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munkee · 07-20-2007, 10:32 PM

I was looking into a small framed revolver in .357 recently. I was leaning toward the ruger sp101 over a smith and wesson, mainly because of price. I was looking for some fishing gear today and went into a sports store I don't usually go to and ran across some taurus revolvers that were on sale. I've never shot anything from taurus and was wanting some input from anyone who has. If I remember correctly there was a model 605 5-shot for $319 and a model 65 6-shot for not much more. Both in stainless.

medicstimpy · 07-21-2007, 12:43 AM

I have a 455 Tracker (.45ACP) and I love the thing. I heard a lot of horror stories, but I'm not fond of S&W since I think they are over-priced and the type of people who "have to have" them. Not knocking the owners who like them, as I have one, too. Just the ones who are like that.

Anyways, the grips are weird but once you get used to them. I haven't had any of the reported problems with it. The fact that is is a 45 is so KEWL!

You mentioned Ruger. If you don't want to pay for a Smith, get the Ruger over the Taurus, unless you are like me and love the look of the vented barrel on the Taurus. A better gun. Built like tanks. Nothing fancy like a Ferrari, just a good old reliable top-of-the-line-Chevy. If Ruger chambered the GP100 in .45 ACP I'd get one, but they don't so....

Verk · 07-21-2007, 08:07 AM

I own a Taurus model 85 .38 Special five shot snub and a .22 LR target revolver and like them. When I had my FFL many years ago, I sold a lot of Taurus .357 Magnums to people looking for a good quality revolver at a reasonable price.

I always considered them well screwed together and a good bargain.

**Old School** · 07-21-2007, 08:10 AM

I have a Taurus 851, their light weight version. I just replaced the springs with lighter springs and the thing is awesome. Easy to carry, now easier to shoot. I also have CT laser grips on it. Sweet!

OS

TOJAZ · 07-21-2007, 08:16 AM

I wouldn't rule out the Ruger, it's a great tough as nails gun for a good price. I have a Rossi 357 and even with all the horror stories of old Rossis,(built by taurus now) this has been a great gun for even twice the $$$.

**AZXD** · 07-21-2007, 09:06 AM

I'll second TOJAZ, it's hard to beat the durability of a Ruger Revolver.

chupacabrachus · 07-21-2007, 12:16 PM

Here's a pic of my 617B 7-shot .357 2"-er. I have not had any problems with it at all. I've had it for just over two years now.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, don't let people tell you a 2" bbl. revolver can't shoot past 5, 10, 15 whatever yards. Once you get used to the trigger (DA is long and heavy, but smooth as glass) and SA is super short and super crisp) you'll shoot just as accurately with it as with any other handgun. My 2" taurus groups as well as my 4" XD at 25 yards.

slugger6 · 07-21-2007, 12:34 PM

I have the Taurus Tracker Model 627 and love it. It is a .357 Magnum stainless with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. It had been very reliable and fun to shoot.

Frostyeyes · 07-21-2007, 12:36 PM

I've got a 85 and 605SSCH with Ct laser grips couldnt be happier with either of them both are completely reliable and accurate out to 15yds or so.

rev-arb · 07-21-2007, 01:35 PM

I have a 605 .357........great little snubbie. Buy it!

07-20-2007, 10:32 PM	#1
munkee XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 81	Taurus revolvers? I was looking into a small framed revolver in .357 recently. I was leaning toward the ruger sp101 over a smith and wesson, mainly because of price. I was looking for some fishing gear today and went into a sports store I don't usually go to and ran across some taurus revolvers that were on sale. I've never shot anything from taurus and was wanting some input from anyone who has. If I remember correctly there was a model 605 5-shot for $319 and a model 65 6-shot for not much more. Both in stainless. __________________ The thing about peace is that you always have to fight for it. Wish list: ERROR. Insufficient Monetary Input. To keep dreaming, press F4.

07-21-2007, 12:43 AM	#2
medicstimpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebecistan in the land of anti's... the dictatorship of Canada Posts: 419	I have a 455 Tracker (.45ACP) and I love the thing. I heard a lot of horror stories, but I'm not fond of S&W since I think they are over-priced and the type of people who "have to have" them. Not knocking the owners who like them, as I have one, too. Just the ones who are like that. Anyways, the grips are weird but once you get used to them. I haven't had any of the reported problems with it. The fact that is is a 45 is so KEWL! You mentioned Ruger. If you don't want to pay for a Smith, get the Ruger over the Taurus, unless you are like me and love the look of the vented barrel on the Taurus. A better gun. Built like tanks. Nothing fancy like a Ferrari, just a good old reliable top-of-the-line-Chevy. If Ruger chambered the GP100 in .45 ACP I'd get one, but they don't so.... __________________ Springfield Armory: 1911 Loaded SS (x2), XD9-TAC & XD45-TAC AR-15: Armalite .223, RockRiverArms 9mm Ruger: Mark III, 10/22 S&W: 686 Tokarev: 1942 Soviet TT33, 1958 Hungarian TT-58 Tokagypt, 1954 .22 Polish Sportowy Norchinko: M14S (x2) Yugo: M48 Mauser, M59/66 SKS Desert Chicken 44Magnum Levers: Win '94 1962 (unfired) & 1958 in 30-30 Taurus: 455 Tracker... 45ACP wheel gun... WAY KEWL If GUNS kill people then spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat Last edited by medicstimpy : 07-21-2007 at 01:02 AM. Reason: add photo

07-21-2007, 08:10 AM	#4
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,580	I have a Taurus 851, their light weight version. I just replaced the springs with lighter springs and the thing is awesome. Easy to carry, now easier to shoot. I also have CT laser grips on it. Sweet! OS __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

07-21-2007, 09:06 AM	#6
AZXD XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley of the GUN Posts: 12,812	I'll second TOJAZ, it's hard to beat the durability of a Ruger Revolver. __________________ Voting for Obama is like putting a gun to your head and hoping he calls for its confiscation before you can pull the trigger - AZXD They tell you they are not going to tax your family. No, they’re just going to tax “businesses”! So unless you buy something from a “business”, like groceries or clothes or gasoline … or unless you get a paycheck from a big or a small “business”, don’t worry … it’s not going to affect you. Fred Thompson RNC Convention Speech

07-21-2007, 12:16 PM	#7
chupacabrachus XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 3,272	Here's a pic of my 617B 7-shot .357 2"-er. I have not had any problems with it at all. I've had it for just over two years now. EDIT: I forgot to mention, don't let people tell you a 2" bbl. revolver can't shoot past 5, 10, 15 whatever yards. Once you get used to the trigger (DA is long and heavy, but smooth as glass) and SA is super short and super crisp) you'll shoot just as accurately with it as with any other handgun. My 2" taurus groups as well as my 4" XD at 25 yards. Last edited by chupacabrachus : 07-21-2007 at 01:34 PM.

07-21-2007, 08:07 AM	#3
Verk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 334	I own a Taurus model 85 .38 Special five shot snub and a .22 LR target revolver and like them. When I had my FFL many years ago, I sold a lot of Taurus .357 Magnums to people looking for a good quality revolver at a reasonable price. I always considered them well screwed together and a good bargain.

07-21-2007, 08:16 AM	#5
TOJAZ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 117	I wouldn't rule out the Ruger, it's a great tough as nails gun for a good price. I have a Rossi 357 and even with all the horror stories of old Rossis,(built by taurus now) this has been a great gun for even twice the $$$.

07-21-2007, 12:34 PM	#8
slugger6 XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 19,361	I have the Taurus Tracker Model 627 and love it. It is a .357 Magnum stainless with a 6 1/2 inch barrel. It had been very reliable and fun to shoot. __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us". - Ralph Waldo Emerson

07-21-2007, 12:36 PM	#9
Frostyeyes XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Livonia Michigan Posts: 901	I've got a 85 and 605SSCH with Ct laser grips couldnt be happier with either of them both are completely reliable and accurate out to 15yds or so. __________________ Gun Control: What a Long Strange Trip It\'s Been

07-21-2007, 01:35 PM	#10
rev-arb XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: West River, South Dakota Posts: 12,961 Blog Entries: 3	I have a 605 .357........great little snubbie. Buy it! __________________ You got to "post" before you can "TOTP!" Rom. 12:12 "The world has yet to see what God can do with and for and through and in a man who is fully and wholly consecrated to Him." - Henry Varley to DL Moody "I felt only as a man can feel who is roaming over the prairies of the far West, well armed, and mounted on a fleet and gallant steed." - Buffalo Bill

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