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Offline tipiguy

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Taurus Model 85
« on: June 21, 2004, 09:56:31 AM »
A local gun shop is selling new Taurus Model 85 2" blued 38 specials for $229.  Is this a good deal?

I have read some negative stuff about Taurus in other threads.  Does this include their revolvers or just their semi's?  I plan to use the gun with my concealed carry permit.  Are there any problems with this gun?  A local gunsmith recommended it a basically a cheaper S & W...

Is this a good price and a reliable gun?

Thanks.
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Offline Lawdog

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Taurus Model 85
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2004, 10:21:14 AM »
Get a S&W.  Small groups and tight lines to you.  Lawdog
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Taurus Model 85
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2004, 02:10:08 PM »
I have had a couple, and they are pretty decent little guns.  still have an 85CH, which is the stainless bobbed hammer double action only one. Accuracy is pretty fair out to combat distances but I didn't feel it made a very good CCW pistol. Only 5 shots and speed loaders are kind of a pain to carry around.   KN
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