It's personal preference, of course, but I think that you might be disappointed with the black matte finish used on the current production Taurus revolvers. When I was looking to get a Taurus revolver and decided on the 66 (I wanted the adjustable rear sight), I thought that I would get the black finish too. The guy at the LGS quickly talked me out of that idea and showed me another Taurus model with the black matte finish. It was new but had some "shop wear" and a prominent wear ring on the cylinder (I know most revolvers do). He said that rub points from holstering would be readily visible within a short period of time. In my case, I think that the stainless steel model was only ~$10 more so I opted for that. I suggest that you get a hands on evaluation of the black matte finish before you order/buy your Taurus 65. Otherwise, I think that you will be more than happy with the 65. The Taurus 65/66 model line is indeed very popular. There may be more than a bit of bias here on this forum😉 but there are very few negative reviews on the 65 or 66 models. With reasonable treatment and regular maintenance (cleaning and lubrication) you should expect many years of reliable service. If there are problems, the Taurus warranty is there. I have yet to utilize that service on any of my Taurus firearms BUT I have read here on the forum that the process can be lengthy and possible to incur shipping costs.
Bottom line, solid choice on the 65! Have a closer look at that black finish before you commit.
Flex