Taurus 431

[Otreb]

The Rossi 720 isn't bad, I like the DAO trigger better than the DA on the 431, but I'm finding the 431 so far to be the better shooter.

 

[mistermills357]

Stopping A Charging Bear.

That raises a question. Can a black bear accelerate to 25 mph faster than you can draw and aim your revolver? To stop a charge my guess is a .44 mag or larger would be a better choice for likely imperfect marksmanship.

My plan has always been, to take cover if I can, and wait on him.
I figure at point blank range, a .357 will blow his brains out; or blow his jaw off, if he has me pinned.
A bear is a fast moving animal when it attacks, and I am not wasting rounds trying to stop the charge.

And, if he wants me that badly, he can have me, just me and my gun.
And, I think that this .44 Special would do as well as a .357 in most respects.
The bear would get a real lesson, as to who rules the Earth, and it ain't animals.

 

[shamelessinct]

I bought a blued Taurus 431 3" last week, box and papers and a Desantis holster for $350. At the range it shot both factory and reloaded 240 grain ammo 4" high at 20 yards. (I like the gun, is there a load that will shoot to point of aim?)

 

[Otreb]

I bought a blued Taurus 431 3" last week, box and papers and a Desantis holster for $350. At the range it shot both factory and reloaded 240 grain ammo 4" high at 20 yards. (I like the gun, is there a load that will shoot to point of aim?)

I wouldn't be surprised if the commonplace 200gr loads hit a bit lower. Mine shoots right on POA with 200gr ammo. You could also try the 165gr Hornady load.

 

[kaaskop49]

From the pix, nobody seems to have a 4" Taurus 431. Or is that a different model number? 441 maybe?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Kaaskop49
Shield #5103

 

[GerSan69]

They did make a 4". I don't know how scarce they are. AFAIK the adjustable sight version is the 441. Here are a couple photos I came across.

 

[OldDominion]

My wife gave me the 441 new in 1992, and I learned to reload .44s with it. I picked up the 431 (1994) off of GB last year for $350.

 

[gaucho1]

This is a positive bump for the .44 Taurus I shared earlier.

Very well finished, extremely smooth and light in both single and double action.

Definitely compares well with my Rossi .44s, and is comparable
in feel and quality to a decent to very good Smith.

That surprised me............