Any Feedback on the Taurus 905 IB 9mm?

Taurus 905 9mm Revolver Durability

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(from one of my prior post)

I recently purchased a Taurus 905 9mm revolver and have a question about it.

Talking with Taurus I understand that the 905 9mm revolver (NOT the Instant Backup version) is based on the full-size Taurus model 85 .38 special frame. According to Taurus, the model 85 is rated for +P ammunition. However, I have been told by gun shop owners, gunsmiths, friends, etc. that +P ammunition should not be fired from the model 85 on a regular basis...that I should practice with standard loads.

If the 905 9mm is truly based on the model 85 .38 special frame then I am concerned about the revolvers durability. This thinking is founded on the general bullistics of the 9mm vs the .38. The standard 9mm seems to be equal or higher than even most of the .38 special +P ammunition. If the model 85 should only have +P ammunition fired from it periodically should there not be concern about firing higher pressure 9mm from it on a steady basis?

Will this gun endure the pounding of standard 9mm ammunition upwards of between 7,000-10,000 rounds? How long can this gun be expected to last if it is well maintained otherwise?

Also, does anyone have chrono numbers specifically for this gun?

Thanks


The above prior post was very productive as I received great input for the forum participants.

My current question is do any folks have experience/feedback on the Taurus 905 Instant Backup? It is smaller than the standard 905 9mm and I wonder how well this gun holds up and how its accuracy performing.
 
If that 905 is lighter the the 905 9mm I have I don't think you will want to shoot it that much.The best I can do is about 15-20 rounds after that the gun is getting to warm and the accuracy is starting to fade also.And you best hang on it can bite.But as far as the accuracy I know mine after 15 yards is getting poor. I wanted it for a carry gun but went with a Kel-tec P11 in 9MM :p
 
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