Came across this thread researching “Taurus 992 revolvers”
I bought a Taurus model 94 snub nose years ago for $300 new. I put over 3,500 rounds through it trouble free outside of that 14lb DA pull. SA was a light 3lbs or lighter.
Stupidly sold it for another gun, but luckily found another new M94 last year in a gun shop this is after they discontinued the gun. Only thing different is the underlug on it, still the same m94 model snub nose. Taurus actually produced the snub nose m94 in 12+ configurations, just google m94 snub nose and count all the models, colors, and stampings of trade mark locations for yourself.
I am actually in the process of buying a 992, I have wanted one for YEARS, and they are finally back in stock at dealers, I am just trying to decide on stainless or blue. Currently I own a S&W 617, S&W 43c and my m94, while the 94 doesn't compare to these in high quality as smiths, the m94/992 does something they don't. A DA/SA model revolver in different barrel sizes along with 22mag combo for the 992, this is what draws me to the Taurus in the first place.
I am hoping that Ruger releases their lcr-x in a snub nose model. I had owned an lcr 22 for a long time then sold it, I had about 1500 rounds through it with only trouble was the dead/double trigger. If you short stroked it caused it to skip and not fire?. I recently got the 43c from S&W to replace my lcr 22. I would love a hammer on a snub nose for DA/SA practice.
Taurus isn't high quality, most of the 94's I used to touch at the gun shows and 990 along with the 992 had not so great of lock up's, especially the 94's. Mine is decent, not bad never had any problems with both of mine. The blued models were the most attractive to me because S&W nor Ruger makes blued models unless you get a K-22 masterpiece for $850+. My new one has about 300 rounds through it and has become a safe queen due to it being blue and so pretty. I guess if I had gotten a stainless model it would be abused more. I think if all or most of taurus revolvers are bad they wouldn't be in business. I just like the look of some of their models thats why I am picking up the blued model either 4 or 6.5 inch.
Also my motto has adopted cheapshooters rule, DON'T SELL ANY GUNS. I regret selling several of my pistols including my lcr 22 and my first m94.