taurus .38 revolver

[drdano]

does anyone have an opinion on a taurus model 85 or 850
.38 revolver. is it reliable?

[bripro]

Yes. Mine is anyway.

[fingers80002]

I don't have one, my dad does, no problems.

I just think Taurus guns are fugly..

[normanvin]

The wife carries a model 85. Shes not had any problems..

[sk8r101all]

I have a p85. Never any problems, like it alot.

[RoyJackson]

I've had 5 or 6 Taurus 85 revolvers.
The stainless guns were tough and reliable and I really wish I'd kept one of them (sold to fund other gun purchases).
I still own two: 85 Multi-Alloy (aluminum frame, titanium cylinder/barrel shroud) which had a light strike problem initially; also an 851 (all titanium with a shrouded hammer).
The 85 Multi-Alloy is very light (>14 oz unloaded) and has been a very capable, reliable gun for the 10 or so years I've owned it.
The 851 was purchased to replace the 85 as my most carried gun. The shrouded hammer really does lend itself to an easier draw.

The 85, with it's exposed hammer, is a great pocket revolver...one of the best. But that hammer can be tough on trouser pockets. That's the sole reason I bought the 851. I thought about grinding the hammer but just didn't want to modify the gun. Now it's a desk gun, but I still do carry it occasionally.

Those Little Taurus .38's are some of the best snubby revolvers one can buy. Every bit as reliable as .38 snubbies cost hundreds of dollars more. Just realize these are up close and personal weapons, not target guns.

[JoeWilliams]

does anyone have an opinion on a taurus model 85 or 850
.38 revolver. is it reliable?

My wife had an ultralightweight Model 85 that she liked a lot, and that worked very well for her.

[Atomic Dog]

I don't have one, my dad does, no problems.

I just think Taurus guns are fugly..

I like mine.

[GRIZ]

I've had a Taurus 85 for over 20 years now. I stay away from +P ammo and have had no issues with it.

[ungawa]

I like mine.

If it looks like the picture I want to see it. Damn.