Taurus Model 85 classic

[gibsonknives]

Picking up a Taurus model 85 classic .38 special. It’s an older gun (no weird key locks) not the newer model. It’s a pretty gun with a nice blues finish, but I have no experience with their revolvers. Got it for a decent price; am I gonna regret spending money on it or should it be an ok pistola?

 

[Chiro1989]

The Boss packs the Ultralite version with some crimson trace grips, had it for probably 20 years, no problems, but, maybe only 400-500 rounds through it. We got a Hellcat we are transitioning too for more ammo capacity and faster reloads, good to have options

 

[Ron Dan]

Picking up a Taurus model 85 classic .38 special. It’s an older gun (no weird key locks) not the newer model. It’s a pretty gun with a nice blues finish, but I have no experience with their revolvers. Got it for a decent price; am I gonna regret spending money on it or should it be an ok pistola?

I think you’ll be very happy with this. Taurus has had some times of inconsistency for QC, but a pre-lock more classic Taurus will be a cool gun. Keep us posted.

 

[David Simerly]

Picking up a Taurus model 85 classic .38 special. It’s an older gun (no weird key locks) not the newer model. It’s a pretty gun with a nice blues finish, but I have no experience with their revolvers. Got it for a decent price; am I gonna regret spending money on it or should it be an ok pistola?

The steel 85 as a whole was a pretty solid little gun. Taurus will still warranty it for lifetime if for some reason you have a problem with it. I think you'll like it.

 

[gibsonknives]

Hoping to pick her up this evening

 

[Ron Dan]

Hoping to pick her up this evening

Post pics when you can

 

[gibsonknives]

Just back from the adoption center. Grips will be replaced with something nicer but overall a nice little gun. Can’t wait to shoot it

 

[Ron Dan]

Just back from the adoption center. Grips will be replaced with something nicer but overall a nice little gun. Can’t wait to shoot it

That’s super clean. Wow. Is it just the picture or does that have great bluing?

 

[gibsonknives]

That’s super clean. Wow. Is it just the picture or does that have great bluing?

It’s very clean; the bluing is in fantastic shape

 

[Milo'sSyndicate]

Picking up a Taurus model 85 classic .38 special. It’s an older gun (no weird key locks) not the newer model. It’s a pretty gun with a nice blues finish, but I have no experience with their revolvers. Got it for a decent price; am I gonna regret spending money on it or should it be an ok pistola?

IDK much about the 85 Classic, in my 2nd RagingHunter and have no regrets, but I'm not a pistol snob either. Listening to MANY in the revolver world; you can easily drop$1K plus on NEW (Colt/S&W) pistols, and they're junk; need at least new sights and probably a new spring set. Beautiful pistol you ended up with there! Congrats!