Taurus Model 80.

[CajunBass]

I spotted this at my LGS the other day and liked it, so I though I've give it a try. I wasn't looking for anything, just thought "why not?"

From what I've been able to learn it was most likely made in the late 70's, about the time Taurus was first starting to come into the U.S. market. It was in the box, and after cleaning it, I don't believe it's ever been fired.

Fit and finish are nice. The grips are nicely checkered and fit well. The topstrap and cylinder flutes are serated; the top of the sight wings are across the line of sight, the sight trough, lenghtways. I don't think I've ever seen that on a gun like this.

The physical comparisons to a Model 10 are unavoidable. It's about the same size, and shape. They're both six shot, hand ejector style frames. The frame itself has four screws in the sideplate, and another in front of the trigger guard, ala "five screw Smith & Wessons." The grips are magna style with a similar style insert. The hammer and trigger appear to be case hardened, but have a different conture from the ones on Smith & Wessons. (NOTE: I am not saying "it's just as good as a Smith & Wesson.") The trigger guard has a different conture and Smith & Wesson grips won't fit.

I know it's not a Model 10. I've got Model 10's and like them a lot but I like to try other things too. I plan to get this one to the range soon and see how it shoots.

 

[badguybuster]

Cool find tho. Ive got to tauri, one in 44 spl and one in 357. Perfect carry guns, reliable and accurate

 

[Stevie]

Better shape than the Century import surplus revolvers for sure

 

[labworm]

Looks good to me, good luck with it and enjoy yourself at the range.

 

[Maximumbob54]

I have the exact same old cow head revolver. Mine has a trigger pull as heavy as the devil but with the extra curvature in the trigger the pull still goes through on target. I threw a BK grip adapter on mine and that made it even better feeling in the hand. It seems awfully nice for a low budget blaster with all the milled in lines on it all over the top and in the flutes. I guess that's what you get when labor is cheap though. I'm not keen on the curve of the hammer though as when thumbing it back for single action shooting it feels for sure like it's going to slip forward and I'm not sure if it would go off or if it's designed internally to prevent that from happening. These guns of course aren't covered under the Taurus warranty but most small parts still seem to be available for them. I would like to add the heavy barrel version to the collection if I ever find one that wasn't a security guard's blunt object.

 

[BigBill]

I purchased a used but like new looking taurus model 94 in 22lr for the wife tp practice with. I never expected this revolver to be so nice. She shoots it in double action all the time and loves it. My point is congrats on your taurus purchase. So far i can't complain about her taurus revolver.

 

[CajunBass]

I have the exact same old cow head revolver. Mine has a trigger pull as heavy as the devil but with the extra curvature in the trigger the pull still goes through on target. I threw a BK grip adapter on mine and that made it even better feeling in the hand. It seems awfully nice for a low budget blaster with all the milled in lines on it all over the top and in the flutes. I guess that's what you get when labor is cheap though. I'm not keen on the curve of the hammer though as when thumbing it back for single action shooting it feels for sure like it's going to slip forward and I'm not sure if it would go off or if it's designed internally to prevent that from happening. These guns of course aren't covered under the Taurus warranty but most small parts still seem to be available for them. I would like to add the heavy barrel version to the collection if I ever find one that wasn't a security guard's blunt object.

Bob, I found a Tylers T-grip in a junk box. You're right, it makes a world of difference. The trigger is heavy, but not the worst I've ever seen.

I had a heavy barrel version back in the day. Second handgun I ever bought. I didn't know beans from apple butter but that was a nice shooting gun. I bought it NIB and shot nothing but reloaded wadcutters throught it. Remembering that gun was one of the things that made me want this one.

 

[stantheman86]

Nice guns, I have an early Taurus 80.

I got it in like new condition (probably a sock drawer gun) for something like $250.

It shoots fine , I need to add an end shake shim to keep the cylinder face from rubbing the forcing cone. Otherwise it times and carries up dead on, and shoots straight.

I added some target grips I found at my LGS and it makes a world of difference in the feel. I would also like to get an early 82.