New Taurus = Used S&W

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I just traded my (virtually) brand new 4" Taurus Ti Tracker 627 for a used 6" S&W 686. And let me tell you... I have never been more completely satisfied with a deal.

The S&W's weight is right, for one thing. It's handle, in turn, is perfect. Those two things would often conspire against me in the Tracker, never allowing me to shoot either comfortably or accurately at any distance. Maybe it was just me, but I was never able to make that proverbial "one ragged hole" at 7, 15, or 25 yards with it.

But that's all in the past. I now have the one wheelgun by which all others are measured. And in spite of the fact that I had to accept an "even" trade for it ($350; although Taurus = $450 new), I still feel I got the better end of the bargain. I have no regrets.

Now all I need to do is take it to the range.

(Can't wait. My finger's already twitching.)
 
Congratulations.

Turn to page 53 of the Dec. 2002 American Rifleman and you'll send a cutaway drawing of an older S&W Revolver. Taurus was based on S&W but can offer their guns at a "competitive" price because they use fewer parts inside. My main objection to them (and I would buy a used Taurus if the price was right) is that they've eliminted the rebound slide. The rebound slide serves to return the trigger to its position of rest. It also actuates the hammer block. Less obvious is that the rebound slide will intercept the hammer's forward motion (if the trigger is released from pressure) and prevent the seat of the hammer from going fully forward (thus preventing the firing pin from protruding from the firing pin hole). It's a safety feature I'd rather have than be without.

Good luck on the range.
 
Another Congratulation's-

Glad you were able to see the light, and turn the corner
towards Smith & Wesson. Now, I'm sure you will become
another S&W stock holder (LOL)!:D :cool: :)

Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
 
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