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January 23, 2024, 09:53 PM | #1 |
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Taurus Trying Single Actions Again
https://www.taurususa.com/index.php?...category&id=67
I noticed on the Taurus website they are doing a single action Colt style revolver again, The Deputy, in 45 Colt and 357 Magnum. I never liked their first try, no case hardening, all black that looked like gloss black spray paint. I suppose this one is just a rebranded Heritage center fire. |
January 23, 2024, 10:07 PM | #2 |
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Looks much much better than cerokote though .
Also noticed it uses a transfer bar and not a hammer mounted firing pin. Not quite 'traditional' in my view. The grip frame fit doesn't look that good in a couple of those side shots either.... Not trying being to be picky of course . However it'll appeal to some, just as the 'Wrangler' has a following.
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January 25, 2024, 01:44 AM | #3 |
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I hope they're successful and it caises Taurus to make a cheap single action .410/.45.
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January 25, 2024, 10:51 AM | #4 |
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Interesting enough on the web page the 4 3/4in barrel version is listed as .45 but the 5 1/2in is listed as .45/.410 in the drop down caliber box in the selection choices.
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January 25, 2024, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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So they're bringing back the old Taurus Gaucho, huh? Cool.
I for one like the transfer bar safety as it eliminates the need for the old doctrine of "load one, skip one".
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January 25, 2024, 06:37 PM | #6 | |
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That's really the only way the .410/.45 revolvers can be improved for better accuracy and higher velocities.
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January 26, 2024, 12:49 PM | #7 |
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These clearly are Heritage "big boy"s aren't they?
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January 28, 2024, 07:26 AM | #8 |
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Didn't Beretta make the first ones? Seems I remember that.
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January 28, 2024, 12:01 PM | #9 |
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The Gaucho was blued. I've seen some terrible bluing jobs but none that looked like black spray paint. Maybe you're confused with the Heritage rimfire guns?
Why would a manufacturer like Taurus need to contract the manufacture of one of their products? They wouldn't, they would make them, otherwise not bother. These are clearly not a rebranded Heritage/Pietta. Pietta makes the centerfires for Heritage. Beretta never made a single action, for Taurus or anyone else. Uberti made the Stampede for Beretta. |
January 28, 2024, 02:02 PM | #10 |
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The barrel billboard on the new Deputy is a little less obnoxious than the Gaucho was.
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February 2, 2024, 09:32 PM | #11 |
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Nope. Heritage made that same exact revolver in 2005. Taurus owns Heritage.........Bet you a donut. taurus is using the old Heritage design or Heritage is making it for them. Either way none will reside here.
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February 4, 2024, 11:02 AM | #12 |
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I own a Gaucho with color case hardening. And very nice glossy bluing!
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February 6, 2024, 07:13 PM | #13 |
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I handled a couple of them today, at the Taurus booth, Great American Outdoor Show. Cocking the hammer was smooth but heavy for what I’m accustomed to, Colts and Uberti’s. Trigger let off was OK. Still not a fan of SAA’s with blued frames. The Taurus guy told me case hardened is coming. The blue was shiny and deep. He also told me potential customers have had positive comments. He told me parts are made in Brazil and assembled in the US. Also told me that the Heritage center fires were Pietta’s. He also said positive things about the old Goucho, said people still call looking for them, which I find hard to believe.
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