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  • pitboxer

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    It's tempting not to buy them at that price! Then again it just dawned on me, Taurus is really driving down the resale/residual value of their snubbies!
    I tend to keep my guns, so the residual value is of little concern for me. UNLESS of course I can't get this one operating the way I like. Then again, as little as I paid I won't lose much.
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    skfullgun

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    The hip grip is the way I've carried a s&w snub, and a Charter Arms, for 20 years. In S. Texas, during the summer, I can wear shorts and tuck it right side, small of back, and forget it is there. I'm sure plenty folks consider it undergunned, but it's what I carry 75% of the time.
     

    pitboxer

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    The hip grip is the way I've carried a s&w snub, and a Charter Arms, for 20 years. In S. Texas, during the summer, I can wear shorts and tuck it right side, small of back, and forget it is there. I'm sure plenty folks consider it undergunned, but it's what I carry 75% of the time.
    I'm of the group that considers ANY handgun inadequate for the task of self defense. The only sure stop with any calibre is the tee in the face or a spinal shot. My opinion only and everyone who disagrees has my endorsement to do so. So to me, a well placed .38 is better than a misplaced .44 magnum. I know a guy who shot an attacker in the gut with a .45, the old government mdl. with military ball ammo. Did not cause the guy to fall or lose any physical function. The shot was from about 6 feet away. The attacker STOPPED, but only because the surprise paralysed him for an instant. He walked to a chair, sat down and awaited an ambulance. So you see my problem with monster guns and loads. More is better, on that I agree. But in S. Texas in summer a small revolver beats a 17 shot little bear gun. I can carry and no one KNOWS I'm armed. Not so with a mini tank on my waist. In a perfect world I'd have a 12 gauge with 000 buckshot on me at all times. But I personally have to make some adjustments for logic's sake. More power to the guys that can carry a 16 or 17 round large calibre handgun all the time. I can't. So my .38 with +Ps will suffice. As long as it goes bang every time I squeeze the trigger. The grip you mentioned makes a LOT of sense for me. But as with my handgun everyone's different. I've tried lots of different holsters as well as handguns. Haven't yet found perfection.
     

    Fishhog

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    I owned a gun shop back in the 80's and the 85's were the only Taurus I would stock. While not a fan of any of the Taurus products, I have to admit I sold a bunch of those 85's and never had a comeback. A lot of folks that weren't really shooters would buy them just to have a gun in their house and never shot them much I think.
     

    pitboxer

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    I owned a gun shop back in the 80's and the 85's were the only Taurus I would stock. While not a fan of any of the Taurus products, I have to admit I sold a bunch of those 85's and never had a comeback. A lot of folks that weren't really shooters would buy them just to have a gun in their house and never shot them much I think.
    I haven't owned a Taurus before. But I've read and seen a bunch of videos praising the 85, at least. I own all the major US made guns, including Mossberg's and the like. Smith and Wesson is my most bought weapon, and from my experience for good reason. Then again I bought my first semi only 10 or 12 years ago. Always a revolver guy. Thanks for the input.
     

    pitboxer

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    We need an update. How did things end up with the OP?
    Two hundred rounds thru the Taurus went a long way in loosening the gun up. I haven't been out since, but based on my first experience another go at the range should make it righteous. A little strange to me, as I never had to "break in" a revolver before. But then it's been many years since I bought a new revolver, and never bought a Taurus. I was always a S&W revolver guy, and they were always glass out of the box. (though the trigger could have been softer in double action)
     

    skfullgun

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    Thank you for the update. I'm glad it's working out. Nothing can be more frustrating than a firearm that does not function in an acceptable manner - other than a woman!
     

    pitboxer

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    Thank you for the update. I'm glad it's working out. Nothing can be more frustrating than a firearm that does not function in an acceptable manner - other than a woman!
    Different subject, but I came across a new (to me) product that I fell in love with. I was cleaning some long stored guns for a friend and the oil had em gunked up BAD. Solvents for nitrates were less than useless. A spray can of "Gun Scrubber" by Birchwood Casey did an incredible, amazing job on them. My friend thinks leaving them stored in leather holsters was the culprit, and he may be right. But the Gun Scrubber worked literally in seconds to break up the gunk and get them functioning right. It's something I'll never again be without. Magic. For myself I'm of the school when it comes to oiling a gun less is more. But lots of folks like em greasy. I just figure oil is a dirt magnet.
     

    pitboxer

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    Different subject, but I came across a new (to me) product that I fell in love with. I was cleaning some long stored guns for a friend and the oil had em gunked up BAD. Solvents for nitrates were less than useless. A spray can of "Gun Scrubber" by Birchwood Casey did an incredible, amazing job on them. My friend thinks leaving them stored in leather holsters was the culprit, and he may be right. But the Gun Scrubber worked literally in seconds to break up the gunk and get them functioning right. It's something I'll never again be without. Magic. For myself I'm of the school when it comes to oiling a gun less is more. But lots of folks like em greasy. I just figure oil is a dirt magnet.
    Oh, And my Taurus is working fine. "Breaking in" did the trick. I wonder if a new Smith and Wesson would require it?
     

    Fishhog

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    I owned a gun shop back when the Taurus 85's first hit the market. I do have to say way back then I sold a bunch of them...and never had one come back needing work. Since that time I have learned to not buy any more Taurus's...period! I don't like having to send one back to the factory and that seems like the name of the Taurus game anymore.
     
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