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4/8/2007 6:16:10 AM EDT
I have found a S&W and a Taurus both the same price in 500 Magnum. The S&W has the 8 3/8 barrel and the Taurus has the 6 1/2. What would be the better gun? I've never owned a Taurus or a S&W. I would guess that the S&W would build more value over time because of the name.  But does either one of them really out do the other in quality? Any input?
4/8/2007 12:29:17 PM EDT
[#1]
if they are the same price then with no question, get the S&W.hell, even if the S&W is $100-$200 more, then still the S&W without a doubt.

also, these seem to be both longer barrels from your post(taurus with the 6 1/2" and the S&W with the 8 3/8"), so the 8 3/8" would be better in my opinion.

but a S&W compared to a taurus for the same price, no contest.

S&W

i'm sure that others will be along to chime in



camaro
4/8/2007 1:18:34 PM EDT
[#2]
I agree with camasoi28... even for more $$$ I'd go with the S&W.

I've heard many bad things about Taurus QC and poor customer service
4/8/2007 2:27:39 PM EDT
[#3]
I've never owned a Taurus but I have fondled a few at stores.  Their trigger pulls are horrendous.  If they didn't pay attention to that, what else did they not?

Go Smith & Wesson.  It's not even close.
4/8/2007 3:58:59 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:

Go Smith & Wesson.  It's not even close.



+1

Like choosing between the Hildeabeast & Jennifer Anniston on who you get to date..........    
4/8/2007 6:17:15 PM EDT
[#5]
So are the S&W's just alot better in quality? I notice their 500 doesn't have the rib that the Raging Bull does. Not that big of a deal I guess, I don't plan on rapid fire with the thing. I'll prob go with the Smith then.
4/9/2007 4:10:42 AM EDT
[#6]
i picked up my s&w 500 this past thursday- i fired 40 rounds this past weekend 330 gr @ 1400 fps. not bad at all. i think the stories are worse than the bite of the gun. you will love the 500.
4/9/2007 10:34:24 AM EDT
[#7]
when you do get the 500 you will need ammo,  call either one of these two companies....price wise they are about 50% of retail gun stores  

http://www.ballisticsupply.net

http://www.qualityammo.com
4/9/2007 11:39:40 AM EDT
[#8]

Quoted:
So are the S&W's just alot better in quality?



Easily.

Not to say the Taurus is a POS, it's just a Chevy versus Cadillac comparison, IMO.
4/9/2007 11:48:06 AM EDT
[#9]
The S&W (mostly for the resale value,.. when you go broke trying to feed the thing ).