Taurus Trying Single Actions Again

44caliberkid · January 23, 2024, 09:53 PM

https://www.taurususa.com/index.php?...category&id=67

I noticed on the Taurus website they are doing a single action Colt style revolver again, The Deputy, in 45 Colt and 357 Magnum. I never liked their first try, no case hardening, all black that looked like gloss black spray paint. I suppose this one is just a rebranded Heritage center fire.

rclark · January 23, 2024, 10:07 PM

Looks much much better than cerokote though

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Also noticed it uses a transfer bar and not a hammer mounted firing pin. Not quite 'traditional' in my view. The grip frame fit doesn't look that good in a couple of those side shots either.... Not trying being to be picky of course

. However it'll appeal to some, just as the 'Wrangler' has a following.

TruthTellers · January 25, 2024, 01:44 AM

I hope they're successful and it caises Taurus to make a cheap single action .410/.45.

ballardw · January 25, 2024, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by TruthTellers

I hope they're successful and it caises Taurus to make a cheap single action .410/.45.

Interesting enough on the web page the 4 3/4in barrel version is listed as .45 but the 5 1/2in is listed as .45/.410 in the drop down caliber box in the selection choices.

Forte S+W · January 25, 2024, 12:02 PM

So they're bringing back the old Taurus Gaucho, huh? Cool.

I for one like the transfer bar safety as it eliminates the need for the old doctrine of "load one, skip one".

TruthTellers · January 25, 2024, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ballardw

Interesting enough on the web page the 4 3/4in barrel version is listed as .45 but the 5 1/2in is listed as .45/.410 in the drop down caliber box in the selection choices.

Probably someone on the web design team copied code for the Judge's page to reuse on the new single action. If they do have plans to do a .410 single action, then I want a dual cylinder with one being dedicated for .45 Colt, the other for .410 and .45 Colt. The reason being I don't want .457" throats when I'm shooting lead bullets that lead the bore like mad.

That's really the only way the .410/.45 revolvers can be improved for better accuracy and higher velocities.

wild cat mccane · January 26, 2024, 12:49 PM

These clearly are Heritage "big boy"s aren't they?

CajunBass · January 28, 2024, 07:26 AM

Didn't Beretta make the first ones? Seems I remember that.

jackmoser65 · January 28, 2024, 12:01 PM

The Gaucho was blued. I've seen some terrible bluing jobs but none that looked like black spray paint. Maybe you're confused with the Heritage rimfire guns?

Why would a manufacturer like Taurus need to contract the manufacture of one of their products? They wouldn't, they would make them, otherwise not bother. These are clearly not a rebranded Heritage/Pietta.

Pietta makes the centerfires for Heritage.

Beretta never made a single action, for Taurus or anyone else. Uberti made the Stampede for Beretta.

Sarge · January 28, 2024, 02:02 PM

The barrel billboard on the new Deputy is a little less obnoxious than the Gaucho was.

The Happy kaboomer · February 2, 2024, 09:32 PM

Nope. Heritage made that same exact revolver in 2005. Taurus owns Heritage.........Bet you a donut. taurus is using the old Heritage design or Heritage is making it for them. Either way none will reside here.

Ifishsum · February 4, 2024, 11:02 AM

I own a Gaucho with color case hardening. And very nice glossy bluing!

44caliberkid · February 6, 2024, 07:13 PM

I handled a couple of them today, at the Taurus booth, Great American Outdoor Show. Cocking the hammer was smooth but heavy for what I’m accustomed to, Colts and Uberti’s. Trigger let off was OK. Still not a fan of SAA’s with blued frames. The Taurus guy told me case hardened is coming. The blue was shiny and deep. He also told me potential customers have had positive comments. He told me parts are made in Brazil and assembled in the US. Also told me that the Heritage center fires were Pietta’s. He also said positive things about the old Goucho, said people still call looking for them, which I find hard to believe.

**Aguila Blanca** · February 6, 2024, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 44caliberkid

He also said positive things about the old Goucho, said people still call looking for them, which I find hard to believe.

That statement puts the "in" in incredible.

January 23, 2024, 09:53 PM	#1
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	Taurus Trying Single Actions Again https://www.taurususa.com/index.php?...category&id=67 I noticed on the Taurus website they are doing a single action Colt style revolver again, The Deputy, in 45 Colt and 357 Magnum. I never liked their first try, no case hardening, all black that looked like gloss black spray paint. I suppose this one is just a rebranded Heritage center fire.

January 23, 2024, 10:07 PM	#2
rclark Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 2009 Location: Butte, MT Posts: 2,624	Looks much much better than cerokote though . Also noticed it uses a transfer bar and not a hammer mounted firing pin. Not quite 'traditional' in my view. The grip frame fit doesn't look that good in a couple of those side shots either.... Not trying being to be picky of course . However it'll appeal to some, just as the 'Wrangler' has a following. __________________ A clinger and deplorable, MAGA, and life NRA member. When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. Single Action .45 Colt (Sometimes colloquially referred to by its alias as the .45 'Long' Colt or .45LC). Don't leave home without it. That said, the .44Spec is right up their too... but the .45 Colt is still the king.

January 25, 2024, 01:44 AM	#3
TruthTellers Senior Member Join Date: October 22, 2016 Posts: 3,890	I hope they're successful and it caises Taurus to make a cheap single action .410/.45. __________________ "We always think there's gonna be more time... then it runs out."

January 25, 2024, 12:02 PM	#5
Forte S+W Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2019 Posts: 820	So they're bringing back the old Taurus Gaucho, huh? Cool. I for one like the transfer bar safety as it eliminates the need for the old doctrine of "load one, skip one". __________________ Conspiracy theorists are the greatest political spin-doctors of all time. Only they can make the absolute worst political blunders sound like spectacular feats of ingenuity.

January 26, 2024, 12:49 PM	#7
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,629	These clearly are Heritage "big boy"s aren't they? __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

January 28, 2024, 07:26 AM	#8
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: North Chesterfield, Virginia Posts: 4,768	Didn't Beretta make the first ones? Seems I remember that. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

January 28, 2024, 12:01 PM	#9
jackmoser65 Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2014 Posts: 754	The Gaucho was blued. I've seen some terrible bluing jobs but none that looked like black spray paint. Maybe you're confused with the Heritage rimfire guns? Why would a manufacturer like Taurus need to contract the manufacture of one of their products? They wouldn't, they would make them, otherwise not bother. These are clearly not a rebranded Heritage/Pietta. Pietta makes the centerfires for Heritage. Beretta never made a single action, for Taurus or anyone else. Uberti made the Stampede for Beretta.

January 28, 2024, 02:02 PM	#10
Sarge Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2002 Location: MO Posts: 5,457	The barrel billboard on the new Deputy is a little less obnoxious than the Gaucho was. __________________ People were smarter before the Internet, or imbeciles were harder to notice.

February 2, 2024, 09:32 PM	#11
The Happy kaboomer Senior Member Join Date: October 14, 2009 Posts: 230	Nope. Heritage made that same exact revolver in 2005. Taurus owns Heritage.........Bet you a donut. taurus is using the old Heritage design or Heritage is making it for them. Either way none will reside here.

February 4, 2024, 11:02 AM	#12
Ifishsum Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,033	I own a Gaucho with color case hardening. And very nice glossy bluing!

February 6, 2024, 07:13 PM	#13
44caliberkid Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2017 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,104	I handled a couple of them today, at the Taurus booth, Great American Outdoor Show. Cocking the hammer was smooth but heavy for what I’m accustomed to, Colts and Uberti’s. Trigger let off was OK. Still not a fan of SAA’s with blued frames. The Taurus guy told me case hardened is coming. The blue was shiny and deep. He also told me potential customers have had positive comments. He told me parts are made in Brazil and assembled in the US. Also told me that the Heritage center fires were Pietta’s. He also said positive things about the old Goucho, said people still call looking for them, which I find hard to believe.