INTERESTING NEW REVOLVER

[leVieux]

Taurus. Do not want.

Have you looked at the S&W ez? Easy to rack, and a halfway decent SA trigger. Even a well tuned DAO trigger will need to be over 5lbs to endure reliability in my experience

Yes, our Son the ATF Guy has the S&W ”ez”, a P365, several GLOCKS, a few 1911’s. etc. We also have numerous semi-auto’s, 2 or 3 J-frames, etc.
Son has advised us to stick with the G19’S.

At this point, I’m “just looking”, and this Taurus caught my eye. I may even look for a better carry rig for the Python. The arthritis pretty much rules-out using .357 ammo, anyway.

As I’ve used Taurus’ for years with zero problem, I’m confident.

I have had problems with Kimber and Beretta.

leVieux

 

[leVieux]

Quit braggin' bout your "python", 4" is really short!

Wrong snake, that’s not the short one. . . . .

 

[skfullgun]

Look for one of these - even if it has a longer barrel. This is my pre-10 S&W. Smooth as silk and soaks up the recoil. I would be willing to bet you can pick one up similar to this for less than that Taurus, or about the same price.

 

[leVieux]

Look for one of these - even if it has a longer barrel. This is my pre-10 S&W. Smooth as silk and soaks up the recoil. I would be willing to bet you can pick one up similar to this for less than that Taurus, or about the same price. View attachment 323238

To clarify: Is this better than a J-frame ? Or, is it just b/c it holds 6 cartridges ?

 

[SQLGeek]

You might consider the S&W Model 66 Combat Magnum. K-frame, bit larger than the J frame but gives you six shots.

 

[skfullgun]

To clarify: Is this better than a J-frame ? Or, is it just b/c it holds 6 cartridges ?

I believe it came to be known as the K-frame

 

[Alpha.Geek]

Just get a Stainless GP-100 in .357 Mag, those are "pretty executive"...
AND you can fire .357 MAG, AND a steady diet of them, no less, if you want too OR put .38 SPL in her too.
Mince is just as accurate for me with .357 MAG or .38 SPL.
(Granted, if I've had too much coffee, call me Mr. Shakey-hands, and I can have a bad day,
Even at 50yd, mine runs .38 SPL and .357 Mag wonderful, and less preceived recoil due to the STEEL-weight.)

They look wonderful polished...

.38, three-smirdy-eight
Gimme a Stainless with some FULL-HOUSE .357 Mag ANY DAY over a .38 SPL!

AND you can get those in 7-shooters, too, now!

 

[skfullgun]

I would prefer a Ruger Speed Six.

I would second that choice, if I could find one.

 

[leVieux]

Just get a Stainless GP-100 in .357 Mag, those are "pretty executive"...
AND you can fire .357 MAG, AND a steady diet of them, no less if you want too.

They look wonderful polished...
View attachment 323242

.38, three-smirdy-eight
Gimme a Stainless .357 Mag ANY DAY!

Please read the o.p. Which explains WHY I was looking at the .38SPL.

 

[candcallen]

ATF guy?

 

[rotor]

Reviewed on youtube.


I personally like my Ruger LCR 38 which potentially could fit in a pocket and even be fired through a pocket but 5 shots. I think the only reason to bob the hammer is really for not snagging on clothes. Otherwise I like the capability of single action in a revolver.

 

[V-Tach]

Personally, it's a pass for me..............

 

[glenbo]

Is that extra round really important? There's good reason why the S&W J-frame is so popular. Enough firepower in a small, easily concealable package, easy to carry. Things can be overthought.

 

[skfullgun]

Is that extra round really important? There's good reason why the S&W J-frame is so popular. Enough firepower in a small, easily concealable package, easy to carry. Things can be overthought.

It adds weight, heft, adds 20% in capacity of rounds, and reduces recoil.

 

[seeker_two]

Is that extra round really important? There's good reason why the S&W J-frame is so popular. Enough firepower in a small, easily concealable package, easy to carry. Things can be overthought.

One of the reasons I switched from an LCR to the 856 was for that extra round. I'm used to shooting double-taps, and having an even number of rounds helps with that. My failure drill involves two to the chest and two to the face....

 

[etmo]

I'm lucky not to have arthritis, so I don't understand how a heavy trigger in a small revolver is helpful.

If one's joints are stiff and sore, wouldn't a lighter SAO trigger, as in a 1911/2011, be preferable, since it would require much less joint movement and effort?

And wouldn't a more full-size gun with a full-size grip enable stiff, sore hands to spread out and be comfortable, as opposed to trying to grip on a tiny nub of wood?

I'm sure it's a fine gun and a good value, just wondering about the tie-in to arthritis, nothing more. Hey, I might be in that situation some day, so it strikes me as good info to have.

 

[Ozzman]

Taurus has been hit and miss for me too.
They are "ok" firearms IMO, but just "ok"

The ones that continue to work for me are:
- G2C (ready for sale)
-G3 (excellent shooter)
-G3C (replaced the G2C)
-PT145 (snappy .45 compact)
- 605 (My executive boot gun)
- 66 (primary.357 load tester)
-627 tracker (mounted a pistol scope, shoots great at 50 yds)

The ones that have failed me:
- PT 111 (firing pin broke 3 times) sold it
- 608 (Cylinder timing went haywire... Would skip a round every so often.) Sold it.
- 85 (Cylinder blew up with standard INDEPENDENCE.38 Special) Taurus replaced it, but sold the new one.

 

[Pistol Pete]

I have a S&W 9mm EZ. It is a lot easier to rack than most autos. It has a decent single action trigger pull. Even with arthritis I still carry a 642, it's lighter and will carry in a front pocket. At some point I'll prolly carry the EZ in an outside holster. I also have a G19, the EZ is lighter, easier to rack, has a better trigger, handles recoil better for me, It has a grip safety that you have to get used to(you have to grip the gun tightly or it won't fire)..

 

[BigTexasOne]

Looks good, sounds good, but time will tell, is it that good? I'll wait and see.......

 

[paknheat]

I don’t much experience with Taurus . I did have a Raging Bull in .454 Casull . Sold it a few years back.

Never had a problem with it though. It had a decent trigger right outta the box & once I found the load it liked it proved to be very accurate. I killed a lot of hogs with it while I had it.


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