Taurus .44 SPL

[springfield30-06]

What is the going rate for a Taurus .44 SPL, 3 inch barrel, adjustable sights, polished stainless steel? They have it listed as a model 431, but I don't know if the 431 was made with adjustable sights... so it may be a mis-marked model 441.

What kind of experience has anyone had with this particular gun? I know that there are lots of complaints about Taurus, but I would like to know about this specific gun.

Thank you in advance!

 

[joed]

Taurus quality is hit or miss. If you get a good one you're good, get a bad one and you'll regret it. I have a Taurus 445 which is pretty much like you're talking about. I was against it at first but owning a Charter Arms convinced me.

I've owned the 445 for about 6 years and it is a nice gun. The .44 Spl cartridges are hard to come by but other then that I can't complain. I bought the gun for concealed carry. If I lost it I wouldn't cry but would miss it.

I bought the 445 used and got to handle it first. I've never cared for the action on a Taurus but the one I got is fine. If I were buying another one I'd want to handle it first.

The 445 is also the first ported gun I've owned. Never cared much for porting till I got this gun. For a small gun in .44 Spl it does give you access to follow up shots.

 

[MCgunner]

You might try www.taurusarmed.net. You'll get away from the bashers a bit and get a straight answer from folks that own the gun or have looked at 'em or purchased one recently. I'd only be guessing as I don't know the .44s very well.

 

[MMCSRET]

My 441 is a fantastic revolver. I'm the third owner that I know of and I'm not letting it go. It shoots better than any of my S&W or Rugers and also better than all my Colts except the 3 Officers Models Match. I cast my own bullets and it does everything well. Only thing I would have wished different is that it not be stainless. I prefer blued steel over stainless, but I'm happy to make the exception for this Model 441.

 

[Walkalong]

This one is overpriced. You can do better if you are patient.

This one is at the top end of what I would pay, but it is like new and not made anymore.

431 = fixed sights

441 = Adjustable sights

They show up on AA & BG from time to time. 300 to 450 range. I'll pick up a 4 or 6 inch 441 someday.

For 3" I see no need for adjustable sights really, not for carry.

 

[calaverasslim]

One hunting partner just bought a LNIB 3" 431 and after about 200 rounds is still running flawlessly. Paid $350 at a pawn shop

As is the stainless used 4" a 3rd hunting pard bought. They are shooting the crap out of them and loving every shot. He paid $290 at Cabelas in Buda....

I am sooo jealous.

 

[FoMoGo]

Call Ron Petersons in Albquerque NM... they had one last week, I believe for $350.


Jim

 

[EMC45]

I bought one a few years back from a pawn shop for the princely sum of 165 bucks OTD! It was the 5 shot 4in model and fit a K Frame Smith holster quite well. It was before I really got into casting and I sold it! DUMB DUMB DUMB!!!!!! It had a rough forcing cone that leaded pretty bad with commercial cast bullets. I could have probably had that remedied though. It was like new when I bought it too. Buddy I sold it to said he will never get rid of it......

 

[springfield30-06]

431 = fixed sights

441 = Adjustable sights

Well, it must be a mis-marked 441 then. I saw it here locally so I will be able to check it out. I believe it is $279 before tax.

I absolutely love shooting 44SPL out of my S&W 29-2, but it has a 6.5in barrel so it's mostly a range gun... but that 3 inch barrel on the 441 would be sweet.

 

[EMC45]

Got it back today...My buddy was gracious enough to let it go for $175..Exactly what he paid for it when I foolishly sold it to him........