Thread: Taurus 650 CIA Snub Purchasing Question
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Old February 23, 2013, 05:10 PM   #11
lee n. field
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what are some similar models to the Taurus 650 .357?
The 650 is, which? Ah, the hammerless. The one I sometimes I wish I'd gotten.

I have a 605, the hammered version of what you're looking at. Mine has been fine, over 5 or 6 years of ownership.

Alternatives I'd be looking at would be the S&W 442 airweights, and the Ruger LCR. Both are internal hammer 5 shot .38 snubbies. Both are going to be considerably lighter than the all steel Taurus, which could be a problem. The steel snubby is not punishing to shoot .38 out of. The lighter guns might be, depending on your recoil tolerance. Both are going to be a bit more expensive than the Taurus.

If you get a .357 snub, you're probably not going to be shooting .357 in it much. Trust me on this.
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