My Taurus .44 magnum is awesome. 4 inch ported barrel. I had a nice fully covered holster made for it.
I like my S&W snubbie, which I’ve had for over two decades. I can carry it anywhere. I can put it in a holster. I can slip it in a pocket.
In the winter I like it in my coat pocket. Walking down the street, nobody thinks it odd if you keep your hands in your pockets. The fastest draw is when you already have it in your hand.
I have a .22 mag 8 round revolver.
I’ve sent it back to Taurus “TWICE” for repair.
I’m hoping “The Third Time’s a Charm”.
Numrich Gun Parts and I’ll do it myself!
I bought a Taurus .38 Special 2” snub way back in 1982. Still have it. Sweet little revolver...conceals well and shoots great. I also have one of their new 9mm G2Cs and it is also a pretty good little shooter and also conceals quite well. I’ve not had an issue with either of the two Taurus guns that I own.
I have one, and love it
I’ve had the same Taurus .38 Special since around 1980-it was a gift from my 1st hubby and has been my favorite sidearm ever since-it is lighter, smaller and easier to carry in my purse/on my person than my .357 is-I live in a remote rural area-used it to persuade an intruder to leave the house a few years ago-he decamped with haste. It is here on the desk right now and will be under my pillow when I go to bed, like every night-I think it is a great gun for self defense...
They’re great.
I’ve never owned a Taurus, but I once owned a Rossi 357 Magnum revolver, once. I don’t know if it’s true, but I heard that Taurus and Rossi are made by the same company. The first time I shot my Rossi, when I opened the cylinder to reload, if fell off and rolled down range.
That’s pretty neat! Which Taurus 38 Special did you get?
My Taurus 357 5 shot revolver is great. No complaints.
Rock solid design, similar to Smith & Wesson.
I liked the .357 because I can shoot both .357 and .38 special...
Great gun.
I’ve got a Taurus P85 .38 Special Hammerless snubbie.
Its not very accurate since the trigger pull is so heavy. Also its only 5 rounds but most self defense scenarios take place up close and with +p ammo, its powerful enough to get the job done. Its also pretty light. It is not my first choice for an every day carry though. Get a reliable automatic...probably something in 9mm or .40 cal. I happened to choose the CZ 2075 Rami which for me is very comfortable, accurate and which has either 10 rounds or 14 in the extended mag.
I can only tell you this; my dad had a Taurus .38 Special Ultralight. It would lock the cylinder after firing a round. Had a hell of a time to get it to rotate or open after the jam occurred. Something in the mating face of the cylinder and the frame was out of whack from the factory. It was sent back for repair. It has been fixed and works perfectly now. They do have a lifetime warranty.
I have had one for a few years now.
I have a small hand with short fingers. My Taurus is the first hand gun that I’ve been able to comfortably reach the trigger.
Nice and light weight, easy to carry.
I have a model 856, the 6 shot variant of the 85. Love it, bought it used for less than $200.00
CC
Good for you. I recommend a .308 rifle next.
JoMa