S&W vs Taurus

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Thinking of getting another 44 mag revolver. I had a 29 3 S&W with a 10" barrel and loved it. However, like a fool I sold it to buy another toy.

I was looking at today's offerings and was wondering if the Taurus was comparable in quality and accuracy. Also, how do the Rugers compare as well.

What in your opinions is the best value in a revolver.

Thanks
 
Short answer, no it's not comparable. Just my opinion. Best value I believe (quality for dollar spent) is still the S&W 29-x or a 629 (I do like the full lug on it, little extra weight is nice to keep the muzzle down). Rugers are rugged as hell and a good revolver too, no question, but I prefer the trigger, fit and finish on the Smith. I would get either long before a Taurus. Or sell one of your organs and get an Anaconda.....Really love my Anaconda.
 
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ i like my raging bull. No resale value though and impossible to find a scope mount for it. On thr plus side, mine has a good trigger, it's strong enough to handle 454 power, and it's a laser. I'd sell it in a heartbeat for an anaconda.
 
I'd definitely rank S&W a fair bit above Taurus. As to Ruger...years ago Ruger had a reputation for being very strong but somewhat crudely made with poor triggers. I'd say the gap between Ruger and S&W is narrowing lately but would still give the edge to S&W
 
Strength for Ruger, Smith for triggers. I have a Redhawk 44 mag, and another on the way in 45LC/45acp, a 629 snub, and a 624 snub in 44 special. They're all super guns. If I had a Redhawk with a smith trigger, that would be the perfect revolver
 
For strength and durability go with the Raging Bull or Ruger. For looks go with the S&W. I've owned all 3, S&W had the best trigger, but not by much. My Raging Bulls are the most accurate revolvers I've owned and they are built like a tank. My Ruger wasn't bad, gritty trigger that I could never smooth out.
 
I have never owned a Taurus but have owned and still own many Smith & Wessons. The things you read about strength regarding S&W vs. Ruger may be true, but I firmly believe that you would have to go to extreme lengths to prove it. My 629 has been shooting full power 44 mag loads for years and show absolutely no signs of weakness. I guess if you shoot a couple hundred rounds of full power loads a day you will notice a difference.

Now that I am done my rant, on to your question. I have spoken to a firearms dealer (a site sponsor) who sells Taurus, and whom I trust completely. He stated That he has far more quality/warranty issues with Taurus than with any other brand of handguns he sells. That was enough to keep me from purchasing one.

My opinion is if you go with either the Ruger or the Smith & Wesson you are going to end up with a top quality revolver that will last you for many, many years. Go with one of these and you will not regret your decision.
 
686 Shooter said:
I have never owned a Taurus but have owned and still own many Smith & Wessons. The things you read about strength regarding S&W vs. Ruger may be true, but I firmly believe that you would have to go to extreme lengths to prove it. My 629 has been shooting full power 44 mag loads for years and show absolutely no signs of weakness. I guess if you shoot a couple hundred rounds of full power loads a day you will notice a difference.

Now that I am done my rant, on to your question. I have spoken to a firearms dealer (a site sponsor) who sells Taurus, and whom I trust completely. He stated That he has far more quality/warranty issues with Taurus than with any other brand of handguns he sells. That was enough to keep me from purchasing one.

My opinion is if you go with either the Ruger or the Smith & Wesson you are going to end up with a top quality revolver that will last you for many, many years. Go with one of these and you will not regret your decision.
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When it comes to Taurus you have to separate their "Raging Bull" line of revolvers from the rest of the crap they make, the Raging Bull's are great quality for the money, as for their other firearms, I wouldn't spend a penny on them.
 
I like my taurus. Reliable and well built. Lifetime warranty. I guess it's like owning a norinco. Most people are hung up on brand names. It's like clothes shopping with your kids. Pay twice as much for whatever is popular at the time because of the name. I'm not saying smith and Wesson or ruger ride their names, but they aren't the best of the best in every category. I haven't handled a s&w much, so I can't compare, but I like to think I can judge quality from junk. Wondering how many people with opinions have actually handled or shot a Taurus for any length of time? Which model revolver would be best to stay away from in the Taurus line? Mine is a 608 and is a nice shooter.
 
BigRobb said:
I like my taurus. Reliable and well built. Lifetime warranty. I guess it's like owning a norinco. Most people are hung up on brand names. It's like clothes shopping with your kids. Pay twice as much for whatever is popular at the time because of the name. I'm not saying smith and Wesson or ruger ride their names, but they aren't the best of the best in every category. I haven't handled a s&w much, so I can't compare, but I like to think I can judge quality from junk. Wondering how many people with opinions have actually handled or shot a Taurus for any length of time? Which model revolver would be best to stay away from in the Taurus line? Mine is a 608 and is a nice shooter.
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Choosing a Sig Sauer over a Norinco isn't about being hung up over a brand name, or choosing what's popular. It is about choosing a superior, very well built product, over a Chinese product that is so much rougher around the edges, and is a copy of the superior product. Yes, they both go bang when the trigger is pressed and put rounds down range. If you are happy with a Norinco, or a Taurus, over a Sig or a Colt or a S&W, great. Some of us chose to pay more for a product that is more expensive, because we appreciate the higher quality and finish. To imply that there is no difference in the products' quality, and that it is simply about popularity and branding is disingenuous. I can't afford to drive a Porsche 911 Turbo S, and so I could choose to make do with a Lada. Really, it is just the same as the Porsche anyway, no point getting hung up on the brand or name, right?
 
When it comes to Taurus you have to separate their "Raging Bull" line of revolvers from the rest of the crap they make, the Raging Bull's are great quality for the money, as for their other firearms, I wouldn't spend a penny on them.
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kinda agree Taurus has SOME good guns but most I wouldn't care to own. I had a .44mag Raging bull and it was an awesome gun. I've bought and sold around 40 handguns and that revolver is one of the very few I wish I kept!
 
Twisted Canuck said:
Choosing a Sig Sauer over a Norinco isn't about being hung up over a brand name, or choosing what's popular. It is about choosing a superior, very well built product, over a Chinese product that is so much rougher around the edges, and is a copy of the superior product. Yes, they both go bang when the trigger is pressed and put rounds down range. If you are happy with a Norinco, or a Taurus, over a Sig or a Colt or a S&W, great. Some of us chose to pay more for a product that is more expensive, because we appreciate the higher quality and finish. To imply that there is no difference in the products' quality, and that it is simply about popularity and branding is disingenuous. I can't afford to drive a Porsche 911 Turbo S, and so I could choose to make do with a Lada. Really, it is just the same as the Porsche anyway, no point getting hung up on the brand or name, right?
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My argument was more that the off brands are not necessarily bad. I in no way think that they are as good as high end brand name guns. I appreciate the fit and finish. I simply meant that the off brands get cast aside by gun snobs that can afford the high end stuff. I'd much rather have a sig or an ed brown 1911 over a norinco. Who wouldn't? No one in their right mind would argue that. Times have changed however. The guns that these companies built 20 or 30 years ago are not the same as the guns they put their name on these days. For the record, I do have a norinco COPY of a 1911. I've handled and shot a bunch of the mid level brand name COPYS from the big companies. I think most will agree, the fit and finish is excellent these days. I haven't cut myself one time on a sharp edge...
Back on topic. I don't have a s&w to compare too. My taurus is a decent revolver as far as I can tell. I would recommend it to anyone looking for something different. Of course I'd like to own one of everything. I wouldn't let the name discourage me unless there was some credible evidence to say it was junk.
 
Was in a similar quandary a short while back; wanted a S&W 29-3 that became available but when I decided I'd be using stuff like that pictured below, went with a Redhawk...saved a few bucks too.

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I absolutely adored my raging bull when I had it, but after 100 rounds it started having some minor timing issues. Within 300 rounds I felt that it was becoming unsafe. I spent two and a half years in warranty limbo before the repair centre just gave me a refund. The difficulty in getting service is all the endorsement I need to never make the same mistake again.
 
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