I owned a Taurus 85 2" 38 5 shot which is very similar to the 605. It would be nice if you could handle the gun before buying it. Make sure the barrel is straight. I mean not just tightened so that the sights perfectly line up with the frame, but that the barrel threads are cut into the frame perfectly straight and not offset a bit so that the barrel points just a tiny bit to the left or right. That was the problem with my model 85.
The trigger pull was ok. Nothing great but acceptable enough for decent close accuracy. I'd have been fine with mine if it had shot straight and not 3" off to the left. I'm guessing this is not a common problem, but who knows?
As with all revolvers look it over closely if you have the opportunity before buying. If you are lucky enough to have more than one to choose from, pick the smoother one that passes all the inspection points.
I like a 3" small revolver for belt carry and an ultra light weighting in the teens somewhere for pocket carry that can move around as needed. I really like the way the 3" points and aims a little more readily and also the slight increase in muzzle velocity.
Don't be surprised if you find the .357 magnum rounds to be more then you want to shoot - especially indoors. Some can tolerate it in a light revolver but many can't.
In your situation I would probably give the Taurus a second chance. Here? Maybe not. Since you already own a Ruger SP 101 I'm surprised you are even looking at a Taurus. I would think that Ruger could handle a "very" hot loaded .38 special, assuming it is not a .357
The trigger pull was ok. Nothing great but acceptable enough for decent close accuracy. I'd have been fine with mine if it had shot straight and not 3" off to the left. I'm guessing this is not a common problem, but who knows?
As with all revolvers look it over closely if you have the opportunity before buying. If you are lucky enough to have more than one to choose from, pick the smoother one that passes all the inspection points.
I like a 3" small revolver for belt carry and an ultra light weighting in the teens somewhere for pocket carry that can move around as needed. I really like the way the 3" points and aims a little more readily and also the slight increase in muzzle velocity.
Don't be surprised if you find the .357 magnum rounds to be more then you want to shoot - especially indoors. Some can tolerate it in a light revolver but many can't.
In your situation I would probably give the Taurus a second chance. Here? Maybe not. Since you already own a Ruger SP 101 I'm surprised you are even looking at a Taurus. I would think that Ruger could handle a "very" hot loaded .38 special, assuming it is not a .357