GP100 vs. Taurus 608

[h8ns8n]

looking for opinions. i have a gp100 and love it but the attraction of 8 rounds in a taurus 608 is really inviting. does anyone have experience or recomendations?

 

[Shadowrider]

No way I'd dump a Ruger for any form of Taurai. Just practice with your speedloaders.

 

[aeropb]

No way I'd dump a Ruger for any form of Taurai. Just practice with your speedloaders.

^^^ next step if you really want it is the S&W

 

[jbarnett]

The S&W model 327 is where its at. 8 rounds of 357

 

[Rob72]

Safariland Comp 2 sppedloaders should fill your need for speed with the 686. Taurus is just too hit-or-miss in quality.

 

[Sturgell]

I have owned both, Taurus guns work fine but Ruger is the only revolver for me. The 608 was cool and I killed a deer with it but the Ruger guns are much sturdier. I have slowly turned all but one Taurus of mine into Rugers through vigorous trading and my GP100 I got off of here is not for sale unless someone wants to give me 1k for it. That it how much I like it.

 

[n423]

Ruger over Taurus anyday, then S&W

 

[Chas]

No way I would get rid of the Ruger and replace it with a Taurus. If you want to upgrade go with a S&W.

 

[h8ns8n]

thanks for the opinions. I had a S&w 686 and I didn't like it as well as my gp100. This is strictly a bedside gun and that's the only reason I was considering the Taurus with 2 more rounds.

 

[z06man]

My father-in-law's Taurus revolver came apart on him at the range when we were there last. The cylinder came loose frome the frame and just fell into his hand when he was clearing/reloading it. It was NOT a heavy use gun. Between witnessing that and hearing other first hand accounts of their failures, I doubt I'll ever own a Taurus. If I do, it will be purely recreactional. I would not put my life in the hands of one. I would definitely go the S&W 327 route if I were going to have it for self defense and wanted more fire power.