[leejack]

I was just wondering if anybody has a 5,000+ round Model 85?

If so, how has the reliability, accuracy etc. been? This gun is on my wish list, so I'd like to hear from someone who has lots of time on theirs? The local store has a stainless one (new) for $299. Sounds like a good deal.

Also, any opinions on how it stacks up against a Model 36 Chief's Special? They're awfuly proud of those (@ 2X the price of the 85).

Thanks,

Donald

 

[dbsoundguy]

Hey...leejack
don't own one or i could help you....
But here is a few threads to check out:

http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=687.0

http://www.taurusarmed.net/forums/index.php?topic=2811.0

might also do a search...type in Model 85...
be paitent..you will get some replies soon

 

[leejack]

Thanks for the links!

Good reading stuff. I'm still hoping to hear from someone with a high time 85.

Anybody have over 2500 rounds through theirs?

Thanks!!

 

[NativeTexan]

Yep, just put another 50 rounds through it today. It's got something around 6K though it, though a lot of that is light loads. It's an ultralight, alloy frame, still tight and still goes bang every time. It's a great shooter with a better DA trigger than I've ever felt on a J frame.

 

[leejack]

Thanks for the input NativeTexan!

In the mid 90's, I carried an M85B. I shot that thing like crazy at the range @ twice a week. I thought it was the cat's meow!

Cruzing around the gun forums, I just don't hear much excitement about the 85. I can't imagine why? Mine was stellar! Glad to hear that you enjoy yours so much!

Anyway, it's on my list and I will own another as soon as possible. I'll give a report when I get it.

All the best from the Alamo City!

Donald

 

[Qwiks draw]

If one is a THR or TFL member and does an overall search the 85 comes up very frequently.
Being one of the 'Defenders of Taurus' from here and with fellow members from here, we've seen or been in quite a few of the 85/605 or other revolver threads.

There's even a few threads over at these forums of Taurus snub clubs or the 85s are in snub threads. Not all, but enough of them.

Have the 85CH going on 20+ years and it has about what Native Texan has through his. Accuracy is still good as it ever was.

Everything is tight, no cylinder play,cylinder indexing for the charge holes is excellent, and it has given excellent service.

 

[powerkicker]

I do. It still runs great too although it now lives in my folks house protecting my aging mother.

 

[bikerbill]

I've had my 85 for about 10 years; it probably has 3000 rnds through it, tho it has been relegated from carry to car glovebox by newer guns. Have NEVER had a problem with it; still shoots as it did when new ... a great gun, I know I paid about $300 for it new. You can't beat it for the price; enjoy.

 

[Jahfakin]

i have about 1000+ rounds through mine...no issues.


mine is a plain jane blue steel with hammer for SA shooting.

 

[treg]

Yes, the Woody Harrelson signature model!