taurus revolvers
I was interested in getting one of these in .38 for concealed carry. Anyone have feedback on these?
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They look good on the taurus website, was just getting opinions if you have had experience with this series or any thoughts. Mainly looking at the Tracker model 627, 66, 608. So far leaning to the trackeer 627. 0 -
Taurus makes a fantastic revolver. I'd personally put a Taurus up against a S&W any time.
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Just asked that question about 2" snubbies in 38+P. They were both the same price so I chose the S&W based on my past experience and the recommendations of the group.
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S&W if you have the bucks, but if you are on a budget, the Taurus is a fine revolver for the $$$. 0 -
Nothing wrong with Taurus semi-sutos.
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The very early Taurus revolvers were lacking, but Taurus has come a long way since then.
If tight on $$$, go with the Taurus, but if you have the bucks, invest in a Smith.0 -
I own a Taurus Model 669 (.357 Mag revolver) and I think it is great. Every Taurus I have shot, semi-auto or revolver, has been a quality gun. However Taurus revolvers will not have the same collector and resale value that you would get in a Smith or a Colt. But if that is not your concern you can't go wrong with Taurus, especially with all the different calibers and configurations they offer. 0 -
I own a lot of high end guns and have recently bought a model 605 taurus. I carry it more than the others and the price was great and a lifetime warrenty. How can you beat it.
PJ
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Why not buy American? Otherwise, they are of equal voracity. The S&W costs more but will keep value better.
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Taurus History lesson,
From humble beginnings as a small tool manufacturer
in Porto Alegre, Brazil over 60 years ago, Forjas Taurus (translation: Taurus Forge) has become a diversified, international company and one of the largest small arms manufacturers in the world. The company produced its
first revolver in 1941. The gun combined elements from several Manufacturers of that day, including Colt, Smith & Wesson and certain Spanish brands. This first revolver was designated the Model 38101SO. Taurus soon became a major factor in the South American market and experienced continuous growth.
In 1968, the company was ready to venture into the U.S. market. This was accomplished by employing the services of a succession of U.S. distributors over the next several years. Their efforts met with only marginal success.
In the meantime, Smith & Wesson had been purchased by a conglomerate named Bangor Punta. In 1970, Bangor Punta also purchased 54% of Taurus. Thus, the two companies became "sisters". Smith & Wesson never owned Taurus. They were both independent companies. However, during the next seven years, a great deal of technology and methodology was passed between the two. What may come as a surprise to some is that more of what was "right" in Porto Alegre was sent to Springfield than was sent from Springfield to south of the equator.
1977 saw our present ownership buy 54% of Taurus outright from Bangor Punta. At once a quest to improve overall quality of Taurus product was initiated. Also, the company now began a dynamic expansion program.
Beretta had won a huge contract in 1974 to produce small arms for the army of Brazil. Part of the deal was that Beretta construct a Brazilian factory and use Brazilian labor. This they did, in the southwestern coastal city of Sao Paulo. When the contract ran out in 1980, Beretta sold the plant, literally "lock, stock and barrel," to Taurus. Taurus now owned everything that once belonged to Beretta, including drawings, tooling, machinery, and a very experienced work force. Taurus was in the pistol business, and immediately sought to improve on the Beretta design, resulting in the popular and acclaimed Taurus PT-92 and PT-99 9mm pistols.
The next milestone for Taurus came in 1982. This is when the Brazil management decided to "take the bull by the horns" by opening an affiliated company, Taurus, in Miami, Florida. Sales that first year in America were limited as a solid distribution system had to be established. Taurus guns had not been advertised or written up in the shooting press. Taurus was truly an unknown commodity in the United States. This situation was to change dramatically in the next few years.
At the Dallas, Texas S.H.O.T. Show in 1984, Taurus was to make an announcement that was to have a tremendous impact on the entire industry. Taurus became the first company to offer its customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY. This one brilliant piece of marketing changed the course of the company in this market. Only recently has this policy been matched. It has never been exceeded. In 1984, this daring innovative policy made everyone sit up and take notice of Taurus Firearms. The U. S. company has posted record years ever since...
In 1989, the company celebrated its 50th Anniversary. The celebration was capped off at the January 1990 S.H.O.T. Show, with Taurus giving away a brand new 1990 Ford Taurus to a lucky Dealer from New Mexico.
There was cause for celebration in 1994 when Forjas Taurus received the prestigious ISO 9001 designation from the International Organization for Standardization for superior manufacturing and marketing practices. Only one other firearms company in the world has obtained this designation. Currently, Taurus U.S.A. is at work to share this honor with the parent company.
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA PATRON-LIFE Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member0 -
I think they make american guns and employ americans also. Read above, this is No. 10 isn't it[:D].
PJ
quote:Originally posted by Hokkmike
Why not buy American? Otherwise, they are of equal voracity. The S&W costs more but will keep value better.
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If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA PATRON-LIFE Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member0
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