Taurus Model Revolver

Taurus Model Revolver

• Model: 85B2UL
• Finish: Black Oxide
• Caliber: .38 SPL
• Grips: Rubber
• UPC: 7-25327-32043-2
• Capacity: 5
• Weight: 17 oz
• Rate of Twist: 1:16.5″
• Barrel Length: 2″
• Construction: Ultralite-Alloy
• Height: 4.28
• Frame: Small
• Width: 1.346
• Action: DA/SA
• Front Sight: Fixed
• Length: 6.5″
• Grooves: 6
• Safety: Transfer Bar
• Trigger Type: Smooth
• Order #: 2-850021UL
• Rear Sight: Fixed
• Grooves Turn: Right

Firstly Taurus was originally known for manufacturing revolvers similar in design to those offered by Smith & Wesson.

Secondly the company moved away from this realm by offering larger framed models such as the Raging Bull (.454 Casull) and Raging Hornet (.22 Hornet) revolvers as well as the Judge 5-shot revolvers (.410 bore and .45 Colt).^[8]

In addition One of Taurus’ most successful semiautomatic handguns has been its PT92, a model similar to Beretta’s model 92 line, but with the addition of an ambidextrous frame safety, rather than the Beretta’s slide-mounted safety.^[4]

Also The most recent addition to the Taurus pistol lineup is a copy of the Colt 1911 .45 ACP pistol, the PT1911. This slightly redesigned and updated design offers many features.

Moreover the current product line includes steel-frame pistols, polymer-frame pistols, revolvers, and law enforcement weapons (submachine guns and rifles), the latter intended for the domestic Brazilian market. The company manufactures and sells its firearms for generally less than other manufacturers due to low labor costs, as well as having the facilities available to build virtually every part themselves.

Also One writer said in 2010 that the “[quality of Taurus handguns in the modern era is second to none”.

Finally In 2015, Taurus settled a lawsuit for $39 million and recalled nearly one million handguns produced between 1997 and 2013 due to “safety defects”.