Taurus .38 special Model 85

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Just purchased a Taurus 85 38 special not the ultra lite. Got it for $200.00 dollars with 50 rounds and a Galco holster. Never shot the gun but 5 times great shape like new. This is my 1st revolver just want to know what you guys think of this gun. Is it a keeper? I want to think so I am going to shoot it this weekend just want some opinions.

[Shepard_man]

Congrats! That is a heckuva deal and a sweet gun to be sure. Did you get the 2 inch or 3 inch? Is it Stainless or Blued? All of these questions would've been answered by a picture.

I think that you'll enjoy your new piece.

[Jake3501]

I've owned and continued to own a model 85 since about 1983. It is my wifes car gun, she shoots well with it.

[RevolverFan]

There is an awful lot to love about a Taurus 85. And if it is in good shape, you got a nice price on your UL. BTW, if you are looking for some ammo with good potential in your 85, check out Federal's Hydra-shok 110 gr hollow points. It won't beat you up as much as +p in your revolver, but it still gives + p level performance. If it works well in your 85 (try it first), and is accurate, etc., I can't recommend it highly enough. It's what my wife uses in her S&W j-frame.......

[Dave]

Keeper!!!!!

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Congrats! That is a heckuva deal and a sweet gun to be sure. Did you get the 2 inch or 3 inch? Is it Stainless or Blued? All of these questions would've been answered by a picture.

I think that you'll enjoy your new piece.

it is the blue snubby with the rubber gripp.

[Bigdaddyyankee]

There is an awful lot to love about a Taurus 85. And if it is in good shape, you got a nice price on your UL. BTW, if you are looking for some ammo with good potential in your 85, check out Federal's Hydra-shok 110 gr hollow points. It won't beat you up as much as +p in your revolver, but it still gives + p level performance. If it works well in your 85 (try it first), and is accurate, etc., I can't recommend it highly enough. It's what my wife uses in her S&W j-frame.......

It's in great shape like new. Will look at the Fed Hydro-shok this weekend at the LGS and range. I look forward to shooting it. Thanks for the tip

[Bigdaddyyankee]

Man guys now I wish for the weekend so I can go shoot the thing. I am still working with my Ruger LC9 my PT709 is good to go and am going to start working with my Diamondback .380 also. This is going to be my cool season carry along with my 9mm's or my home gun orwhenever carry gun I really do not know but I always wanted one and I look forward to shooting it real soon.

[DDDWho]

It should have less felt recoil than the UL. I like this model for it simple functionality. You don't have to worry much about FTF with a revolver, just pull the trigger again.

[Slakev]

I have had a M85 since 1990 and it has given me zero problems.They are a very well constructed and reliable gun, nice catch.