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Ozzieman · May 30, 2009, 12:33 PM

Taurus's quality can be hit and miss, I have only had one, a 455 which is a snub 44 special 5 shot. It had problems which took a gun smith to fix, it was a barrel to cylinder fit problem where the clearance was too tight.
I also work in a gun store and have see a lot go across the counter, simply put you get what you pay for. Taurus's do have problems but no more than any other cheaper gun.
My suggestion if this is a carry SD gun, then spend more and get a good Smith or Ruger,, the resale will also be better.
If you do buy a used Taurus put the money down and ask to put one box of rounds through it first, if the shop has a range, if they say no, then for sure get something else.

May 30, 2009, 12:33 PM	#5
Ozzieman Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 6,117	Taurus's quality can be hit and miss, I have only had one, a 455 which is a snub 44 special 5 shot. It had problems which took a gun smith to fix, it was a barrel to cylinder fit problem where the clearance was too tight. I also work in a gun store and have see a lot go across the counter, simply put you get what you pay for. Taurus's do have problems but no more than any other cheaper gun. My suggestion if this is a carry SD gun, then spend more and get a good Smith or Ruger,, the resale will also be better. If you do buy a used Taurus put the money down and ask to put one box of rounds through it first, if the shop has a range, if they say no, then for sure get something else.