Wassup wit dat, from Taurus.

[MellowMikey]

The new Taurus lightweight 357magnum has an aluminum frame, titanium cylinder and barrel and weighs 16 ounces.
How about some enlightened opinions about aluminum frames and the 357magnum cartridge. I always heard it was too much for aluminum.
I would love to have one as an ankle gun.
Here is the link to the gun on their site.

http://www.taurususa.com/titanium/617mult.html

 

[PreserveFreedom]

It's my feeling that they make the higher stress parts from titanium and the lower stress parts from aluminum. I would love to get one, but I think it would be a carry piece more than a range gun. I posted a thread about it a while ago. If you are interested, check out http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=66323

 

[MellowMikey]

Thanks PreserveFreedom,
I even recall reading that thread. I think I am getting senile.

Well whichever one of us gets one first, lets tell the other how it works out.

Mikey

 

[Ezeckial]

remember...aluminum forgings are quite strong. Most aircraft have quite a few aluminum forging, including the landing gear area (but not the gear itself).

I have the 85 Multi alloy (alloy frame, titanium barrel shroud and cylinder). I'll grant you...more for carry then a lot of shooting.

I carry pocket...but this would be an excellent choice for ankle carry.

 

[PreserveFreedom]

Oh don't worry. If y'all think I talk a lot now, wait until I can afford another gun. (It's been about a year.) I'll be sure every detail is known about it.