that is pretty much right along the lines I was hoping for a reply, I have been looking at online pictures and descriptions, they all pretty much look alike couldn't tell how they compare size wise, for example I just learned 66, 627 and 607, all 7 shot 6.5 inch, so do I just get the tracker by default?Ok so by size from smallest to largest looking at .357's, 605 either 2 or 3 inch barrel, 617 2 inch barrel, 696 3 or 6.5 inch barrel, (assuming these are available at some point) 627 4 or 6.5" barrel, 65 and 66 3, 4, 6 inch barrels ( there may be other lengths these are just the ones I can think of off the top of my head), 607 and 608 4, 6, 8. The 617, 627, and 696 are all built on the Tracker or compact frame so they are really all the same gun with different barrel lengths. The 65 and 66 are both on the medium frame. The 65 is fixed sighted and the 66 adjustable. The new 65's are also 6 shot while the new 66's are 7 shot. The 607 and 608 are on the large frame. The 607 is a 7 shot and the 608 is an 8 shot. If its of any interest to you I believe that the 607 was the first revolvers to chamber more than 6 357's.
Same system for .38's would be, 85 2, 3, or 4 inch barrels, 817 2 inch barrel, 80 and 82 4 and 6 inch barrels. The 817 is basically the same gun as the 617. The 80 and the 82 are basically the same guns as the 65 and 66.
The 607 is a large frame gun but they have been discontinued and replaced with the 608. It should be more durable than a 627. My personal Taurus .357's are a 6.5 inch 627 and a 3 inch 605. If I come upon a 607 I'd buy it though.that is pretty much right along the lines I was hoping for a reply, I have been looking at online pictures and descriptions, they all pretty much look alike couldn't tell how they compare size wise, for example I just learned 66, 627 and 607, all 7 shot 6.5 inch, so do I just get the tracker by default?
you pretty much cleared that up, I assume and correct me if i'm wrong, I'll also check some specs, a 607 should be considerably heavier and larger than a 627, they are both ported, 7 rd and adjustable sights, they shoot the same round, would it be reasonable to assume a 607 is heavier duty and likely more durable, better target toy? not saying a 627 wouldn't, but here's my problem I hardly ever sell anything, at all, I like to make informed buys because likely its going to be a keeper, even junky stuff I tend to tinker with till I get it, I cant have them all Yet, and likely if a deal comes along I'll just get whatever that is but at least I am somewhat familiar with the Taurus line
of the 3 frame sizes which individual features do you guys prefer, for example, the 327 grips are kind of funny, I read they work well thou, I think earlier, I was looking on buds, they had 2 608's listed I could not tell them apart, I believe a slightly different price and part number, couldn't tell if there were different grips or what.
does any of the three frames have a better trigger than the others, I think I read the 627 was supposedly fancier
this is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for, the RIA M200 was on my wish list, its a 4 inch 38 special, $200 or so, vs a model 82 $300 or so, cheap target revolver for 38 special cast loads, the M206 is available with a hammer, I forget if its a different designation or not but the 206 is a snubby comparable to a 85 I guess,Since you said that suggestions didn't need to be Taurus branded, let me suggest this: for the "cheap" 38 Special, have a look at the RIA M206, It runs in the $250 range. I've been considering one for the same reasons that you are, not scrubbing out that 1/10" of powder residue form the .357 cylinders. It's a bare bones revolver but the reviews aren't totally bad. BTW, the RIA M206 is available in some sort of "satin/nickel" finish but it seems that one is only avail with a "bobbed" hammer. I like the SA/DA option on the ones with an exposed hammer.
For the "big" gun, I'd consider the Taurus 65 or 66. Both are available in a 6" barrel. Price will probably be in the $400 Range (give or take). SS (bead blasted) is nice but some like the matte finish. Many here (me included) feel that the 65/66 Taurus revolvers lead the parade in their lineup of fine handguns. Just sayin'.
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I would love a couple of these, think is I never seem to find a deal, in my area these fetch a premium, and online who knows what you get, I got that email from Aim today and I was just looking at it.I have seen these on sale in the last month, I have no idea if any are left.
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AIM is asking $300 for the Model 10.
The RIA 200 was/is on my radar too but I didn't mention it as you were looking for a "snubby". The M206 does come with both wood and rubber grips vs the M200 only having the rubber ones. I've held and worked the action on both the M206 & M200. They don't seem to have the same level of fit & finish as the Taurus line. For the money & intended purpose, the RIAs would probably be OK.this is exactly the kind of feedback I was looking for, the RIA M200 was on my wish list, its a 4 inch 38 special, $200 or so, vs a model 82 $300 or so, cheap target revolver for 38 special cast loads, the M206 is available with a hammer, I forget if its a different designation or not but the 206 is a snubby comparable to a 85 I guess,
as for the big one, I saw some deals lately for either model, the 627 tracker has the porting etc, can you elaborate why you prefer the 65/66 its slightly cheaper, is it the grips/trigger/larger frame? they look alike in pictures, and honestly I might be overthinking it differences may not be as significant
It's a great revolver👍. You'll like it!I just got a Taurus 66. Pretty nice for the money.
