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August 30th, 2011, 12:05 PM #1Member
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Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
Was messing with one of these at a local gun shop and I like it at first glance. They're asking $325 for a used one. Anyone have any experience or know about these at all? Thanks
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August 30th, 2011, 12:57 PM #2
Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
Can't help out w/ any first hand knowledge, but here's some info from a Taurus Forum site. Probably more there if you poke around.
http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/ta...6-hy-lite.html
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August 30th, 2011, 01:26 PM #3
Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
IMHO not good.
Look it up here
http://www.galleryofguns.com/Genie/Default.aspx
You can get an ultralight S&W for almost that same price.
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August 30th, 2011, 02:24 PM #4Member
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Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
What about the model 85? Almost the same thing except 5 shot instead of 6
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August 30th, 2011, 08:02 PM #5
Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
I have a Taurus 85 in 38 special it shoots a functions fine but for standard pressure 38 it should be a lot lighter . I think it is a good end table gun but for another hundred dollars you could get a smith and Wesson 637 witch is a lighter and better built gun . my local shop has one now for $428
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August 30th, 2011, 08:38 PM #6
Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
Smith & Wesson
MODEL: 637 Chiefs Special
15 oz
AF BOYER HARDWARE through Gallery of Guns
MSRP: $459.00
Sale Price: $364.99
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August 30th, 2011, 09:17 PM #7Member
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Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
The only reason I'm drawn more to the Taurus is because of the single action option
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August 30th, 2011, 09:23 PM #8
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The 637 has a hammer and gives you the single action option
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August 30th, 2011, 09:48 PM #9Member
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Re: Taurus Model 856 Hy-lite .38 Spec.
Thanks for the info!
I see the 637 only weighs 15 oz, how's the recoil with that gun?
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August 30th, 2011, 09:51 PM #10
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