Everything I've read about the Ruger GP100 has declared it to be the strongest medium frame out there... but it is of CAST construction!
I am deciding between it and a Taurus M65 in the same configuration (4" SS .357 fixed). The Taurus is supposedly a FORGED frame, with a lifetime warranty, and a hundred dollars cheaper.
So first how is a cast frame of similar mass stronger than a forged frame? Well, Taurus actually specifies forged on their large frame revolvers, not addressed on the 65's description (still waiting to hear back from them).
So putting aside aesthetics (I personally prefer the looks of the Ruger) and cost for the moment, can anyone speak to any other pros and cons on these two revolvers?
I've heard the GP100 trigger is not as smooth (compared to smiths and colts I guess), if only til broken in. Any insight into the Taurus 65 trigger? Also, it appears that the gap b/t cylinder and frame on the taurus is larger, but don't know what relevance this has other than looks.
Taurus- made in Brazil... GP100- USA??
I don't have a problem paying $100 more for the one I like the looks of more, but I refuse to do so if the CHEAPER option is a BETTER gun.
Thanks.
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=65SS4&category=Revolver ($283)
http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=8 ($383)
I am deciding between it and a Taurus M65 in the same configuration (4" SS .357 fixed). The Taurus is supposedly a FORGED frame, with a lifetime warranty, and a hundred dollars cheaper.
So first how is a cast frame of similar mass stronger than a forged frame? Well, Taurus actually specifies forged on their large frame revolvers, not addressed on the 65's description (still waiting to hear back from them).
So putting aside aesthetics (I personally prefer the looks of the Ruger) and cost for the moment, can anyone speak to any other pros and cons on these two revolvers?
I've heard the GP100 trigger is not as smooth (compared to smiths and colts I guess), if only til broken in. Any insight into the Taurus 65 trigger? Also, it appears that the gap b/t cylinder and frame on the taurus is larger, but don't know what relevance this has other than looks.
Taurus- made in Brazil... GP100- USA??
I don't have a problem paying $100 more for the one I like the looks of more, but I refuse to do so if the CHEAPER option is a BETTER gun.
Thanks.
http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?model=65SS4&category=Revolver ($283)
http://ruger.com/Firearms/FAProdResults?function=famid&famid=8 ($383)