357 revolvers

[Win231]

Have you personally ever owned a Taurus revolver? Most Taurus bashing I find is by people who knew a guy who knew a guy. Or - I read that.....

I've personally owned a Taurus .357 mag revolver for 32 years. I've been nothing but great. No issues - more reliable than my S&W model 10. I also have a Taurus 85.

The big issue with Taurus has been they first polymer semi-autos. My own brother in law had one and it was a jam o matic. Thing with Taurus is some models you want to stay away from, and their quality control isn't as good as some other manufacturers. My Taurus's aren't my go to guns, but they're fine range guns from my years of experience with the half-dozen I own.

To the OP - don't rule out Taurus. You did say "cheap". Check them out and see if you like them.

A Taurus from 32 years ago ain't the Taurus of today. Like everything else, quality has taken a dive; it's just a lower dive with Taurus.

[Okami]

My 2017 Taurus Model 605 has been fantastic. No issues in at least 6-700 rounds.

[plumbum]

Taurus 65 or 605
Charter Pitbull (if it wasn’t ported I’d own one already).
Ruger Blackhawk

[digelectric]

[the_t0ny]

I would look for a used s&w 686, s&w 66, or GP100.

[geedavell]

Have you personally ever owned a Taurus revolver? Most Taurus bashing I find is by people who knew a guy who knew a guy. Or - I read that.....


My own brother in law had one and it was a jam o matic.

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[oak18]

Calguns just so happens to be the only place I’ve ever seen people defend Taurus. That company seems to be **** on everywhere else. I wouldn’t touch one.

[shortround1]

My first and only so far is a Ruger GP100, no regrets.

[mlentzner]

Just got my first 357 revolver and it was a Rhino 400DS. Very happy with it.

[jstert]

ruger blackhawk 357/38/9.




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[AlienHobo]

So, has anyone who has actually owned a Taurus 65 had a bad one? If so, what was wrong with it? So far the people in this thread that have owned a Taurus revolver have nothing bad to say.

[TMB 1]

So, has anyone who has actually owned a Taurus 65 had a bad one? If so, what was wrong with it? So far the people in this thread that have owned a Taurus revolver have nothing bad to say.

Only bad I've heard about them has been on the internet.

[Dago Red]

What do you want to do with it? I’ve owned a lot of revolversover the years, Rugers (7 or 8), Taurus (2), s&w (3) a few others. single action, double action, compact carry, 4”, 6”, 8”

First, all 357 will handle 38 special.

Unless you only want to shoot cowboy action don’t bother with a single action. If you get a single get a Ruger new model vaquero or get a reverse pawl kit, otherwise they can be irritating to load

If you aren’t going to carry it get a 4” or 6” they are both great sizes, I prefer 6 and I had a dan Wesson model 15 with 4” barrel once that for whatever reason had wicked (and cool) muzzle blast

Ruger are built like tanks, not as refined as smiths, but can handle anything I’ve still got three. Taurus are great for the money. I had an ultralight shaved hammer 85 once that had the ejector get froze on my first range outing but their warranty took care of it, (I always remember that story for all the guys that say revolvers won’t fail you) One of my brothers has a Taurus 7 shot 6” and has had no problems and likes it

S&W are my favorites. I know a few guys that shoot revolver division USPSA, they all shoot Smith’s. Lots of choices, lots of support and so on. I like the 8 rounders setup for moon clips they have more options on roster than anyone I think

Red

[SamBones]

Ruger GP100 in stainless is a very solid and great shooter.

I got mine used as an LAPD buyback gun. It had holster wear and looked like a well used gun. It took a lot of cleaning, but it turned out to be one of my favorite guns. It handles well and is very accurate. It's one that I'll probably have forever.

[Squatch]

Ruger GP100 in stainless is a very solid and great shooter.

I got mine used as an LAPD buyback gun. It had holster wear and looked like a well used gun. It took a lot of cleaning, but it turned out to be one of my favorite guns. It handles well and is very accurate. It's one that I'll probably have forever.

Agreed. Just bought mine used a few months ago. Took my girl to the range and had her shoot it. Her exact words were "oh, this is my gun now."

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