Taurus revolvers???

**kroberts** · June 17, 2005, 14:17

I dont own any revolvers and untill about 3 weeks ago had never even shot one (I'm forty)

I'm thinking about buying one but dont consider myself a "wheel-gun snob". My wife has a Taurus PT-99 in stainless. It's been a great pistol. I'm looking at their large frame 357's, 7 or 8 shots IIRC, ported barrel, modestly priced. We all know that Brazil makes other things we like, what about their pistols?

Your opinions and/or any input would be appreciated.

kroberts

Windustsearch · June 17, 2005, 14:57

I've shot a few Taurus wheelguns and had a Rossi years ago. They are fine. They are no S&W, and definately no Colt, but they are fine. The quality matches the price.

Monkeyman · June 17, 2005, 15:43

I've always found the quality far exceeds the price. I bought a .357 4" Tracker and fitted a set of Wolffe springs (hammer and trigger). It is as smooth and accurate as my friend's custom Smith. I have equaled by best service pistol score with this revolver and trust it completely to place bullets on small targets out past 50yds.

I would highly recommend the Tracker at any price.

newfalguy101 · June 17, 2005, 16:48

I have one of their small frame 4 inch .22's.

A bit rough around the edges so to speak but for the money I am pleased.

TheOtherChris · June 17, 2005, 17:41

Quote:

Originally posted by kroberts
I dont own any revolvers and untill about 3 weeks ago had never even shot one (I'm forty) I'm thinking about buying one but dont consider myself a "wheel-gun snob". My wife has a Taurus PT-99 in stainless. It's been a great pistol. I'm looking at their large frame 357's, 7 or 8 shots IIRC, ported barrel, modestly priced. We all know that Brazil makes other things we like, what about their pistols?

Your opinions and/or any input would be appreciated.

kroberts

I still own a PT-92 and love it.
I've owned several of their small frame model 85(?) 38s and have been very happy with them also. I liked them better than the Rossi models
I too have found them to be a bargain.

I haven't tried their larger frame revolvers.
If you get one, let us know what you think.

**kroberts** · June 17, 2005, 20:00

Thanks for all the responses.

kroberts

FAL guy · June 18, 2005, 14:11

Quote:

Originally posted by newfalguy101
I have one of their small frame 4 inch .22's.

A bit rough around the edges so to speak but for the money I am pleased.

Man, you can say that again. I can't get the double action trigger pull below 11 lbs. without wierd problems. And ejection is a bitch.

To answer Kroberts: I own a model 605 (5 shot .357mag). It is a great little gun, and would probably stay great if all I shot was .38spec. It shoots loose after a few hundred rounds of full house .357mag. They keep fixing it, I keep shooting it!!

Eclipse · June 18, 2005, 18:22

Had two older made in Brazil revolvers, a 96 .22lr and a 66 .357 magnum.

The used M96 was a POS, it had been sent back to the factory before I bought it. After I sent it back twice more to get it fixed, issue still wasn't fixed. Ended up trading it for a Smith & Wesson.

Liked the M66, but the cylinder rod would loosen when shooting the revolver. Otherwise the fit and finish on the pistol was good.

Son35 · June 19, 2005, 12:20

Hi,
I currently have 3 taurus revolvers. Good stuff!!

my first Taurus a 669cp in SS ive have for atleast 10 years, its never had a problem and has easily fired 5000+ rounds of mostly .357. this is one of the guns i'll never sell. Its very accurate and the factory comp makes shooting full power 357's similar to shooting 38spls.

My second is aboves little brother, a md85 38spl with 3" barrel and factroy comp in SS. again a top notch pistol. shoots well and is very accurate.

My third is another md85 this time with bobbed hammer and 2 1/4 barrel.

could not be happier with all 3.

Ive owned 3 ruger revolvers....... they are gone....
I've owned 2 dan wesson revolvers.......they are gone.....
I've owned 1 rossi revolver........ it went bye bye.....

I will NEVER own a smith/wesson...

Regards,

Son

izaakb · June 21, 2005, 22:53

I have a taurus tracker in .41 (stainless version) and i love it. it has never had a single problem and is accurate as hell. the grip is amazing, like shooting a .38 between that and hte porting.

excellent gun. i also have a CIA hammerless in .357. great great carry gun. absolutely no complaints with the taurus guns.

RT · June 21, 2005, 23:11

model 85-.38 with a hammer, and i love it. great gun~R

bulletslap · June 21, 2005, 23:28

I have had great luck with non-magnum revolvers, not great luck with the magnum revolvers, and really bad luck with their autos.

ConcernedCitizen · June 22, 2005, 00:01

Quote:

Originally posted by Son35
my first Taurus a 669cp in SS ive have for atleast 10 years, its never had a problem and has easily fired 5000+ rounds of mostly .357. this is one of the guns i'll never sell. Its very accurate and the factory comp makes shooting full power 357's similar to shooting 38spls.

I also have a ported 669 in SS, and couldn't agree with you more!

I haven't had mine too long, but it's already one of my favorites! Pretty much no recoil, even with full magnum loads. This is definitely one I won't be getting rid of.

izaakb · June 22, 2005, 11:02

Quote:

Originally posted by bulletslap
I have had great luck with non-magnum revolvers, not great luck with the magnum revolvers, and really bad luck with their autos.

interesting, i feel similarly about their autoloaders. i had a millenium in 9mm and it was just crunchy and crappy to shoot. i felt my kel-tec p11 was better engineered.

one of the few guns i've gotten rid of.

taurus revolvers are top notch tho.

Boarhunter · June 24, 2005, 12:32

I own one of their best, in my opinion, but believe it is no longer available in this caliber: a Titanium .44 special snub nose. Shoots and carries very well. In fact, it was my concealed-carry piece for a good while, ultimately being replaced by Smith's scandium 12 oz. .357. For the money (and even without considering its reasonable cost), I have been very satisfied with the product. And this from a man who owns, and has owned, a lot of revolvers and semi's from Colt, Smith, and Ruger.

Boarhunter

FAL guy · June 24, 2005, 14:10

Quote:

Originally posted by Son35
I will NEVER own a smith/wesson...

You do know that the people who sold them out are gone right?

June 17, 2005, 14:17	#1
kroberts Veteran Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 9427 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,880	Taurus revolvers??? I dont own any revolvers and untill about 3 weeks ago had never even shot one (I'm forty) I'm thinking about buying one but dont consider myself a "wheel-gun snob". My wife has a Taurus PT-99 in stainless. It's been a great pistol. I'm looking at their large frame 357's, 7 or 8 shots IIRC, ported barrel, modestly priced. We all know that Brazil makes other things we like, what about their pistols? Your opinions and/or any input would be appreciated. kroberts __________________ Women sense my power and they seek the life essence. I do not avoid women, but I do deny them my essence.

June 17, 2005, 16:48	#4
newfalguy101 Registered FALaholic #: 6260 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Clay Center, NE Posts: 4,242	I have one of their small frame 4 inch .22's. A bit rough around the edges so to speak but for the money I am pleased. __________________ Trust in the LORD with all your heart, mind and soul......... front sight, press. repeat as needed! 01 FFL :biggrin: Transfers $20 orders actual dealer + $50 Clay Center, NE

June 17, 2005, 20:00	#6
kroberts Veteran Member Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 9427 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,880	Thanks for all the responses. kroberts __________________ Women sense my power and they seek the life essence. I do not avoid women, but I do deny them my essence.

June 21, 2005, 22:53	#10
izaakb Registered FALaholic #: 14913 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, New York Posts: 1,504	I have a taurus tracker in .41 (stainless version) and i love it. it has never had a single problem and is accurate as hell. the grip is amazing, like shooting a .38 between that and hte porting. excellent gun. i also have a CIA hammerless in .357. great great carry gun. absolutely no complaints with the taurus guns. __________________ "Malo periculosam libertatem quam quietam servitutem." "Praemonitus pramunitus!" "A well-schooled electorate, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and read Books, shall not be infringed." I am a Jewish carpenter.

June 21, 2005, 23:11	#11
RT Signal Zero Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 9330 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 4,022	model 85-.38 with a hammer, and i love it. great gun~R __________________ ~RT

June 17, 2005, 14:57	#2
Windustsearch Registered FALaholic #: 10219 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Seattle,Wa Posts: 5,701	I've shot a few Taurus wheelguns and had a Rossi years ago. They are fine. They are no S&W, and definately no Colt, but they are fine. The quality matches the price.

June 17, 2005, 15:43	#3
Monkeyman Registered FALaholic #: 4938 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Indies Posts: 528	I've always found the quality far exceeds the price. I bought a .357 4" Tracker and fitted a set of Wolffe springs (hammer and trigger). It is as smooth and accurate as my friend's custom Smith. I have equaled by best service pistol score with this revolver and trust it completely to place bullets on small targets out past 50yds. I would highly recommend the Tracker at any price.

June 18, 2005, 18:22	#8
Eclipse Registered FALaholic #: 725 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: South Dakota Posts: 1,549	Had two older made in Brazil revolvers, a 96 .22lr and a 66 .357 magnum. The used M96 was a POS, it had been sent back to the factory before I bought it. After I sent it back twice more to get it fixed, issue still wasn't fixed. Ended up trading it for a Smith & Wesson. Liked the M66, but the cylinder rod would loosen when shooting the revolver. Otherwise the fit and finish on the pistol was good.

June 19, 2005, 12:20	#9
Son35 Registered FALaholic #: 15215 Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 49	Hi, I currently have 3 taurus revolvers. Good stuff!! my first Taurus a 669cp in SS ive have for atleast 10 years, its never had a problem and has easily fired 5000+ rounds of mostly .357. this is one of the guns i'll never sell. Its very accurate and the factory comp makes shooting full power 357's similar to shooting 38spls. My second is aboves little brother, a md85 38spl with 3" barrel and factroy comp in SS. again a top notch pistol. shoots well and is very accurate. My third is another md85 this time with bobbed hammer and 2 1/4 barrel. could not be happier with all 3. Ive owned 3 ruger revolvers....... they are gone.... I've owned 2 dan wesson revolvers.......they are gone..... I've owned 1 rossi revolver........ it went bye bye..... I will NEVER own a smith/wesson... Regards, Son

June 21, 2005, 23:28	#12
bulletslap Registered FALaholic #: 8042 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 501	I have had great luck with non-magnum revolvers, not great luck with the magnum revolvers, and really bad luck with their autos. __________________ I've been kicked by the wind, robbed by the sleet Had my head stoved in, but I'm still on my feet and I'm still... willin'

June 24, 2005, 12:32	#15
Boarhunter Registered FALaholic #: 17337 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 58	I own one of their best, in my opinion, but believe it is no longer available in this caliber: a Titanium .44 special snub nose. Shoots and carries very well. In fact, it was my concealed-carry piece for a good while, ultimately being replaced by Smith's scandium 12 oz. .357. For the money (and even without considering its reasonable cost), I have been very satisfied with the product. And this from a man who owns, and has owned, a lot of revolvers and semi's from Colt, Smith, and Ruger. Boarhunter

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