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Van

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Hi, everyone.

I'm the new owner of a Taurus M85ti. This may sound crazy, but I dumped my Glock 19 to buy it! I've read some of the older reviews for Taurus and they seem pretty negative--for the semi-autos, anyway.

I've put a couple hundred rounds through my Taurus and have had no problems yet. The Glock was just to heavy and I never liked the butt of the damn thing. It was uncomfortable and never fit my hand well, even with the Hogue grip I installed. The Taurus is much easier to carry and much more comfortable!

I was wondering how some others feel about Taurus. I seem to notice that most of the negative reviews are for their semi-autos. I guess they havn't got that one down quite yet. Their revolvers seem to be quite good. Any experiences?

Thanks.
 
I've had mine for years and, while I certainly wouldn't trade my Glock 19 for it (you're crazy! :eek: ), I like it ok. It's always worked although +Ps are a little stiff in it. Mine has a bit of a tight barrel barrel/cylinder gap and that worries me, but I keep it clean and it's never been a problem. There are plenty of people who have had problems with Taurus revolver. They need to tighten up on their QC a little, but they do have a lifetime warranty and they will fix the problems. Every manufacturer lets a lemon through every now and then and Taurus sells a lot of guns so its probable that they are no worse than the others.
 
I have owned and still own a number of Taurus handguns. I have both the semi's and revolvers, and I have had only one quality issue, which I sent back to the factory and they repaired, no charge. Even that one might have been one of my overambitious handloads (don't do that). My point is, they make a fine handgun for a reasonable price IMO. YMMV.

My wife has a 617TI (seven shot 2") and an 85MULT (5 shot 2") and I have a 627SS (seven shot 4"). They have been reliable and accurate. My wife often carries one or the other of hers for ccw, and I occaisionally carry mine when we are out together (same ammo, same speedloader for the 7-shooters). Other times she carries a Millenium in 45 and I carry my Glock 21. My BUG when carrying the G21 is usually a Taurus 455 snub in 45ACP, but I have been thinking about a Millennium Pro now that they have the short rail on them. I have been carrying Wifey's Mellinnium just to see how it works, and it is one small, comfortable, good shootin' 10+1 45ACP.

As you can see, our experience has been good enough that we both plan to defend life and limb with a Taurus on a regular basis.

I do not suggest this for you, but I have put CorBon 158 +P+ LSWCHP's through the 85 Ultralite in limited quantities and they perk right along. Nothing Wifey can't handle, and a great carry load for feral dogs or feral humans when biking or hiking or moving about town.

The best to you with your Taurus. Keep us posted how it works for you.
 
Thanks for the input 45+! I'll keep you posted on how it goes.

Any other Taurus experiences anyone?
 
I've owned 2 of the steel frame M85 CH Taurus revolvers. Both solid performers. Not the best triggers in the world, but not to bad either. Accurate enough for what you'd expect from a 2" double action only to be able to accomplish. No reliability problems at all with either one with standard of +P loads. I'd buy another Taurus.
 
I've got a 650 CIA in 2 1/4 inch. I use 124 Gr. JHP in .38 +p. Got a nice trigger pull and no problems with the recoil. I have not shot .357's out of it yet. It is my 5 day-a-week carry gun. Love it.
 
My carry revolver is the M605.
Aside from a problem with a screw comming out and the crane coming off the frame, which I fixed myself, it has been flawless!!
I also have an old 85UL that has to return to the womb with timing problems. I'll ship it off as soon as I get time!!
 
Huh, I just posted this in another topic, but what the hey...

I own two Taurus revolvers: A 669 6" .357 and a M94 4" .22. The 669 is one of the best shooters I own and the M94 hands-down the worst. I've replaced springs in both of them and the 669 has a beautiful, light trigger. The M94 couldn't be lightened up much before light strikes and trigger reset problems occurred. It's still really rough, creepy and gritty. The 669 was made circa 1994, the M94 circa 2001, and has the hammer lock (yuk).

As for carry, I am of the camp that says carry what you're comfortable with, can use effectively, and what fits the situation. I prefer small revolvers myself, but have the option of carrying anything from a S&W M60 to a Glock G21-C...

-- Sam
 
My Raging Bull .44 mag shoots well and I like the look of it. I haven't had any problems that weren't my fault (squib loads..oops).
 
I had a prob with a Taurus PT22 (literally fell apart while shooting it at only a few weeks old) sent it back and promptly traded it toward my Ruger SP101. I now have a Taurus 94 9 shot rev. which has preformed flawlessly. :cool:
 
my wife's defense pistol is a Model 85 snubbie. She can handle it and shoot it quite accurately and is comfortable with it. What more can you ask? Not a problem yet and the prices are right. Her NIB cost me $56 less than a used S&W.
 
Last Taurus I owned was a Model 731UL. I sold it to a friend for his wife to use, since it was light, yet friendly in the recoil department. Out of the box it had a sweet trigger, timed flawlessly, and locked up like a bank vault. Other than being uninspiring cosmetically, what wasn't to like?
 
Hey Van,

If you have another Glock I'd be happy to trade you a another brand new M85. ;)

I have an M827 4" SS back in the old country. It was a good revo and I miss it a lot. Too bad I was not able to compete with it.

vega
 
Taurus makes some fine handguns. I own several. My favorite is my 606 2 1/2" ported .357. Had an action job done,bobbed the hammer and converted to d/a only. It's a really sweet shooter.
 
Have been quite pleased with mine, .357 7rd with a 6" heavy barrel. Over since 2000 (when bought new) no mechanical problems, and quite accurate. Really only two (fairly minor flaws), the trigger pull was a bit heavy (which isn't necessarily that big of a problem, especially when using it to teach others how to shoot, and it's no big thing to pull through cleanly), and a bigger problem in that the rubber grips fit the hand well, but to do so, these don't have enough cut away for speedloaders to work well.
In general, the only thing that S&W has over these guns, is a slight advantage in cosmetics. But after a few years, that'll wear away anyway. Having had both Taurus and SW, not much effective difference between the two. Much seems to be a label cachet, and little else.
One of the reasons (beyond price) I chose Taurus over SW, was the popularity that these revolvers have down south. Anything that will hold up under those conditions (including the sometimes habit of firing whatever will fit) has to be a good product. Other reason, was SW politics at the time.
And compared to SW, the general handling of the Taurus, seems to suit me more. Which obviously is a very subjective measure.
And Cheers to all, TFl is back. Albeit it took a while to find that out, here on the boundary of oblivion.
 
I've had mine for years and, while I certainly wouldn't trade my Glock 19 for it (you're crazy! ), I like it ok.


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Yeah, that's what a friend of mine said. "Trading in a Glock to buy a Taurus is like trading a BMW for a Yugo" were his exact words.

However, I'm also the owner of a Sig Sauer P220. What can I say? It's the BEST handgun EVER made--and I'm sticking to it. When I took my Glock to practice with it at the range, I decided to rent a Sig P220 to try it out. After putting my first 8 shots through the black at 25 yards with the Sig, I was hooked. I almost heaved my crappy piece of plastic Glock down the range so I could blow it apart with a well placed shot from the Sig.

I now carry my Taurus and use the Sig for target practice and to defend home and family.
 
I'm the new owner of a Taurus M85ti. This may sound crazy, but I dumped my Glock 19 to buy it!
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I don't think that sounds crazy at all. It doesn't sound like you were all that crazy about the Glock and it didn't work for you. There is nothing wrong with replacing a gun that isn't right for you for another that is a good gun for you. If you like the Taurus you made the right choice.

I think Taurus makes good guns. I haven't had an auto yet, but I will soon (PT911, maybe PT945, PT111 Millennium Pro or PT 145 Pro, PT92), but I've owned several revolvers.

My very first gun was a Taurus 82. It was a decent gun, and a great gun to learn on. I bought it used so it was an older model so the trigger might have been a little stiff (I had nothing to compare to so I don't really know) and I was afraid to shoot +Ps in it (I really shouldn't have worried) but it was accurate and reliable. It was a good gun and I should have kept it but back then I didn't think I'd own more than 3 or 4 guns (max, more likely I thought I'd have 2 and maybe 3) and I really wanted a .357mag so I sold it. I recommend M82s quite often, and I'll probably be buying another myself.

My second Taurus was a 605. It was a good gun- it had a great trigger, it was reasonably accurate (though I wasn't great with it because it was my first small framed snub), and it was 100% reliable. However, .357mag in a small snub can be a bit rough, and if I was only going to use .38spl in it I didn't see the point of the extra weight of the .357mag M605 over the .38spl M85. So I sold it.

My current (and far from last) Taurus is an 85CH (the DAO bobbed hammer version of the 85). Great gun. I bought it used, and it was made in 1991, so I have no clue how many rounds have been through it. Timing is great, lock up is great, it is 100% reliable, it is quite accurate, and it is fun to shoot. It is a great gun and I love it. I will probably never part with it (during my recent unemployment I considered selling other guns, but never this one).

I plan to own several more Taurus wheelguns in the future. I think they make good guns and they back them up so if you do get a lemon they will fix it. I think you did good.
 
Thanks for your input, Chaim! I'm glad you've been happy with your Tauruses. I'm more and more convinced I made the right choice.
 
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