Comments on Taurus 44 Mag.

crasha51pan · August 21, 2007, 03:14 PM

Don't know the brand. How do they hold up against the magnum load ? Reliable?

Prof Young · August 21, 2007, 11:48 PM

I've got a Taurus 44 mag raging bull. I've shot about 500 rounds and like it very much. But I'm not much of a gun expert. I am having trouble with the cylinder rod sticking. See other post with my name on it.
Prof Young

john in jax · August 22, 2007, 09:57 AM

The Taurus quality (or lack thereof) thread seems to be a weekly occurance. If you try a search you are likely to find pages and pages on the subject.

IMO Taurus makes fine semi-auto pistols, but their Magnum revolvers SUCK! I've owned two (2) Taurus .44's and neither one made it to 1,000 rounds with out getting so loose (timing, cylinder not locking up tight) that I was afraid to shoot them.

Taurus_9mm · August 22, 2007, 10:37 PM

I owned the M44 with a 6" barrel a few years ago and never had any problems with it before I sold it. It mostly digested 180 gr. and 240 gr. fodder when I owned it though the man who bought it from me received a full box of Buffalo Bore ammo with it that I had on hand that I never got around to using.

The M44 seems to have been eclipsed in popularity with the Raging Bull in the same chambering. I intend to get another Taurus .44 though this time I may go with the Raging Bull instead.

Best Wishes

www.taurusarmed.net

IM_Lugger · August 23, 2007, 01:16 AM

My .44 magnum Raging bull has been great so far, no problems with hot loads...

mutski · August 23, 2007, 01:48 PM

I've put roughly 3000 rounds through a new Taurus Tracker .357 stainless over the last year with no problems. My S&W Model 629 .44 magnum on the other hand has a hammer tension screw that backs out leaving a floppy hammer, and the screw that holds the cylinder on the axle backed out jamming the cylinder in the closed position - both easy to fix, but annoying. The Taurus did have a rough trigger pull when I bought it, but a gunsmith tuned it to perfection for $50.

jhgreasemonkey · August 23, 2007, 02:37 PM

The raging bull line is supposed to be very well built and will handle hot loads. I cant speak about reliability because the ones I have used havent been mine to see what kind of long term performance they deliver. But I hear reliability is good.

iostorm · August 23, 2007, 03:49 PM

I have the tracker 44mag and thru 1k plus rounds it been flawless.....

Crazy4nitro · August 24, 2007, 08:00 PM

I have a Tracker in .41Mag.
I have ran it Pretty Hard with reloads (about 1000 so far) and it seems to be up to the challenge.

'Nitro

Qwiks draw · August 25, 2007, 07:35 AM

http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1196.0
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1586.0
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1614.0
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1680.0
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=2258.0

Got to go to the sources. Taurus Talk at MSN and Taurusarmed.net are two of the best for that kind of info. Ask the members about this at the Revolver boards or do searches of the old and new threads.

Go with those who actually have and use these on a regular basis.

There is good info here at this forum as well, but expect those who have little or no experience with the 44 to show up.

Staff and members at www.taurusarmed.net can tell you the particulars,performance, and real track record for this model.

PointOneSeven · August 27, 2007, 04:29 PM

M44 .44 Magnum: Cylinder doesn't spin freely
17?? .17 HMR: Just dandy

Both shoot like a dream other than the .44 being a little sticky on the wheel.

Mark Milton · August 28, 2007, 11:21 AM

Ive had one for years and only shoot full power magnum ammo through it and it still is fine. Cylinder lock up is tighter than my first year Colt Anaconda.Rear sight blade is loose though. But my Mountain Gun from Smith also has a loose sight blade...which is why I prefer fixed sights anyway....

Conversely I seldom if ever fire full power magnum ammo through any of my Smith 44s. I once shot a 629 loose back in the 80s.....
The Taurus has a bigger frame and cylinder than the Smith.

August 21, 2007, 03:14 PM	#1
crasha51pan Member Join Date: January 16, 2007 Posts: 41	Comments on Taurus 44 Mag. Don't know the brand. How do they hold up against the magnum load ? Reliable?

August 21, 2007, 11:48 PM	#2
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,404	Like mine I've got a Taurus 44 mag raging bull. I've shot about 500 rounds and like it very much. But I'm not much of a gun expert. I am having trouble with the cylinder rod sticking. See other post with my name on it. Prof Young

August 22, 2007, 09:57 AM	#3
john in jax Senior Member Join Date: August 11, 2005 Posts: 1,177	The Taurus quality (or lack thereof) thread seems to be a weekly occurance. If you try a search you are likely to find pages and pages on the subject. IMO Taurus makes fine semi-auto pistols, but their Magnum revolvers SUCK! I've owned two (2) Taurus .44's and neither one made it to 1,000 rounds with out getting so loose (timing, cylinder not locking up tight) that I was afraid to shoot them. __________________ America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system, but too early to shoot the bastards. Claire Wolfe

August 23, 2007, 01:16 AM	#5
IM_Lugger Senior Member Join Date: June 27, 2004 Posts: 2,011	My .44 magnum Raging bull has been great so far, no problems with hot loads... __________________ "I feel the Beretta is a great character, it's so strong and elegant. The other guns look dumb to me." - John Woo

August 23, 2007, 01:48 PM	#6
mutski Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2006 Location: fairbanks, alaska Posts: 127	Taurus .357 holds up well I've put roughly 3000 rounds through a new Taurus Tracker .357 stainless over the last year with no problems. My S&W Model 629 .44 magnum on the other hand has a hammer tension screw that backs out leaving a floppy hammer, and the screw that holds the cylinder on the axle backed out jamming the cylinder in the closed position - both easy to fix, but annoying. The Taurus did have a rough trigger pull when I bought it, but a gunsmith tuned it to perfection for $50.

August 22, 2007, 10:37 PM	#4
Taurus_9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2006 Location: Louisville, Kentucky USA Posts: 963	I owned the M44 with a 6" barrel a few years ago and never had any problems with it before I sold it. It mostly digested 180 gr. and 240 gr. fodder when I owned it though the man who bought it from me received a full box of Buffalo Bore ammo with it that I had on hand that I never got around to using. The M44 seems to have been eclipsed in popularity with the Raging Bull in the same chambering. I intend to get another Taurus .44 though this time I may go with the Raging Bull instead. Best Wishes www.taurusarmed.net

August 23, 2007, 02:37 PM	#7
jhgreasemonkey Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,238	The raging bull line is supposed to be very well built and will handle hot loads. I cant speak about reliability because the ones I have used havent been mine to see what kind of long term performance they deliver. But I hear reliability is good.

August 23, 2007, 03:49 PM	#8
iostorm Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2006 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 140	I have the tracker 44mag and thru 1k plus rounds it been flawless.....

August 24, 2007, 08:00 PM	#9
Crazy4nitro Senior Member Join Date: January 15, 2007 Location: Lou-a-vul KY Posts: 142	I have a Tracker in .41Mag. I have ran it Pretty Hard with reloads (about 1000 so far) and it seems to be up to the challenge. 'Nitro __________________ Long Live the .41Mag.........IMO It's the .270 of Magnum Revolvers.

August 25, 2007, 07:35 AM	#10
Qwiks draw Junior member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Posts: 879	http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1196.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1586.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1614.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=1680.0 http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/in...p?topic=2258.0 Got to go to the sources. Taurus Talk at MSN and Taurusarmed.net are two of the best for that kind of info. Ask the members about this at the Revolver boards or do searches of the old and new threads. Go with those who actually have and use these on a regular basis. There is good info here at this forum as well, but expect those who have little or no experience with the 44 to show up. Staff and members at www.taurusarmed.net can tell you the particulars,performance, and real track record for this model.

August 27, 2007, 04:29 PM	#11
PointOneSeven Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2006 Posts: 579	M44 .44 Magnum: Cylinder doesn't spin freely 17?? .17 HMR: Just dandy Both shoot like a dream other than the .44 being a little sticky on the wheel.

August 28, 2007, 11:21 AM	#12
Mark Milton Junior member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 504	Ive had one for years and only shoot full power magnum ammo through it and it still is fine. Cylinder lock up is tighter than my first year Colt Anaconda.Rear sight blade is loose though. But my Mountain Gun from Smith also has a loose sight blade...which is why I prefer fixed sights anyway.... Conversely I seldom if ever fire full power magnum ammo through any of my Smith 44s. I once shot a 629 loose back in the 80s..... The Taurus has a bigger frame and cylinder than the Smith.