S&W revolver VS Taurus revolver systems

[ACORN]

I have 3 Taurus revolvers. A 445UL in .44 Spl, a 905 in 9mm , and a .327 Fed Mag. None have failed me.
I like the fact they make less common revolvers for a reasonable price.

 

[KenTheHunter]

My way of taking care of that....

Buy OLD S&W revolvers. I've never been disappointed. I'd buy a Ruger revolver....maybe. And I'm ok with Taurus semi-pistols. I've known some people that are very happy with their Taurus revolvers. Others not so much. But then, I've also heard people complain about their S&Ws, especially when they have been sent back to the factory and the owners are told that they are 'in spec'.

I like Ruger revolvers, especially the Security sixes. No, they aren’t as smooth and nice triggers as Smiths, but they’re very strong, accurate and reliable. In fact, I just bought a 6” Security six, circa 1982.

 

[rosewood]

I like Ruger revolvers, especially the Security sixes. No, they aren’t as smooth and nice triggers as Smiths, but they’re very strong, accurate and reliable. In fact, I just bought a 6” Security six, circa 1982.

I own 2 Vaqueros and a Blackhawk and they are bullet proof. As for Single Actions, they look great. The more modern Rugers to me are not attractive at all. Look blocky and have lots of sharp edges. The S&Ws are far better looking guns to me.

Rosewood

 

[jeffrefrig]

Geez, I just bought a Taurus revolver today. It looks as if it was never shot. The action feels pretty good so I bought it. It's an 8 shot .22 Magnum. I don't care what the brand is, I've been wanting a revolver in 22 Mag. I expected to find a 5 or 6 shot, but the 8 shot and ultra-light was a bonus, as was the 2" barrel. I'm gonna find what it likes to shoot best and use that ammo. I asked about the gun in another thread and two replies were good. I was expecting pitch forks and torches coming up my street! It seems people like the older S&Ws, but shy away from new revolvers from them. But they do look good!

 

[rwsmith]

I like Ruger revolvers, especially the Security sixes. No, they aren’t as smooth and nice triggers as Smiths, but they’re very strong, accurate and reliable. In fact, I just bought a 6” Security six, circa 1982.

I like Ruger revolvers, especially the Security sixes. No, they aren’t as smooth and nice triggers as Smiths, but they’re very strong, accurate and reliable. In fact, I just bought a 6” Security six, circa 1982.

Rugers are good for the reasons you named. If I didn't buy a Smith the next in line would be a Ruger. I've been close to buying a Blackhawk. My friend has an 8" .44 Mag I like to shoot.

 

[CH4]

Being the altruistic guy that I am, I’ll abstain from buying Taurus firearms so that others may have the opportunity to own one.

 

[stansdds]

Geez, I just bought a Taurus revolver today. It looks as if it was never shot. The action feels pretty good so I bought it. It's an 8 shot .22 Magnum. I don't care what the brand is, I've been wanting a revolver in 22 Mag. I expected to find a 5 or 6 shot, but the 8 shot and ultra-light was a bonus, as was the 2" barrel. I'm gonna find what it likes to shoot best and use that ammo. I asked about the gun in another thread and two replies were good. I was expecting pitch forks and torches coming up my street! It seems people like the older S&Ws, but shy away from new revolvers from them. But they do look good!

Don't forget to post pictures of your new revolver and, of course, a range report.

 

[jeffrefrig]

Here’s the new Taurus; no beauty prizes in this gun’s future, that’s for sure! Grandson and I will be playing “kill the paper” this coming week. I figured I would throw in the the Charter Arms “Off Duty” DAO in .38Spl, too. It has a nicer grip handle, probably needed for the larger cartridge. I saw a video where the guy put a longer set of stocks on his 942M; I might need to dig it up, but I doubt the 22M will be too much to handle. We’ll see. The end of box label has a born on date of April 5, 2024 and it looks unfired to me.

 

[jeffrefrig]

I couldn’t post both guns together for some reason.

 

[jeffrefrig]

In reference to the original post, the S&W does have an easier hammer to cock. I guess that’s to be expected.

 

[KenTheHunter]

Geez, I just bought a Taurus revolver today. It looks as if it was never shot. The action feels pretty good so I bought it. It's an 8 shot .22 Magnum. I don't care what the brand is, I've been wanting a revolver in 22 Mag. I expected to find a 5 or 6 shot, but the 8 shot and ultra-light was a bonus, as was the 2" barrel. I'm gonna find what it likes to shoot best and use that ammo. I asked about the gun in another thread and two replies were good. I was expecting pitch forks and torches coming up my street! It seems people like the older S&Ws, but shy away from new revolvers from them. But they do look good!

It’s all a matter of what you like and want

 

[KenTheHunter]

Being the altruistic guy that I am, I’ll abstain from buying Taurus firearms so that others may have the opportunity to own one.

Every Taurus revolver that I have tried had very heavy triggers. When first bought my 942 22LR would frequently misfire. Fortunately that’s stopped.

 

[MP-5]

Can you say Taurus?

 

[rosewood]

Every Taurus revolver that I have tried had very heavy triggers. When first bought my 942 22LR would frequently misfire. Fortunately that’s stopped.

You can fix the centerfire Taurus revolvers with some polishing and a lighter hammer and return spring. They can be quite nice. This however does not work with the rimfires. Lighter springs causes misfires no matter how much polishing you do. I really want to love my 941, but that heavy trigger makes it real difficult.

Rosewood

 

[rosewood]

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Can you say Taurus?

Nope, that list would be Wyoming Parker Arms, Rohm and Lorcin.

 

[stansdds]

You can fix the centerfire Taurus revolvers with some polishing and a lighter hammer and return spring. They can be quite nice. This however does not work with the rimfires. Lighter springs causes misfires no matter how much polishing you do. I really want to love my 941, but that heavy trigger makes it real difficult.

Rosewood

Misfires with lighter main springs is a common issue with rimfires, regardless of manufacturer.

 

[Tex1001]

(From a previous post)
I have a pair of 431s (3" 44spl) and a 441 (4")that have been great.
I also have a pair of 94s (4", 6", LR) that required machining new
firing pins for both. Taurus was absolutely no help with the 94s.
Refused to send parts. Gave me a turnaround time of 18 months.
Both 94s purchased from a dealer at a gun show Nov. 2008 for
$118 each (The price should have been a clue).
All of them work very well for me now, but I don't recommend
them
to anyone.

 

[Mark IV]

I'm a big fan of Smith 38's, ( a Airweight has been my EDC for many years), but I've had a few Taurus m85 snubbies pass through my hands, and they've all been solid.

 

[rosewood]

Misfires with lighter main springs is a common issue with rimfires, regardless of manufacturer.

I kind of figured that. Seems rimfires take a firmer strike than centerfire. I have wondered if narrowing the firing pin nose would help.

 

[blfuller]

I have one of the Taurus 692 Executive grade guns and the trigger is nice.