taurus Total Titanium revolver
Hello:
I have a TAURUS MOD. 517 TITANIUM CAL. 357 MAG
Yes, that is correct a 517, not a 617.
This one is a seven shot Wheel gun with NO
Muzzle brake holes at the top of the barrel at
the front sight.
This is the first one I have run across.
It is the blue Total Titanium made in the
late 80's early 90's.
Does any one know any thing about these ?
Thanks in advance:
Trader
I have a TAURUS MOD. 517 TITANIUM CAL. 357 MAG
Yes, that is correct a 517, not a 617.
This one is a seven shot Wheel gun with NO
Muzzle brake holes at the top of the barrel at
the front sight.
This is the first one I have run across.
It is the blue Total Titanium made in the
late 80's early 90's.
Does any one know any thing about these ?
Thanks in advance:
Trader
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quote:Originally posted by trader1000
Hello:
I have a TAURUS MOD. 517 TITANIUM CAL. 357 MAG
Yes, that is correct a 517, not a 617.
This one is a seven shot Wheel gun with NO
Muzzle brake holes at the top of the barrel at
the front sight.
This is the first one I have run across.
It is the blue Total Titanium made in the
late 80's early 90's.
Does any one know any thing about these ?
Thanks in advance:
Trader
What length barrel and how much does it weigh empty? 5 or 6 shot?0 -
Hello:
This one is a 7 shot. The barrel length is about 2 inches.
The finish is that weird blue thing Taurus did with their
titanium revolvers.
fixed rear sight (v in strap) and it says "TITANIUM" on the
left side under the cylinder.0 -
It was one of Taurus' gimmicky attempts to copy cat another S&W idea. Looked OK on the outside, but not very good inside. The worked sometimes, but I would never give advice to purchase one. They are worth around $200.00-300.00.
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If you do a search for "titanium" you'll find that there are a couple of prior threads already on Taurus Titanium guns, if not this specific model.
Here are two:
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=375987
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=546838
In a nutshell, it may be built from titanium, but its still a Taurus, raising some question about its durability/build quality, and its resale value (though if you're buying used, that should already be "baked in the cake" so to speak).
In general, titanium is a pretty "gimmicky" metal for use in guns. Yes, Ti can offer certain weight and/or corrosion advantages in certain parts, but by and large its disadvantages outweigh its advantages.
That's why years ago Smith and Wesson stopped making Ti guns, concentrating instead on Scandium-aluminum alloy.
A 7-shot Ti snubnose medium frame revolver does seem like an interesting concealed carry piece, though, so I could easily see liking this despite all of the above.0 -
I don't have this model Taurus Titanium but rather the .38 five shot that is the gold model and I like it a lot. Shoots good, is dependable, light, and very good for CC. I know the rep of Taurus but this little guy has never failed me and is light to carry. It is ported which helps when shooting +P's. I have other Tauruses, including a couple of .357's but I don't shoot hot loads in them...but I can't speak directly to this particular model. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by gary wray
I don't have this model Taurus Titanium but rather the .38 five shot that is the gold model and I like it a lot. Shoots good, is dependable, light, and very good for CC. I know the rep of Taurus but this little guy has never failed me and is light to carry. It is ported which helps when shooting +P's. I have other Tauruses, including a couple of .357's but I don't shoot hot loads in them...but I can't speak directly to this particular model.
I've got one in gray finnish in 32 H&R MAG....A great little carrypiece weighs IIRC 19 oz.
JIM...........0 -
quote:Originally posted by JIM STARK
I've got one in gray finnish in 32 H&R MAG....A great little carrypiece weighs IIRC 19 oz.
JIM...........
I suspect it weighs less.
Per the company website, the Taurus model 85 snubnose "ultra light" weighs 13.5 ounces.
For comparison purposes, a Smith and Wesson Airweight (aluminum alloy frame) .38 snubnose weighs 15 ounces. I have one, and its my favored CCW.
The scandium frame version weights 12 ounces, if I remember right.
I don't know what the Taurus costs, but personally I'm not willing to spend any significant amount more for a 1.5 ounce weight savings. IMO, the significant extra cost for the scandium version isn't worth it either.0 -
Well ok then. I did not expect to hear the Taurus put down, but there ya are. Yes, I know freinds do not let freinds get a Taurus, but every Total Titanium I have run across has been an excellent little wheel gun. Sold my 45 Long Colt to my GUNSMITH! He loves the thing and has put many rounds on high pressure reloads through it.
IN any event thank you for your input.
Trader0 -
quote:Originally posted by beantownshootah
quote:Originally posted by JIM STARK
I've got one in gray finnish in 32 H&R MAG....A great little carrypiece weighs IIRC 19 oz.
JIM...........
I suspect it weighs less.
Per the company website, the Taurus model 85 snubnose "ultra light" weighs 13.5 ounces.
For comparison purposes, a Smith and Wesson Airweight (aluminum alloy frame) .38 snubnose weighs 15 ounces. I have one, and its my favored CCW.
The scandium frame version weights 12 ounces, if I remember right.
I don't know what the Taurus costs, but personally I'm not willing to spend any significant amount more for a 1.5 ounce weight savings. IMO, the significant extra cost for the scandium version isn't worth it either.
I have the S&W 337 Ti, it weighs 10.8 oz empty and loaded with 5 rounds of 38 spl Blazer aluminum shells it weighs in at 12.5 oz, it feels like a toy!0
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