Taurus "Protector"

[Dr.Rob]

Anyone own one of these?

I just came across it on thier web site, looks like an excellent way to get a new j-frame without buying a S&W.

I'm still on my quest for an elusive stainless snubby and this sort of caught my eye.

 

[Dr.Rob]

Anyone?

 

[Chris W]

Two questions:

1) What model number are you looking at? I don't remember hearing about a 'protector'.

2) I love my Smiths, and I'm gearing up to buy another. If a Smith j-frame is what you want (and there are plenty of reasons it should be), . . .

CW

 

[DDGator]

Wont find any owners yet

Although this gun has been in the catalog for months, it is not available for sale yet -- I called Taurus and asked. I think anticipated date for availability is November if I remember right.

I have the closest thing -- the 85 "Police" multi-alloy with concealed hammer -- but is is DAO. For what is worth, I love the gun. It is as smooth and accurate as a snubbie can be.

 

[Eric Larsen]

Actually the Protector is a traditional d/a. This is just Taurus's version of the Bodyguard J frame...I havent heard or seen anything first hand on them...they are supposed to be released in Dec..or so. Looks like a great little gun.
Shoot well

 

[kahr Carrier]

The Taurus 85 seems like a nice 38 snubbie my buddie has one and it seems too handle well an have a decent trigger pull.

 

[EMS dude]

I love my 85ch. Shoots just like a good Smith / Wesson.

It's going on 10 years and still like new. Great blue, Comfy Brazilian hardwoods.

Someone said Taurus quality suffers, but you could have fooled me.

 

[mini14jac]

According to the Taurus website, the Protector can be fired DA or SA.
I have wondered why they didn't come out with a copy of the shrouded hammer Bodyguard.
Now they have!

I would like to get a look at the Ultralite version.
I had the regular Ultralite, and I liked it a lot.
Wish I hadn't sold it.

I like the idea of being able to cock the hammer.

 

[Kentucky Rifle]

I looked at the 2002 Taurus catalog last night...

And "The Protector" looks pretty nice. It looks like a S&W model 636 Airweight. I think I remember it coming in a titanium version also. (I want one too!)
It isn't difficult to see just "who" Taurus has set their sights on. S&W better do something, and quickly. A complete and legal renouncement of that HUD agreement would be a good start.

KR