I'm going to propose a revolver design to Taurus.

[Miami_JBT]

Taurus currently makes both the Model 856 and they've also reintroduced the Model 850. Their version of the S&W Centennial. The 856 is a slightly upgraded Model 85, which was their version of the S&W Model 36. The Model 85 has always been slightly bigger than the Model 36, which is why they were able to fit a six-shot clyinder into the frame and make the Model 856.

Well, my proposal is for Taurus to do the same to their Model 850 and make a six-shot Centennial pattern revolver. Right now, the Model 850 is only a five-shot gun. The 850 is built off their Model 85/856 frame size. So, I believe it is doable for them to do.






If they do it, they can actually make something to compete against the S&W Model 642UC through their Executive Grade line



Just think, a gun similar to the 642UC, but a six-shot .38 Special +P gun.

 

[Glenn R. McMannly]

But who wants to buy a Taurus?

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

Taurus? Really LMAO

 

[AlHunt]

I'll have extra butter on my popcorn, please. And a Coke.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I think you might find that the Taurus quality level is far better than you might imagine. I don't own one, but you never know....

 

[Miami_JBT]

But who wants to buy a Taurus?

I own close to 100 Smiths & Wesson revolvers right now. I own four Taurus revolvers.

I own those Taurus revolvers because S&W isn't making what I want.

A six-shot .38 J-Frame sized gun would be fantastic and right now, Taurus makes it.

Heck, the quality of S&W right now isn't up to traditional snuff.

Taurus has improved their quality while at the same time, S&W has reduced theirs.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I think you might find that the Taurus quality level is far better than you might imagine. I don't own one, but you never know....

The quality in my current production Rossi RP-63 (a Taurus made product) is fantastic for a current production gun on today's market.





Design wise, it is inspired by S&W.



It is a lock free, hammer mounted firing pin, six-shot, 3" .357 Magnum revolver. It is the same size as a Colt D-Frame, which is smaller than a S&W K-Frame.

Best part about it? Cost me less than $450 out the door.

I wish S&W made a gun like this.

Heck the Taurus Model 856 is a six-shot snub-nose .38 and it is smaller than a Colt D-Frame and they make it in an aluminum frame. Unlike Colt right now, their current D-Frame sized guns are only steel framed guns.