Another Plastic Revolver

[mike7mm08]

Well Ruger has some competition in the plastic revolver department. Taurus took it a step further perhaps too far. Taurus guns made of metal scare me now plastic. I have a LCR and think it uses plastic sensible. These look like a lot of critical parts are counting on the strength of the plastic. We will see.


http://www.taurususa.com/2010newcatalog ... og_page=11

http://www.taurususa.com/2010newcatalog ... og_page=10

 

[Enigma]

Maybe you can only shoot it once, and then the frame breaks in half!

 

[wixedmords]

I can't see how that Taurus can be polymer through and through. It would have to have some type of metal skeleton or it would become a throw-away revolver.

 

[EnzNow]

And its still 5 oz heavier then the LCR? The public defender is 27oz.

-EnzNow

 

[miatank]

I see Taurus products at gun shows alot and they are not giving them away. Always wondered about their quality and level of customer service if there is a problem.
Looks like they threw together a polymer pistol as a 'me too' kind of product offering.

dave - our LCR so far

 

[powder smoke]

The .38 seems ok BUUUT the 45/.410 I don't know. Any hoo plastic guns are NOT for me :shock: . ps

 

[Flash]

Maybe you can only shoot it once, and then the frame breaks in half!

No, it's probably like a disposable camera. you shoot it 5 times, then send it back to be reloaded. :lol:

 

[JWhitmore44]

I have a Taurus model 85 38 snub and it's a nice little gun. I think Taurus's quality gets a little spotty some times and when you get a lemon there is just no getting it fixed.

I can't imagine that frame being all polymer either, my guess it is covered steel. Looks kind of neat and I can see how the newer generations of shooters would like it's looks.

I think the whole "Judge" line is a bit ugly with the huge cylinder. I have shot one, and though it was ok it still didn't impress me much. I thought their Tracker line with the 5 shot 45 colt was a better idea.

 

[Glupy]

I agree with JWhitmore44.

I too carry a Taurus 85UL sometimes. It has been flawless for years. Oddly, Taurus' catalog says that the 85UL weighs 15 ozs. Less than their new poly-revolver!

Dave

 

[gunman42782]

Smith and Wesson has brought one out too.

 

[Landric]

What is with the faux wood grip on the .38? Is someone in the Taurus marketing department consciously making an effort to offer the ugliest possible guns to the public?

Really, the LCR is ugly, the new S&W offering is no beauty queen (but better looking than the LCR IMO); but the Taurus? It takes the cake. Taurus was much better off when they were just copying S&W and Beretta.

 

[Snake45]

I think I had a Marx toy cap pistol when I was a kid that looked just like that! :shock:

 

[stare-decisis]

And people complain about how ugly the LCR is, look at that judge! Its hideous..Get me a hot poker! :twisted:

 

[don44]

I think I had a Marx toy cap pistol when I was a kid that looked just like that! :shock:

+1 :wink:

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Makes me wonder who started on the "plastic revolver" R&D first . . . Ruger or Taurus.

 

[azrugershooter]

I think I had a Marx toy cap pistol when I was a kid that looked just like that! :shock:

+1 :wink:

+2
The 38 looks like it should have a rolls of the red caps sitting next to it. They must be a joint venture between Taurus and matel! Taurus will probably start offering them in the full rainbow of colors in 6 months! :lol:

 

[jadek44]

But. A ruger does come with an automatic recall.......

 

[azrugershooter]

But. A ruger does come with an automatic recall.......

And Taurus comes with a used often lifetime warranty!

 

[tek4260]

But. A ruger does come with an automatic recall.......

And Taurus comes with a used often lifetime warranty!

+1 on both

 

[Anonymous]

I have a Smith 442 that weighs ~16 oz and it is aluminum frame and steel cyl and barrel.

In a 38 Special +P, that is about as light as I would care to go.

I can't believe that this gun is heavier than the 442. Do you suppose it is some kinda typo?