I recently put a Taurus 905 on layaway. I want to use the pistol as a back-up/ coat pocket gun, but if I can shoot the pistol well enough I'll consider using it as a primary during the winter months in lieu of a Mak or CZ. The question I have is, are snub revolvers difficult for a good auto shooter to master? I am a good marksman with Maks and CZs, but I'll admit that nearly all revolvers point high for me. Making the transition to a different platform, in this case revolvers I'm a little aprehensive about. Again, this will primarily be as a back up for my CZ PO1, so it's not critical that I shoot the pistol with the level of proficiency that I can demonstrate with autos. Anyone, especially long time revolver shooters are welcome to comment.
Taurus 905 9 mm snubbie
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Practice.....Practice.....Practice.....
Switching from semi to revolver can present some chalenges.
The semi I use most is a Sig P-220 .45 acp ,which has a DA first shot.
When I use a DA revolver , the transition isn't a big deal (my snub nose is a DAO 2 1/4 " .357)
When I point shoot the snub nose, I too shoot a little high.
I think it has more to do with the short platform and more rearward distribution of weight than anything else.
If I point shoot my 6" revolver the point of impact dosen't really change.
Best advice I ever heard, from one of the "old school" gun shop geezzers was "Don't buy gadgets....buy ammo."
Switching from semi to revolver can present some chalenges.
The semi I use most is a Sig P-220 .45 acp ,which has a DA first shot.
When I use a DA revolver , the transition isn't a big deal (my snub nose is a DAO 2 1/4 " .357)
When I point shoot the snub nose, I too shoot a little high.
I think it has more to do with the short platform and more rearward distribution of weight than anything else.
If I point shoot my 6" revolver the point of impact dosen't really change.
Best advice I ever heard, from one of the "old school" gun shop geezzers was "Don't buy gadgets....buy ammo."
I have both. For target shooting, I prefer the auto, but as soon as my ccw arrives, I will more than likely carry the Taurus snub. It's not as easy to group shots, but you can unload it into a target pretty darn quick, and at close range, it's accurate enough. I wouldn't worry about not being able to handle it. Like the man said, just practice, practice, practice. It's a close range weapon, period. A gut gun. But in a real life situation, like a scuffle, it's more realistic. No thinking about safeties or racking.
I bought the first one my dealer got in, about a month ago. It has been very accurate, but 115grn FMJ and +P HP are all I've fired in it.
Two minor problems, though. Mine shot high, right, even at 7yds. I thought it might be me, since I hadn't owned or fired a DAO revolver (I got the spurless hammer DAO model)in many years. But I had the rear sight notch opened up for both width and depth. Since I can get more of the front sight in the rear now, yesterday it was right on target at 10yds.
The other problem were the clips. Two of them clipped right into the extractor grooves of the 9mm rounds, but three were very loose. I had to take screwdriver and pry them slightly between the notches to get them to hold the rounds tight enough. I have notified Taurus of this potential problem. I've carried it everyday since I purchased it, with at leat one spare moon clip in my pocket. I like it very much.
Two minor problems, though. Mine shot high, right, even at 7yds. I thought it might be me, since I hadn't owned or fired a DAO revolver (I got the spurless hammer DAO model)in many years. But I had the rear sight notch opened up for both width and depth. Since I can get more of the front sight in the rear now, yesterday it was right on target at 10yds.
The other problem were the clips. Two of them clipped right into the extractor grooves of the 9mm rounds, but three were very loose. I had to take screwdriver and pry them slightly between the notches to get them to hold the rounds tight enough. I have notified Taurus of this potential problem. I've carried it everyday since I purchased it, with at leat one spare moon clip in my pocket. I like it very much.
Boarhunter
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Smince and I have a couple of things in common... both citizens of Alabama and both carry a model Taurus 905 in our pockets. Different, however, in that my snubby revolvers (I bought two, the second after I realized just how nice the first handled and shot) shot well out of the box with point of impact = point of aim fairly close. And both have such sweet trigger pulls....
Makarov, if you find performance "issues" when shooting the model 905, my guess is that it will not be with the gun and that practice will cure what ails you. I shoot a great deal with revolvers, and the quality of your trigger control (as opposed to the trigger pull of the revolver) will dictate your success in achieving accuracy. So many people focus upon site alignment to the exclusion of consistent trigger pull, and truthfully the reverse is more important. Particularly with revolvers.
Practice. Do not be satisfied that the snubby revolver is only a short-range weapon. With practice, you might be surprised just how well it performs at longer range.
Boarhunter
Makarov, if you find performance "issues" when shooting the model 905, my guess is that it will not be with the gun and that practice will cure what ails you. I shoot a great deal with revolvers, and the quality of your trigger control (as opposed to the trigger pull of the revolver) will dictate your success in achieving accuracy. So many people focus upon site alignment to the exclusion of consistent trigger pull, and truthfully the reverse is more important. Particularly with revolvers.
Practice. Do not be satisfied that the snubby revolver is only a short-range weapon. With practice, you might be surprised just how well it performs at longer range.
Boarhunter
I should be able to pick up my 905 this weekend. I was really impressed with the trigger, a smooth even pull, no stacking at all. The shop owner allowed me to dry fire the pistol before it went on layaway, and I knew that was the one I wanted. I was looking for something with more power than a mak, a small revolver that I could drop in a coat pocket or put in a pocket holster in the summer. The versatility of a small revolver for concealed carry, as well as the better ballistics of the 9mm Parabellum really won me over. As soon as I get a chance to put some rounds down range I'll report back on how I did with the 905. The trigger is quite a bit smoother and lighter than the triggers on my beloved Makarovs, and Maks are very heavy for the power they put out. After some quality range time, it looks like the 905 will probably end up in my coat pocket this winter. Thanks for the suggestions and comments.
Brian Williams
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This is my 9mm snubbie
It is a S&W 642 with a 940 cylinder in it, it is a great carry gun but it shoots like a sledge hammer.
Keep your Taurus clean and it will not have a problem
It is a S&W 642 with a 940 cylinder in it, it is a great carry gun but it shoots like a sledge hammer.
Keep your Taurus clean and it will not have a problem
I picked the 905 over a Makarov. I had sold my Keltec to a deputy for back-up, and I needed a replacement small pistol. A Mak or a snubby were my two choices. I bought the 905, even though it was $100 more than the Mak. Size and weight weren't that different to me, but I know 9mm and I don't know 9x18. Also, I've owned an SW1917(.45ACP) and liked the moon-clip feature.
My local dealer let me have it, a box of ammo, and a leather pocket holster for $250 OTD.
My local dealer let me have it, a box of ammo, and a leather pocket holster for $250 OTD.
I just got back from the range. I like the 905 a lot, but unfortunately light primer strikes will make it impossible to carry, at least for the time being. Usually 2 out of 5 failures to fire. This happened with premium ammo as well as plinking ammo. This is really not an indictment of Taurus, since I have orrendous luck with new pistols. 3 out of the last 8 new pistols I've bought had to be returned when they just simply wouldn't function reliably. I've returned for repair a new Ruger P-95, a new Beretta Tomcat, and now it looks like this Taurus 905 will have to make a trip to the repair shop.
There were no problems at all with accuracy. The 905 was surprisingly accurate, especialy considering I'm a dedicated Makarov and CZ shooter, and have been for 10 years. The trigger was really smooth and broke cleanly. This must be the good revolver trigger that I always hear revolver shooters talk about. The grips really helped to dampen the recoil, and although recoil was stout, it really wasn't enough to diminish the "fun factor." This was a really fun pistol to shoot, and with some practice, it will not take long to gain proficiency with the 905. I cleaned the pistol thoroughly before and after shooting it, and soon it will be going back to Taurus. Although I still consider revolvers to be a little more reliable than autos, this experience has me trusting revolvers a little bit less. I welcome any comments, especially from longtime revolver shooters. Thanks.
There were no problems at all with accuracy. The 905 was surprisingly accurate, especialy considering I'm a dedicated Makarov and CZ shooter, and have been for 10 years. The trigger was really smooth and broke cleanly. This must be the good revolver trigger that I always hear revolver shooters talk about. The grips really helped to dampen the recoil, and although recoil was stout, it really wasn't enough to diminish the "fun factor." This was a really fun pistol to shoot, and with some practice, it will not take long to gain proficiency with the 905. I cleaned the pistol thoroughly before and after shooting it, and soon it will be going back to Taurus. Although I still consider revolvers to be a little more reliable than autos, this experience has me trusting revolvers a little bit less. I welcome any comments, especially from longtime revolver shooters. Thanks.
Boarhunter
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makarov5,
Sorry to hear of the problems with light strikes. Get that resolved, and your confidence will be restored. You will have a gun you will count on and appreciate for many years to come.
Boarhunter
Sorry to hear of the problems with light strikes. Get that resolved, and your confidence will be restored. You will have a gun you will count on and appreciate for many years to come.
Boarhunter
I don't know how much Boarhunter has shot through his. Mine as a couple of hundred, but so far all UMC 115FMJ or REM +P 115HP. Mine hasn't shown a hint of a misfire or light strike. I was somewhat worried, as it seemed at times the rounds were slightly above the cylinder hole. I thought the firing pin might just push them further in and cushion the blow to the primer. I made it a point to push the clip pretty frimly and this disappeared.
Hope you get it worked out. I've been carrying mine in pocket, ankle, or IWB since the first day I shot it.
Hope you get it worked out. I've been carrying mine in pocket, ankle, or IWB since the first day I shot it.
Boarhunter
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I too have a couple hundred rounds through mine, all UMC stuff, with no problems.
Boarhunter
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