January 18, 2020, 10:07 AM | #1 |
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3" Taurus 856
https://www.taurususa.com/firearms/r...-defender-856/
New, a 3" barrel of their 6 shot small frame .38. This is interesting.
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January 18, 2020, 12:24 PM | #2 |
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I like it, especially the tungsten one with wood grips.
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January 18, 2020, 12:40 PM | #3 |
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3 inch barrels are just about perfect for a carry gun IMHO
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Checked with my local FFL guy. Not at the distributors he deals with yet.
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I like the front sight
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January 18, 2020, 05:24 PM | #6 |
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According to the link in he OP these are some of the lightest revolvers around.
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January 19, 2020, 08:05 AM | #7 |
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^ I noticed that too. I'm sure they will update that soon.
According to the website, the existing 2-inch model is 22.0 ounces. I figure you can add another 1.5 to 2.0 ounces for the extra inch of barrel. Taurus may have a real winner on their hands with this one. We'll see; hope so. |
January 19, 2020, 08:06 PM | #8 |
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yet their add claims 35 ounces?
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I really want one of these wonder hlw much they will be going for.
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January 20, 2020, 12:54 PM | #10 |
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The ad I saw (on another forum) showed two models at 16oz and the rest at 35 oz.
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The link in the OP has been updated. A couple of days ago they all weighed 0.0 oz.
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Obviously they're still updating the website information.
I checked. The difference between a 2" and a 3" Ruger SP101 is one ounce. I expect that's what we'll see with the 856. And street price will end up ~$50 more than a 2" gun, on account of the front sight.
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I like this, especially the black anodized version with night sights.
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January 21, 2020, 11:40 AM | #14 |
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If it's anodized it's aluminum. I would assume all the 35 ounce models are not aluminum.
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Thanks for the link. Seems fair for what you gets.
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I am very intrigued by both the 3" 856 and the 8-round 22 WMR they announced at SHOT Show. I'm still waiting for the website to provide some info on the 22. I've been hesitant to purchase Taurus revolvers in the past, but I will take a gamble on the 22 WMR if they offer it with a 3" barrel.
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January 31, 2020, 05:56 AM | #18 |
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Aluminum is not the only metal that can be anodized, it's just the most common. Steel can be anodized, it's just done with a slightly different process.
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