Opinions on the Taurus 856 for daily carry?

[Born2vette]

I'm planning on getting a GP100 357mag at some point.

You won't regret that decision one bit. They are a very soft-shooting .357 Magnum, pretty easy to tune, and capable of handling a steady diet of any SAAMI-Spec load you might want to put through them. I love mine...honestly, I hate to admit it but it's probably a better gun overall than my pre-lock Model 66.

There is a nice one in the classifieds

 

[92FSTech]

There is a nice one in the classifieds

That is a nice one, and a fair price these days. I've bought from Amishman44 before and he's a good guy, easy to work with.

 

[IN New Guy]

Several of you guys have nailed it. Speed of the trigger pull should have nothing to do with it. I filmed a slow pull so CS could easily see it didn't work. Their reply was just a total cop out because they didn't have the smarts enough to repair it properly. And they soaked me for shipping costs and a $50 bench fee to boot! So much for Taursus's warranty work and CS!

 

[92FSTech]

Several of you guys have nailed it. Speed of the trigger pull should have nothing to do with it. I filmed a slow pull so CS could easily see it didn't work. Their reply was just a total cop out because they didn't have the smarts enough to repair it properly. And they soaked me for shipping costs and a $50 bench fee to boot! So much for Taursus's warranty work and CS!

Just out of curiosity, how long ago was it that you sent your gun in for work?

 

[IN New Guy]

Just out of curiosity, how long ago was it that you sent your gun in for work?

All happened in late 2022 or early 2023,IIRC. Am away from home, so can't access my records.

 

[Bassat]

You guys talked me right out of a Taurus 65. Thanks. Now i have to figure out how to justify a SW 686.

 

[DadSmith]

You guys talked me right out of a Taurus 65. Thanks. Now i have to figure out how to justify a SW 686.

Why not a Ruger GP100?

 

[92FSTech]

Nothing wrong with a 686. They're fantastic guns, and may have a few advantages (like more grip options) over the GP100. PSA had a 5" with Patridge sights on sale a week ago for $599, plus rebate, which was a smoking deal. Not sure if they're still running that or not. I almost bought one, but decided I don't really NEED another .357.

EDIT: sorry, it was a 6" for $699 + rebate, and it looks like they're still running it.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/s-w...7-magnum-revolver-satin-stainless-150844.html

 

[Bassat]

Why not a Ruger GP100?

Nothing, I suppose. I've had S&W in the past. IS GP100 available in 4", 6-shot, stainless? Just never considered Ruger.

 

[DadSmith]

Nothing, I suppose. I've had S&W in the past. IS GP100 available in 4", 6-shot, stainless? Just never considered Ruger.

Yep

 

[Bassat]

Nothing wrong with a 686. They're fantastic guns, and may have a few advantages (like more grip options) over the GP100. PSA had a 5" with Patridge sights on sale a week ago for $599, plus rebate, which was a smoking deal. Not sure if they're still running that or not. I almost bought one, but decided I don't really NEED another .357.

EDIT: sorry, it was a 6" for $699 + rebate, and it looks like they're still running it.

https://palmettostatearmory.com/s-w...7-magnum-revolver-satin-stainless-150844.html

Thanks. I am looking for .357, heavy (36-40oz), stainless, 6-shot. Will check them out.

 

[92FSTech]

Thanks. I am looking for .357, heavy (36-40oz), stainless, 6-shot. Will check them out.

This would be exactly that, and it's the best deal I've seen on a new one in a while. Even cheaper then Ruger's have been lately.

 

[Born2vette]

I have a 3” SP101 (5 rnd, 38/357) I carry in an owb occasionally. great gun that I picked up used for around $400 a few years back. It does kick a bit with full magnum loads but is very managable but I rarely shoot more than 20 rounds of the hot stuff. Very accurate in my hands to about 30 ft offhand and can hit torsos at 25 yds supported. I usually carry with 38 sp + p SWC. GP100 4” is on my wish list.

 

[Dante1983]

I did also. Model 85CH. I slicked up the action and it was actually a nice revolver. I'm still sorry I sold it.

Daughter has mine. I miss it

 

[IN New Guy]

Both the GP100 and the 686 are great guns. None of mine have given me any issues at all. Both models are very strong (the GP100 is a tank) and both will handle full charge .357Mag loads. You can't go wrong between the two; you just have have to decide which one you like the feel of best.

 

[Amishman44]

J Frames are cheap enough I don't see a reason to buy the J Frame At Home.

Whatever you buy, put a minimum 200 rounds through it and verify point of impact with the carry ammo.

I concur...every pistol tends to shoot ammo just a tad bit differently so shoot a bunch of different manufacturers and various grains through it to see what it shoots best and then buy that ammo for that gun! I do that for every handgun I own!
I had an 856 for a while...no complaints but sold it when I cut back on .38 revolvers, keeping just the S&W 360J (for quick pocket carry) and Ruger SP101 (3")...which has some sentimental value!

 

[Bassat]

I ordered the 686 Plus, today. GP100 was very tempting, though. Too many Taurus QC horror stories out there.

 

[92FSTech]

I ordered the 686 Plus, today. GP100 was very tempting, though. Too many Taurus QC horror stories out there.

While scaring you off Taurus wasn't really the goal, I'm sure you'll be happy with that 686+...an L-Frame Smith or GP100 are both solid, reliable revolvers with years of respectable track record to stand behind them.

 

[Bassat]

While scaring you off Taurus wasn't really the goal, I'm sure you'll be happy with that 686+...an L-Frame Smith or GP100 are both solid, reliable revolvers with years of respectable track record to stand behind them.

You didn't scare me away from Taurus. There is a bunch of available data readily accessible online. It was a judgement call on my part. Taurus 65 would more than likely be just fine; I just was not willing to risk it to save the $400+/-. I have a G21 that I don't have to worry about. I recently bought a SCCY CPX-2 that was a POS out of the box, several conversations w/CS and one trip for repairs, on top of almost 400 rounds of 9mm, and it was the same POS it started out as. I have a Kahr CM9 that I put 700 rounds through before I decided I could trust it. I have a Charter Arms Off Duty I just bought 2 weeks ago that fails miserably with MagTech ammo, but shoots everything else just fine. The big driver behind spending the money for a 686+ was to get a gun that just works.

 

[cratz2]

I'm firmly in the small autoloader (G43, Shield, Kahr etc...) camp but back in the day, I carried a Taurus CHULT for pocket carry during the cold months and still have a 85 Ultra Lite that I sometimes carry when I don't want to wear a holster. These are usually during extremely low risk situations. Not that I am often in higher risk situations.

Both were perfect in terms of reliability though I probably didn't put more than 500 rounds through either one.