So, I've decided that a .357 is a must have for my upcoming set of permits...a taurus is 1/2 the cost of the s&w 686 I was eyeballing, which means I can afford a pistol & probably squeeze in something else too!

Anyone have positive feedback?

Like everything else, some will love Taurus and other will not. I have a 94 .22 that's works really well for me. Spend some time on the Taurus message board, as you'll get a bunch of opinions from those that own the specific gun you're interested in.

 

http://www.taurusarmed.net/

All my experience is with the older Taurus guns (i.e. from 15 years ago). I have NOTHING positive to say. I have heard good things about newer Taurus products, but would always rather spend the extra money on a quality product like a Smith or Ruger. Remember that the cost of the gun is small change when you compare it to how much you will spend on ammo, even just over the course of a year if you shoot fairly often. Buy once, cry once. Skimp now and you may end up with a paperweight you despise. I can almost guarantee you would not be disappointed with a Smith or Ruger. I cannot make that statement about a Taurus.

As a Taurus .357 owner I am satisfied that it was money well spent,It was reasonably priced,fit and finish is good,reliability and performance is excellent and the lifetime transferable warranty is comforting...........But it's not a Smith and Wesson.

As long as you can come to terms with that inescapable fact, a Taurus is a very good option.

Too many good used S&W's out there to "settle" for a Taurus.

 

JMHO

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

Too many good used S&W's out there to "settle" for a Taurus.

 

JMHO

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

i have to agree with pizza bob, i have a ruger gp100 6" and a taurus 617 snubby, and although i have zero negatives to say about my taurus it is a fine shooter, but the ruger is so over built its money well spent, much better value especially if you get a nice one used.

I can only speak from my experience in owning a PT 1911, and I could not recommend Taurus with a clear conscience. I bought my piece in August of last year and ran only 200-300 rounds through it before I started having FTE's. From their non-existent customer service to me having to fight them on the cost of shipping an under-warranty firearm back to them at MY expense, it was horrible dealing with them. Turned out it was a broken extractor causing the problem and I'm now anxious to rid myself of this gun.

 

On a brighter note, Ira at Legend Firearms is holding an S&W 686 6, 6" for me and I cant wait to get my hands on it. Its a no-brainer: go for the Smitty (changed from "Smutty", courtesy of my Kindle, and which I cannot believe no one broke my shoes over).

What caliber is your pt1911. I own one in 38 super and have a pt92 waiting for pickup. I love my 1911 so far. But only have about a 100 rounds through it

Too many good used S&W's out there to "settle" for a Taurus.

 

JMHO

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

 

 

The only problem I see with that is that a used S&W isn't that much less expensive than a new one. That being the case, if $$$ is a concern, the Taurus (or something less expensive than the S&W) may be the only way to go. Yea, I know. You get what you pay for, however there are times and circumstances where an "imitation" may work just fine.

 

My other suggestion would be, if you can't afford the S&W now, rather than "settling" on something else, wait until such time that you can afford the Smith.

... I didn't even like my FORD Taurus....

... I didn't even like my FORD Taurus....

 

 

Yea, but have you seen the new SHO's they have out now? Wow.

Yea, but have you seen the new SHO's they have out now? Wow.

Not unlike some who would compare a Taurus to a Smith....."It's still a Ford"

Thanks all,

I'm going to get the 686, 4" barrel.

I was hoping to hear that Taurus had come a long way or something, and have cash left over to put towards something else!

But, what I already knew in my gut was, get the S&W!

What caliber is your pt1911. I own one in 38 super and have a pt92 waiting for pickup. I love my 1911 so far. But only

have about a 100 rounds through it

 

Ive got the. 45...

Thanks all,

I'm going to get the 686, 4" barrel.

I was hoping to hear that Taurus had come a long way or something, and have cash left over to put towards something else!

But, what I already knew in my gut was, get the S&W!

Excellent choice.. I too am waiting for some paperwork to be finalized so that I can own a S&W revolver. Looking for a model 66 or 686 with a 3 inch barrel myself but the Taurus will still have a place beside my bed.

 

Ive got the. 45...

 

How much u selling it for

How much u selling it for

 

I'm going to try and do a trade for a long gun I think, rather than an outright sale.

I wanted a 38 with a 4" barrel for use in IDPA. I looked around at the different options and came to the same realization as you. I decided to get the Taurus. Brand new the timing was off and the bullets were being split when fired and occasionally the cylinder would completely lock up.

I called Taurus and sent the gun back. In the time the gun was gone for repair I could have saved the additional money for a S&W.

Now that the gun is back it shoots great and I do enjoy it. Customer service was easy to deal with and the gun was fixed correctly the first time. In all actuality any manufacturer could have a malfunctioning gun slip through QA and get to a customer.

To sum all this up, I like my Taurus.

 

 

I'm going to try and do a trade for a long gun I think, rather than an outright sale.

 

Pm me what you are looking for. Don't want to hijack thread

The only problem I see with that is that a used S&W isn't that much less expensive than a new one.

 

You have to shop with a discerning eye. If all you are looking for is a 686 then you are passing over many other 357 models that are available. I bought a fairly well scratched up model 65 (fixed sights and stainless steel), knowing that for the price it was a heck of a deal and I could buff out most of the surface damage.

 

If you want a pristine gun, then that's not your approach but if you are willing to do a little fluff and buff...

Thanks all,

I'm going to get the 686, 4" barrel.

I was hoping to hear that Taurus had come a long way or something, and have cash left over to put towards something else!

But, what I already knew in my gut was, get the S&W!

Or a GP100, good lord I'm getting indecisive..

This is probably gonna come down to a coin flip

I like Taurus, and Ruger, and S&W. I like GUNS.

I know I'm a noob. But two things I can't justify is buying NIB Taurus when I can buy a used ruger Security Six for three bills.

 

Likewise, cant justify springing for a used 686 when I can buy a used Ruger Security Six for three bills.

 

For my purposes, as a new shooter without discerning tastes, I will choose durability and value over cheap or luxurious.

I like Taurus, and Ruger, and S&W. I like GUNS.

 

Well said..I concur

I know I'm a noob. But two things I can't justify is buying NIB Taurus when I can buy a used ruger Security Six for three bills.

 

Likewise, cant justify springing for a used 686 when I can buy a used Ruger Security Six for three bills.

 

For my purposes, as a new shooter without discerning tastes, I will choose durability and value over cheap or luxurious.

Hadn't really thought of the S&W as"luxurious" but I'm guessing you got a security six for three bills?

Nice pickup!

One more for consideration

I like Taurus, and Ruger, and S&W. I like GUNS.

True indeed!

Get money-buy gun

Repeat

Only problem,

Which gun, in what order?

 

1978 Ruger Security Six purchased FTF from a fellow forum member.

 

I'm very happy.

gp 100 used is a great value, there were a few on the forum market at excellent prices, I know picked one them up...

 

1978 Ruger Security Six purchased FTF from a fellow forum member.

 

I'm very happy.

That's a REALLY sharp, classic .357 right there!

My Dad has the Taurus .357, I just got back from Florida and shot it, not the 1st time I have shot it either......... IMHO..... save your money and at least get the Ruger.

 

I have the S&W 686, and I dont think even the Ruger compares to it.....