I certainly don't intend on carrying it. Not only is it too big but the repair concerns naturally make it a worry. I have a .38 S&W I intend on carrying/self defense. I'm going to use this Taurus as a learning experience since I'm relatively new to guns. I figure since Taurus should honor their...
Results of the deal, after talking with the guy he informed me that this was his first gun purchase and he had no idea what it was worth. I ended up picking it up for $300 bucks. I'm gonna put some more rounds through it and decide when I want to repair.
You know, that sounds about like what the problem is. While I like the gun and design it really isn't worth going through all the repair trouble especially when he's asking that sort of price.
Thanks for all the quick replies all. I'll likely take your advice wolf and offer him $300. Like I said, the gun fires, but the cylinder locks up at least once every 6 shots. Plus, while I know Taurus do lifetime repair, I'm not sure how far that actually goes. Unfortunately I lack a lot of...
Hah, I meant the chamber wasn't rotating after firing. Specifically its a .44 Taurus Revolver 6.5 barrel. I figured he was shooting high with $600 and intended on offering him lower than that. With these new concerns should I offer him significantly lower or should I just avoid this deal altogether?
Hello all,
I'm seeking some advice regarding the above mentioned gun. I am interested in purchasing this gun from a friend of a friend for $600. I tried on the gun earlier today and I put about 50 rounds through it. I ran across the few issues that worry me. I had some issues with the barrel...