Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday...

Mr_Shamrock · 07-15-2012, 09:26 PM

at a local gun show. I was very surprised at how quiet it is with some Colibri's in it. My P22 is still pretty loud with them. Even with the Super Colibri's it is neighbor friendly. The only issue is since I don't have to worry about cycling like with my semi auto's and with the Taurus having a 9 round capacity I can see burning through A LOT of ammo!!!!

jstanfield103 · 07-16-2012, 04:11 AM

Cograts on the new purchase, must have pictures though.

Zane71464 · 07-16-2012, 09:33 AM

Congrats on your Taurus.
I own several semi-auto's but seems you can save alot of ammo with the revolver and just as much fun.

old semperfi · 07-18-2012, 09:15 PM

i bought a 9 shot 22 ultra lite taurus for mama and she will not give it up. old semperfi

srt 10 jimbo · 07-18-2012, 10:26 PM

Have a 94 Snubby, good little plinker

Zane71464 · 07-19-2012, 09:51 AM

Like those grips srt 10!

aa1911 · 07-19-2012, 12:40 PM

Pics!

my P22 is loud as crap also, even with SS ammo, wanting to pick up another .22 revolver myself. Got a very old S&W but like the looks of the Taurus also (and the price).

I've heard some mixed reviews on it though, curious to hear how it shoots accuracy wise for you.

Don't forget to get some speedstrips for it, you can get cheap ones in 2-packs from Midway and other places, the .22 10rd strips would be perfect for that gun. I use mine for my NAA .22mag and even with longer shells, they work very very well, rounds never fall out or get off kilter.

45nut · 07-19-2012, 03:34 PM

I had a good blued Taurus 9 shot .22 with a 4" plain barrel (no underlug) adjustable sights but stupidly sold it. I finally replaced it with a newer 4", but it has the heavier barrel which you don't really need for a .22.

I am so glad I finally got another one as they are such nice revolvers. Thanks for the info on quickstrips and the colibri ammo

Good info to have.

flyingtiger85 · 07-25-2012, 11:04 AM

I have a Model 941 in 22 magnum and I never had a problem with mine at all.A little heavy on the trigger pull but that's all that's wrong.It shoots great!

Mr_Shamrock · 08-02-2012, 10:50 AM

Just remembered I was supposed to post pics here. Well, I couldn't get dad to give up the one we bought at the show so he had me go buy another one. So I ended up with a brand new one. I guess that answers whether I like it or not. The hammer is real stiff - stiffer than any revolver I have ever had in my hand so keep that in mind for younger/weaker shooters. I am sure it will loosen up a little, but double action is a little difficult to shoot well. It serves my purpose though - I can shoot lower power/quieter rounds, not have to worry about cycling a semi-auto, all the spent casing are easily dumped in a container (less mess), and I can shoot real decent groups in single action. For under $400 (new) I say it is worth the money. My local dealer has them for $360 plus tax.

Here it is with a few .22 friends...

07-15-2012, 09:26 PM	#1
Mr_Shamrock V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 138	Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... at a local gun show. I was very surprised at how quiet it is with some Colibri's in it. My P22 is still pretty loud with them. Even with the Super Colibri's it is neighbor friendly. The only issue is since I don't have to worry about cycling like with my semi auto's and with the Taurus having a 9 round capacity I can see burning through A LOT of ammo!!!! -->

07-16-2012, 04:11 AM	#2
jstanfield103 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 81	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... Cograts on the new purchase, must have pictures though. __________________ S&W 645 S&W BG380 S&W Model 41 S&W Shield 9mm Dan Wesson 15-2 8" 357mag(Canadian Made) Savage Mark II (also Canadian made) 1964 Marlin 39A Golden Mountie NAA Pug Taurus PT1911SS ( Brazilian Made)

07-16-2012, 09:33 AM	#3
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... Congrats on your Taurus. I own several semi-auto's but seems you can save alot of ammo with the revolver and just as much fun. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-18-2012, 09:15 PM	#4
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... i bought a 9 shot 22 ultra lite taurus for mama and she will not give it up. old semperfi

07-18-2012, 10:26 PM	#5
srt 10 jimbo Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 49	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... Have a 94 Snubby, good little plinker Attached Images

07-19-2012, 09:51 AM	#6
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,350	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... Like those grips srt 10! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-19-2012, 12:40 PM	#7
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,110	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... Pics! my P22 is loud as crap also, even with SS ammo, wanting to pick up another .22 revolver myself. Got a very old S&W but like the looks of the Taurus also (and the price). I've heard some mixed reviews on it though, curious to hear how it shoots accuracy wise for you. Don't forget to get some speedstrips for it, you can get cheap ones in 2-packs from Midway and other places, the .22 10rd strips would be perfect for that gun. I use mine for my NAA .22mag and even with longer shells, they work very very well, rounds never fall out or get off kilter. __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

07-19-2012, 03:34 PM	#8
45nut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,428	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... I had a good blued Taurus 9 shot .22 with a 4" plain barrel (no underlug) adjustable sights but stupidly sold it. I finally replaced it with a newer 4", but it has the heavier barrel which you don't really need for a .22. I am so glad I finally got another one as they are such nice revolvers. Thanks for the info on quickstrips and the colibri ammo Good info to have. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that. Shane Nemo me impune lacesset We recall the case of the Shoshone war band which showed up complete with one 30-30 rifle per man the week after Pearl Harbor, and simply wanted to have the enemy pointed out to them. "We hear there's a war going on and we want to go fight it." Jeff Cooper *KCCO*

07-25-2012, 11:04 AM	#9
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 743	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... I have a Model 941 in 22 magnum and I never had a problem with mine at all.A little heavy on the trigger pull but that's all that's wrong.It shoots great!

08-02-2012, 10:50 AM	#10
Mr_Shamrock V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 138	Re: Picked up a Taurus revolver yesterday... Just remembered I was supposed to post pics here. Well, I couldn't get dad to give up the one we bought at the show so he had me go buy another one. So I ended up with a brand new one. I guess that answers whether I like it or not. The hammer is real stiff - stiffer than any revolver I have ever had in my hand so keep that in mind for younger/weaker shooters. I am sure it will loosen up a little, but double action is a little difficult to shoot well. It serves my purpose though - I can shoot lower power/quieter rounds, not have to worry about cycling a semi-auto, all the spent casing are easily dumped in a container (less mess), and I can shoot real decent groups in single action. For under $400 (new) I say it is worth the money. My local dealer has them for $360 plus tax. Here it is with a few .22 friends... Last edited by Mr_Shamrock; 08-02-2012 at 10:53 AM..