Help me with choice of revolver

del slo team · January 21st, 2008, 10:09 PM

I am looking at purchasing a revolverand have found a couple for a little more than 200 for an EAA Windicator basic blued .38! Has anyone ever shot this brand of revolver? I was also considering the Model 85 from Taurus. Again any input is appreciated!

swiftyjuan · January 21st, 2008, 10:35 PM

The Taurus is well worth the money. My wife has the 85, and I have the 605. I carry the 605 often, and it is amazingly accurate for it's size. My wife can make the 85 sing!

SIXTO · January 21st, 2008, 10:36 PM

I'm no fan of Taurus, but I'd much rather have the 85 out of those choices.

P95Carry · January 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM

I too am not a huge Taurus fan - but that said my M66 has done OK and the wife shoots it better than anything!

The M85 ... well IMO a great lil gun - and I relish the time I used mine for carry - over a year at least, sweat and all. My very first carry piece.

The sweat and holster wear took their toll but I still have that puppy and am really quite fond of it

Often post this pic - poor sucker is well worn but hey - that's ''character'' yeah!

(SIXTO - I have removed you from the realms of "reputational vacuum" ... and thx for contribution ... my invoice will be sent to you soon - you can pay me in ammo!!

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MR D · January 21st, 2008, 11:28 PM

I used to have a taurus 650 CIA in stainless 5 shot .357

Now I carry a Rossi 461 .357 (k frame sized) 2" 6 shot (it also has a transfer bar system and a taurus gun lock in it) dependable, fun to shoot too

artz · January 22nd, 2008, 01:54 AM

I have a Taurus 85 in the multi-alloy. Its lighter than the scandium and cheaper.

pgrass101 · January 22nd, 2008, 10:17 AM

I have a 605 and love it.

atctimmy · January 22nd, 2008, 10:19 AM

I love my 5 shot Taurus in .357, it's my primary carry gun. It's a little heavier than the 85 but it is the same size. Easy to conceal, idiot proof to shoot, and priced right. What's not to like???

Oh yeah, just remember most 85 series pistols are not rated for plus p loads so remember to ask about that before you buy!! If it doesn't say + P on the barrel it won't handle them. Don't forget to read the manual!!

NCHornet · January 22nd, 2008, 10:58 AM

The Taurus will suit your needs, but if you could save another $100 you should be able to find a used Model 60 S&W or similar S&W revo and you would have a really nice gun.
NCH

coffeecup · January 22nd, 2008, 11:20 AM

The war dept(wife) carries a S&W 638. Butt ugly in my opinion, but very practical. She has the bead blasted stainless version with titanium cylinder and barrel. It is rated for +p and loaded with Speer +p Gold Dots. It jumps like a grasshopper when shot, but she likes it and shoots it well enough to make most BGs wish to hell they had picked out a different victim.

January 21st, 2008, 10:09 PM	#1
del slo team Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 54	Help me with choice of revolver I am looking at purchasing a revolverand have found a couple for a little more than 200 for an EAA Windicator basic blued .38! Has anyone ever shot this brand of revolver? I was also considering the Model 85 from Taurus. Again any input is appreciated!

January 21st, 2008, 10:35 PM	#2
swiftyjuan VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Madera, CA Posts: 2,073	The Taurus is well worth the money. My wife has the 85, and I have the 605. I carry the 605 often, and it is amazingly accurate for it's size. My wife can make the 85 sing! __________________ John Assault is a behavior, not a device. "Don't never take no shortcuts." Patty Reed, Donner Party Lifetime NRA member

January 21st, 2008, 10:36 PM	#3
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Here and There Posts: 10,431	I'm no fan of Taurus, but I'd much rather have the 85 out of those choices. __________________ In a land of sheep, even a toothless wolf is king. "We don't have to worry about the cost of my federal programs because at my last visit to Long John Silver's I got a map to pirate treasure." - Obama

January 21st, 2008, 11:13 PM	#4
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,403	I too am not a huge Taurus fan - but that said my M66 has done OK and the wife shoots it better than anything! The M85 ... well IMO a great lil gun - and I relish the time I used mine for carry - over a year at least, sweat and all. My very first carry piece. The sweat and holster wear took their toll but I still have that puppy and am really quite fond of it Often post this pic - poor sucker is well worn but hey - that's ''character'' yeah! (SIXTO - I have removed you from the realms of "reputational vacuum" ... and thx for contribution ... my invoice will be sent to you soon - you can pay me in ammo!! ) __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

January 22nd, 2008, 01:54 AM	#6
artz VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 2,259	I have a Taurus 85 in the multi-alloy. Its lighter than the scandium and cheaper. __________________ Lord, grant me the serenity for things that I can not change. Just call me a pessimistic optimist !

January 21st, 2008, 11:28 PM	#5
MR D Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 740	I used to have a taurus 650 CIA in stainless 5 shot .357 Now I carry a Rossi 461 .357 (k frame sized) 2" 6 shot (it also has a transfer bar system and a taurus gun lock in it) dependable, fun to shoot too

January 22nd, 2008, 10:17 AM	#7
pgrass101 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 6,546	I have a 605 and love it. __________________ Noli nothis permittere te terere I am waiting on my personal bailout!!!

January 22nd, 2008, 10:19 AM	#8
atctimmy Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 1,211	I love my 5 shot Taurus in .357, it's my primary carry gun. It's a little heavier than the 85 but it is the same size. Easy to conceal, idiot proof to shoot, and priced right. What's not to like??? Oh yeah, just remember most 85 series pistols are not rated for plus p loads so remember to ask about that before you buy!! If it doesn't say + P on the barrel it won't handle them. Don't forget to read the manual!! Last edited by atctimmy; January 22nd, 2008 at 10:22 AM.. Reason: OOOps forgot something.

January 22nd, 2008, 10:58 AM	#9
NCHornet Distinguished Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mt Airy, NC Posts: 1,474	The Taurus will suit your needs, but if you could save another $100 you should be able to find a used Model 60 S&W or similar S&W revo and you would have a really nice gun. NCH __________________ When Seconds Count, The Cops Are Just Minutes Away!! Carry On! NCHornet

January 22nd, 2008, 11:20 AM	#10
coffeecup Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cadiz,Ky Posts: 659	The war dept(wife) carries a S&W 638. Butt ugly in my opinion, but very practical. She has the bead blasted stainless version with titanium cylinder and barrel. It is rated for +p and loaded with Speer +p Gold Dots. It jumps like a grasshopper when shot, but she likes it and shoots it well enough to make most BGs wish to hell they had picked out a different victim.

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