Ruger Forum

tgs33 · December 29th, 2011, 09:49 AM

Does anyone have experience with the Taurus model 905 9mm revolver? I would like to get the ruger sp101 9mm but they are kind of pricey, when you can find them. I have one Taurus, the 94 22LR, and it is currently on the way to the shop to be repaired, after only about 50 rounds down the range so I'm a little leery of getting another one, but they are the only manufacturer still making the 9mm revolver.

Sr40ken · December 29th, 2011, 10:06 AM

I have a Taurus 66 in .357 and love it(sevral thousand trouble free rounds). I 've not fired a 905. I hear Charter Arms is coming out with a 9mm revolver and you don't have to use moon clips.

lafflin rand · December 29th, 2011, 11:15 AM

I had a smith 9 mm revolver in the 80s. It was a revolver made for the french police and some sold domestically. It was on the midsize or kframe. The gun was reliable and accurate enough I just got tired of it and sold it for I do not rmember what. The taurus revolvers are reliable and well made and a good value. I would say ge the 9 revolver. As far as taurus ruger smith and anothe start up gun maker in the 90s all tried the clipless 9 mm router and non worked well. I do not know but maybe charter arms has something.They were the first to introduce a compact 44 special and that worked well.

A4Guy · December 29th, 2011, 12:40 PM

I had one and sold it. Was not a bad gun. Too heavy for me with only 5 rounds. The weight to firepower ratio was off. If I wanted something that heavy, I just carried my SR9c. The Taurus moon clips were cheap and flimsy. Also would not fire Hornady Critical Defense rounds. But, neither would my SR9c.

VINCENT1 · December 29th, 2011, 12:58 PM

i had both the ruger, and the taurus in my hands just 3 hours ago. for the money i wouldnt hesitate to buy the taurus. the ruger is heavier as you would expect, but its also slightly larger. the ruger was half the cost of the ruger almost. 349 as appossed to 569

touchdowntodd · December 29th, 2011, 01:19 PM

the SP101 in 9mm is a very cool thing .. unfortunately only made a short time, and selling currently for $6-800

i need an SP in .22lr more tho

rammerjammer · December 29th, 2011, 02:41 PM

I don't have experience with the Taurus but I do own both the 2" and 3" 9mm SP101's. I would personally spend the extra money and get a quality Ruger than a questionable Taurus.

Your 22 Taurus is already heading back to the shop and it is probably just for fun plinking.

Do you want to deal with that for a self defense gun?

A4Guy · December 29th, 2011, 07:33 PM

I just saw that Taurus has an ultralite, hammerless version in .380. That might be interesting.

weblance · December 30th, 2011, 06:53 AM

Ruger has a Blackhawk convertible, .357, and with the convertible cylinder, 9mm. I would buy a Blackhawk over anything Taurus has to offer.

Link to the black one...

Ruger® New Model Blackhawk® Convertible Single-Action Revolver Model 10308

Link to stainless...

Ruger® New Model Blackhawk® Distributor Exclusives Single-Action Revolver Model 0310

bearcatter · December 30th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Taurus revolvers can be good, but their quality control is iffy. You often get what you paid for. If the Taurus is checked over carefully, and all is good, it's a good buy.

I've been tempted by several Tauruses, but once I looked them over it cleared up. I did see an older 94 once that was absolutely perfect, with checkered walnut grips, and I didn't have the cash!

VINCENT1 · December 30th, 2011, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rammerjammer

I don't have experience with the Taurus but I do own both the 2" and 3" 9mm SP101's. I would personally spend the extra money and get a quality Ruger than a questionable Taurus.

Your 22 Taurus is already heading back to the shop and it is probably just for fun plinking.

Do you want to deal with that for a self defense gun?

at least taurus will fix it for free, i just sold my gp 100. got tired of the cylinder locking up and ruger was unwilling to fix it with out charging me.

VINCENT1 · December 30th, 2011, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by weblance

Ruger has a Blackhawk convertible, .357, and with the convertible cylinder, 9mm. I would buy a Blackhawk over anything Taurus has to offer.

are you suggesting a long barreld, single action cowboy style loading hand cun as a possible CC/selfe defense gun??? that doesnt make a lot of sense to me. just for plinking sure, but not for SD/CC

VINCENT1 · December 30th, 2011, 08:29 AM

this link will take you to a current write up about taurus, its factory, and its new ceo. he has changed the way that taurus is doing business. he is dedicated to building a better gun. but the fact it that taurus sells so many guns here in the US, and only a very few go back. if you read this you will not only find info in reguards to it, you will see pics of how many guns go out, vs how many are returned for repair. its really no comparison. i like my rugers, just as i do all my brands of guns, but i have a spot in my heart for my taurus firearms. while i have had some with issues, i have never had to pay one red cent to them for repairs. wish i could say the same of ruger and other companies.
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weblance · December 30th, 2011, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by VINCENT1

are you suggesting a long barreld, single action cowboy style loading hand cun as a possible CC/selfe defense gun??? that doesnt make a lot of sense to me. just for plinking sure, but not for SD/CC

No one said it was a CC/SD gun. I would not recommend a Single Action for CC, but some people do carry SA guns for protection.

tgs33 · December 30th, 2011, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the advice, all. The 9mm revolver would be used for SD back-up and practice. I already have an LCR, LC9, SP101 2 inch 357 and SP101 3 inch 327. The idea is to get something I can use for practice that is similar to the other SD guns I have, and 9mm makes sense because of the availability of cheap ammo. That's why I bought the Taurus 94 22LR. I looked at the blackhawk convertible but it's too big for carry by this vertically challenged guy. About the only way to find an sp101 9mm is through the internet, and I'm not sure buying a used gun without seeing it is a smart thing to do.
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