Taurus Model 992 convertible

bbqbob51 · February 25, 2013, 01:23 PM

I have been wanting a double action 22lr revolver with a 6" barrel and had settled on a Smith and Wesson Model 617. The problem is they seem to be totally unavailable in any store I have been to and they can't even order one.
During my search I keep running across the Taurus 992 convertible. I've started thinking I just might get this instead as I've handled one and it seems like a solid revolver. I know there are a lot of Taurus haters out there but this particular gun seems to be getting rave reviews with Field and Stream including it on the Best of the Best 2012 award list. Gunblast also gave it a great review.
My question is does anyone own one or shot one or know someone who own the 992? I would appreciate any feedback as I have a portion of my income tax refund set aside for a new toy and it is burning a hole in my pocket!

Wild-Bill · February 25, 2013, 01:49 PM

Check here for Taurus 992 owners posts.

http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-revolvers/

bbqbob51 · February 25, 2013, 07:13 PM

Thanks for the info Wild Bill.

Theophilus · February 26, 2013, 12:37 AM

I have read that the 992 weighs in at 55 ounces. 55 ounces?

That's 3.5 pounds!
I have a charter arms pathfinder combo that only weighs 20 ounces. It's only got six shots, but I can carry it on hikes without noticing the weight.

bbqbob51 · February 27, 2013, 06:17 PM

Sure it is pretty heavy but it will help with the recoil.

February 25, 2013, 01:23 PM	#1
bbqbob51 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Posts: 775	Taurus Model 992 convertible I have been wanting a double action 22lr revolver with a 6" barrel and had settled on a Smith and Wesson Model 617. The problem is they seem to be totally unavailable in any store I have been to and they can't even order one. During my search I keep running across the Taurus 992 convertible. I've started thinking I just might get this instead as I've handled one and it seems like a solid revolver. I know there are a lot of Taurus haters out there but this particular gun seems to be getting rave reviews with Field and Stream including it on the Best of the Best 2012 award list. Gunblast also gave it a great review. My question is does anyone own one or shot one or know someone who own the 992? I would appreciate any feedback as I have a portion of my income tax refund set aside for a new toy and it is burning a hole in my pocket!

February 26, 2013, 12:37 AM	#4
Theophilus Member Join Date: February 11, 2011 Location: Ozarks Posts: 92	I have read that the 992 weighs in at 55 ounces. 55 ounces? That's 3.5 pounds! I have a charter arms pathfinder combo that only weighs 20 ounces. It's only got six shots, but I can carry it on hikes without noticing the weight. Last edited by Theophilus; February 26, 2013 at 03:04 PM.

February 25, 2013, 01:49 PM	#2
Wild-Bill Member Join Date: February 2, 2013 Posts: 83	Check here for Taurus 992 owners posts. http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/taurus-revolvers/

February 25, 2013, 07:13 PM	#3
bbqbob51 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Posts: 775	Thanks for the info Wild Bill.

February 27, 2013, 06:17 PM	#5
bbqbob51 Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Posts: 775	Sure it is pretty heavy but it will help with the recoil.