recently acquired this like new never fired Taurus 65 2 1/2 inch barrel
Question to youSmith experts …how close is this to a Smith K frame same vintage?
Question to youSmith experts …how close is this to a Smith K frame same vintage?
Taurus 65 2.5” barrel
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This really belongs in the "Firearms & Knives: Other Brands and General Topics", but to answer your question:
Externally, it is almost identical in size to a S&W K-frame, but I think the top strap is a little thicker, more like the current production Model 19 and 66. Parts do not interchange, the lock work is completely different than that of the S&W K-frame. The main spring is not a leaf spring, but is a coil spring, so it will never have the trigger action like you can get with a S&W. If you want speed loaders, use those designed for S&W K-frame 38 Special/357 Magnum, the same goes for holsters.
Externally, it is almost identical in size to a S&W K-frame, but I think the top strap is a little thicker, more like the current production Model 19 and 66. Parts do not interchange, the lock work is completely different than that of the S&W K-frame. The main spring is not a leaf spring, but is a coil spring, so it will never have the trigger action like you can get with a S&W. If you want speed loaders, use those designed for S&W K-frame 38 Special/357 Magnum, the same goes for holsters.
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thank you very much for your reply. Certainly apologize for posting in the wrong Forum if a moderator can move this that would be great. Otherwise not sure what to do.
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IMHO, you posted in the right place if you wanted the people who would likely know the answer to see your question.
Next time just flip it and ask if a K-frame's dimensions are similar to a Taurus 65 because you want to know if it will fit a Taurus 65 holster. Same difference, but people will make less of an issue about where you posted the question.
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I love my S&W model 19 and 13's, but I am a pretty big fan of these older Taurus revolvers too. I wish S&W would have made a regular production 2.5" and 3" model 13 with shrouded ejector like the Taurus 65 and 85. I have had these two guns for well over 30 years and they are still going strong. They use S&W speed loaders and holsters just fine. Aftermarket grips are more of a challenge to find for the Taurus revolvers though.
I also have this 3" fixed sight model 425 in 41 Magnum. I wanted to have S&W model 57 barrel shortened to 3" and installed an a S&W 58 in 41 mag made to look like the Taurus, but I found this Taurus before I sent of my S&W for work.
I also have this 3" fixed sight model 425 in 41 Magnum. I wanted to have S&W model 57 barrel shortened to 3" and installed an a S&W 58 in 41 mag made to look like the Taurus, but I found this Taurus before I sent of my S&W for work.
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scout II Thank you for your comments, I appreciate it and those Taurus that you have are really sweet.
I think the older Taurus revolvers are very underrated.
I think the older Taurus revolvers are very underrated.
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