Taurus Tracker .357 -- experiences

Eagleks · March 7, 2010, 10:12 PM

Anyone have some experience with the Taurus Tracker .357 ??

At a gun show, a friend of one dealer I know quite well, tried to sell me one about the same price I could buy a new one. So, obviously I passed on that deal. But, what I noticed looking at his, there was an amazing amount of "play" and wiggle in the back adjustable sight. Looking at it, as I wiggled it, the "adjusting screws" for the sight were wiggling around in their holes.... totally loose in there.

It made me wonder if this is an issue with this gun, or something this guy had done to it and maybe the reason he wanted to dump it.

I've never seen one this sloppy in any Taurus , or any other gun for that matter. Any "bads" on this gun that I need to be aware of ???

old bear · March 8, 2010, 10:39 AM

As much as I hate to say this, being a happy Taurus M- 617 owner, apparently the Q.C. at Taurus can be iffy, and the customer service even worse. Keeping that in mind I would stay from the Tracker you looked at. From your description it sounds as if the internal threads are striped out, if this is the case they will need to be “chased” with a tap if you are lucky; if not they will have be drilled and tapped which means a trip to the gunsmith or machine shop.

Why pay new price for a used revolver to begin with? If the seller was giving at away then it may be worth some consideration.

l98ster · March 8, 2010, 11:01 AM

I had a 6" tracker in 22lr and it was horrible. The first 20-30 shots were ok, but it started "shaving" bullets to the point were I couldnt even get on paper at 25 yards. If I shot it with both eyes open looking over the sights, I could see the little 22's veer so far off course that it was begining to be a safety issue. I would regularly get shrapnel from the shaving hitting my hand.

I got rid of that gun in a hurry and bought a SIG Trailside. Couldnt have been happier.

I cant comment on the overall Taurus quality, but what I can tell you is that after that experience, I will never buy another Taurus again. You get what you pay for!!!

-George

PointOneSeven · March 8, 2010, 03:25 PM

Depends on what you're looking for, but I prefer the regular frame revolvers from them rather than their slimmed down tracker series. They seem to operate a little smoother IMO.

eddiejoe333 · March 8, 2010, 07:35 PM

I had one in .357, 7-shot. It shot fairly well. I didn't like the short, "ribber" grip. It had the ports at the front, and that tamed some recoil.
Upon closer inspection, I noticed the cyinder gap was different from the left side v. the right side by .0001.

I later traded it, and a PT100 Taurus, for a Smith 65-2. The action on the Smith was MUCH smoother. The Smith is also more accurate in my hands.

Eagleks · March 8, 2010, 07:45 PM

I'm looking for a VERY solid revolver for using buffalo bore loads in, while out in the woods. It's not for conceal carry. It's for protection against black bears, etc. ... and I'm not going with the .44 cal. for several reasons. A semi- isn't what I'm looking for.

The_Vigilante · March 8, 2010, 08:05 PM

You're better off looking for a larger pistol-at least .41 Magnum and above.

Qwiks draw · March 8, 2010, 09:06 PM

http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...19&postcount=2

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=399743

There's the scoop on the 627 from the actual owners. There are links within the links that need looking at.

March 7, 2010, 10:12 PM	#1
Eagleks Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 575	Taurus Tracker .357 -- experiences Anyone have some experience with the Taurus Tracker .357 ?? At a gun show, a friend of one dealer I know quite well, tried to sell me one about the same price I could buy a new one. So, obviously I passed on that deal. But, what I noticed looking at his, there was an amazing amount of "play" and wiggle in the back adjustable sight. Looking at it, as I wiggled it, the "adjusting screws" for the sight were wiggling around in their holes.... totally loose in there. It made me wonder if this is an issue with this gun, or something this guy had done to it and maybe the reason he wanted to dump it. I've never seen one this sloppy in any Taurus , or any other gun for that matter. Any "bads" on this gun that I need to be aware of ???

March 8, 2010, 07:35 PM	#5
eddiejoe333 Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 230	I had one in .357, 7-shot. It shot fairly well. I didn't like the short, "ribber" grip. It had the ports at the front, and that tamed some recoil. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the cyinder gap was different from the left side v. the right side by .0001. I later traded it, and a PT100 Taurus, for a Smith 65-2. The action on the Smith was MUCH smoother. The Smith is also more accurate in my hands. __________________ Send lawyers, guns, and money.....wait, don't bother with the lawyers.

March 8, 2010, 08:05 PM	#7
The_Vigilante Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2008 Location: Far West Texas Posts: 200	Taurus Tracker .357 -- experiences You're better off looking for a larger pistol-at least .41 Magnum and above. __________________ The_Vigilante Keeping the streets safe! A man can never own enough guns!

March 8, 2010, 10:39 AM	#2
old bear Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2009 Location: Not close enough to the beach Posts: 1,477	As much as I hate to say this, being a happy Taurus M- 617 owner, apparently the Q.C. at Taurus can be iffy, and the customer service even worse. Keeping that in mind I would stay from the Tracker you looked at. From your description it sounds as if the internal threads are striped out, if this is the case they will need to be “chased” with a tap if you are lucky; if not they will have be drilled and tapped which means a trip to the gunsmith or machine shop. Why pay new price for a used revolver to begin with? If the seller was giving at away then it may be worth some consideration.

March 8, 2010, 11:01 AM	#3
l98ster Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2010 Location: Hopewell Junction, NY Posts: 454	I had a 6" tracker in 22lr and it was horrible. The first 20-30 shots were ok, but it started "shaving" bullets to the point were I couldnt even get on paper at 25 yards. If I shot it with both eyes open looking over the sights, I could see the little 22's veer so far off course that it was begining to be a safety issue. I would regularly get shrapnel from the shaving hitting my hand. I got rid of that gun in a hurry and bought a SIG Trailside. Couldnt have been happier. I cant comment on the overall Taurus quality, but what I can tell you is that after that experience, I will never buy another Taurus again. You get what you pay for!!! -George

March 8, 2010, 03:25 PM	#4
PointOneSeven Senior Member Join Date: August 8, 2006 Posts: 579	Depends on what you're looking for, but I prefer the regular frame revolvers from them rather than their slimmed down tracker series. They seem to operate a little smoother IMO.

March 8, 2010, 07:45 PM	#6
Eagleks Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 575	I'm looking for a VERY solid revolver for using buffalo bore loads in, while out in the woods. It's not for conceal carry. It's for protection against black bears, etc. ... and I'm not going with the .44 cal. for several reasons. A semi- isn't what I'm looking for.

March 8, 2010, 09:06 PM	#8
Qwiks draw Junior member Join Date: August 14, 2006 Posts: 879	http://thefiringline.com/forums/show...19&postcount=2 http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...d.php?t=399743 There's the scoop on the 627 from the actual owners. There are links within the links that need looking at.