Traded a Bersa 380 for a Taurus model 85

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I've never had a snub nosed revolver and saw someone looking to trade one for a Bersa. Since I traded a very old $100 tv for the Bersa(which I disliked anyway) I went ahead and made the trade(lgs was only offering $150 or so for the Bersa anyway).

I wanted to get one so I could really concentrate on my trigger pull. I figure or hope it will benefit my SA trigger pull with lots of practice on it. I'll let you know how it shoots when I hit the pit tomorrow. :)
 
Let me be the first to say " Taurus is junk.". I don't believe it but I saw a chance to be the first to say it. :D There will most likely be others. I have never had a problem with Taurus. I have never owned the 85 but may buy one because I miss shooting a snub 38Sp. I think you made a good trade, especially if you are happy with it.
 
I carried a first year SS 85 for 20 years. After I changed to kahrs I replaced the main spring in the 85 to a rp wolff main spring and that made for killer lite weight trigger of 2lbs sa and 4 1/2lb da pull but its also been very reliable for some years now. Hope your is nearly as good as mine and you will enjoy it.
 
I've never had a snub nosed revolver and saw someone looking to trade one for a Bersa. Since I traded a very old $100 tv for the Bersa(which I disliked anyway) I went ahead and made the trade(lgs was only offering $150 or so for the Bersa anyway).
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heck, yeah, I'd do that trade, too.

My 605 (same thing in .357) has been very sound.

Any idea how old this 85 is? There have been a number of changes over the years.
 
Here's my stainless 85CH (circa early '90s). The boot grips are from Altamont.
 

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