Ruger vs Taurus
Ok I am debating on which revolver to get. Ruger GP100 or Taurus model 66 or Taurus tracker. Before I even go to check and see which one feels good I wanted to get any opinions you guys may have on these. Thanks.
Caliber will be 357 mag in the 6" barrel model. |
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Both Taurus and Ruger are both well made guns.Taurus has a lifetime warranty ,where Ruger has a service policy.I've never paid for a Ruger repair and I've had many Ruger's over the years.My opinion the Ruger will withstand more of 357 mags being fired then the Taurus. Taurus is Made in Brazil where the Ruger is Made in the USA.I buy American Made when ever possible.Nowdays that's not easy to do.Either you buy will be a good choice.Of course my choice would have to be the Ruger.
Ruger Redhawk ..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk |
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I have owned both and even though I didn't really have any complaints about the Taurus, I like the Ruger better.
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GP-100, had one awhile back. That will be my next wheel gun purchase, unless I find a good deal on a Redhawk first.<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
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I thought there was a question!:)
RUGER no doubt!! SOUTH ARKANSAS REBEL |
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Ruger
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Soark, I knew you were coming around. You've really surprised me lately. It's a shame Bill Ruger can't hear a remington man talking this way. Miracles do happen.LOL.
Ruger Redhawk ..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk |
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Really boils down to a question of finance more than anything. Both are excellent and very servicable handguns with the higher priced Ruger being a bit more refined. Personally I shoot a Taurus but I still have my eye out for a Ruger Redhawk in 357 Mag. I had a chance to shoot one while working at a range in Montana and it had to be the sweetest shooting handgun ever.
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i own a 6" stainless steel gp-100 full underlug and its a pretty sweet thing. no real problems with it and with a 2 thousand dryfires and some replacement springs from wolff www.gunsprings.com the springs a tremedous help in dropping the trigger pull. i put in the lightest springs from the gp-100 shooters pack and now i have a SA trigger pull of 3lbs and a DA of 6. now thats nice. they arent hard to install either. did it the second time i took the gun apart.
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no dout the ruger gp-100 will be my next will gun
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I think Taurus has come a long way since they first came out, but I would go with a Ruger. Good luck.
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NOW RR i havent sold any of my remingtons or smith&wessons. but if i was in the market for a revolver in 357 now and had to have new it would be a gp 100 no doubt.
taurus has come along way but i can't spend my money on one yet! as a matter of fact i am going to try and work a trade for a ruger m77 in 30-06 this week. a real good used one with a tang safety the way it should be!<img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>:) SOUTH ARKANSAS REBEL |
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I have a Raging Bull, and am acquainted with about five other guys who also have one. These pistols are SUPERB. They are accurate, and their recoil-taming system makes them easier on you than the Ruger or other .454's!!
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frizzellr, I agree the Ruger Redhawk in 357 mag is a sweet shooting revolver.I've often wondered why Ruger dropped them from the Redhawk line.I think it was to heavy a gun for most in a 357 mag and probably didn't sell very well.The one I have is a 5 1/2" s/s (not sure if they made the RH 357 blued or not)and only shot a few times if that.I had a 7 1/2" s/s RH in 41 mag and regret selling it now.That was sweet shooting gun too! If you're serious in getting one watch www.gunsamerica.com I've seen them on there several times.
Ruger Redhawk ..... A Proud NRA Life Member since 1977 .....Ruger Redhawk |
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Figured I' d dig this up and say I' m choosing the ruger gp 100 6" full underlug after handling the guns and getting a feel for them. Thanks for all those who replied.
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Wimp you' re making the right choice.I' m sure you' ll love that Ruger.Good luck with it.
Ruger Redhawk |
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Both are extremely well made guns, I' ve used both in years past and have really enjoyed both (in .44mag of course). My vote will also go to the Ruger, I like the feel much better than the Taurus, maybe it' s just because I' m used to shooting Rugers, but it' s absolutely a better feel for me.
Have you considered a Redhawk? They' re a much better suited hunting gun, I' m assuming this will double for since you' re getting that barrel length. I also think that they recover after recoil much better in their grip design. Just one more thing to consider. |
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I have had a number of Rugers, both single-action revolvers and rifles. I have always appreciated Ruger quality, except in the Mini-30! I have only owned one Taurus, a Raging Bull. It is superb, but I cannot vouch for their lower-priced stuff!
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I have a Taurus 689 in 357 that is a fantastic revolver. I wouldn' t trade it for any other 357 revolver. It has had one of the springs replaced to lighten the trigger.
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is Smith & Wesson a dirty word here.....they' ve changed hands now and deserve a new look.....what gives??
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I own several Rugers and one Taurus. I' d go with the Ruger GP100. Very good shooting revolver.
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vapo dog i was a smith & wesson only man for years. i have several now and have owned many . but yes to me the company is mute now! they put a little key on the side of thier guns won' t buy any gun that needs a key. and yes i probably wont buy any more new guns . ruger hasnt done it as far as i know.
i will buy used smiths but not new ones!! |
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