Taurus 905 Instant Back-up Range Test

smince

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I bought one of these in 9mm w/5-round moon clips last week. Blue, spurless hammer, DAO, rubber grips. My dealer let me have it, box of ammo, and leather pocket holster for $250 OTD.

Shot about 150 rounds through it yesterday. Most testing at 7 and 10 yds. Recoil is very mild, as you would expect from an all steel 9mm revolver, even with +P's. 115+P HP and 115FMJ were the rounds I shot. Very accurate at these distances, most groups under 2", and all from standing Weaver position.
I was shooting slightly high right, but it has been quite some time since I shot a revolver(especially a DAO) so it probably was me. Got a little better before the day was over.

Only real problem was with a couple of moon clips. 5 came with the gun, but 2 had to be crimped a little tighter to get them to hold the cartridge groove tight enough.

Carried it in a J-frame IWB that I had from a previous purchase last night when I went to Huntsville. Could hardly tell it was there.
 
I just put one on layaway a few weeks ago. I'll pick it up in about 2 weeks and report back after a range session. So far, it's looking like I won't be disappointed. I wanted something with more power than a Mak, yet still concealable. I think the 905 is it.
 
Have had one of the 905IB's for about 5 months now. Have put about 700 rounds thru it and it has performed without a hitch. It will mushroom my EFMJ type SD round in water the same as with my 3.5" and 4" barrel 9's. With the barrel being 1 7/8" it is very easy to hide no matter how you dress.

Good luck with yours.
 
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