Over the course of the last few weeks, I have been able to
examine two Taurus model 605 .357 magnums that were
purchased by co-worker's. Both were purchased NIB, from
the same dealer. Fit and finish on one was adequate; and
the other was sub-par, noting many surface blemishes with
many imperfection's. Neither gun was a dealers display model.
While some of our member's insist that the Tauri quality control
has improved over other make's (in particular, Smith & Wesson);
this reporting writer cannot attest to those findings. While it is
very possible for any manufactuerer to produce an
industry "lemon"; I guess each one can also produce a handgun
"of the highest standard's". I just wonder how often Tauri
International does the latter? Yes, Taurus has come a long
way since the inception of the company's original model 66;
with more model's than Carter has liver pills. But the QC
seems to be in that same ole' rut, as that of their bull barrel
model 82; which in my opinion is a P.O.S. Bottom line is, I
just can't seem to find a Tauri model that will rival Smith &
Wesson; even at Smith & Wesson's worst!!!
With that said, Taurus International's use of stainless steel
looks more like something that the Zippo lighter factory
incorporated; than that of being used in a handgun's
works. Just my coveted opinion.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member
examine two Taurus model 605 .357 magnums that were
purchased by co-worker's. Both were purchased NIB, from
the same dealer. Fit and finish on one was adequate; and
the other was sub-par, noting many surface blemishes with
many imperfection's. Neither gun was a dealers display model.
While some of our member's insist that the Tauri quality control
has improved over other make's (in particular, Smith & Wesson);
this reporting writer cannot attest to those findings. While it is
very possible for any manufactuerer to produce an
industry "lemon"; I guess each one can also produce a handgun
"of the highest standard's". I just wonder how often Tauri
International does the latter? Yes, Taurus has come a long
way since the inception of the company's original model 66;
with more model's than Carter has liver pills. But the QC
seems to be in that same ole' rut, as that of their bull barrel
model 82; which in my opinion is a P.O.S. Bottom line is, I
just can't seem to find a Tauri model that will rival Smith &
Wesson; even at Smith & Wesson's worst!!!
With that said, Taurus International's use of stainless steel
looks more like something that the Zippo lighter factory
incorporated; than that of being used in a handgun's
works. Just my coveted opinion.
Best Wishes,
Ala Dan, N.R.A. Life Member