these wonderful little power houses
Prior to getting this one in 45 Long Colt, I would often carry it's 41 Magnum brother. I have one in stainless and one in Total Titanium
Like any product on the market, you will always be able to find people on the Internet that have problems and are willing to talk about them. No manufacturer can make 100% of their products perfect 100% of the time
You already own it, so just take it out and try it
Hey, if you do not like it, you can always sell it.
Your personal experience with the revolver is worth more than a hundred Internet opinions.
I've owned several Taurus revolvers over the years. Most were 38/357's, but I've owned a couple of 22's, and a 44 Special also. I never saw anything negative about them. The finish wasn't as nice on some of them, but they were lower cost models. Others had a blue finish that would rival a Smith and Wesson.
These days, I've only got one. Nothing wrong with the others, I just sold and traded them as something else caught my eye.
I recently picked up a Tracker 44 Magnum, with a 4" ported barrel. It's a five shooter, about the size of a K-frame Smith and Wesson. It's chambered for 44 Magnum, but all I've ever shot in in is 44 Special. Good shooter. I doubt I'll ever shoot magnums in it, but I don't shoot anything but paper.
These days, I've only got one. Nothing wrong with the others, I just sold and traded them as something else caught my eye.
I recently picked up a Tracker 44 Magnum, with a 4" ported barrel. It's a five shooter, about the size of a K-frame Smith and Wesson. It's chambered for 44 Magnum, but all I've ever shot in in is 44 Special. Good shooter. I doubt I'll ever shoot magnums in it, but I don't shoot anything but paper.
gman51
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I wanted a semi auto with 5" barrel and had high round count magazine. I read a lot about the Taurus hit or miss quality so I did a fair amount of research into the 92 series semi auto. The reviews rated the gun as being very accurate and dependable. It is very much a clone of the Beretta 92 series. I bought one and it is an excellent gun even if it has Taurus name on it. The price it is an excellent buy at half the cost of the Beretta yet shoots as well as the Beretta.
I have a friend that bought a 44 raging bull. He shoots it in Vermont. He has had it maybe 5 years, and this summer I ashed him about it. All he said was " It is worn out". No idea of round count, but he does not shoot it every weekend, and only factory. He does not hand load
It's been a lot of years ago, but I had a stainless M85CH that I carried as backup and off duty at my PD job. I was a poor, newbie cop and bought the M85 from a fellow Officer because it was all I could afford at the time. I carried and shot it for a few years then, when I could afford it, I bought a S&W M649 (I can't remember the "dash" number, but it was the first model in .357 with no internal lock). In turn, I sold the M85 to another poor, newbie Officer. He did the same- carried it for a few years till he could afford something better, then passed it on the same way. I have absolutely no idea where that M85 is now.
While I owned it, it always shot well and was accurate and reliable. Based on my experience, and what I have read about them, their revolvers seem to be pretty good, if not as durable, rugged or smooth as an S&W or Ruger. As with anything, shoot it a bit to make sure it really does function well and nothing breaks before relying on it. As long as it does, it should work well for a good, long time.
While I owned it, it always shot well and was accurate and reliable. Based on my experience, and what I have read about them, their revolvers seem to be pretty good, if not as durable, rugged or smooth as an S&W or Ruger. As with anything, shoot it a bit to make sure it really does function well and nothing breaks before relying on it. As long as it does, it should work well for a good, long time.
StephenWhoDat
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"Friends don't let friends buy Taurus."
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