Ok, I have read all the Taurus threads, and I am sure that there are a number of Taurus handguns out there that are nothing but junk.
Like General Motors products in the 70's and 80's, poor workmanship, lousy quality control, but General Motors gave us the Corvette that really has been a awesome vehicle since the 50's.
That being said, about 25 years ago Taurus came out with the Titanium Tracker 357 mag titanium 7 shot revolver. it was their flagship.
I was heavy into revolver competitions then and my buddy purchased one. We took it apart down to the last pin and screw and I was so impressed that I called every gunshop in the area until I found one and purchased it that day.
I have owned this Taurus Tracker ever since.
Now it has a couple of boxes of 357 mag through it although they say that you should limit the magnum loads.
it also has a couple tens of thousands of 38 specials down the tube as well. It has been carried a lot as well.
Granted, I appreciate fine firearms and to be honest I cringe every time I see that "TAURUS" on the barrel. Especially when my collection includes Pardini's, Hammerli's, Feinwerkbau's, Browning's, S&W's, and Walther's. But that Taurus Titanium Tracker has served me well and is a delight to carry. It deserves a prominent spot in my display case.
Regards,
Crankster