Those that know me know I have a fascination with small handguns, and especially the tilt-up barrels for reasons that cannot be explained.
Back in 1990 I had a .25 caliber Beretta I loved that I wish I would have kept, but I sold it off with nearly everything else around that time.
I thought I had bought each of the 3 calibers mentioned in both of the brands mentioned (in the title).
But, of course, Taurus didn't make the .32, but I had bought two Beretta .32 calibers.
The 2nd one came with ammo, holster and 2 extra mags for the same price ($275) that I'd paid for the 1st one, so I had to do it:
I'll keep the one I like best, if I have a preference, at all, but will at least come out with extra mags/holster and a Beretta box.
I do have the .22 caliber in both models. Paid $160 for the Taurus and $225 for the Beretta, with an extra mag.
I'll probably end up keeping the Beretta, but I'll give the Taurus its day in court at the range.
I'd rather say I have a Beretta .22 than a Taurus .22, but whichever fits best wins.
Since they are both .22s, I could justify keeping both of them, since shooting them will be inexpensive, and I don't have much in the $160 one anyway.
In the .25 calibers, I bought one from someone I consider to be a friend here: we have bought and/or sold about 6 guns between us.
He knew I wanted a tilt-up and he had one sitting around collecting dust that he picked up for nearly nothing decades ago, and I had no problem paying $225 for it, which included about $50 of ammo, so $175ish just for the gun in my economy.
I honestly thought I had a Taurus in the .25 caliber, but that is what records are for.
I went back and checked this evening, but only 5 tilt-ups, not 6.
I would love to upgrade and get stainless steel in any of the calibers, but people are asking a premium for such.
I know some come in nickel (almost bought one here b/c the guy selling was willing to come down a reasonable amount, but I think I had a house to buy around the same time and decided to let it pass).
Also, I'm just not sure of nickel, but for as little use as I would give it, not sure it would be worth upgrading b/c of the price points I have in my tilt-ups.
I know what you big-gun men are thinking: sell all of them and take your $1100ish and buy a real gun.
Someday, if I become "expert" enough, and there is a gun that I must have that would give me joy: sure.
For now, I'll have to grow into it.
Remember, I'm the guy who bought a dozen 9mms and decided and ended up with the S/W M/P Shield 9mm after trying them all out.
Secretly, the 1911 larger calibers have me salivating. I have a Sig Sauer .22 1911 that I love, and almost bought a Colt (made by Walther), and I have wanted the Browning (75% size reduction), but it sells for $500, and I just can't see why (b/c I'm a noob who used to pick up .22s for very little back in the 70s/80s and I am shocked on how much a little .22 revolver costs: outrageous!
Back in 1990 I had a .25 caliber Beretta I loved that I wish I would have kept, but I sold it off with nearly everything else around that time.
I thought I had bought each of the 3 calibers mentioned in both of the brands mentioned (in the title).
But, of course, Taurus didn't make the .32, but I had bought two Beretta .32 calibers.
The 2nd one came with ammo, holster and 2 extra mags for the same price ($275) that I'd paid for the 1st one, so I had to do it:
I'll keep the one I like best, if I have a preference, at all, but will at least come out with extra mags/holster and a Beretta box.
I do have the .22 caliber in both models. Paid $160 for the Taurus and $225 for the Beretta, with an extra mag.
I'll probably end up keeping the Beretta, but I'll give the Taurus its day in court at the range.
I'd rather say I have a Beretta .22 than a Taurus .22, but whichever fits best wins.
Since they are both .22s, I could justify keeping both of them, since shooting them will be inexpensive, and I don't have much in the $160 one anyway.
In the .25 calibers, I bought one from someone I consider to be a friend here: we have bought and/or sold about 6 guns between us.
He knew I wanted a tilt-up and he had one sitting around collecting dust that he picked up for nearly nothing decades ago, and I had no problem paying $225 for it, which included about $50 of ammo, so $175ish just for the gun in my economy.
I honestly thought I had a Taurus in the .25 caliber, but that is what records are for.
I went back and checked this evening, but only 5 tilt-ups, not 6.
I would love to upgrade and get stainless steel in any of the calibers, but people are asking a premium for such.
I know some come in nickel (almost bought one here b/c the guy selling was willing to come down a reasonable amount, but I think I had a house to buy around the same time and decided to let it pass).
Also, I'm just not sure of nickel, but for as little use as I would give it, not sure it would be worth upgrading b/c of the price points I have in my tilt-ups.
I know what you big-gun men are thinking: sell all of them and take your $1100ish and buy a real gun.
Someday, if I become "expert" enough, and there is a gun that I must have that would give me joy: sure.
For now, I'll have to grow into it.
Remember, I'm the guy who bought a dozen 9mms and decided and ended up with the S/W M/P Shield 9mm after trying them all out.
Secretly, the 1911 larger calibers have me salivating. I have a Sig Sauer .22 1911 that I love, and almost bought a Colt (made by Walther), and I have wanted the Browning (75% size reduction), but it sells for $500, and I just can't see why (b/c I'm a noob who used to pick up .22s for very little back in the 70s/80s and I am shocked on how much a little .22 revolver costs: outrageous!