Taurus TRIAD 9 MM/.38SP/.357MAG/38 SUPER

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this just sounds a little far fetched to me.....any1 no if its any good?


The Taurus Triad shoots 9mm, .38 special and super, and .357 Magnum out of the same gun. Use the five stellar clips included for the 9mm and just load up with the other when you want to and it shoots them all. This is a one-gun solution to the extra ammo you have in the shed. The small frame model holds five round of your favorite person protection round and the Tracker holds seven.Taurus revolver
 
Well, they need to release it first. Taurus is known to put stuff on their site and take forever to release it. Would like to try one myself.
 
The .38 super intriuges me. though I would much prefer a .38 super only revo. (made by another brand but I wont go there). I would also like a .38 super in a 1911 (common). I prefer the.38 super over 9mm. I would like it even more if the cartridge was revived a bit by factory ammo makers as an alternative to the 9mm. I worry that"triad" revo's may suffer on accuracy and reliability ( taurus doesnt need that issue). it's easy for a revo to shoot two similar calibers like .357/.38 etc. becuase there basically the same bullet but beefed up. these "triad" and plus revo's seem like the "Jack of all trades master of none" type performing handguns. just my opinion or concearn about them. I dont own one so cant comment for certainty but thats what keeps me away from em.
 
All you get when you buy a .38, .357 , .9mm revo is a) a poorley accurate 9mm and b) an overly complicated .38/.357 mag. KISS keep it simple stupid.
 
All you get when you buy a .38, .357 , .9mm revo is a) a poorley accurate 9mm and b) an overly complicated .38/.357 mag. KISS keep it simple stupid.
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I hardly think people buy these revolvers expecting real "target accuracy" ... I think "combat accuracy" would be more realistic, especially in the snub version. In fact, I think it is the snub version that will really appeal to buyers as the 9mm offers a better choice of SD ammo and cheaper shooting for those that don't reload.
 
Sounds too good to be true. The difference in bore dia. from a 9MM to 357 Mag is 2-3 thoundths of an inch. It may not sound like much, but if you try using 9MM in a 357 mag, you might as well have a smooth bore.

I would also like to know how reliable this is going to be when a 9MM bullet has to travel nearly a half inch before it contacts the barrel. Has this occured to anyone else?
 
The must have a adapted the internal cylinder profile of the Medusa revolver, but left off the complex Medusa/547 extractor.

This is the first Taurus I'd actually buy. I hate the porting, though.
 
It looks interesting. At least if it's dropped from their lineup in the future and you have no source for replacement stellar clips you can still use it for .38/.357. If I buy one I would definitely stock up on the clips.
 
I heard the 9mm convertible was very inaccurate in those ruger guns. No personal experience with any myself I'll admit but it does make logical sense it would be. IMHO.
 
Inaccurate Ruger 357/9mm Blackhawk

Not ALL 357/9mm Ruger Blackhawk Convertibles are inaccurate. I have a 4 5/8 Blachawk made about 1973 that shoots 9mm just fine. No tipping....no tumbling. I slugged the bore and found it ran 0.356" which is just peachy for 9mm and works well for 357 Mag.
 
Am I just missing something, or has Taurus pulled this line? They used to list them on their website along with other similar sized revolvers, but now they aren't there. Not that I can find, anyway.
 
The Triad seems interesting but Taurus likes to peak everyones interest in a model then takes forever to actually release it. I'm going to wait awhile after they release just to make sure it doesn't have any bugs that need to be worked out.
 
Lazarus40

Not ALL 357/9mm Ruger Blackhawk Convertibles are inaccurate. I have a 4 5/8 Blachawk made about 1973 that shoots 9mm just fine. No tipping....no tumbling. I slugged the bore and found it ran 0.356" which is just peachy for 9mm and works well for 357 Mag.
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After ordering the 357/9mm Blackhawk, I was told on this forum to use it with .357 only as the 9mm would be inaccurate. My Blackhawk should arrive next Tuesday. After hearing the above I have planned to sell it without taking it out of the box.

Is this just another common knowledge myth or should I re-think and try the gun out???. Once I do it is no longer NIB...:rolleyes:
 
Lazarus40

Not ALL 357/9mm Ruger Blackhawk Convertibles are inaccurate. I have a 4 5/8 Blachawk made about 1973 that shoots 9mm just fine. No tipping....no tumbling. I slugged the bore and found it ran 0.356" which is just peachy for 9mm and works well for 357 Mag.
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After ordering the 357/9mm Blackhawk, I was told on this forum to use it with .357 only as the 9mm would be inaccurate. My Blackhawk should arrive next Tuesday. After hearing the above I have planned to sell it without taking it out of the box.

Is this just another common knowledge myth or should I re-think and try the gun out???. Once I do it is no longer NIB...:rolleyes:
 
I think you should shoot it and let use know just how good it is.A friend I shoot with has one and hasn't used that barrel in a long time.Said wasn't accurate and had problems with the cly's being to tight.:) Or is this just a good excuse to but another gun:p
 
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