I eagerly await your report as I have been thinking of picking one up myself.

 

I picked up some ammo this morning, going to try and get to the range on my way home from work and see how she does.

 

Nice I only own one revolver

 

People who buy the Protector, say the guns shoot well. Price point, they're a pretty good deal. Warrenty, Taurus has a good rep for their products and if they can't fix it, they send you a new replacment. Gtanted, it's not a Smith, Colt, or Ruger, but it's still a good buy.

 

Those were my thoughts as well... for my purposes (classroom demo revolver) it has exceeded my needs/expectations already. So long as it fires and does its job, I think it's a keeper.

 

At 18.5 ounces I am not sure where the polymer is lowering the weight. A lightweight J frame or LCR fit the bill of a lightweight carry revolver much better.

At least the Taurus will be able to demonstrate how revolvers can and do malfunction for your students.

 

I have had 11 Taurus Revolvers. I still have 3. All have been good. The Three I kept have excelant actions and the guns are easy to shoot accurately. All of them have been dry fired at least 2000 times befor shooting. This smooths the action and sometimes lightens it a little. I have only sent 2 back for repair. One my falt for poor maintenance and one was the gun. Taurus repair was top notch and no questions asked. I'm happy with a Taurus.

 

There's always one. :tongue:

First thing I did was put in snap caps and start pulling the trigger... seems to be smoothing out some already.

 

I have had 100% good luck with Taurus wheelies.

 

Not much to report but I was able to get 5 rounds off between work, getting the kids, loading up Girl Scout Cookies and hiding Valentine's flowers hahaha.

NICE shooter... far less snappy than I remember the S&W 642 being.

So far so good, I should have more time with it after I give my permit class on Sunday.

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I have always liked shooting the Taurus revolvers. I think it is the grips. Not as cool looking as my S/W but more comfortable shooting.

 

A plastic revolver? Really, plastic belongs in toys, not guns. And no, I don't just say that because I don't like Taurus. Actually I feel Taurus revolvers are as good as any smith. I think the plastic ruger revolver is junk too. You just can't convince me plastic is a good idea when it comes to guns, especially revolvers. Just my 2 cents.

 

old story




They said the same thing about the M-16....and then the Glock.
Look at how poorly those two did.

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My Airweight 442 is only 16.7 oz loaded and cost a little over four bills.


If the Taurus floats your skirt up, then rock on.....

 

Congrsatulations?

Why are you so grumpy? You act personally offended.

I had a 642, well made just never cared for it and didn't like how it shot.

Oh, and it's not a skirt. It's a kilt.

 

Very nice purchase you have there, I have a Taurus M85 steel, not poly and really like it, it is in my carry rotation. Shoots very good, accurate, reliable and very easy to carry.

 

I've had a stainless steel Model 85 DAO for over 20 years. All steel makes it a little heavy but it's a great shooter. I've shot steel plates at 100 yards with it, and that's DA. It's my only experience with Taurus and I can't complain.

 

Good to hear!

 

I've had several Taurus revolvers over the years. Never had any problems with their wheel guns. Do they have the fit and finish of a Smith or Colt? NO. Do they go "BANG" when you pull the trigger? YES. Congrats on the new trainer.

 

I bought my wife the 605 PolyProtector (.357) for her to shoot 38's with. Paid $352 + tax. Nice gun for her as she doesnt carry but just wanted something simple for home defense. Been 100% reliable of course, and she used it in her Basic Pistol class. The trigger gets nice, I can stack it DA to the breakpoint, line up the sights, and take the shot. Enjoyable range toy also.
I have had many Taurus firearms and enjoyed them all. Will I ever shoot .357's with it? NO! I fired a cylinder of .357's in a SP101 one time...that was enough.

 

I've considered this model for some time and you might have finally sold me! My old man SWEARS by Taurus revolvers and he still has a few in his collection. Congrats on a nice revolver!

 

Thanks guys.

Now that I have those 5 rounds through it I'm looking forward to more range time, initially I figured it would be a snappy little bugger but it wasn't and I really enjoyed it... this may get some carry time after all.

 

Very nice, I agree with you on the 642/442, great made gun that I could never shoot very well. Something about the geometry of the frame and trigger just did not work for me. I shoot some other snub-nose guns just fine, like Charter Arms, but no matter what grips I tried, past 7 yards I might as well have thrown the J frame as shoot it.
I have the Polymer version of the Judge and it is the most fun handgun to shoot I own. I think the polymer Taurus revolvers are a good deal for the price.

 

I handled one at a LGS..seems tight and light ..to great points....I have only one Poly Revolver, my Taurus Poly Judge..and I like it...quite well.

I have a Rossi (Taurus) in 357 and a Taurus Model 66 7 shot 357 mag...both seem to be fine revolvers

 

I have four Taurus revolvers and found them to be good accurate reliable guns. As for their autos I've had two and will not have another.My favorate revolver is the 608 357, 6.5 in comp, barrel . This is a very well made gun and has been shot plenty.

 

I have 3 Taurus revolvers and no complaints about them

2 of those are model 85's

The first one I bought was a blued one with the wooden grips. Carried it for a while and decided to get something a little lighter. So I picked up a model 85 hamerless ultra light. It's now the one that gets CC'd the most in my collection.

Both are reliable and accurate for being a snubby. I can tell the difference in recoil of the ultra light though.

Some days I think about getting a little semi 9 or .380, but then I come to my senses a few minutes later and realize it's more of a want thing than a need.

 

I have the .357 version of that revolver. Kicks like a mule, but it's a great gun. Off hand at 30 feet, it will keep a 3" group with no effort. Enjoy your new gun and good luck.