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**jgrauman** · 01-10-2007, 12:29 PM

just picked up a new in the box taurus model 85 ultra light. it takes the +P's and is crazy light. i got it cheap and was thinking about CCW on my ankle for when i'm at work. but before i shoot it i was wanting some thoughts on this gun as to reliability and quality. should i hang on to it? or trade it for something else?

Son of Norway · 01-10-2007, 01:04 PM

I've heard nothing but good things about the 85. Plus I just plain like revolvers anyway.

ichy_trigger · 01-10-2007, 01:06 PM

You should sell it to me cheaply...VERY cheaply

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Taurus is backed by a manufactures lifetime warranty. Their guns are of good quality and I would have no problems trusting my security to them. I used to own a Mod 66? .357 years ago and really enjoyed it. I currently own a S&W J frame .38 and its my "go to" gun when Im running out the door for a quick run to the store or if I dont want to worry about bulk and weight. Load it up with +P and carry away. They DO have a potent kick though.

**Tyoung** · 01-10-2007, 01:09 PM

The Taurus line of revolvers are incredibly reliable. Had one for awhile and sold it to fund another XD, but I think I will be replacing it with another.

Trace · 01-10-2007, 01:12 PM

I still have my Model 66 revolver. Everytime I go to the indoor range to shoot, people around me think it's a .44 Mag! They always say, "Damn thats loud!!" I don't know why, but it's the loudest .357 I've ever had.

Taurus revolvers are very reliable, and have a great warranty.

**jgrauman** · 01-10-2007, 01:15 PM

thanks for the info, i really appreciate it, set my mind at ease, probably try it out this weekend

**Majk** · 01-10-2007, 01:30 PM

I've got an older 85 and love it. Deadly accurate and fun to shoot.

**hobocircus** · 01-11-2007, 12:53 PM

I don't think the ankle is a good place for a CCW pistol.
It will take at least 10 seconds to draw if you're quick.
Also you can't run without having it fling out the bottom of your pant leg!

Hang on tight when you shoot that snubby, it will jump a bit!

AKM · 01-11-2007, 02:59 PM

First time you pop a cap in that, hang on. You're going to be surprised. Especially with +P. That light weight is a dream to carry, but it sure ain't fun to shoot.

I have a Taurus Tracker Titanium 45ACP and it's downright snappy. I don't shoot it much cause it just ain't no fun. lol
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BamaBowTie · 01-11-2007, 03:11 PM

Ya know, I just don't understand all you guys saying the recoil is "snappy"! I just bought my G/F a Taurus 85UltraLite for Christmas. I gotta tell ya, the recoil is soft as a feather to me (and her!). I tried some +P, it wasn't much worse. The guy at the gun shop sold her some "Low Recoil" stuff and I flipped the first time I shot that stuff, I thought I had a squib! I touched it off and it was like shooting my .22.

01-10-2007, 12:29 PM	#1
jgrauman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 445	.38 special just picked up a new in the box taurus model 85 ultra light. it takes the +P's and is crazy light. i got it cheap and was thinking about CCW on my ankle for when i'm at work. but before i shoot it i was wanting some thoughts on this gun as to reliability and quality. should i hang on to it? or trade it for something else? __________________ You see, none of us choose our end really. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son. But remember that, even when those who move you be kings or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God you cannot say, "but I was told by others to do thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.

01-10-2007, 01:06 PM	#3
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 7,525	You should sell it to me cheaply...VERY cheaply . Taurus is backed by a manufactures lifetime warranty. Their guns are of good quality and I would have no problems trusting my security to them. I used to own a Mod 66? .357 years ago and really enjoyed it. I currently own a S&W J frame .38 and its my "go to" gun when Im running out the door for a quick run to the store or if I dont want to worry about bulk and weight. Load it up with +P and carry away. They DO have a potent kick though. __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

01-10-2007, 01:12 PM	#5
Trace XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 2,880	I still have my Model 66 revolver. Everytime I go to the indoor range to shoot, people around me think it's a .44 Mag! They always say, "Damn thats loud!!" I don't know why, but it's the loudest .357 I've ever had. Taurus revolvers are very reliable, and have a great warranty. __________________ Some of my toys: SA XD45 Service (Black on Black) Les Baer Monolith Heavyweight Les Baer Monolith Commanche Heavyweight Les Baer S.R.P. Ed Brown Classic Custom 5" Ed Brown Special Forces 5" Ed Brown Kobra Carry 4.25" Yes, I come from the land of 1911's "In GOD we trust...Everyone else, keep your hands where I can see 'em"

01-10-2007, 01:15 PM	#6
jgrauman XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chattanooga, Tn Posts: 445	thanks for the info, i really appreciate it, set my mind at ease, probably try it out this weekend __________________ You see, none of us choose our end really. A king may move a man, a father may claim a son. But remember that, even when those who move you be kings or men of power, your soul is in your keeping alone. When you stand before God you cannot say, "but I was told by others to do thus," or that "virtue was not convenient at the time." This will not suffice. Remember that.

01-10-2007, 01:30 PM	#7
Majk XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 2,640	I've got an older 85 and love it. Deadly accurate and fun to shoot. __________________ --------------------------------------------------------- majkthreads Psalm 28:7 "The Lord is my strength and shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped."

01-10-2007, 01:09 PM	#4
Tyoung XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 319	The Taurus line of revolvers are incredibly reliable. Had one for awhile and sold it to fund another XD, but I think I will be replacing it with another.

01-11-2007, 12:53 PM	#8
hobocircus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Nevada Desert on a Dry Lakebed. Living in a trailer with thunderstorms looming in the distance. Posts: 3,344	I don't think the ankle is a good place for a CCW pistol. It will take at least 10 seconds to draw if you're quick. Also you can't run without having it fling out the bottom of your pant leg! Hang on tight when you shoot that snubby, it will jump a bit! __________________ Ported V-10 XD9 Service SOLD Tactical XD9 in Basic Black I like to shoot Wolf ammo out of my Hi-Point pistol and rifle. Last edited by hobocircus; 01-11-2007 at 12:55 PM.

01-11-2007, 02:59 PM	#9
AKM XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,511	First time you pop a cap in that, hang on. You're going to be surprised. Especially with +P. That light weight is a dream to carry, but it sure ain't fun to shoot. I have a Taurus Tracker Titanium 45ACP and it's downright snappy. I don't shoot it much cause it just ain't no fun. lol . __________________ Liviu Librescu - În veci pomenirea lui. U.S. Army/Marine Snipers - Making the World a Better Place, 175 grains at a time.

01-11-2007, 03:11 PM	#10
BamaBowTie XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alexandria, Al Posts: 78	Ya know, I just don't understand all you guys saying the recoil is "snappy"! I just bought my G/F a Taurus 85UltraLite for Christmas. I gotta tell ya, the recoil is soft as a feather to me (and her!). I tried some +P, it wasn't much worse. The guy at the gun shop sold her some "Low Recoil" stuff and I flipped the first time I shot that stuff, I thought I had a squib! I touched it off and it was like shooting my .22. __________________ "They call you paranoid until the worst happens, and in the aftermath they call you a hero." -Me

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