Taurus 85 Ported Barrel

GreyEagle

February 02, 2009 14:07

I have an older Taurus 85M snubbie with a ported barrel. I haven't fired it for some time, but as I recall - It's Great for gut shots if aiming chest high - LOTTSA flash coming outta the ports kinda blinds one.

I'm seeking advice on plugging the ports all or some.

I'm leaning towards taping them and plugging them with loc-tited steel allen socket set screws.

any other suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

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  TWalker

  February 02, 2009 14:14

  It would probably be best to sell it "as is", then buy one that suits you better. I had one like yours and that's what I did. I bought a S&W M60 and couldn't be happier.

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  Jorge

  February 02, 2009 18:56

  I own a ported S&W 340.
  
  Plugging the ports by using screws seems a like a dangerous idea.
  
  I'd say to leave well enough as it is.

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  Colt Super

  February 03, 2009 05:38

  Plugging the ports would be nuts.
  
  Doug

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  geeguy

  February 03, 2009 05:52

  I agree with Twalker, sell it and buy new. I have an 85 ported and one not ported, both will blind you for a moment when fired in the dark, which is why you should use a shotgun for home defense (IMHO).
  
  The ported are in demand.
  
  Trying to plug the ports is not a good idea.
  
  Best of luck

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  GreyEagle

  February 03, 2009 07:05

  What I didn't think of was to re-barrel it.
  
  However, leaving well enough alone sounds like a grand idea as well. Thanks agian.

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