Tallball
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I like to shoot revolvers. When I go to the shooting range, I like to shoot a 22 revolver, a 32 or 38, and something that starts with a 4 and goes boom. One of my favorite large bores is my Rossi 720 in 44 special. I also carry a Charter Arms Bulldog sometimes.
Luckily I have a couple of 9mm revolvers, so even when 38 special is hard to get (or just too expensive), I can still shoot something equivalent. Likewise, I do have three revolvers that shoot 45acp, so I can shoot those when 44 special or 45 colt are hard to get or extremely expensive - which is pretty much all of the time lately.
In the past couple of years I've been keeping my eyes open for an affordable used revolver in decent shape that shoots 40 caliber S&W. It gives me another option for shooting a 40-something caliber revolver. I remember times when there's been 40 caliber ammo on the shelves and no 45acp, so I thought it would be nice to have 40 caliber revolver, just in case.
I finally ran across a Taurus Model 405 used in nice condition for $399. I think I'm going to like it. It's a 40-caliber version of the Taurus Tracker. I've owned two other Trackers, a 22lr and a 44 special. They went bang every time, but their triggers were meh. I traded them away because I got a K22 and a Rossi 720 and realized I would never shoot the Trackers again. This one has a better trigger than either of the other two - not great, but pretty good for a Taurus. It may have been someone's carry piece, according to what looks like holster wear. It locks up tight and the action is smooth. The turnline and area around the firing pin show that it's been shot some, but not a whole lot. Some people don't like the ribbed Tracker grips, but I actually do. They fit my XXL hands very well.
It's a heavy medium-framed revolver with a 2" barrel. It holds five rounds. I think I'm going to enjoy shooting it. It should be similar to shooting the Rossi 720 I enjoy so much. If 40 caliber is a little snappier, I'll just enjoy it that much more.
My reason for purchasing this is just for a range toy. It should be a lot of fun for that. I already ordered and received TK moonclips for it, and they work just fine. I doubt I will ever carry it or use it as a nightstand gun, but I'd be okay with either after a couple of hundred trouble-free rounds. I carry five-shot 38's more than anything else, so it would be a small upgrade, caliber-wise.
So am I crazy and a 40-caliber revolver is a bad idea? Will the recoil be too violent for my tender little paws? Was it for sale because the previous owner needed more than five rounds? How could any Taurus revolver ever be anything but faulty and evil? What kind of nut job goes around shooting revolvers in 2022? Why would some deranged person design a revolver for a semiautomatic round?
Do you have a 40-caliber revolver? How do you like it?
I hope to shoot this and my Match Champion on Saturday morning. Looking forward to both!
Luckily I have a couple of 9mm revolvers, so even when 38 special is hard to get (or just too expensive), I can still shoot something equivalent. Likewise, I do have three revolvers that shoot 45acp, so I can shoot those when 44 special or 45 colt are hard to get or extremely expensive - which is pretty much all of the time lately.
In the past couple of years I've been keeping my eyes open for an affordable used revolver in decent shape that shoots 40 caliber S&W. It gives me another option for shooting a 40-something caliber revolver. I remember times when there's been 40 caliber ammo on the shelves and no 45acp, so I thought it would be nice to have 40 caliber revolver, just in case.
I finally ran across a Taurus Model 405 used in nice condition for $399. I think I'm going to like it. It's a 40-caliber version of the Taurus Tracker. I've owned two other Trackers, a 22lr and a 44 special. They went bang every time, but their triggers were meh. I traded them away because I got a K22 and a Rossi 720 and realized I would never shoot the Trackers again. This one has a better trigger than either of the other two - not great, but pretty good for a Taurus. It may have been someone's carry piece, according to what looks like holster wear. It locks up tight and the action is smooth. The turnline and area around the firing pin show that it's been shot some, but not a whole lot. Some people don't like the ribbed Tracker grips, but I actually do. They fit my XXL hands very well.
It's a heavy medium-framed revolver with a 2" barrel. It holds five rounds. I think I'm going to enjoy shooting it. It should be similar to shooting the Rossi 720 I enjoy so much. If 40 caliber is a little snappier, I'll just enjoy it that much more.
My reason for purchasing this is just for a range toy. It should be a lot of fun for that. I already ordered and received TK moonclips for it, and they work just fine. I doubt I will ever carry it or use it as a nightstand gun, but I'd be okay with either after a couple of hundred trouble-free rounds. I carry five-shot 38's more than anything else, so it would be a small upgrade, caliber-wise.
So am I crazy and a 40-caliber revolver is a bad idea? Will the recoil be too violent for my tender little paws? Was it for sale because the previous owner needed more than five rounds? How could any Taurus revolver ever be anything but faulty and evil? What kind of nut job goes around shooting revolvers in 2022? Why would some deranged person design a revolver for a semiautomatic round?
Do you have a 40-caliber revolver? How do you like it?
I hope to shoot this and my Match Champion on Saturday morning. Looking forward to both!
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