Author Topic: Talo Trapper Trifecta (Read 3099 times)

Big Blue · « **on:** January 16, 2011, 05:58:38 AM »

I just ordered the last in the Talo Trapper Trifecta. I had already purchased the 45/70 and .357, but now the .44 mag. is on it's way. Davidson's didn't have any of them for a while so when I saw they were once again available I jumped on it. I'm planning on trying 320gr. Cast Performance bullets if they'll fit the chamber. I had used them in a Marlin 1894 in the past and I've never seen a more spectacular whitetail kill. I hit a buck broadside with this load and saw blood spray out the off side and pouring out both sides as he dropped where he stood.
Don

Dinny · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2011, 06:24:01 AM »

That does sound like a Perfect Trifecta! Please let us know how they shoot, it would be interesting to see if that bullet will chamber.

Thanks, Dinny

Big Blue · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2011, 07:11:08 AM »

Quote from: Dinny on January 16, 2011, 06:24:01 AM

Please let us know how they shoot, it would be interesting to see if that bullet will chamber.

Thanks, Dinny

I have a few loaded already so I can try them before I order more. I had sent most of the 320gr. bullets to a friend in TN. when I sold my 1894. I have some 270gr Speer GDs and Horn. 265gr. FN bullets to try also.
Don

kng · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2011, 07:17:10 AM »

Nice! I just sent a receiver to H&R to hopefully get a Talo 45-70 barrel mounted to. I also plan to order a 357 Talo from my local gun store tomorrow.

Post some pics if you get a chance.

thanks,
-Kyle

Bsbiery812 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:11:31 AM »

Just picked up the 357 yesterday. Can't wait to shoot the little thing. Its gonna be nice to carry next deer season.

Big Blue · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:23:45 AM »

Quote from: Bsbiery812 on January 16, 2011, 08:11:31 AM

Just picked up the 357 yesterday. Can't wait to shoot the little thing. Its gonna be nice to carry next deer season.

Welcome and congrats on the .357! You may want to take a look at this: http://www.gboreloaded.com/forums/index.php/topic,183880.0.html I maxxed my .357 and I'm very glad I did.
Don

petemi · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2011, 08:42:17 AM »

Guys, listen to your old uncle Pete and Maxi those .357s...You'll never look back. Believe me.

The .44 wouldn't mind growing up to be a .445 either.

Pete

bikerbeans · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:40:13 PM »

Don,

Take a look at the Oregon Trail 44 Cal 310 grain LWNFPGC. The meplat is so wide it borders on being a full wadcutter. They work great out of the H&R 444 Marlin/410 slugger at lower speeds so should work with your 44 Mag. Congrats on the trifecta, you must be a lot younger than me because if I had three identical looking guns I would always have the wrong ammo with me.

BB

Big Blue · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2011, 02:52:54 PM »

Quote from: bikerbeans on January 16, 2011, 02:40:13 PM

Don,
Congrats on the trifecta, you must be a lot younger than me because if I had three identical looking guns I would always have the wrong ammo with me.

BB

LOL!! I could see that happening! I use those butt stock shell holders on most of my Handis. It keeps me from feeling old knowing I have the right ammo.
Don

petemi · « **Reply #9 on:** January 17, 2011, 04:01:04 AM »

Don that's exactly what I do. All my single shots wear Allen nine round cartridge holders.

Pete

Big Blue · « **Reply #10 on:** January 22, 2011, 10:55:04 AM »

I picked up the .44 trapper today and ordered an EGW scope base for it. One look at the blurred sights told me to order the scope base. No sense fooling myself any further.
Don

kng · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:55:09 PM »

I just picked up my Talo Trapper in 357 today!

This short barrel sure is "handi"!

Big Blue ,

Mine is drilled and tapped for a scope rail, but it didn't come with either the rail or the hammer spur. Has this been your experience?

thanks,
-Kyle

Big Blue · « **Reply #12 on:** January 22, 2011, 01:57:28 PM »

Congrats! I think that's the same for any Handi that comes with sights.
Don

Big Blue · « **Reply #13 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:03:34 PM »

Quote from: kng on January 22, 2011, 01:55:09 PM

I just picked up my Talo Trapper in 357 today!

This short barrel sure is "handi"!
thanks,
-Kyle

The 16.25" barrel on my .500 S&W is even more Handi! LOL!!
Don

kng · « **Reply #14 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:10:31 PM »

Whoa! Nice! I've got to get me a shorty Handi! Already found a good gunsmith to fix me up.

Lon371 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 23, 2011, 01:54:39 AM »

Trifecta shmifecta where is the PICTS?

Lonny

petemi · « **Reply #16 on:** January 23, 2011, 02:39:57 AM »

There isn't anything Handier than a short Handi. I've got a 16.5 inch Maxi, a 18 inch .38-55 (thanks again, Tim) and the standard .45LC. They all swing and sing. My .445 is getting bobbed to 18 inches pretty soon, and da tirty tirty and da 7.62x39 are gonna follow quickly. I'm sold on the Handi Handis..

Pete

gcrank1 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 23, 2011, 03:54:29 AM »

Those snub-nosed little things aint rifles; theys 'handfles'

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Aver · « **Reply #18 on:** January 23, 2011, 06:11:28 AM »

I hope your trappers shoot as good as my .357 does. I am getting super groups at 50 yards with the stock sights.

uncledub · « **Reply #19 on:** January 24, 2011, 03:00:00 PM »

Ok Guys, help me learn something new. Other than the shortened barrel, what makes a Handi a Talo? My search results haven't taught me very much so it is time to ask the masters. Thanks

I am pretty sure that I want one of these.

quickdtoo · « **Reply #20 on:** January 24, 2011, 07:58:47 PM »

Get em while ya can, they only make so many of em. Talo is a distributor of special order firearms, they made the Golden BC once upon a time.

Tim

http://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/default.aspx?item=72370

http://www.taloinc.com/index.htm

http://www.taloinc.com/marlin.htm

Big Blue · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2011, 02:57:05 PM »

Quote from: quickdtoo on January 24, 2011, 07:58:47 PM

Get em while ya can, they only make so many of em. Talo is a distributor of special order firearms, they made the Golden BC once upon a time.

Tim

I can't wait to see what the next Talo Handi special will be.
Don

kng · « **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:20:32 PM »

I got around to cleaning the factory oils off my gun this evening and noticed some internal markings I've never seen before. Are these new? Are they related Talo?

I just found it interesting.

thanks,
-Kyle

quickdtoo · « **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:24:59 PM »

Probably a foundry marking when the frame was cast, my SB1 Superlight Compact 44mag has a 4 on the left, and \ on the right.

Tim

kng · « **Reply #24 on:** January 28, 2011, 02:30:55 PM »

Yea, I just checked my ULSH and it has a 2 on the left and a check mark on the right. Just never noticed it before.

thanks,
-Kyle

fluffyphydeaux2010 · « **Reply #25 on:** December 05, 2012, 02:59:00 PM »

whats so special about the TALO? I've got a 44 that looks just like the ones pictured in here. know where there's a 357m for $250 OTD

quickdtoo · « **Reply #26 on:** December 05, 2012, 04:51:46 PM »

The SB1 Talo Trapper 357 and 44 mags had palletwood stocks and 18¾" barrels with sights, unlike the current production synthetic stocked 22"(and 20") without sights. They haven't been in production for over a year.

Tim

fluffyphydeaux2010 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 05, 2012, 05:16:28 PM »

are they more desirable?

quickdtoo · « **Reply #28 on:** December 05, 2012, 05:29:56 PM »

Only because they come with a short barrel and sights, lots of short barrel and iron sight lovers here, so getting one factory done the way they used to come was nice, they sold new for $250ish, I paid $275(IIRC) for an SB2 45-70 Trapper earlier this year.

Tim

Spanky · « **Reply #29 on:** December 05, 2012, 05:58:14 PM »

You can do the same thing by cutting off a standard Handi and adding open sights. The stock Handi sights suck anyway... you're better off adding a good ramp front sight with your choice of insert and a WGRS rear sight. That way you'll have your short barrel Handi and decent sights... then it will be a handy Handi.

Spanky