taurus vs. smith & wesson
05-09-2006, 04:57 PM
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taurus vs. smith & wesson
hey been looking at some 357's for my pa and kinda narrowed it too either the S&W 686 or the Taurus 66. anyone got pros and cons to both. i think i favor the 66 beings its a little cheaper and it seems as of late that the S&W quality hasnt been what it was in the past. i guess its like everything else.
05-09-2006, 05:43 PM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
Either gun will serve him well. I have had a lot os S&W 357's and all performed well. A lot of hot loads will probably cause it to need retimming. I currently have a Taurus 65. Same gun with fixed sights. Its been a very good gun for quite a few years. The Taurus will serve you just as well for less money. IME.
05-09-2006, 05:55 PM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
Taurus's are great, they are made in a old Beretta plant I believe. They just don't have the resale and collectability of a S&W IMO and many others. They are a heck of a gun though. I myself would get the S&W.
05-09-2006, 07:52 PM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
i did some looking and i think i favor the 66 over the 686. the S&W looks a little nicer maybe buti think the fuction on the taurus may bea little nicer. is it me or does the taurus kinda have a flat/matte finish?
05-17-2006, 11:19 PM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
Apparently Taurus has had some problems with quality control.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=5&f=26&t=26753
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=5&f=26&t=26753
05-18-2006, 05:37 AM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
"Apparently Taurus has had some problems with quality control."
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=5&f=26&t=26753
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I've also seen a lot of S&W stuff in the past 10 years that has the same problem! I don't know if S&W has cured their quality problems yet. I'd prefer a gun made in USA, but have a Raging Bull .454, and it will shoot 2" groups at 50 yards........
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=5&f=26&t=26753
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I've also seen a lot of S&W stuff in the past 10 years that has the same problem! I don't know if S&W has cured their quality problems yet. I'd prefer a gun made in USA, but have a Raging Bull .454, and it will shoot 2" groups at 50 yards........
05-18-2006, 06:51 AM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
I own a Taurus new model 66(7 shot, 6"). In the 1 year that I've had it, it probably only had 50 rounds through it(My fault, not the guns) From what I can tell, it's a nice reliable firearm, thats not to bulky, and recoil is mild. And the price was good, too.
the only thing I don't like is that the gloss finish is almost too shiny. Any, and I mean any smudge, fingerprint, or streak stands out like a turd in a punch bowl, untill you wipe it down.
the only thing I don't like is that the gloss finish is almost too shiny. Any, and I mean any smudge, fingerprint, or streak stands out like a turd in a punch bowl, untill you wipe it down.
05-18-2006, 12:00 PM
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RE: taurus vs. smith & wesson
Don't get me wrong, I've also heard lots of problems with recent S&W production. Though does anyone know why this is? Did they change their production techniques like the Winchester 64s, or is it just poor quality control with unskilled/lazy labor?
I guess these companies make mistakes just like any, best just hope it doesn't happen to you.
I guess these companies make mistakes just like any, best just hope it doesn't happen to you.