Anyone here into firearms?

SouthArk370Z · 08-08-2017, 09:19 PM

Bought a used Taurus .357 Magnum revolver today. 6" barrel, 7-shot cylinder, double action, no manuals. Looking at the Taurus revolver page I think I have a Model 66 (Model 65 with 7-shot cylinder) but not sure as I can't find any confirming markings on the gun. Is there someway to ID by serial number (didn't see anything on Taurus' site)? Is there someplace to download the user's manual (couldn't find on Taurus)? TIA

Edit: Found the manual. Just had to dig a little deeper on Taurus' site.

Edit 2: When I open the cylinder, there is a "66" stamped into the frame below the slot for the extractor. Hidden by the cylinder arm when cylinder is closed. Found it when I broke the gun down for a good cleaning. Probably the model number but I have yet to be able to confirm this.

Edit 3: Did some more digging on Taurus' site and found a s/n lookup. I'm going blind - the link was very close to the link to manuals. It's a 66B6 (Model 66, Blued, 6" barrel).

TheWolfe · 08-09-2017, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Bought a used Taurus .357 Magnum revolver today. 6" barrel, 7-shot cylinder, double action, no manuals. Looking at the Taurus revolver page I think I have a Model 66 (Model 65 with 7-shot cylinder) but not sure as I can't find any confirming markings on the gun. Is there someway to ID by serial number (didn't see anything on Taurus' site)? Is there someplace to download the user's manual (couldn't find on Taurus)? TIA

Edit: Found the manual. Just had to dig a little deeper on Taurus' site.

My grandma got a Taurus Judge a few years ago and I think she had the same problem (or at least mentioned that it was difficult finding a manual online for her gun). Glad you found it

SouthArk370Z · 08-09-2017, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolfe

My grandma got a Taurus Judge a few years ago and I think she had the same problem (or at least mentioned that it was difficult finding a manual online for her gun). Glad you found it

You have to scroll down to the bottom of Taurus' pages to find the link to the manuals.

The manual for revolvers seems to cover most, if not all, of their models. There is info on what they call a "Raging Bull Style Large Frame" .410/.45 near end of PDF that may be the Judge. http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/revolver-manual.pdf

TheWolfe · 08-09-2017, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You have to scroll down to the bottom of Taurus' pages to find the link to the manuals.

The manual for revolvers seems to cover most, if not all, of their models. There is info on what they call a "Raging Bull Style Large Frame" .410/.45 near end of PDF that may be the Judge. http://www.taurususa.com/pdf/revolver-manual.pdf

Nice! I think that's the PDF she found and printed out lmao. This was years ago, she's got it all sorted out now

VABAM · 08-09-2017, 10:09 AM

Some thing to remember about Taurus revolvers is they have a life time warranty. The rear ball lock for the cylinder broke/wore out on my 608 (large frame 8 shot .357 mag) and they fixed it for free. Only cost me shipping to get it to them.

JNews86 · 08-11-2017, 11:37 PM

If you're having a hard time IDing it just post a picture here as well lol

Rusty · 09-07-2017, 07:32 PM

Thinking on getting one of these for Christmas.

http://www.annealeez.com/

VABAM · 09-07-2017, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

Thinking on getting one of these for Christmas.

http://www.annealeez.com/

That's neat. This would be helpful building 300blk cases from 5.56.

Rusty · 09-07-2017, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABAM

That's neat. This would be helpful building 300blk cases from 5.56.

From what I've been reading. A lot of long range guys are annealing every 2nd reload to keep the neck tension the same. And are using this to do it.

VABAM · 09-07-2017, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

From what I've been reading. A lot of long range guys are annealing every 2nd reload to keep the neck tension the same. And are using this to do it.

What I was implying is this annealer would make annealing bulk amounts of brass easier.

Rusty · 09-07-2017, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VABAM

What I was implying is this annealer would make annealing bulk amounts of brass easier.

Really. Load it up, and watch it. Nothing else to do.

VABAM · 09-13-2017, 04:28 PM

My P30L got a make over to day.

HKParts Micro Comp
HKParts Extended Magwell
HKParts 20 Round Magazines
HKParts 5 round Magazine Extensions (for my existing mags)
Dawson Precision Competition Sights
H&K German made P30L Threaded 9mm Barrel (RARE!)

BTW I got the MGW sight pusher a long time ago.
Having many HK pistols, it made sense getting one.
FYI it doesn't work with Dawson Precision Rear Competition sights.

Also I finished my USC to UMP conversion a while back but forgot to post the after pics.

For all the Glock guys out there, my G19 Gen 4 is getting some parts very soon. One part might interest you guys. Stay tuned.

Rusty · 09-28-2017, 09:12 PM

Got one of these today at Cabelas. A Hornady Lock-N-Load Ammo Concentricity Tool. Did a batch of loaded bullets after I got home. Got all of them under .001.

MB370Z · 09-30-2017, 02:13 PM

I saw this was back in stock on Buds and I quickly snatched it up

JNews86 · 10-01-2017, 01:02 PM

I want a 44

08-08-2017, 09:19 PM	#4936 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	Need Help IDing Taurus Revolver Bought a used Taurus .357 Magnum revolver today. 6" barrel, 7-shot cylinder, double action, no manuals. Looking at the Taurus revolver page I think I have a Model 66 (Model 65 with 7-shot cylinder) but not sure as I can't find any confirming markings on the gun. Is there someway to ID by serial number (didn't see anything on Taurus' site)? Is there someplace to download the user's manual (couldn't find on Taurus)? TIA Edit: Found the manual. Just had to dig a little deeper on Taurus' site. Edit 2: When I open the cylinder, there is a "66" stamped into the frame below the slot for the extractor. Hidden by the cylinder arm when cylinder is closed. Found it when I broke the gun down for a good cleaning. Probably the model number but I have yet to be able to confirm this. Edit 3: Did some more digging on Taurus' site and found a s/n lookup. I'm going blind - the link was very close to the link to manuals. It's a 66B6 (Model 66, Blued, 6" barrel). __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma Last edited by SouthArk370Z; 08-10-2017 at 07:11 PM.

08-09-2017, 10:09 AM	#4940 (permalink)
VABAM A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: No Where VA Posts: 4,003 Drives: with VDC off. Rep Power: 195	Some thing to remember about Taurus revolvers is they have a life time warranty. The rear ball lock for the cylinder broke/wore out on my 608 (large frame 8 shot .357 mag) and they fixed it for free. Only cost me shipping to get it to them. SouthArk370Z likes this. __________________ 2009 370Z Touring W/SP

09-07-2017, 07:32 PM	#4942 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,852 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	Thinking on getting one of these for Christmas. http://www.annealeez.com/ Ghostvette likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

08-11-2017, 11:37 PM	#4941 (permalink)
JNews86 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: East Coast Age: 37 Posts: 1,417 Drives: 2021 STI Rep Power: 237742	If you're having a hard time IDing it just post a picture here as well lol

10-01-2017, 01:02 PM	#4950 (permalink)
JNews86 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: East Coast Age: 37 Posts: 1,417 Drives: 2021 STI Rep Power: 237742	I want a 44