Bought a Taurus. Again!

**Mojojojo** · 25-07-2019, 08:48

Originally Posted by Steven001

You are probably gonna need another one of these

https://www.capeunionmart.co.za/leat...hoCfbIQAvD_BwE

AND when that fails get this

https://www.makro.co.za/home-garden/...00000341194_EA

When I bought my first Taurus 608 Revolver I wondered why it shipped with a Screw Driver in the box.

**shooty** · 25-07-2019, 08:54

If I recall from time back. Did they not have indexing issues that pop up.

**Mojojojo** · 25-07-2019, 09:08

Originally Posted by shooty

If I recall from time back. Did they not have indexing issues that pop up.

Indeed. Indexing issues were related to the Cylinder hanging up on the Forcing Cone. This is probably the most common issue on the 608. Pin shooters have come up with some innovative ways to fix these issues. Once the bugs are ironed out, the 608 is a sweet shooter.

**tobie** · 25-07-2019, 09:32

Waiting for PietvWdVries's response on Taurus guns...

I have only had good Tauri revolvers, so I have a good opinion of them. I really regret selling my 689 4". I also missed a deal on 4" 608 recently, damn! it went for R2500.

I also cannot afford a Smith 627 or GP100 at this time

**Piet vWdVries** · 25-07-2019, 10:11

Originally Posted by tobie

Waiting for PietvWdVries's response on Taurus guns...

lol. A-R knows what he is doing.

**A-R** · 25-07-2019, 18:47

Originally Posted by Piet vWdVries

lol. A-R knows what he is doing.

Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Originally Posted by shooty

If I recall from time back. Did they not have indexing issues that pop up.

That's a pretty common issue. On my first 608, which I still have and shoot, the cylinder end-shake was excessive, resulting in the cylinder binding on the forcing cone after 2 cylinders full. Needless to say, I had to fix it myself. Just like the other issues. I think I can strip and assemble it blindfolded by now...

Originally Posted by Mojojojo

When I bought my first Taurus 608 Revolver I wondered why it shipped with a Screw Driver in the box.

Very important equipment that. Also remember to use it, or else you might find the cylinder on the ground some day.

Originally Posted by pre 64

AR...We love you on GS and want you to know that,no matter what your orientation is,that you will still have our love and support.
Having said that,we also hope that this Taurus fetish of yours will only be a passing fad.
We realise that your hormones are in a turmoil at your age and that a mid life crises can manifest itself in many ways. This recent flaunting of your very dubious purchase is actually a cry for help from the GS community and we recognise it as such.Medical and phycological help is available,just let us know when you are ready for such treatment.
Again,you can count on our support,we will not judge you and are all willing to help you through this difficult period.

No, nothing wrong with my hormones, except that they don't contribute to my need for one (or more) of these:

https://www.ruger.com/products/superGP100/models.html

I would even be willing to settle for this one:

https://ruger.com/products/redhawk/specSheets/5060.html

Now if you can organise one with a 7 1/2" barrel, even better.

Thanks for expressing your love and pledging your support to a fellow Gunsiter in desperate distress. I am even willing to contribute a few $ myself to such a worthy cause.

**Adoons** · 26-07-2019, 07:35

I love shooting my 689. Recreational sport shooting. 0 problems. Bought it for plinking and home backup. (in the farmhouse a firearm here and there is always a good idea...) Not for EDC though. For the price I am still happy with it.

**A-R** · 03-08-2019, 22:06

I used the Taurus today at the Limpopo Provincial Pin Shooting Champs. It did well. Can only blame the driver for any poor scores. Results will be out tomorrow, after the Elimination matches.