Taurus trigger??

[c mac]

Am thinking about a ragging bull in 41mag. Was wondering about the triggers on these guns? Are they adjustable? What's the deal with making them better if they do need work. Any comments on this gun would be appreciated.
thanks,
c mac

[Moose in KY]

I have a 22 Tracker and the trigger on it is great, both double and single action.  It is to my understanding that the Trackers and Raging Bulls have the same frame and trigger assy, so the Raging Bulls should have good triggers as well.

[myronman3]

every taurus i have has a good trigger.   no movement before releasing, no ruffness when it goes.   the only thing is that it is a little heavy for my prefence;  that being said,  i dont think there is a production double action revolver that has a trigger as good as a taurus.    they are quality guns,  you should be very happy with a raging bull in 41 mag. :wink:

[osceola]

I own a .454 RB and from the factory it came with 6.75 lbs. of pull in single action.  Never tested the dbl action because it was a non-event in feasibility for accurate shooting .  Had a gunsmith lighten it to 3.5 lbs in sgl. action and its been great ever since.  He didn't do anything to the springs but rather he built a jig and milled the trigger.  He noted that the internal metal was softer than he anticipated from working on other manufacturers trigger assemblies.

[willis5]

do you ever feel uncomfortable when changing what the factory built? I have the RB 454 too, and I like the trigger as well. Lighter might even be a little better, but I am wary of messign with somthing that is already working so well. What is YOP?
Cheers,
willis5

[osceola]

As for messing with something the factory did--yes it does make "me" cautious.  That's why I used a professional gunsmith, checked out his credentials, certifications---if a smith has them then they will be more than happy to share them with their customers.

If I trust a smith to repair something that is broken, then by the same token I would have to trust all of his/her work or not trust them at all.

The lightening of a trigger could be a problem but rule #1: Muzzle control, will prevent problems regardless if a gun is new, 100 yr old factory gun or one that has been worked on.

Please don't construe this as a cavalier attitude when it comes to safety and guns, nothing is further from the truth.

[willis5]

good point about pro gunsmiths that have reputation and credentials working on our gun if they repair it too. I MIGHT look into making that trigger a little lighter, but not now (which means never.) ha ha
Cheers,
Willis5

[myronman3]

i would think that the second a gunsmith (other than one taurus has authorized to work on their guns)  makes a modification, your warrenty is done.   something to think about.

[willis5]

That has always been my worry along with malfunction and saftey. Although I will put a confersion kit in my Ruger 10/22 soon. That thing needs a lighter trigger really bad.
Cheers,
willis5

[osceola]

When a person contacts Taurus about anything they will soon learn that their standard answer is "send it to us"(ie. spend $50 for your FFL dealer to send it).  They will not discuss anything, no matter what, they don't have outside smiths, they want everything sent to them.  As far as voiding a warranty, yes your probably right and thats ok with me, but that's a decision I made.  My gun with a 6.75# trigger pull was unacceptable, Taurus won't lighten it for liablility purposes because of potential "accidental discharge" lawsuits.  So there I was and there was the smith and after more than 500 rounds of 240g XTP/MAG's at 1650 fps the trigger is still there.

[His lordship.]

After reading about osceola's gunsmith having noted the softer metal on the trigger parts I have become concerned about my 3 Taurus revolvers and any future purchases of their guns.  I checked my 3 guns closely and noted wear on the bolt (part that contacts the cylinder side and holds the cylinder still for firing) on my .357 magnum.  This gun was bought in 1997 and has seen reasonable amount of use.  I keep them well oiled and very clean, the other 2 don't see all that much use. :?

At this point would I be better off with a Sturm Ruger for durabilty?

It seems that the guns made in some parts of the world use inferior steel, I am dubious of the Phillipines, Spain, Argentina, China, India, etc.

Thanks

[c mac]

After much concideration I ended up buying a S&W model 657. It was only $75 more that the Taurus. $550 I paid. the softness of the trigger is what swayed me to the S&W. Also I didn't like the looks of the large Raging Bull logo on the barrel.  And after putting about 500 rounds through it. I'm glad. Shoots great. About 4.5 lbs. single action.  Breaks clean.I love the 41 and with the 7.5 in. barrel. Good groups with lead or jackets. And made in usa.
c mac