Videos tagged with Taurus Model 85

This YouTube video features a Point of View (POV) shooting session with a Taurus Model 85 Classic revolver. The creator, after a trip to get ice cream, heads to the range to fire 158-grain lead round nose reloaded ammunition through their firearm. The video focuses on the experience of shooting this specific revolver model.

This video features an impromptu range session with a Taurus Model 85 classic revolver chambered in .38 Special. The user demonstrates the firearm by firing reloaded ammunition, specifically 158-grain lead round nose bullets. The scenario captures a casual outing to the range after a trip to get ice cream, highlighting a practical use of the firearm with hand-loaded ammo.

This video features a range test and review of the Taurus Model 85 Classic, a blued all-steel, 5-shot revolver. The reviewer highlights its design similarities to the Smith & Wesson J-frame and Detective Special, suggesting a late 80s/early 90s manufacturing era. Despite a noted large cylinder gap contributing to significant fireballs, the reviewer praises its exceptional shooting performance, acceptable accuracy, and comfortable grip, describing its recoil as manageable. The owner expresses satisfaction with the purchase.

This video features a range day with a Taurus Model 85 revolver. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the firearm, highlighting its excellent shooting characteristics, smooth trigger pull in both single and double action, and minimal recoil. They consider it one of the best-feeling snubnose revolvers they have handled and have no regrets about their purchase.

This video provides a close look at a Taurus Model 85 Classic revolver chambered in .38 Special. The presenter highlights its classic design, which is noted to be inspired by the Smith & Wesson J-frame. The firearm is described as being in excellent condition, featuring target grips and a deep bluing. The presenter praises its build quality, tight lockup, and action, expressing anticipation for range testing. Information is sought regarding the history of older Taurus revolvers, specifically concerning the transition from Smith & Wesson tooling and the distinctive three-quarter underlug on the barrel, suggesting this model may have been produced during that transitional period.

This TFBTV video features Hop reviewing the new Taurus 856 Defender revolver. The review highlights its full three-finger grip, six-shot .38 Special +P cylinder, 3-inch barrel, and factory tritium night sights. The video compares the 856 Defender to the older Taurus Model 85 snubnose and an EAA Windicator, including an accuracy test and a "sly Paul Harrel Reference." The review touches on its suitability compared to smaller snubnose revolvers.

This video takes viewers to the 2018 SHOT Show, focusing on new product releases from Taurus. The host, who is a long-time owner and carrier of the Taurus Model 85, expresses his enthusiasm for the brand. The video highlights several specific models, including the new Model 856 revolver, a Taurus Tracker with interchangeable cylinders, the Raging Bull in .44 Magnum, new Taurus 1911 variants, the Spectrum pistol, and some rimfire rifles. The description also includes promotional links for training, Patreon, and sponsor websites.

This video features The GunGuy, Joel Persinger, demonstrating and discussing his Taurus Model 85 revolver chambered in .38 Special +P. He emphasizes the importance of practicing with the firearms one carries daily for self-defense, mentioning his Taurus Model 85 and Springfield XD-40 Sub-Compact as his primary carry weapons. The description also includes links to his website, Patreon, and mentions sponsors like OpticsPlanet, along with calls to action for joining various gun rights organizations.

This video features a review of the Taurus Model 85 revolver chambered in .38 Special. The content creator performs shooting tests, details the firearm's features, and provides an overall assessment, questioning whether it's a bargain or of poor quality. The description also includes various affiliate links for merchandise and the creator's website and social media platforms.

This video review focuses on the Taurus Model 85, a .38 Special revolver, highlighting its reliability, accuracy, and ruggedness. The host, Joel Persinger (The GunGuy), a co-founder of Practical Defense Systems and NRA Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor, testifies to its suitability for daily carry, describing it as a handy snubnose that is easy to conceal, quick to draw, and powerful for its size. The description also mentions promotional links for the host's website, Patreon, training courses, other video platforms, sponsors like OpticsPlanet (with a discount code), and firearm advocacy organizations.

This video from SHOT Show 2014 provides a look at the Taurus Model 85 revolver. The description directs viewers to AmericanRifleman.org for more information. The content likely focuses on showcasing the firearm's features and possibly some initial impressions from the show floor.

This video review focuses on the Taurus Model 85, a lightweight and budget-friendly .38 Special revolver that serves as an alternative to more expensive scandium-framed options like the S&W 340/360 series. The reviewer highlights its aluminum frame, stainless cylinder, and a weight of around 17 ounces. While acknowledging its lower build quality and trigger smoothness compared to Smith & Wesson counterparts, the Model 85 is presented as a capable and concealable option for self-defense and as a backup gun for law enforcement. The video also mentions potential reliability issues reported by some users and recommends alternatives like the S&W Bodyguard and Centennial models. The reviewer assigns a 'Nutnfancy Likeability Scale' rating of 5 out of 10.