Being honest, my 856 did have an issue with a broken firing pin spring. It doesn't quite work with a J frame firing pin spring, but numrich had spare springs for a model 85 and I was able to get a few more spares and now the gun works fine. Lesson learned was to use snap caps or something to cushion firing pin impact for dry fire.
So, the 65 and 82 are equivalent to the K frame? Is the 66 equivalent to the L frame? The 608 an N frame?
How about the smaller frame series like 605 and 856? Obviously they are bigger than a J frame… are they sized between the J and K?
I’d like to see updated sights on the fixed sight models. Something like what S&W has done with the new Lipsey’s specials. A replaceable front sight on the 66 would be nice.
TK is cutting Taurus cylinders for moon clips.
Last, wish Taurus would broaden their offerings on Expert Voice.
I've actually got a spurless 856 hammer right now, that I can't use.Originally Posted by CSW
(I bought an 856 parts kit off Gunbroker, specifically to get the spurless hammer. Come to find out, the pin the hammer pivots on is a bit fatter in my 2021 and 2023 guns than this, and the hammer could not be installed. No, I'm not going to drill out the hole. The SN on the barrel points to a 2020 DOM, if the serial number decoder from the Internet is correct.
A is the hammer from the parts kit. B is the hammer from my 2023 856.
And of course it's too tall for my 605.)
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It worked for me the past couple of weeks in relaxed fit Duluth jeans.
https://www.duluthtrading.com/s/DTC/...html?color=WDN
I can confirm that it works well in an Aholster Backbone for an SP-101....I think I'm going to take a heat gun to it next week.
Additionally, the SP-101 fits in a Mika's IWB for an LCR. (The 856 ought to as well, I just haven't stuffed it in the Mikas I have)
"It's surprising how often you start wondering just how featureless a desert some people's inner landscapes must be."
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@jetfire,
Out of curiosity, did Taurus drop the 2" stainless CH model from the lineup? This is the only CH version on the website:
https://www.taurususa.com/revolvers/...ncealed-hammer
Just before Christmas, I picked up a 2" SS 856 on consignment at my LGS. Really liking it.
I for one would like to see more CH options available from the factory....or from the parts store. It seems to me that a spurless DAO hammer would not require the fitting that an SA sear requires, but maybe I don't know what I don't know.
"It's surprising how often you start wondering just how featureless a desert some people's inner landscapes must be."
-Maple Syrup Actual
Yup. Your competitors often do it, albeit on a case-by-case basis.
Thanks for responding to my posts, that's not often done by your competitors.
I would add that in my opinion a hammer spur is a bad idea on a concealed carry revolver in most instances. The exception is when it is needed for a retention strap. I will echo the call for more concealed hammer or spurless hammer options.
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I’m the odd man out. For me, a hammer is a must have. Preferably spurless, but I’ll take a spur over no hammer.
DAO with a spurless hammer is what I prefer, but I understand the desire for a concealed hammer.
For a number of reasons that's a no-go for us, and the simplest explanation is "because lawyers exist." A more complex explanation would be something I'd do on a podcast or a media appearance, since it would take a while to fully draw it out.
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