neal bloom
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My wife on her own (Bless her heart) purchased a Taurus 605 with the Houge grips. She said she really like the feel of it and felt more comfortable with a revolver than with a semi-auto. She spent some time asking advice and talking to friends and fellow shooters before she made the decision. I told her that it probably would have a very loud bark and some kick to it but she is willing to use it as she feels the need for a personal defense weapon that is small and packs a punch.
While loading up some .357 cartridges into it I noticed there was a lot of space between the back of the cylinder and the rear frame. The gun comes with a little red disk that fills up this space when not loaded. When I pointed the gun up I saw that the cartridges fell out of the cylinder a little. I can hear them rattle when I shake the gun up and down. Is this normal? When the firing pin hits the primer wouldn't this cause the shell to move backwards? Could it jam the cylinder or damage the firing pin?
Been awhile since I handled a revolver. My S&W 547 cylinder fits pretty close to the rear frame. I am being cautious not only for safetys sake but also I do not want her to be disillusioned. It has taken quite a long time for her to get to this point. I am sure it took a lot for her to go into a gun shop and purchase a gun.
I would appreciate any advice on the Taurus 605 before she actually fires it.
While loading up some .357 cartridges into it I noticed there was a lot of space between the back of the cylinder and the rear frame. The gun comes with a little red disk that fills up this space when not loaded. When I pointed the gun up I saw that the cartridges fell out of the cylinder a little. I can hear them rattle when I shake the gun up and down. Is this normal? When the firing pin hits the primer wouldn't this cause the shell to move backwards? Could it jam the cylinder or damage the firing pin?
Been awhile since I handled a revolver. My S&W 547 cylinder fits pretty close to the rear frame. I am being cautious not only for safetys sake but also I do not want her to be disillusioned. It has taken quite a long time for her to get to this point. I am sure it took a lot for her to go into a gun shop and purchase a gun.
I would appreciate any advice on the Taurus 605 before she actually fires it.