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.

 

[Stickgunner]

The worst they do is laugh at you for thinking they are going to do a standard production run of a new revolver. Then gain, they might be already working on it, you never know.

 

[Rich Richardson]

I had 2 S&Ws. Model 69 4.25” and a 5” Classic. I wanted a 4” full lug, ported and comped 44 mag for fast follow up shots. Got a Taurus M44. Very pleased with the quality.

 

[HardToHandle]

Yah - I bought a Taurus 856 (.38 Special, Aluminum Frame).
After a short shakeout, I am carrying the it regularly. The 856 fits into all my J Frame holsters (AIWB, 0200 on the belt and the Enigma for workouts).

As noted by the OP, Taurus made a six shot J Frame that is on par with S&W’s best offerings. The cost includes a swappable front sight and a best in class rubber grip design.

Taurus quality was fine on my copy. A few sharp edges that could have used a few more strokes to polish, but it is reliable and functional.

The 856 has largely replaced two Smiths I was using up until March - a well-tuned Model 12-0 and a slightly tuned Model 442. The 12 K Frame was my belt gun in a Ken Null belt holster and the 442 J Frame was a pocket holster or in the Enigma for no-belt situations. The 856 is almost a shootable as the Model 12 and distinctly more enjoyable than the 442.

YMMV.

 

[robvious]

I have had Tauri (multiple Tauruseses) for decades... never a dud in the bunch... and an ultra-lite snubby in 45colt is amazing

 

[Inkgardener]

Taurus makes good guns, but I like S&W’s better.

Actually as I think about it, S&W older guns are better than newer ones, and the newer Taurus guns are better than the older ones. I don’t like the direction this is going.

 

[oneeyedpete]

A friend recently bought a Taurus 627 Tracker and we were comparing it to our S&W revolvers at the range. I was shocked at how good both the single action and double action trigger was! Huge improvement over the older Taurus and Rossi revolvers I have shot and as good or better than some of my Smiths. Accuracy at 15 yards was right up there with the Smiths as well.

 

[1lnbrdg]

A Taurus is great until you need parts or service.

 

[ol777gunnerz]

Here in Kansas many of the local dealers across the state will not sell them, kicked them out for too many problems with the guns & Taurus.

 

[SGT ROCK 11B]

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.

Colt, Ruger and Kimber make better quality revolvers.

 

[bobcantshoot]

But who wants to buy a Taurus?

I bought the 605TORO. Never looked back. Great shooting gun. Especially with the green dot. I also own 3 other S&W's

 

[Lt.Donn]

I'll stick with my 686...but to each their own

 

[swagmeister]

I have read on many occasions that customer service at Taurus and warranty repair has been terrible, to put it mildly, in the past. My only experience with them was years ago I had a .22 revolver that I bought brand new that was badly out of time on each cylinder. Sent it back for repair and it came back in the same condition with a note "do not shoot reloads in this revolver." Really-reloads in a .22?!!! Sent it back with that exact message to them and it came back again in same condition. I dumped it off on a shooting buddy with full disclosure and lost my butt on the deal. However, I have owned several center fire revolvers from Taurus over many years and a few semi-auto pistols that gave good service. Certainly not as smooth as a Smith but they fired each time you pulled the trigger without fail and nothing broke. Hopefully Taurus customer service at present is much better.

 

[MOONDAWG]

W: Who would buy a Taurus?
A: Me

My .38 Spl. circa 2005 Spectrum Blue Total Titanium Model 851 continues stellar service.

My circa 2025 3 inch.38 spl. Model 856 is a six shot J frame sized stainless steel revolver with a Tungsten Ceracoat finish. It’s ready for anything natural can throw at it in our hot and humid salt sea air environment here on the Gulf of America Coast.