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Taurus produced its first revolver, the Model 38101SO, in 1941. Beginning in 1968, it exported revolvers to the U.S. Market through a series of importers. Taurus SHO MTX: 3.2L EFI DOHC Gasoline 220 215 P Taurus SHO ATX: V8 Windsor: 5.0L EFI H.O. Gasoline 205 - 215 153 - 160 T 5.0 Mustang: EFI Cobra Gasoline 235 175 D Mustang Cobra and Cobra R ('93) EFI Cobra Gasoline 240 179 E Mustang Cobra ('94-'95) 5.8L EFI Cobra R Gasoline 300 223 C Mustang Cobra R ('95) SHO V8: 3.4L EFI DOHC Gasoline 235 175. Taurus Serial Numbers. Thread starter HandGunNewbie! Start date Dec 21, 2008; H. Dec 21, 2008 #1. Joined Dec 13, 2008 Messages 16 Reactions 0 Points 0. I'm not sure where the serial numbers cut off but one way to tell the new ones from the old ones is the sights. Much like Smith & Wesson revolvers, Model 85s can come equipped with exposed, 'bobbed' (850), or shrouded (851) hammers. However, there are a number of significant internal differences between the Taurus 85 and similar Smith & Wesson revolvers. Because of these differences, Taurus has been able to keep costs relatively low.
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This article and video is to show off a gun that is unique to me because of where it came from. This is a report on a Taurus Model 85 stainless steel revolver. One that's over 20 years old.
When I first got it out of the torn, worn taped up black box I wondered what it was going to look like. To my astonishment, what appeared to be a brand new stainless steel revolver emerged. 
The gun, a Taurus Model 85 is in the J-Frame size range. The one that was manufactured around 22 years ago was typical of a snub nose revolver in size and construction and appearance. 
The gun was not only unique to me because it was old and new but because it belonged to my mother. My dad bought the gun around 1992 because he thought they needed it to protect their home. 
After he bought it and loaded it they never fired it..
Twenty years later I opened the box and decided to try out the revolver. I just shot enough round to test the gun for safety, then took it back to my mother. She kept it in the box for another six months or so, then had to go into a nursing home.
Six months after that, she died. 
When we cleaned out my mother's apartment I pulled the Taurus box out from under a cushion on her couch. She had kept it boxed and loaded in her apartment for almost 15 years. 
It is now affectionately referred to as Momma's Gun.
This Taurus Model 85 looks new cosmetically. It's a good looking gun with nice Taurus wood revolver grips, including the insignia. It's a five shot revolver typical of guns this size.
Taurus 85 Revolver Range Review
For the range session review here, insofar as the gun's performance, it was pretty remarkable. I only expected a difficult, hard to center gun that would be challenging to control. 
Not quite. 
The first couple of loads I fired were with some old .38 special wad cutters. I thumb cocked the gun on the first target from about 35 feet and was almost startled by what I got. 
I easily kept the gun on target and you can see by the green target below it was clearly sufficient for self defense from a gun that size at that distance. I shot a few more of those with similar results.

This gun is a .38 special, but like others of the same designation it will take .38 special +p ammo safely. That doesn't mean you should shoot them through it extensively. To do so will give the gun a beating that will shorten the life of it. 
In this range session, because I would carry it with +p ammo, I tried about fifty rounds through it. I was pretty astounded. From 35 feet, this time shooting double action (which is what would be necessary in an emergency) it stayed in the self defense zone.
Revolver Size Allows Good Control
Below is a comparison of the Taurus Model 85 .38 special and my S&W Airweight .38 special +p revolvers. The frame sizes are virtually identical as are the barrels that are both just under 2 inches. 
What is noticeably different is the weight and grip size. The Taurus 85 is heavier than the Airweight. I don't know how much this 20 year old revolver weighs, but it would be more towards the weight of a Ruger SP101.The stainless steel construction adds heft to it that the alloy of the Airweight lacks. 
Combined with the full grips the gun is more than just a point and shoot emergency revolver. Like I tell most everybody who asks, your first consideration in getting your primary carry gun should be a gun you can get a full grip on. 
The model 85 is a serious shooter that you can aim from some distance and count on hitting your target if you do your part. 
Like most guns this size the sights are molded into the top of the gun. Thankfully, the sites on this one are lined up solidly. 
A Modern Revolver In An Old Package
Even with the age of this gun, it is built like a modern revolver as far as essentials. That includes the firing pin block that is in front of the pin when the hammer is thumb cocked. If the gun is dropped in that condition and the hammer drops the block will not move, preventing the gun from firing. 
The trigger must be pulled for the pin block to move and let the hammer strike it. 
With everything above, if you didn't watch the video, you've probably guessed by now I am approving this gun for concealed carry. It fits very nicely in the leather Don Hume IWB holster shown below. 
This model and these type revolvers are found in good used condition in gun stores across the U.S. When going through the gun stores, it's a good idea to keep your eyes open for one. They're worth owning and generally come far from breaking the bank. 
In summary this is a gun that surprised me. It came out of an old box still in brand new condition. It shot as straight and was as controllable as any gun close to this size that I've owned. It was controllable and confidence building either thumb cocked or in double action.
I'm sorry my mother is gone. But I'm glad I found this revolver and I'll do my best to do honor to Momma's Gun.
When purchasing a firearm from us all we require is a small deposit and regular payments of no less than R500.00 per month.
This will come off your account which means when collecting the firearm there will be a lower balance to be paid. 
While you are waiting for your licence there are no finance charges nor do we charge storage on the firearm.
Prices are subject to change without notice.

TH 9 Cal. 9 x 19mm
Get yours today at just R 11 950.00 on terms!!!!
Deposit: R 4000
Or R 10 950.00 cash or preferably an EFT!!

Strength, reliability, safety and easy to operate. These are the words that define the TH Pistol.
The full size version is the ideal gun to police and military ostensive use , with high fire capacity and precision, both single and double action firing mechanism as well as an external hammer, all excellent features in providing security to the user.

This gun is a .38 special, but like others of the same designation it will take .38 special +p ammo safely. That doesn't mean you should shoot them through it extensively. To do so will give the gun a beating that will shorten the life of it. 
In this range session, because I would carry it with +p ammo, I tried about fifty rounds through it. I was pretty astounded. From 35 feet, this time shooting double action (which is what would be necessary in an emergency) it stayed in the self defense zone.
Revolver Size Allows Good Control
Below is a comparison of the Taurus Model 85 .38 special and my S&W Airweight .38 special +p revolvers. The frame sizes are virtually identical as are the barrels that are both just under 2 inches. 
What is noticeably different is the weight and grip size. The Taurus 85 is heavier than the Airweight. I don't know how much this 20 year old revolver weighs, but it would be more towards the weight of a Ruger SP101.The stainless steel construction adds heft to it that the alloy of the Airweight lacks. 
Combined with the full grips the gun is more than just a point and shoot emergency revolver. Like I tell most everybody who asks, your first consideration in getting your primary carry gun should be a gun you can get a full grip on. 
The model 85 is a serious shooter that you can aim from some distance and count on hitting your target if you do your part. 
Like most guns this size the sights are molded into the top of the gun. Thankfully, the sites on this one are lined up solidly. 
A Modern Revolver In An Old Package
Even with the age of this gun, it is built like a modern revolver as far as essentials. That includes the firing pin block that is in front of the pin when the hammer is thumb cocked. If the gun is dropped in that condition and the hammer drops the block will not move, preventing the gun from firing. 
The trigger must be pulled for the pin block to move and let the hammer strike it. 
With everything above, if you didn't watch the video, you've probably guessed by now I am approving this gun for concealed carry. It fits very nicely in the leather Don Hume IWB holster shown below. 
This model and these type revolvers are found in good used condition in gun stores across the U.S. When going through the gun stores, it's a good idea to keep your eyes open for one. They're worth owning and generally come far from breaking the bank. 
In summary this is a gun that surprised me. It came out of an old box still in brand new condition. It shot as straight and was as controllable as any gun close to this size that I've owned. It was controllable and confidence building either thumb cocked or in double action.
I'm sorry my mother is gone. But I'm glad I found this revolver and I'll do my best to do honor to Momma's Gun.
When purchasing a firearm from us all we require is a small deposit and regular payments of no less than R500.00 per month.
This will come off your account which means when collecting the firearm there will be a lower balance to be paid. 
While you are waiting for your licence there are no finance charges nor do we charge storage on the firearm.
Prices are subject to change without notice.TH 9 Cal. 9 x 19mm
Get yours today at just R 11 950.00 on terms!!!!
Deposit: R 4000
Or R 10 950.00 cash or preferably an EFT!!

Strength, reliability, safety and easy to operate. These are the words that define the TH Pistol.
The full size version is the ideal gun to police and military ostensive use , with high fire capacity and precision, both single and double action firing mechanism as well as an external hammer, all excellent features in providing security to the user.
PT 92 S/S Cal. 9 x 19
Get yours today at just R 12 950.00 on terms!!!
Deposit: R 4000
Or R 11 950.00 cash or preferably an EFT!!
Like the Beretta, the Taurus PT92 utilizes the open-slide design where the upper portion of the slide is cut away exposing much of the barrel itself.
Taurus Serial Number GuideThe original PT92 was exactly like the original Beretta 92, though it was also unusual for the time in that it featured a squared trigger guard for supporting the index finger of the opposite hand while firing, a feature which was subsequently introduced to the Beretta 92 with the 92SB-F (92F) model in 1985. The Taurus PT92 is less expensive than the Beretta 92 in most cases.
PT 917 Cal. 9 x 19
Get yours today at R 11 950.00 on terms!!!
Deposit: R 4000
Or R 10 950.00 cash or preferably an EFT!!
In 1980, Taurus purchased the Beretta factory in Sao Paulo, Brazil 'lock, stock and barrel' and immediately sought to improve on the Beretta design, resulting in the popular and acclaimed Taurus 92 and 99 9mm pistols. 
Always looking to raise the bar, we've taken this year's models a step further than they've ever been. Most notable is Taurus' specially designed drop hammer forged ordnance grade alloy frame that won't crack or allow the slide to come off. Other innovations include a three-position frame-mounted ambidextrous safety, which is more secure than a slide mounted safety, and allows for a classic SA 'cocked-and-locked' mode, as well as functioning as a DA decoking lever. Available in fixed sight Model 92 and in adjustable sight Model 99, you'll be able to face any situation without compromise.
PT44 Magnum Raging Bull Cal. 44
Get yours today at R 17 500.00 on terms!!!
Deposit: R 4000
Or R 16 500.00 cash or preferably EFT.
The Raging Bull is a revolver manufactured by the Brazilian Taurus International firearm company.
In its larger calibers it is marketed as a hunter's sidearm because it is a potent weapon with plenty of stopping power. The .454 Casull cartridge has been used to hunt animals as large as Cape Buffalo. The Raging Bull has a ported barrel and a red rubber strip along the back of its grip (in some variants such as the Raging Hornet, this strip is yellow), which cushions the shooter's hand and lowers perceived recoil. Functionally, the Raging Bull has a manually operated front cylinder latch, whose release can be seen on the crane. Front cylinder latches are required for such high-powered double-action revolvers, and are found on the Ruger Super Redhawk and the S&W Model 500 revolver, but they are actuated by the rear cylinder latch. The manually operated latch on the Raging Bull is simpler (and thus less expensive to produce) yet equally strong, but requires two hands to open the cylinder.
PT 1911 Cal. 45
Get yours today at R 15 950.00 on terms!!!
Deposit: R 4000
Or R 14 950.00 cash or preferably an EFT!!
Taurus Serial Number Manufacture DateDestined to become the standard that all 1911 pistols are compared against, the Taurus 1911 offers you the most accurate and feature-laden model on the market today. 
Taurus Serial Number Code Charts For HandgunsStarting with our own hammer-forged -not cast- ordnance grade steel frames, slides and barrels, we machine each and every part to tolerance levels that surpass even today's industry standards. Our skilled pistol smiths hand-fit and tune each gun with the 19 standard features seen below, using quality parts that are built 100% in our state-of-the-art factory. Then they mark the slide, barrel and frame with matching serial numbers. Available in the powerful .45 ACP, this aggressive, rock-solid firearm is ready to go right out of the box. The Taurus 1911 is an unbeatable gun that is also an unbeatable value.