Seriously considering one of these…I’ve never had a wheel gun and I’ve always wanted one…anyone have any experience with this model?
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No experience, but I have been toying with the idea of getting a 856 TORO (Taurus Optic Ready Option) or probably the 357 mag model 605 TORO.
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Don’t do it. You’ll wind up carrying one everywhere leaving your semi autos at the house. Taurus is a good start. Whatever you do don’t get a Smith and Wesson Revolver. It’s a black hole of no return 
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I think my P365 is already giving me a funny look…
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My only time i thought of getting a taurus…
Taurus hamerless (with safety lock on frame for trigger) equivelent of the S&W 640 centenial was $10 more that the S&W 640 with some road rash on 2 edges of the front cylinder. Ended up getting the S&W for the wife/anniversary gift.
2" hammerless revolvers in .357magnum all steel, are not fun to shoot. .38spcl +P is not bad. All of 1 round of .357mag used in testing out grips. Houge pebble finish grip won the day. Scored a 2nd hand galco SOB new in zipper pouch at a gunshow.
Subsequently aquired some speed strips and a Safariland speed loader. Love the gun though it tends to sit in the safe vs the 1st G19 I bought.
Ive run it a few times as a New York reload.
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856 is a good one. I have one around here somewhere, give me a minute to put my hands on it. Also I prefer to buy .357 over 38 so I have the option to shoot both calibers. That’s just my .02
@jrhwtx I’ll try and look tomorrow.
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The difference between the 605 (357 mag) versus the 856 (38 special) is the 605 has a slight cost increase, .01 inches wider, and is 5 rounds rather than 6. The weight, length, etc are the same. To move up to the stainless TORO from the non-TORO is $10 MSRP. For the extra $30, I’d get the stainless 605 TORO over the 856 stainless.
Yes, you lose a round, but you also gain ammo options. Even if you have no current plans to use a dot sight, it’s easily worth the $10 to get the TORO.
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I would never want a red dot on a small frame self defense revolver myself.
To me it’s only purpose would be to get me away from a close quarters situation and get out of harms way.
Now if you want it to plink with them by all means but a dot on it.
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Hopefully you will never get presbyopia where you need strong reading glasses. At this point, I’m moving to either optics or dot sights on every pistol / rifle.
They are ok to buy cheap and sell high. But as far as a personal wheelgun, you will get looked at funny by the Smiths and Colts!! Lol
He’s @jrhwtx never owned a wheel gun. Nothing wrong starting with the Taurus 856 @glockseth
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Yeah. I guess im just in one of those moods. My bad. Sorry guy
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No problem we all get in a bad mood at times. You where starting to put me in one.
Talking about and sharing your gun knowledge should put you in a good mood 
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I am a professional Gunsmith will no were to let the knowledge go. I just came on here because of the order. As soon as I get my FFLs back I most likely won’t even stress about ordering. I know all the manufacturers.
Your a professional gunsmith waiting to get your
FFL ( Back )
I’m confused, how does that work?
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I cant say I'm a huge Taurus fan. I do own Two, neither of which is a Wheel Gun but the Long Term Value thing does put me off Cold.
I can’t even say for certain why I bought the two I have? Yes I can… a comparison to other 1911’s and the 92 Series Beretta where the Taurus PT series started . My story and I’m sticking to it.
I own a S&W 686 .357 Magnum that was a briefly used North Carolina Highway Patrol piece… one of less than 2000 made as the State only employs slightly over 1600 Troopers on average. Fantastic Piece and with its Pedigree and Condition a Value Plus gun.
I also have an S&W Model 36 Chiefs Special in .38 Special and Nickle finished that belonged to my Dad. It suited his Defense needs from 1971 till 2020. Being my Dad’s gun it stays put in the Safe, for my purposes its a Pass except for its gains in value due to condition.
Next… I have a High Standard .357 Magnum Sentinal Mark III…bought it Cuz I like Old Original High Standards of any kind…and the .357 Magnum was made in 1974-75 for HS by Dan Wesson. See the Dan Wesson Model 15
Lastly…as mentioned prior , the .357 provides not only Caliber Flexibility, it provides Overkill strength for .38 Special Shooters that will last for generations under normal use…You cant make that claim in reverse fashion for any reason about a .38 Special…it is , what it is.
I do have a Ruger New Vaccaro .357 Magnum and a Replica of General Patton’s Model 28 S&W .357 Magnum and his replicated 1873 Colt .45. None see any use.
My money says Smith and Wesson for daily use…and Older Smith and Wesson and Colts for guns that will be pampered for Investment.
I do not reccomend Colts for Guns that are going to be beaten on. They will not take the abuse a S&W or even a Ruger will. Colts are more Finess and Refinement than Sledge Hammers.
I’m sure the Taurus will perform its designed function as they’ve remained viable for decades. I just can’t buy in when better is not that hard to obtain , even if used?
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For a first wheel gun I don’t think he can go wrong with his choice.
Years ago Taurus did not carry the best name for auto’s or even today still. I’ve never owned one myself.
But back to the wheel gun. These are now made in the states so QC has improved.
I own several Smiths and Colt’s but my last wheel purchase was a Taurus 627 because I wasn’t dropping coin for the 686.
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I have this in a 2" barrel and carry it more often then any other of my pocket guns as it were. It is so eazy to put it in my sticky holster and slide it in the inside of a jacket or pocket or my cargo shorts. My wife loves hers also to carry in her purse. Also use it for a back up a lot of the time. Very dependable and very light to carry. Have carried it for 10+ years BTW Love it… With that being said I am looking to add the 357 to replace the 38 when possible.
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