Rocket3
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No it’s not worth double the cost, it’s worth TRIPLE the cost.
Sorry not a Taurus fan.
Xmas gift ..... S&W R8 or Taurus 608 ?
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No it’s not worth double the cost, it’s worth TRIPLE the cost.
Sorry not a Taurus fan.
SquarePizza
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Colt_Saa, I LOVE the wood grips on your trr8, and that is pretty much what I am wanting to do with one if I ever order one.
Regardless of the price difference, there is no question in my mind.
Get the Smith.
Get the Smith.
at_liberty
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Hmm? Is that a true legacy or just something we got used to saying? Seems to me that as more CNC and less hand fitting and labor in general is used in the industry, the more the guns differ from their old reputations. The prices tell the story to some extent, but guns made in the NE US are going to cost more.
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You wont regret it! I got mine used with about 1,000 rounds through it for around $1,000 last year. Had to send it to smith for light strikes, but less than a two week turn around. Appears the P.O. had messed with the trigger bubba-style. Anyways, never an issue with it
It has morphed into a monster!
The stock grips are great and I would use them if I had to ever carry it, but for my purposes, hogue big butts are the best revolver investment so far. theyre amazing grips.
Here is 10-25 yds two handed, of course unsupported
It has morphed into a monster!
The stock grips are great and I would use them if I had to ever carry it, but for my purposes, hogue big butts are the best revolver investment so far. theyre amazing grips.
Here is 10-25 yds two handed, of course unsupported
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19ontheslide
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Yeah, whenever I'm trying to decide between a Taurus and some other gun, I think to myself, "which one is not made by Taurus?" And that's the one I buy. 
Groo01
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GROO HERE
Trr8 , got one Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Trr8 , got one Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
at_liberty
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This thread got me to realize that these 8-shot guns are N-frames, which I never carry concealed. S&W describes them as large frame (=N). If I carried a gun that big, it would be 6-7 rounds of a larger caliber, probably 44 Special.
I do hope the OP enjoys this awesome gift. I just wonder what a civilian does with a tactical rail gun in .357 that is too big to carry concealed and too loud to shoot indoors, if necessary. Would love to shoot it though. I just read these threads and naturally try to relate to some of the choices. The 327 would have suited me better. Hopefully, sharing what I am selfishly thinking doesn't offend anyone.
I do hope the OP enjoys this awesome gift. I just wonder what a civilian does with a tactical rail gun in .357 that is too big to carry concealed and too loud to shoot indoors, if necessary. Would love to shoot it though. I just read these threads and naturally try to relate to some of the choices. The 327 would have suited me better. Hopefully, sharing what I am selfishly thinking doesn't offend anyone.
If I was receiving the gun as a gift, I'd certainly want the S&W(although gigantic guns like that aren't really my thing.) If I was buying it with my own money, however, I would give the Taurus a try first. The "this brand is great, and that brand sucks" approach can have real drawbacks, as it's somewhat simplistic. Ask some of the folks who've bought a S&W model 69 (.44 mag) recently about that.
I see many really expensive consignment guns for sale at the gun shop, and they often just sit and sit and sit, regardless of the level of quality of the gun. People originally bought those guns with the idea that if they ever need to sell them, it'll be easy because quality always sells. But quality only sells, everything else being equal, and $600 vs. $1200 is not equal. Taurus doesn't have the quality of S&W, but they can have good designs. Sometimes their lower QC lets guns go out the door that shouldn't but they have a lifetime warranty, and tend to make things right.
I have a Taurus 1911 that was on super discount and I got it for about 50% the cost of the cheapest Colt and 65% the cost of a Ruger. It's an outstanding gun, so I made the right choice. If 1200 is no financial hardship, buy the Smith. If it is a financial hardship, buy the Taurus...but just beware there's a possibility it might have to go back to the factory for tweaking.
I see many really expensive consignment guns for sale at the gun shop, and they often just sit and sit and sit, regardless of the level of quality of the gun. People originally bought those guns with the idea that if they ever need to sell them, it'll be easy because quality always sells. But quality only sells, everything else being equal, and $600 vs. $1200 is not equal. Taurus doesn't have the quality of S&W, but they can have good designs. Sometimes their lower QC lets guns go out the door that shouldn't but they have a lifetime warranty, and tend to make things right.
I have a Taurus 1911 that was on super discount and I got it for about 50% the cost of the cheapest Colt and 65% the cost of a Ruger. It's an outstanding gun, so I made the right choice. If 1200 is no financial hardship, buy the Smith. If it is a financial hardship, buy the Taurus...but just beware there's a possibility it might have to go back to the factory for tweaking.
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Jim NNN, maybe if you'd have filled in at least some of your profile(or at least tell us something about yourself) I'd know where you're coming from but, your strong opinion of the two guns in question leads me to question what your motives are? Just what IS your back ground? As the OP asked do you have any experiences (or own)with either?
Steve
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My question, in return, would be why don't you ask what the motives of the person who made this comment (see above) are?
That person also doesn't claim to have owned either of the models the OP asked about. But for some reason, you're not curious about him (her) or what background he might have. I would call my opinion an alternate opinion rather than a strong one. I have no doubt that a Mercedes is a better car than my mini van, but that doesn't mean I should buy a Mercedes. Same with guns.
I own about a dozen old Smith and Wesson vintage/classic revolvers and a couple of their newer pistols, but only three Taurus handguns, so that should reveal my preferences. But I consider them all good guns.
bigtubby
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Well lots of guys use them for shooting ICORE matches I use mine for target shooting and I can open carry it if I desire. Do you also wonder what civilians do with railed AR15's?
at_liberty
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Spare the cheap shot. I have an AR-15, and its rail includes a scope, laser, and flashlight. I don't actually use it, because it is a war gun...or SHTF if you will.
BTW I have no idea what ICORE means or entails. Maybe you could elaborate.
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