I've ordered a new 605 Poly ** Update post #1 **
Hello all, sort of a new guy here, even though I joined back in '09. Apparently I was considering a Taurus back at that time but never followed though. So no further posting by me. But now I have committed to a 605 Poly Protector. This all came up kind of suddenly. My buddy bought an 85 Poly at the gun show in Harrisburg this past weekend. I thought it was pretty cool and fairly inexpensive. I came home and did a little research and found that the 85s have a decent reputation. I ended up ordering a 605 poly from Bud's because it was only about 4$ more than the 85. I ordered quickly because I found out that at least the poly version of the 85 was being discontinued. I wanted the poly version because I like fiber optic sights and the grip on the poly versions were slightly longer, allowing the little finger to get a grip.
I'm hoping to be able to receive it by the end of next week and look forward to trying it out. I may use it as a carry piece now and then in place of my Springfield XDe that I recently got. I love my XDe but the 605 might be fun to carry also.
I'll report back after I receive it and again after I try it out. With the colder weather I don't go to the range as often. But I'll be anxious to try it out.
** Update **
Got it today. I like it. The thumb slide to release the cylinder needs to get loosened up a little. Doesn't work quite like my Smiths, but didn't cost near as much either.
I'll put up a picture when I can, but in the meantime I'm pretty sure you guys know what it looks like.
Probably won't get the range until after Christmas. I'll report back after shooting.
Hello all, sort of a new guy here, even though I joined back in '09. Apparently I was considering a Taurus back at that time but never followed though. So no further posting by me. But now I have committed to a 605 Poly Protector. This all came up kind of suddenly. My buddy bought an 85 Poly at the gun show in Harrisburg this past weekend. I thought it was pretty cool and fairly inexpensive. I came home and did a little research and found that the 85s have a decent reputation. I ended up ordering a 605 poly from Bud's because it was only about 4$ more than the 85. I ordered quickly because I found out that at least the poly version of the 85 was being discontinued. I wanted the poly version because I like fiber optic sights and the grip on the poly versions were slightly longer, allowing the little finger to get a grip.
I'm hoping to be able to receive it by the end of next week and look forward to trying it out. I may use it as a carry piece now and then in place of my Springfield XDe that I recently got. I love my XDe but the 605 might be fun to carry also.
I'll report back after I receive it and again after I try it out. With the colder weather I don't go to the range as often. But I'll be anxious to try it out.
** Update **
Got it today. I like it. The thumb slide to release the cylinder needs to get loosened up a little. Doesn't work quite like my Smiths, but didn't cost near as much either.
I'll put up a picture when I can, but in the meantime I'm pretty sure you guys know what it looks like.
Probably won't get the range until after Christmas. I'll report back after shooting.
