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Taurus model 992 revolver. Thoughts?

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  • erratadata

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    I saw one of these for the first time at Gibson's in Kerrville today:

    4" Blue

    I was intrigued by the concept of a combo .22lr/.22WMR 9 shot in a double action. I am not a fan of Taurus pistols, but their revolvers seem to be much better. It seemed to lock up great, not too bad of a trigger, and the cylinder change was a snap. Any thoughts?
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    Younggun

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    Looks like a great trainer and plinking gun. I got no experience with Taurus revolvers though.

    Wouldn't mind having one if the price was right.
     

    erratadata

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    I was just intrigued by the interchangeable cylinder. I have had a few .22lr/.22WMR revolvers before, but they were the SAA style. Even the old High Standard Double-Nine was SAA style, though it was double action. I had never seen a swing-out interchangeable cylinder before.
     

    556.45.12

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    Save your money and buy a Smith... I've never been impressed with any Taurus gun I've handled. A S&W revolver feels like a gun. Every Taurus I've handled feels... unfinished. I would never own one personally.
     

    majormadmax

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    I have several Taurus handguns and they're great, but the only exception is a .38 revolver from the 1980s that my Dad had as a back-up gun.

    Depending on price, I think that'd be a great pistol! I love the interchangeable cylinders, it makes it a lot more versatile!

    Cheers! M2
     

    Vaquero

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    I'd get it.
    In case you weren't aware, a .22 mag is loud and flashy out of a revolver.
     

    erratadata

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    Save your money and buy a Smith... I've never been impressed with any Taurus gun I've handled. A S&W revolver feels like a gun. Every Taurus I've handled feels... unfinished. I would never own one personally.

    A bit presumptuous of you isn't it? Fact is, I have owned several Smiths, own a few now. and will likely own more in the future. Some were/are good, some not-so-much. I had an early 686 that wouldn't hold time for more than 3 rounds of .357. My shooting buddies still curse me for the spitting lead at them on the line. If you read the post, I was not asking whether I should buy it, but rather just asking for people's opinion of that particular handgun. I also state that I was not a fan of the brand, but was impressed with this one.
     

    erratadata

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    I was "Meh" until I saw that video. That push-button cylinder change design is extremely slick. I'm not in the market for such a thing but if I were, that design would lead me to buy my first Taurus.

    It had a tag on it that said .22lr/.22WMR so I asked the clerk if I could see it. He didn't know how to change out the cylinder, but I discovered the button and figured it out. I was just expecting to change the cylinder but was surprised to see that the whole gate changed out. Makes sense. Very impressed with the fit and finish overall.
     

    556.45.12

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    A bit presumptuous of you isn't it? Fact is, I have owned several Smiths, own a few now. and will likely own more in the future. Some were/are good, some not-so-much. I had an early 686 that wouldn't hold time for more than 3 rounds of .357. My shooting buddies still curse me for the spitting lead at them on the line. If you read the post, I was not asking whether I should buy it, but rather just asking for people's opinion of that particular handgun. I also state that I was not a fan of the brand, but was impressed with this one.

    Sorry, I didn't mean to poop on your thread. I used to work at a gun range and I've fired quite a few rounds through and handled all number of firearms - My personal opinion is that I've never seen or shot a Taurus that came close to even the nastiest police trade-in Smith. They all seem gritty and roughly finished. Every Taurus D/A trigger I've pulled feels like sliding a washing machine through gravel. Sorry Taurus fans, I ain't feelin' 'em!!!
     
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