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Model 85...the old version.

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The very first handgun I bought, back in 1987, was a Taurus Model 85 in .38 Special. I had it for six years, then due to money issues, had to part with it. Well, fast forward to today, and I was able to find another one, exactly like the first one I had, all those years ago. It is in excellent shape, and locks up tight. I won't be able to shoot it until this coming weekend, and will post up a report.

Very happy I was able to replace the one that got away!
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Very nice. Congrats. I think the early to mid 1990’s Taurus 85s were some of the best handguns Taurus ever made. I bought a Concealed Hammer version earlier this year which looked like it was practically unfired. I’d like to find another hammered version in that kind of condition, just because.
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I traded for a Taurus 85 snubby circa 1988 this past week. Have not shot it yet, but feels as nice as my Smiths or my Colt Agent.


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Sweet! I had two 85s back in the day, loaned one to my warehouse manager who lost her car and her carry gun in a fire, never got it back. Wrote it off as a good loss. The other got traded. Still, darn good snubbies.
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Any thoughts on newer Taurus 856? I bought a lightly used 3" matte stainless with a blued/black cylinder, 6 shot .38 Spcl. for $250. Grip was a terribly harsh feeling VZ G10 but relaced it with a Pachmayr G10 & it fit great.
Would it sell ok?
I could keep it but it's not as nice as a S & W Model 60 3" I sold last year. Trust is a strong factor in a revolver.

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Soarin1 said:
Any thoughts on newer Taurus 856? I bought a lightly used 3" matte stainless with a blued/black cylinder, 6 shot .38 Spcl. for $250. Grip was a terribly harsh feeling VZ G10 but relaced it with a Pachmayr G10 & it fit great.
Would it sell ok?
I could keep it but it's not as nice as a S & W Model 60 3" I sold last year. Trust is a strong factor in a revolver.

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Nevermind, but thx anyway. I sold it & got the 605 as a black snubby. It went to repair within a few days. The tiny rod engaging the back of the trigger snapped in half. So it may be gone once Taurus in Georgia fixes it. P.I.A.

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BTW, I happened to see a Colt Diamondback 4" at a Range Master LS. Seems much higher quality than a Cobra I handled two years ago. But $1000? Ouch!
Sure hope Taurus isn't now going down the tubes.

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I too had a Taurus M85C & Sold it like a FOOL!
I have since found another JUST LIKE IT!
This one dates to 1993 & has the concealed factory hammer
Found a NEW OLD STOCK set of Pachmayr grips
Air gun Gun barrel Trigger Gun accessory Revolver

NOTE The Price, I bought it on the spot before it disappeared.
Revolver Wood Hunting knife Everyday carry Gun barrel
Wood Wood stain Hardwood Varnish Flooring

HKS #36 J Frame Speed Loaders are a perfect fit for the M85 Taurus 38 Special & Bianchi Speed Strips too...
Textile Rectangle Bag Font Pattern

Even found a Gun Rug in my stash that fits it exactly = SWEET! (y)
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