Leap of faith

[ldp4570]

Recently I got into a deal I couldn't pass up. It was for two Taurus firearms, a G2c and a new model 85 stainless in .357. I could not be happier! I've put over 300 rounds through both, with only 25 being .357, rest in .38spl. Both guns show great accuracy, have been 100% reliable, and with the G2c's adjustable rear sight, I was able to put it on the mark with the Hornady 135gr +P Critical Duty that will be its carry load. As to the 85 she shoots POA/POI with Remington's 125gr +P SJHP. I haven't put the G2c into my carry rotation, but the little 85 is already pulling duty.
As to the 85, for a J-frame size gun she has a better trigger pull DA/SA than all the J-frames I've owned. I will continue this with update's on their performance, an wear.

 

[POKE1911]

Very nice. I inherited an M85. Sweet little gun, I was throughly impressed with the feel in hand and the trigger. I have only put about 20 rounds through it, but enjoyed it.

 

[65ny]

BLASPHEMOUS! How dare you compare a Taurus to anything so perfect as a J-frame. I'm totally kidding. While I'm really fond of Smith revolvers, (it's almost a sickness) I've been secretly and shamefully eyeballing a Taurus in 44 special for quite a while. I really like that round and the Smith versions might as well be made of gold. Your experience and review just might make it a little easier for me to turn to the dark side and pick one up.

 

[tRidiot]

I've had some good Taurus experiences - and I'm not afraid to admit it. Only had 2 that have given me trouble. One PT709 with a bad extractor, and one 357 with a mistimed cylinder. I've been waiting for the right moment to send both in - for like 5+ years now. lol Just never get around to it. I've got 4 or 5 other ones that are just perfect and run flawlessly.

 

[Neanderthal]

I'm a fan of Taurus wheel guns, not so much their semi-autos. It's good to hear that you had pleasant experiences with yours.

 

[SPDguns]

Taurus and Rossi wheel guns are amazingly similar to the S&W on the inside. "Jus sayin'.....

 

[ldp4570]

BLASPHEMOUS! How dare you compare a Taurus to anything so perfect as a J-frame. I'm totally kidding. While I'm really fond of Smith revolvers, (it's almost a sickness) I've been secretly and shamefully eyeballing a Taurus in 44 special for quite a while. I really like that round and the Smith versions might as well be made of gold. Your experience and review just might make it a little easier for me to turn to the dark side and pick one up.

You wouldn't be talking about one like this would you??!! I've had this for several years, and she has been a great shooter!!!

 

[65ny]

Yep....just like that one. Very nice

 

[ldp4570]

Yep....just like that one. Very nice

If you can already put your hands on it I would go for it, it is truly a great field gun, an would be perfect for anyone's trail kit!!

 

[Okvet03]

After I traded that pumpkin lobber to you, I started having second thoughts. Took me a couple of years to find a really nice 3" 441. That Ruger in 44 spl is looking pretty neat as well. There's something about a 3" 44 spl that I really like.