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The S&W model 63 was once a favorite of the outdoorsman until production of stainless steel models ceased in favor of newer, lighter materials and larger frames. This revolver is light and handy enough to fit into any pack for hiking and accurate enough to be used for hunting small game. This article focuses on a 5 inch stainless steel sample. 22 Magnum.īased off of Smith & Wesson’s J-frame model 63, the 941 is a small framed 8 shot revolver offered in 2 inch and 5 inch barrels as well as blued and stainless steel finish. One particular firearm in the Taurus catalogue that’s well made and has found its place in the industry is this week’s featured firearm, the Model 941 chambered in. Currently located in Miami, Florida, the present day Taurus USA is well known for its Smith & Wesson and Beretta clones. From this era, Taurus earned the nickname of “The Poor Man’s Smith & Wesson.” The company has historically been plagued with a reputation for its “hit or miss” quality, but since changing ownership, Taurus has charged ahead in the affordable firearms market. Although the two companies remained independent of each other, copies of Smith & Wesson firearms were produced by Taurus using cheaper grade materials. By 1968, Taurus attempted to break through in the United States market with mild success.Īfter controlling interest in Taurus was purchased by Bangor Punta in 1970, who also owned 54% of Smith & Wesson, a huge information sharing process began between “sister” companies. This revolver helped Taurus become a powerhouse in the South American firearms market. The model 38101SO revolver incorporated several design features influenced by Colt, Smith and Wesson and Spanish pistols of the time. Departing from its origins as a small tool maker, the first Taurus pistol rolled off its Brazilian assembly line in 1941.

Although that doesn’t seem very long, Taurus has been importing firearms to the States from its factory in Porto Alegre, Brazil since the 1960’s under various other names and partner companies over the years. For this week’s article, we will take a look at a classic in the revolver market from a company you may not immediately consider when looking for an outdoor kit gun, the Taurus 941.įor those of you who are unfamiliar with the company, Taurus USA was officially founded in 1984. 22 Winchester Magnum Revolver (WMR) offering an average of 30% more performance than the standard.

22 LR platform has always reigned king, but there will always been those who prefer a bit more power and range. 45 ACP magazines, the small-bore demand has always been high. With the lighter weight than that of a larger caliber gun and the ability to carry to a couple hundred rounds in the space normally filled about a pair of. When Bud got out there, the pistol was still in the holster, tucked into Jarred’s waistband.Whether it’s camping, hiking, fishing, hunting or even just plinking, the need for a dependable small-bore handgun will always be greater than any other platform. Haney, 26, rushed into the house in a panic, pleading for help. “Oh shit, my leg, my leg,” Jarred yelled, loud enough for his father to hear. 45-caliber slug through Jarred’s femoral artery. But what he’d heard was the pistol going off without anyone pulling the trigger, sending a. “I was thinking I’d better go out there and tell him to be careful or something,” Bud, 54, says, his voice trailing off. Bud figured Jarred had fired at something for the fun of it, like he did sometimes.

#TAURUS VIEW REVOLVER DISCONTINUED PRO#

His son Jarred, 28, had just picked up Bud’s Taurus PT-145 Millennium Pro pistol and headed out to do some shooting near the house in Griffin, Ga., with his best friend, Tyler Haney. on the last day of 2016, bleeding out.īrown is telling the story now, about how he was sitting in his chair in the living room when he heard the shot. It’s where he found his boy slumped against the cold back wall of the house around 7:15 a.m. Thomas “Bud” Brown makes his way out the back door and stops a few steps to the right, raising a trembling arm, pointing at something.

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