.357 Magnum revolver
- Thread starter Steve43
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61262 now, looks nice and the extra hole is a bonus!
The video was viral on the first day for 16 hours.
I can hit the target with it, but I need more practice. hahaHere is another video. (Few test shots with my revolver.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTeiay4y06o
Hmmmm....a 4" Taurus .357 7-shooter, Pretty nice, although the 'engraving' on it makes me want to throw up, just a little. Taurus guns are pretty decent generally...I fell in love with their 3" .44SP Bulldog years ago, but never managed to find one when I could afford to buy it...
I wonder if a WTB on EE would scare one up nowadays...?
I wonder if a WTB on EE would scare one up nowadays...?
pisces-guy
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Nice pistol, congrats...I like that 7th hole!
Then you are going to like this video.
(Same revolver)Dirty Harry style Magnum shooting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxqJys26QKw
DeusImperator
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- Calgary AB
IMHO the Tauri are poorly made firearms in comparison to the S&W and Rugers. Besides Taurus got started copying S&W revolvers and Beretta autos. Why buy a copy of an S&W Model 19 when you can buy the real thing. An S&W 686P would have been a better buy and would goes for about $850.
I currently own Ruger, Taurus and S&W revolvers. S&W is a sweet shooting revolvers, beautiful fit & finish, real nice triggers, great ergonomics, classic lines. The Rugers are built like tanks and can handle over pressure loads and cost about the same MSRP as the S&W revolvers. However as we all know Ruger provides a higher MSRP markup but the dealers (for whom Ruger heavily discounts) will sell the Rugers for less than the Smiths. A Ruger today will cost on the average about $150 - $200 less than a Smith.
The only advantage going for the Taurus is the price. Here in Canada you can pick up a Model 66 for $575 or thereabouts. The Ruger GP 100 goes for about $675 for the stainless version. A Smith will run you about $850 for a 686. However keep in mind that the Taurus is Model 66 was a copy of the S&W Model 19 which is a K frame revolver. The S&W 686 is built on the L frame while the GP 100 is well somewhat like an L frame for size. The S&W and Rugers are far more durable than the Model 66.
Well and then there is the Rossi. About the model 972 it is basically the Model 66 and made by Taurus as well. And it is also cheaper by about $60 than the Taurus 66.
I own a few Ruger, S&W and Taurus revolvers. My pick would have been a 686P with a GP100 a fairly close second. After the Raging Bull 500 fiasco Taurus lost some credibility but kudos to them for pulling it off before they embarrassed themselves further or got themselves into trouble.
I currently own Ruger, Taurus and S&W revolvers. S&W is a sweet shooting revolvers, beautiful fit & finish, real nice triggers, great ergonomics, classic lines. The Rugers are built like tanks and can handle over pressure loads and cost about the same MSRP as the S&W revolvers. However as we all know Ruger provides a higher MSRP markup but the dealers (for whom Ruger heavily discounts) will sell the Rugers for less than the Smiths. A Ruger today will cost on the average about $150 - $200 less than a Smith.
The only advantage going for the Taurus is the price. Here in Canada you can pick up a Model 66 for $575 or thereabouts. The Ruger GP 100 goes for about $675 for the stainless version. A Smith will run you about $850 for a 686. However keep in mind that the Taurus is Model 66 was a copy of the S&W Model 19 which is a K frame revolver. The S&W 686 is built on the L frame while the GP 100 is well somewhat like an L frame for size. The S&W and Rugers are far more durable than the Model 66.
Well and then there is the Rossi. About the model 972 it is basically the Model 66 and made by Taurus as well. And it is also cheaper by about $60 than the Taurus 66.
I own a few Ruger, S&W and Taurus revolvers. My pick would have been a 686P with a GP100 a fairly close second. After the Raging Bull 500 fiasco Taurus lost some credibility but kudos to them for pulling it off before they embarrassed themselves further or got themselves into trouble.
I got my Taurus for 430 or so. It works great.
That's right. I had no 850 or 600 for a .357 Mag. I had only 450 max., so I got the Taurus. I was thinking, but I didn't like the Ruger's design. (They stores were also out of Rugers that time.) But the Taurus works, so I can't complain.
Here is another video. My girlfriend shooting the .357 Mag
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5csBWhztgc
Atta boy Steve!
Enjoy your new revolver and shoot it until you get tired of it.
It won't be first (or is it?) nor the last revolver you gonna purchase in your life.
For next one, make it a Ruger GP 100 with 6in barrel. Shoots like a laser beam, tough as nails, and priced very reasonably.
As for your shooting practice, stick with 38 special, until you get well familiar with your new revolver.
It will be much softer shooter, less recoil and muzzle flip.
When shooting 357 Mag, get a stronger grip on it, and try to control the muzzle movement little more.
Cheers,
Dan
Enjoy your new revolver and shoot it until you get tired of it.
It won't be first (or is it?) nor the last revolver you gonna purchase in your life.
For next one, make it a Ruger GP 100 with 6in barrel. Shoots like a laser beam, tough as nails, and priced very reasonably.
As for your shooting practice, stick with 38 special, until you get well familiar with your new revolver.
It will be much softer shooter, less recoil and muzzle flip.
When shooting 357 Mag, get a stronger grip on it, and try to control the muzzle movement little more.
Cheers,
Dan
Well, seeing as how Charter Arms built the 44 Bulldog and Bulldog Pug, it might be tough to find a Taurus Bulldog. They did build a K frame sized 44 Special at one time (similar to the S&W 296, which I seriously lust after, stupid government), but not the Bulldog. - dan
