Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver - The Firearms Forum

scattergunguy · 04-10-2006, 10:54 PM

I finally got my concealed carry piece. A Taurus Model 617 Snubnose 357 Magnum. I can't wait to get out to the range and test it out. I like how the 357s can also fire .38 specials too. I was having trouble deciding between the Springfield XD 45 ACP or a Taurus Revolver. I decided on the revolver as they're less prone to breaking and jamming.

scattergunguy · 04-11-2006, 03:57 PM

No feedback on my purchase? I thought Taurus was supposed to be one of the best "Non American" made firearm companies.

inplanotx · 04-11-2006, 08:06 PM

Congrats on your new gun. Let us know your range results.

Pistolenschutze · 04-11-2006, 08:20 PM

I don't think you will be sorry for the purchase, Scatter. I have several Taurus revolvers and all have proven higly reliable and excellent shooters. Like you, I generally prefer to carry a revolver over an auto due to its greater reliability. I suspect you will find that revolver rather stout on the recoil end of the equation, at least with full-power 357s, but with .38s it will be pleasant to shoot.

southernshooter · 04-11-2006, 09:13 PM

Good lookin gun. They real easy to conceal

wolfgang2000 · 04-11-2006, 11:44 PM

Nice looking pistol. I'm looking forward to the range report.

SouthernMoss · 04-12-2006, 10:41 AM

Purdy! Nicely laid out pic, as well.

04-10-2006, 10:54 PM	#1
scattergunguy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17	Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver I finally got my concealed carry piece. A Taurus Model 617 Snubnose 357 Magnum. I can't wait to get out to the range and test it out. I like how the 357s can also fire .38 specials too. I was having trouble deciding between the Springfield XD 45 ACP or a Taurus Revolver. I decided on the revolver as they're less prone to breaking and jamming. --> Last edited by scattergunguy; 04-10-2006 at 11:13 PM..

04-11-2006, 03:57 PM	#2
scattergunguy Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 17	Re: Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver No feedback on my purchase? I thought Taurus was supposed to be one of the best "Non American" made firearm companies.

04-11-2006, 08:06 PM	#3
inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver Congrats on your new gun. Let us know your range results. __________________

04-11-2006, 08:20 PM	#4
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver I don't think you will be sorry for the purchase, Scatter. I have several Taurus revolvers and all have proven higly reliable and excellent shooters. Like you, I generally prefer to carry a revolver over an auto due to its greater reliability. I suspect you will find that revolver rather stout on the recoil end of the equation, at least with full-power 357s, but with .38s it will be pleasant to shoot. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

04-11-2006, 09:13 PM	#5
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver Good lookin gun. They real easy to conceal __________________ Only you can see this

04-11-2006, 11:44 PM	#6
wolfgang2000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mountain Grove MO. Posts: 542	Re: Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver Nice looking pistol. I'm looking forward to the range report. __________________ Guns are like Jello, there is always room for more!

04-12-2006, 10:41 AM	#7
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Picked up a new toy err I mean revolver Purdy! Nicely laid out pic, as well. __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony