Taurus 66 vs 608

[RascallyToast]

Looking to sell my .45 High Point and getting a Taurus 66 or 608. Anybody have experience with either of these and have any advice on which one to get?!

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[Dartor]

I have the 608 and have no issues with it. I have not shot it much and it just sits in my safe.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Good move on dumping that no-point. Taurus 627 is awesome gun if you are interested in a ported 7 shot .357/38.

TAURUS 627 TRACKER 357MAG 4-INCH STAINLESS 7RD

<p>Extremely comfortable to fire and easy to control, the Tracker Series maintains a high level of accuracy, rock-solid performance, and near-indestructible construction. The Model 627 revolver 357 Magnum has a 7-round cylinder, and makes a practical choice for backpacks and tackle boxes...

lockedloaded.com

I have a 6" one that is smooth as silk both in action and trigger. They are excellent value imo.

 

[Duneblaster]

I don't know if Taurus has improved the quality of their revolvers or not. The 66 Silhouette I had back in 2002-2003 had some improperly heat treated steel in it. The ejector rod bent on mine and I suspect that wasn't the only part that wasn't annealed properly. But what do you expect from a Brazilian gun company?

 

[nammac]

The 66 is a K-frame equivalent with a six shot cylinder of good ole .357. I had an older 4" 66 that was smooth and accurate.

The 605 would be a J-frame equivalent with a five shot cylinder in .357. No experience with this model but other J-frame equivalents that have passed through these hands have been of good quality and been reliable.

Hope that helps.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Looking to sell my .45 High Point and getting a Taurus 66 or 608. Anybody have experience with either of these and have any advice on which one to get?!

Get a S&W or Ruger if you want to shoot 50,000-500,000 trouble free rounds. If you want something to keep your socks in your sock drawer company, get a Taurus.

 

[Sxsnuf]

I can't speak to all Taurus revolvers, but I have an 85 that has been problem free. Haven't put thousands of rounds through it though.
For what you're likely to get for the Hi-Point, I'd just keep it. Although I understand that every penny sometimes counts.

 

[RascallyToast]

I can't speak to all Taurus revolvers, but I have an 85 that has been problem free. Haven't put thousands of rounds through it though.
For what you're likely to get for the Hi-Point, I'd just keep it. Although I understand that every penny sometimes counts.

I get rewards points for doing training from my job. I'm close to a $500 Cabelas gift card. I really want a revolver that doesn't break the bank.

 

[RascallyToast]

Good move on dumping that no-point. Taurus 627 is awesome gun if you are interested in a ported 7 shot .357/38.

TAURUS 627 TRACKER 357MAG 4-INCH STAINLESS 7RD

<p>Extremely comfortable to fire and easy to control, the Tracker Series maintains a high level of accuracy, rock-solid performance, and near-indestructible construction. The Model 627 revolver 357 Magnum has a 7-round cylinder, and makes a practical choice for backpacks and tackle boxes...

lockedloaded.com

I have a 6" one that is smooth as silk both in action and trigger. They are excellent value imo.
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I've always been a huge fan of those! I got a Cabelas $500 gift card and I don't think they sell the Trackers anymore

 

[RascallyToast]

Get a S&W or Ruger if you want to shoot 50,000-500,000 trouble free rounds. If you want something to keep your socks in your sock drawer company, get a Taurus.

I just don't really want to spend over $700-$750. And I like my G2C, which is my carry.

 

[RascallyToast]

I don't know if Taurus has improved the quality of their revolvers or not. The 66 Silhouette I had back in 2002-2003 had some improperly heat treated steel in it. The ejector rod bent on mine and I suspect that wasn't the only part that wasn't annealed properly. But what do you expect from a Brazilian gun company?

I'm just looking for a nice revolver for around $500-$700 and I enjoy my Taurus G2C.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I've always been a huge fan of those! I got a Cabelas $500 gift card and I don't think they sell the Trackers anymore

Looks like they have the 4" for $499 but no 6" if that helps.

https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/Taurus-Tracker-627-Revolver-with-Adjustable-Sights

 

[Certaindeaf]

I'm just looking for a nice revolver for around $500-$700 and I enjoy my Taurus G2C.

$600 for this absolute gem..

S&W Model 19-5 with box

S&W Model 19-5 with original box. $600 I am moving out of state in the near future so a lot of my collection will be listed for sale in the coming weeks. 10% of firearm sales will be donated to Northwest Firearms. I am happy to meet at any FFL in the Portland area. Feel free to reach out with...

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[bcp]

$5-600 for a used Ruger, S&W, etc.

Bruce

 

[Knobgoblin]

With the cabelas card in hand, just start haunting their used handgun counter. Their pricing on used guns makes no sense at all . I've picked up some nice scores in the Gun Library, it just takes a little time.

 

[RascallyToast]

$5-600 for a used Ruger, S&W, etc.

Bruce

I have a $500 Cabela a gift card to buy one.

 

[RascallyToast]

With the cabelas card in hand, just start haunting their used handgun counter. Their pricing on used guns makes no sense at all . I've picked up some nice scores in the Gun Library, it just takes a little time.

Do they have the selection online?

 

[Catfishmoon]

I'm just looking for a nice revolver for around $500-$700 and I enjoy my Taurus G2C.

It appears that you may be in the same process of what many of us went thru when money was scarce, buying something and then upgrading later. That is okay, but it costs more money in the long run then just saving money until you can afford buying the higher quality gun to start with.
You are going to take a loss on the Hi-Point if you sell it now and you will also take a loss on the Taurus if you decide to sell it in the future. I would suggest continuing to shoot and enjoy the Hi-Point and keep saving money until you can afford a used S&W, Colt or Ruger, they will also hold their value better. You can probably resell any of those for the same price you paid buying a 2nd hand one.
You may want to visit the rental counter at local gun ranges and get experience shooting as many revolvers as possible before deciding what to purchase.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Do they have the selection online?

Kind of.

I've searched for things in the gun library online, and gotten results from all their stores nationwide.
Not sure if they might ship it to your location for transfer ( never tried, myself).