I have one of those as well. I bought it recently from Whittaker Guns near Owensboro KY. I was there a few days ago and they had a new one on their counter. I dont know the price, but probably around $400, maybe a little less. I picked up a used stainless about 6 months ago. To hold it in your hands, it is hard to believe you are looking at a 44 magnum.
Mine is a hoot to shoot. The most powerful load I have fired is the Hornady factory 240 grain hollowpoint. I like the sight set up just fine. The fiberoptic sight is easy to pickup from the fixed frame colored rear sight. Recoil is stout but plenty managable. I have to be careful how I grip it or one of my knuckles gets wacked by the trigger guard. The fit and finish seems on par with any other pistol I have handled recently. Mine has functioned flawlessly with about 70 rounds fired by myself.
By no means am I am pistol expert, so my comments on accuracy should be taken with a grain of salt. I am a terrible shot with a pistol, I was able to qualify with the Beretta while serving as an Air Force SP, but nothing special (I always shot expert when qualifying with the M-16). If I am careful, both in my hold, and in holding back the urge to flinch, I can put the bullets where I want them to hit. At closer ranges, the sights seemed well regulated for windage. I would not hesitate to go after deer with it (with the right load) out to about 35-40 yards. More skilled pistol shooters no doubt would be comfortable with longer shots.
I had the same questions about this 2 inch 44 mag not being in the catalog or on the website. I had seen pictures of them online, but could not find them on any official Taurus publications. When I found one at Whittaker's I looked at it pretty hard, but frankly did not have to think too long. It seemed well made, cylinder lockup was tight enough.
As you can tell, I have not shot this off the bench for accuracy. When I get to a decent range, I will give it a shot.
