The I LOVE THIS GUN Thread

[El Guero]

Originally Posted by McNeal

Does anyone have a Taurus revolver? What's the quality like in general from Taurus and their revolvers specifically? I've had my eye on the .44 Mag tracker with a 4" barrel as a pack gun. We've been having more and more encounters here in Colorado with black bears to the point that I'm getting concerned. Colorado now has enough black bears that if you get a Elk tag you can pay an additional $45 and will automatically receive a black bear tag.

I've seen these revolvers at several gun shows recently and I like the way they feel in my hand. Unfortunately I've not been able to dry fire them because the shows required the gun to be disabled by binding the barrel in such a manner as the action can't be activated.

There are differing opinions but here's mine...

Wanted a .22 revolver for a while, found a Taurus 94 .22 revolver at a gun show. I bought it after checking the lockup on all cylinders etc. Took it to the range, and within the first cylinder it started binding up. I think the cylinder gap was too tight. Some people would just get a Dremel out, but I wasn't going to be bothered with that. I took it back to the seller and he gave me my money back. I won't buy another one...

[HardCase]

As KSJEEPER and El Guero have both alluded, Taurii have a somewhat sketchy reputation, although what I've heard is that their newer stuff is improved. I've never personally owned one and have enough built-in bias that I doubt I ever will, but I've known a number of guys who have and claim to like them.

Where it comes to handguns I am a S&W fanatic since childhood. My first handgun at age 17 was a S&W Model 27, my dad shot S&Ws and thought they were the best, and it got ingrained into my psyche and remains there.....just as that ancient Model 27 is still with me! Having said that, Smiths are not perfect and I just sent a Performance Center gun back to them for warranty work, so just because you spend the extra $ to buy one does not gaurantee that there won't be problems. My recent experience was with a 2 year old gun. I will say, however, that S&Ws customer service and turn-around time on the repairs was excellent, and they even paid the shipping both ways. I recall reading somewhere that this is not always the case with Taurus.

[Weldman]

is a great gun. Fit and finish and reliability are excellent. While others have reported problems mine has been superb.
No regrets whatsoever.

[CodyY]

The only Taurus thats ever worth a penny, in my experience, has been the judge

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[EvilGenius]

Havent owned one, but I've heard both ways.

An acquaintance of mine has had quite a few of them and stands by them as a quality company, more so recently of course.

I still read about hit or miss, but it's getting harder to find poor review within the last couple of years.

I'd be willing to give them a shot, not like I couldn't get my money back. I'd hate to miss out on a potentially great firearm because of fear of the chance of a hassle.

[The_Commander]

Originally Posted by McNeal

Does anyone have a Taurus revolver? What's the quality like in general from Taurus and their revolvers specifically? I've had my eye on the .44 Mag tracker with a 4" barrel as a pack gun. We've been having more and more encounters here in Colorado with black bears to the point that I'm getting concerned. Colorado now has enough black bears that if you get a Elk tag you can pay an additional $45 and will automatically receive a black bear tag.

I've seen these revolvers at several gun shows recently and I like the way they feel in my hand. Unfortunately I've not been able to dry fire them because the shows required the gun to be disabled by binding the barrel in such a manner as the action can't be activated.

If you're using it for actual protection I would pass and look for a Ruger or S&W.

Taurus revolvers (hell, their entire line of firearms) are too hit and miss QC wise. We sent an average of two per week back to them for warranty work.

[EvilGenius]

Originally Posted by CodyY

The only Taurus thats ever worth a penny, in my experience, has been the judge

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I've been seeing a lot of studies recently that show most of the shot shells (even the ones specifically designed for it) have very poor penetration even at close range. I wouldn't stand in from of it, but I wouldn't trust it for much more than a gut gun.

Seems the only reliably effective round it shoots is .45 colt.

[Tellydoug]

Originally Posted by McNeal

Does anyone have a Taurus revolver? What's the quality like in general from Taurus and their revolvers specifically? I've had my eye on the .44 Mag tracker with a 4" barrel as a pack gun. We've been having more and more encounters here in Colorado with black bears to the point that I'm getting concerned. Colorado now has enough black bears that if you get a Elk tag you can pay an additional $45 and will automatically receive a black bear tag.

I've seen these revolvers at several gun shows recently and I like the way they feel in my hand. Unfortunately I've not been able to dry fire them because the shows required the gun to be disabled by binding the barrel in such a manner as the action can't be activated.

I have one that my ex wife bought me for a present; it is a .22 Hornet (Raging Hornet). I have a scope on it and have never been able to find a load that it likes. The targets look like you took a shotgun to them.

To paraphrase The Man, the only interesting gun is an accurate gun.

[Fe Man]

Originally Posted by pilot

Hmmm, I hadn't considered that one. Looks promising.

Damn, a new upper to acquire!

[LoFlow]

I have a Taurus Tracker 22 and a Model 85 snub in my collection. Now I love my Ruger's and Smith's but the Tracker has had the heck shot out of it. So far it's been good. The 85 snub is from the early 90's. It doesn't have a high round count but it's travelled thousands of miles. It's been in tank bags, panniers, packs, glove boxes, floors, tool boxes, and other seedy places. That's the nice thing about the Taurus, I treat it...well differently than I would my other so called "better" revolvers. So I'm glad I own it and it's been a good value.

[McNeal]

Originally Posted by The_Commander

If you're using it for actual protection I would pass and look for a Ruger or S&W.

Taurus revolvers (hell, their entire line of firearms) are too hit and miss QC wise. We sent an average of two per week back to them for warranty work.

I was afraid that might be the common theme here. Of course, money wise I was hoping for a different outcome since S&W revolvers are pricy little buggers. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a used .44 at a decent price.

[pilot]

Originally Posted by Fe Man

Damn, a new upper to acquire!

I have a stripped upper just sitting here.

[Weldman]

bit as reliable as my Rugers. I carry thr Taurus for self-defense without any second thoughts whatsoever. It's a well-built gun. I think it's all too easy for naysayers to jump on a bandwagon of crap to reinforce negative perceptions of a brand. i don't much care though; if it drives the prices of used Taurus's down then I'll buy more .

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OTE=McNeal;17281889]I was afraid that might be the common theme here. Of course, money wise I was hoping for a different outcome since S&W revolvers are pricy little buggers. I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for a used .44 at a decent price.[/QUOTE]

[CodyY]

Originally Posted by Weldman

bit as reliable as my Rugers. I carry thr Taurus for self-defense without any second thoughts whatsoever. It's a well-built gun. I think it's all too easy for naysayers to jump on a bandwagon of crap to reinforce negative perceptions of a brand. i don't much care though; if it drives the prices of used Taurus's down then I'll buy more .

Just voicing my experiences. I have not handled their 1911, but the three other semi's have all had feeding issues with multiple magazines.
Ymmv, etc

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[Rapid Dog]

Originally Posted by vspeed

Cool gun rack by the way.

Thanks, I made that out of my Dad's spurs...