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Post by taffin on May 7, 2018 14:21:47 GMT -5
If it did happen I didn't think it would be me either. I do own one Taurus besides this, a 941 22 mag and it was one of the first guns I ever bought. So a high volume LGS had this thing for a few months now and I saw it in the case but I never asked to see it before today. Without looking too far into it I did know two things, I haven't seen any blued raging bulls anywhere and I have never seen a Taurus with a case colored hammer and trigger. The trigger is solid on the back, like it's actually forged. I figured this gun was a little older but I wasn't sure how old. When I held it today I was shocked to see it's nearly mint besides a light turn line. Someone played with it a lot but honestly it looks barely fired, no scratches or marks anywhere. The high polish blue is something to see, I really can't believe how nice it is. I mean we're talking about a Taurus. Did I mention it locks up tighter than anything I own? I could do without the gaudy Raging Bull insignia but other than that I can't find any reason not to like this gun. Oh and I was right about the age, the serial number puts it at 1998. I have been shooting Raging Bulls in .480 Ruger, .454, and .44 Magnum since they first came out.. They are about the easiest sixguns to handle with heavy loads right up there with the Dan Wesson .44 Magnum, .445 Super Magnum and the Super Redhawk in .454 and .44 Magnum. The original Taurus .44 Magnum, pre-Raging Bull, was an exceptionally accurate revolver.
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edward
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Post by edward on May 7, 2018 15:53:25 GMT -5
i have 3 taurus's.2 raging bulls and one tracker in 22 mag.both bulls are 454 mags,one scope sighted,8 3/8 inch barrel,stainless,the other the 5 inch mirror blue with case harden frame,beautiful gun but i take lousy pics and can never get the colors of the case harden frame to show.they all are shooters.
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Post by bullseye on May 7, 2018 17:38:12 GMT -5
I've owned 5 Taurus revolvers & still have 4 of them, all are accurate, reliable & have given me no problems whatsoever, they make fine firearms IMO.
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Post by sheriff on May 7, 2018 17:39:38 GMT -5
I've got 3, a 17HMR, a swap cylinder .22 LR, .22 Mag, and a .44 special.......
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Post by Frank V on May 26, 2018 11:25:57 GMT -5
I had a Taurus Tracker .44 Mag. The only thing I didn't like about it were the ribber grips. Grips can be changed. Sadly I sold it, I've wished for it back several times.
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Post by tinkerpearce on May 26, 2018 18:39:28 GMT -5
I've got a .357 8-shooter. Nice fit and finish, and a trigger that even Linda (who is a serious trigger snob) says is excellent. A gun that will do this at twenty-five yards -standing unsupported- is a good gun in my book.
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Post by heldfast on Sept 7, 2018 1:12:45 GMT -5
Taurus just announced a six shot 38 snubby, appears to be on the same frame size as a Colt DS. I like six shot small snubbies in 38. I sold a six shot Taurus snubby 5 years ago, and it was at least 10 years old at that point. Model 606 - I've never seen another one like it. I sold it to fund a S&W M60 ... I'd happily trade the M60 back for the 606 today. Fit my hand better, and had better balance. My first handgun was a 66 matte stainless 6" 357 - I'm an idiot, it was a beautiful gun, and I sold it for a song. I picked up a pre-66 6" 357 blued which was my sons first handgun. I offered him the choice of that or a S&W 586; he fired them both, took the Taurus. His sister got the 586 I've had their 1911, even shot a CMP Pistol match with it, did no worse than I had with a Colt NM. I can't say I liked their M94 (I think) 22 pistol ... hammer spur was finished very sharp, tore up my thumb. And the trigger was tough. All that to say, I've owned enough S&W and Taurus to know for myself that Taurus makes good stuff.
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Post by squawberryman on Sept 7, 2018 5:23:12 GMT -5
It looks like a Dan Wesson AND a S&W latch. Can someone explain?
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Post by ps122 on Sept 7, 2018 6:29:06 GMT -5
I like the older Taurus revolvers and still hope to find a bargain basement price on a 1990s-era 431/441 .44 special. I even have a set of the Spegal-designed Uncle Mike's grips lying in wait...
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Post by magnumwheelman on Sept 7, 2018 6:38:57 GMT -5
The "Ragings" double latch the cylinder for a tight lock up...
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Post by dougader on Sept 7, 2018 8:53:24 GMT -5
The first gun that I ever bought was a Taurus Model 66 in 357 magnum, blued, with a 6" barrel. It was one of the most accurate revolvers I have ever owned. I shot it a lot, some 357 loads but mostly 38 Specials.
I'd still have it, but it shot loose within the first year. Traded it in on a 6" GP100 and never looked back. That GP100 was not as accurate, but I never wore it out shooting wood blocks and varmints on my Dad's property.
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Post by matt56 on Sept 7, 2018 9:17:50 GMT -5
I had a 66 SS 6" that was the first handgun I bought. I also shot the dang thing loose after a few years. It even started unlocking the cylinder during recoil. That's when I traded it in and started shooting 686s. I'll admit the fit and finish on the gun from this post has me looking a little closer at all the Taurus's I see. I saw a leftover NOS blued raging bull 454 8" at a gun show a few weeks ago. It was 15 years newer than this gun and it didn't look quite as nice, the price was also not nice at over $800.
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Post by ezekiel38 on Sept 7, 2018 9:58:34 GMT -5
Had a 441 Taurus and let it get away for a Smith 696. Would love to find a blued 431 3". Also had a Taurus clone of the Beretta 92, 500 rounds and no more rifling in the bore. To me they are a mixed bag and judicious examination is required before purchase.
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Post by tinkerpearce on Sept 7, 2018 11:54:01 GMT -5
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Post by AmmoHouse on Sept 22, 2018 9:02:26 GMT -5
First gun I ever bought was a Taurus 669. I was a young E3 stationed in Germany in 1992. I still have it...I’ve sold it twice and bought it back twice....guess I gotta keep it!
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