Taurus 605 357 Magnum Long Term Review

[@CarolinaRimfire]

Taurus makes a great little carry revolver. I've got an older model 85 that I still carry from time to time. They tend to work!

[@PatRMG]

Awesomeness!

[@shanebrown1976]

Me too. 1st gun I bought my wife

[@maxmccain8950]

I’ve been hooked on snubbies since I was a kid watching old black and white detective movies. Great little guns.

[@PatRMG]

I watched a few too!

[@TPaine1776]

Dragnet :)

[@RudiusSwagrid]

I wholeheartedly agree Dick Tracy when I was a boy

[@Miohunter444]

Bought me a Model 66 with a 6in barrel last year. So far I like it. Sold my Smith and wesson 686-1 about 7 years ago and am still kicking my own ass lol.

[@robwilson3749]

I'd certainly hope so. You ought to have your friends and neighbors step in there and take a punt on that toilet polluter too. Am I piling on? Yes. That move was dumb. Happy Saturday!

[@PatRMG]

Hhahhahahaa! I'm stealing toilet polluter!

[@Miohunter444]

@@robwilson3749 Well when your going through a divorce it happens I guess. But now that I think about it, still kicking my own ass lol. I have even a better one Rob, my ex had a Colt king Cobra 357 from the 90s mint condition and a Franchi 48al 20 gauge she sold both of them together for 300 bucks, when she told me that I about got sick. Lol

[@knuckles-3386]

@@Miohunter444never let your guns get involved in a divorce

[@Miohunter444]

@@knuckles-3386 They weren't involved in the divorce, I had to sell them to survive.

[@scubaguy007]

It's great to see an update. I did the same thing to my 85 Ultralite I've owned forever. I put a set of classy smooth rosewood Pachmayr's on mine. I love it. It's a great backup and is super light. So thanks again for the tips.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a bunch and thanks for watching!

[@theequalizer9154]

Wheel guns can be very accurate and are reliable. I prefer wheel guns myself.

[@PatRMG]

I love a good wheelgun!

[@Able-Man]

Thanks for posting, Pat! (My Dearly Departed MA, owned a Taurus.38 Sp., I can't remember the model number, but, she was very fond of it! (She had used it to qualify, at the range; for Ohio's "permitting process"; enabling her to be employed as an "Armed Security Officer 10:21 "

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Nice mods on your Taurus revolver Pat! Revolvers may not be as "sexy" or have the capacity as a semi-auto, but there is nothing wrong with using one for self defense. I still have my S&W 686 from when I was a deputy in the 1980s, as well as my favorite revolver S&W 25-5 in .45 Colt!

[@PatRMG]

My 686 is a 1994 model. Had TK Custom go through it.

[@rossgreenzweig]

I personally own and love my Taurus 605 it's my EDC most if the time and has been nothing but reliable. Yes hot 357 loads can be unpleasant but hot 38s are nice +p

[@RevolverTv]

Yeah, I just picked up the model 327 today In that configuration and I have to say it's not too bad

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input!

[@RevolverTv]

​Have you heard any experience with any 327 federal magnum revolvers? If so,what is your take on them? ​@@PatRMG

[@zacharybrink5088]

You’ve sold me on getting one . For the money it’s cool revolver . Love those grips ! Thanks .

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

Good evening from Brazil. I believe it is still the preferred carry weapon for many, the good old revolver, I love it, the Mr Grag Lion Quest too.

[@LionquestFitness]

And Mr. Grag approves of your comment. Bom dia meu Amigo!

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

@@LionquestFitness aguardando seu vídeo da semana 🙏👊

[@charlessedlacek5754]

HELLO BRAZIL!!!!!!!!..you have a beautiful country, greetings from nevada, usa.

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

@@charlessedlacek5754 Hello Charles, a Brazilian hug. 🙏🏻🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲

[@jmichna1]

I appreciate this video highlighting the Taurus 605. I'm a wheel gun fan, and have a number of Colts (old & new), a couple Rugers, many Smith & Wessons (including a few Performance Center offerings), a Kimber K6s, and a number of Taurus revolvers, including the 605. I did a Galloway hammer spring & trigger return spring swap, and that 605 is a sweet, smooth-shooting revolver that gives any of the others a run for the money. With Galloway springs, I got the DA trigger pull into the 10.5 lb range, and SA trigger pull between 3-3.5 lbs. Very smooth, and no issues with light primer strikes... Galloway did their homework. A bit of internal parts polishing with some Flitz and you're gold. Pat, if you have not tried one yet, find yourself a Taurus 327, chambered in .327 Federal magnum... you get six shots -- instead of five -- in the exact same sized frame as the 605, and that .327 round gives you near-.357 mag ballistics. Also, FYI, that very same Galloway spring kit will also work for the Taurus Model 327.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input and recommendation!

[@gunmonkey6545]

Great job on the sanding/polishing, it looks great.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks a bunch!

[@gedocowboy8484]

I love mine. It’s one revolver I can appreciate in stock form. I’ve always personalized my revolvers in the past, but Taurus makes nice guns.

[@taasch2505]

As another has said I too have gone to mostly revolvers. I live in poophole LA county. We can only have 3 guns on our permit. 2 of them are Taurus revolvers. I got an 856 executive grade, a 856 UL stainless hammerless, and I also have a glock 26 on my permit. When I go out for my walks it's the 856 UL and a zeta 6 speedstrip, plus my Cold Steel Voyager Vaquero. When it's around the town or with my wife it's the Executive riding strong side and my UL riding off hand. I keep the Executive Grade loaded with the Buffalo Bore 158 grain +p and the UL with the Hornaday 110 grain +P. Other times I carry my Glock 26, sometimes with the UL on the ankle. Guess the 856 is my go to at the end of the day. Hammerless versions since I tend to wear clothing that snags.

[@uncrystallized2911]

You should try to move somewhere that respects the constitution and your freedom…

[@taasch2505]

@uncrystallized2911 waiting on a job transfer. Can't just get up and leave

[@henryturnerjr3857]

I have a model 605, I bought new in 96 or 97 in the high gloss stainless. I've never had any problems with it and it's fairly accurate for a snubnose.

[@LionquestFitness]

They work. Not a fan of the replaceable sights on the new ones. As you said, they do need to be shot and maintained. That cylinder screw in particular. I also like the Zeta6 speed loaders. They're easy to keep in a pocket.

[@PatRMG]

Hello Greg, thanks for the input!

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Those Zeta6 just plain work I have seen some complaints but in all honesty I say that is lack of training and practice

[@LionquestFitness]

@@ThecrazyScotsman Absolutely!

[@EricTheBody]

I bought a Wolf 9lb mainspring for my 605, and now it’s as nice as my 686-1.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input!

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Taurus has always been hit and miss glad this one is working for you. I use the desantis holster works great. Not one to bob hammers but nothing wrong with it

[@jeffanon1772]

Exactly....it is possible to find a well made reliable one, but that's the exception, not the rule. When I worked at a gun store we routinely had to send brand new in the box Tauruses back to the factory because of flaws. A buddy going thru a divorce needed cash, so I gave him a $100 for a stainless Taurus Mod 85 & within six months it broke so badly that the factory has to send me a replacement because it was beyond repair. We used to joke that Tauruses had a lifetime warranty because they NEEDED one 🤣🤣🤣

[@theoriginalOSOK]

I've had and carried a black version that is still stock for the same number of years. It's a great revolver. I carry +P 38 Specials so the stock rubber grips are just fine. Shoots great. I carry mine in a strong side kydex IWB holster which sits down into my pants nicely. Speed strip fits in my jeans watch pocket for a reload.

[@PatRMG]

I'm looking into a kydex IWB.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

@@PatRMG I found mine on Amazon of all places - it's actually for the Taurus 856 but my 605 fits it good. I like it for the ease of draw and re-holstering yet it is secure. It also keep the sweat off of the revolver. And finally, it conceals really well. I want the holster to be adjustable so that it fits down into the pants, not ride "high".

[@jfannin6036]

I've got an 856 polished like yours and nice wood grips and even changed out the front sight with a s&w fiber optic. Nice packer

[@jfannin6036]

Also put a set of Wolff springs. Made the trigger nicer

[@PatRMG]

Cool, thanks!

[@bradanderson2321]

I've got one of their original stainless 327 federal magnum snubs. Love that thing. Small and plenty of firepower. Been wanting a 605 for a while. I'm a smith and Wesson revolver junky, but these are nice guns for the price

[@uncrystallized2911]

You like those internal locks?

[@kc0lif]

taurus has good guns. only problem i have is taurus guns not shiny but that's me they do work.

[@robwilson3749]

...they do work; sometimes."

[@barrydraper]

Nice long-term review! 👍 I picked up one of these (605 SS 2") new, in 2023 at a gun show. Great price and a surprisingly awesome little revolver. I don't like Taurus semi-autos, but their revolvers are definitely worth a look. Switched to a slightly larger Hogue rubber grip. Much easier to handle with magnum rounds. It's been flawless so far, as a good (budget) revolver should be.

[@shayneevans4260]

I've got one that was made in the 90s (no hammer plug). It's got a factory ported barrel that's dialed in real good and really help with the muzzle rise but alot of fire and sound.

[@johnhoffman5844]

I love my 856 just like my King Cobra Carry. Different but equally loved

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@GunSam]

I bought my model 605 in April 2019. I have had bad Taurus experiences before and after my 605, but for whatever reason the 605 is great. I have had minor annoyances like the cylinder screw breaking and the ejector always coming loose which I fixed both myself (Put a S&W J-Frame screw in and used thread locker on the other issue), but other than that I am shocked that it's not junk based on the $319 price tag.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input, Sam!

[@magnum_0710]

I have a question for both you guys, and I've heard Sam talk about this before but how do you guys think the 605 would hold up to a regular diet of magnum ammo? Im not talking about crazy Underwood or Buffalo Bore stuff just your average factory 357 magnum. Or is it more of a practice with 38 and carry 357 type of deal? I've been looking at the 3 inch 605 and the new Rossi RP63 but I don't want to waste the money if they're glorified 38 special revolvers. I love the 38 make no mistake but I want to be able practice with 357 too. If Ruger wasn't charging Colt prices for an SP101 this wouldn't even be a question but I can't bring myself to spend $750 on a $500 revolver.

[@ittbelitt8409]

@@magnum_0710I have the 2inch 605 and been shooting the 125gr 1700fps underwood out of it… hurts my hand and sure can’t hit a thing but hasn’t broken yet, my carry ammo tho is the 154gr hst 357

[@sorrowcat2724]

Just bought my first gun two days ago. After holding probably 10 different revolvers between Charter Arms, S&W and Taurus, I decided on the Taurus 605. For the price point, it was a must for me. It’s a neat little gun, haven’t shot it yet but I plan on shooting .38 for target practice and .357 for self-defense (god forbid). I’m a relatively lightweight dude at 150lbs and carrying the 605 isn’t too heavy in my opinion. It has some heft, but I think it’s necessary if you plan on shooting .357 because they KICK!

[@nelhead4807]

I’d like to try their new federal 327 mag

[@CA.0verview]

0:20 funny enough the original review turned on to taurus revolvers, I landed on a blued Taurus model 85 and let me tell you it’s a beauty for its age. And it happed to be the hummer less model that’s flush to the frame. (Current hammer less model are not like this)

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnymccann5607]

I own a 2in and 3in 605 defenders . I reload hot ammunition but not max for them for self defense only. all outher ammunition target and match grade. I'm 64years old ,disabled plus hand trouble but full magnum loads not brutal on me and I have big hands. Definitely not target accuracy but a heart stopper 15- 20 yds. I highly recommend the 605 defender . I also put in better Wolfe springs and 100 percent better trigger pull.papa wishing you well 😊

[@mikeh.753]

I've owned a 605 since mid 1996. Best gun I've ever bought for the price. I gave $ 296 dollars for it back then. Fired probably over 2000 rounds through it and not one single hiccup.

[@G_L_S]

I did the same to mine after watching that early video. Except I polished mine and didn’t bob the hammer , that may be next !

[@PatRMG]

Glad that I can be an influence!

[@Revolverman38]

I put some American walnut stocks on mine and along with the SS it looks great! Great shooter.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input!

[@repetitivemotion]

I love my stainless 856. Put in a spring kit, VZ cyclone grip and Taurus high viz front sight post. She’s a beauty

[@tac7.625]

I’ve had my model m66 357 mag for nearly 10 years. Yes it is my favorite

[@kenhoward3512]

Interesting long-term review. I've owned my 856 "Executive Grade" for about a year, now, with no problems (not even the screw below the cylinder backing out). I'm thinking about replacing the wood grip with a LOK rubber grip, which has a thick palm swell, but is rounded at the bottom. I can't knock the quality of this revolver.

[@PatRMG]

I didn't know that LOK made SFR grips. Will look into them!

[@krakentacticaledc]

They all look wheelie amazing

[@PatRMG]

I see what you did there!

[@efreutel]

🤡👍👍👍

[@waynemorgan5733]

Injoyed your review. Going to get a Taurus for sure, I have an older m85 38 special, want a 357 real bad, thanks.

[@PatRMG]

Right on!

[@tclaw1406]

I’ve had mine for 6 or 7 years. Never had an issue with it. Currently it sits on my nightstand. A lot easier for my wife to use if I’m not home, & it needs used. Don’t want her to have to worry about a semiauto

[@StrictlyPlinking]

Walk down memory lane! I think 2019 was when I subbed to you. I remember when you, Tim, and Rusty, did a group video. Am I missing someone else from that video? I haven’t seen Boyer Ranch and the Main Man Channel on yt anymore.

[@PatRMG]

It's hard to stay on YT sometimes. I now run 3 channels. This one, the garage one, and RPP.

[@StrictlyPlinking]

@@PatRMG I hear ya. I’ve taken down my piddly channel a few times and returned. On this current version, I’m only displaying 60 videos. The rest since 2010 when I started are locked down.

[@bakkencutter189]

the 856 is my favorite for pocket carry with some vz grips

[@PatRMG]

I put VZ on my Model 60 too. They look and feel great!

[@bakkencutter189]

have u tried any of the trigger spring upgrades. Very nice as well @@PatRMG

[@mathiask7959]

I’m waiting for Kaztac to get their Wrapid speed loaders back in stock

[@PatRMG]

Will check them out!

[@MitchC357]

Agree wutg you 100 percent. Love my 605. Even have the same speedloaders that you recommended, the Zeta. Funny though I did have that screw start to come out and reset it. Been a great gun.

[@brianprice4378]

You are the reason I fallowed through and picked up a 605 I actually ordered holsters and vz grips before the pistol 😂 my primary use will be snakes cci shot shells from turkey season through bow season maybe even early gun season with some concealed carry decided on the 2” over the 3” for holsters and what I could find as far as patterns with cci shot shells other than that I wanted the lightest smallest package for ccw but good enough for snakes and maybe coyotes if needed we have bears but very unlikely in middle ga

[@ThePalmettoProletarian]

I literally bought a colt king cobra snub and brand new right out of the box after getting it home and testing the action before firing and before I could even put one round through it, it had timing issues. Just sent it back to colt. Ridiculous. I should have gotten a 692 from Taurus. Great review btw!

[@michaelclark587]

It is what it is. It's a budget, short range, highly concealable, self-defense weapon. I've had mine for 30 years now. Reliable and easy to maintain.

[@lanedexter6303]

If it saved my life, my $4,000 MR73 would be a small price to pay. Carry what works for you, regardless of price. If you have to use it for real, you have bigger worries than one gun in a locker. BTW our 2-14” blue Taurus 605 is about 25 years old and it seems to be just fine. Good house gun.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for the input!

[@ricjona1069]

I've gone back to carrying revolvers. I carry 2 and 3 for high threat locations (downtown carry) and a couple of speed strips. I utilize a NY reload strategy. The Taurus small frame is perfect for the NY reload. I would be apprehensive to throw down a Detective Special, a Chief Special, a K6S, or even an SP101. I have 5 856s (chose the 856s for the extra round) of all different flavors depending on my carry requirements (3inch, ultralites, concealed hammer). Most with lasers. These have been reliable in my experience and I feel no guilt in dumping one of these to the ground should it run dry. Like you, I have plenty of nice revolvers but for self defense, it just needs to go bang and, if you do your job, hit what you're aiming at. I like the redundancy of carrying 2, I like that I can share if needed, and one of my 2 EDCs is easily accessible via left or right hand. When I carry 3, 2 are easily accessible from the right or left hand. Same manual of arms for all. I like the steps you took to class up your little Taurus. I may take those steps with my 3in but for now that is my primary which sits at 4 o'clock with a laser grip. Thanks for all you do for the wheel and lever gun communities. I wish someone would reissue something like the IMI Timberwolf or a Carbine version of the Colt Lightning.

[@PatRMG]

NY reload for the win!

[@TheCBD35]

Paranoid much?

[@ricjona1069]

​@@TheCBD35 As paranoid as Clint Smith. I'm in good company. I'll take the win.

[@bobcatforever3485]

Pat. Really good video. Also, great shooting with that short barrel gun. Thanks for sharing and take care.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching, Bobcat!

[@Paladin1873]

My batting average with Taurus has been under 500, so I don't use them for self defense. Tuning one is problematic because there is no aftermarket for internal parts except springs. I put them in the same category as Rossi and Charter Arms revolvers, a decent choice for those on a tight budget who do not shoot regularly, or anyone who simply wants a plinking gun, but not good enough for serious daily carry.

[@quinnmclaughlin7537]

I am split on which revolvr to get, the 856 or the 605evn ig I got the 605, I'd only shoot 38s (my EDC is a security-380) I know I can pull the trigger on both, i just dn't know if I want to carry the weight of the 605

[@warrenrosen132]

The grip you use is correct for ALL handguns. Congrats.

[@paulcoffey1784]

I've got the 605 and just bought the 856 38 Special. Nice wheel guns. Easy to conceal. I have plenty of S&Ws as well. I really like this little small revolver! Made well, Grip is extremely well made.

[@thorman944]

Ok... here is a real review from someone who has a Taurus 605 on his hip. Mine is the "defender" (3 inch barrel) version. I prefer the 605 over the S&W J frames because I can always hit the "stage"... for some reason, all of the 637, 638, 642, & 60 Smiths have at least one chamber that I cannot reliably (98% or better) stage the trigger. I am a NRA Instructor and Maryland Qualified Handgun Instructor and have owned various revolvers and semi-auto pistols for decades. The incident at the foodcourt at the Indiana mall led me to change my every-day-carry from a small semi-auto to a small revolver. I shoot better at distance (over 25 yards) with a small revolver than I do with one of the modern 'wonder nines' (G43x, P365, etc...). The defender started shooting at the bad guy at 40 yards with his 3.42" Glock, eventually landing 8 hits of 10 rounds fired and was approximately 27 yards from the attacker. He missed his first couple of shots and had to get closer to make solid hits. If the bad guy was trained, the good guy would have been dead after his first miss (40 yards is an onerous shot with a pistol but a 'gimme' with a rifle). I teach my students to only engage a threat at a distance that they can shoot a 4" group at the range - that group will expand 3x its size when adrenaline kicks in. If the threat is at distance, cocking the hammer to get a single-action trigger helps with accuracy, as does having 100% barrel length being actual rifled barrel in a revolver (that 3.42" glock is only a 2.2" barrel because the first 1.2" is chamber which is never included in revolver barrel length but always included in pistol barrel length). Regardless of the 'whys', i am more accurate with a revolver. And shot placement trumps everything else in a gunfight. As far as reliability, one thing needs to be done to the 605. Carefully remove the yoke screw (it is hollow and houses a spring & detent pin), put some thread lock on the screw & reinsert it. S&W 60 has threadlock on it from the factory but Taurus does not. Other than polishing the internal parts, the absence of threadlock on that one screw is the main difference in these two guns. Parts are 99% interchangeable. My 605 is running some model 60 internals. One huge advantage of the 605 is the removable/replaceable front sight. Taurus sells the Ameriglo front sight for $28.00. More importantly, you can file it down to get a zero at a further distance without fear of screwing up your gun if you file too much. I could talk for days on this gun, so i will end it here and just add that it absolutely can handle hot 357 loads - just make sure to Locktite the yoke screw.

[@bud2935]

I have a 605. Like it alot!👍👍

[@exothermal.sprocket]

I think I've set my personal limit for magnums to a 3 inch barrel, and something about 30 oz or more. Everything else I would rather .38 +p. Inflation: the way to use bigger numbers to deceive people about value.

[@PatRMG]

Inflation, pain in my side....

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@PatRMG I've yet to see someone with a giant white board and a dry erase marker produce a viral video explaining basic economics and why globalism is the biggest scandal and crime to every Nation that it is exercised. It doesn't need to be someone with a degree in economics or a stack of letters behind their title, just someone who is very curious, obsessive about self checking, understands math, and knows enough about human behavior to see through all the bovine excrement. But then, big tech would censor the mess out of their video which exposes their entire deceptive operation.

[@paulis7319]

Nice video! I've been considering a little snubby wheel gun like that, preferrably chambered in 357/38spl. I just did a video comparing the Judge to the GX4 and uploading it now (hella slow upload speed in the boonies). It's probably safe to say I'm in love with the Taurus brand. 🤣

[@PatRMG]

My internet is super slow too. This 2.5GB video took forever!

[@paulis7319]

@@PatRMG Mine was only 411.1 MB and it took an hour. 🤣Actually, my slow upload speed is one of the reasons I had to withdraw from SDI...had trouble getting video assignments uploaded in time, even when starting the upload a day prior.

[@richerich853]

I have a Taurus in 327 Federal magnum, it's been a decent gun for me without any issues after 800+ rounds. I'm happy with it. It's no S&W as far as fit and finish.. I rotate between the Taurus and a LCR in .357 for EDC. I'm disappointed that S&W didn't come back out with a 327 Fed Mag..

[@shizukaryujoukai2465]

How hard is the ammo to find? I want one just because every rimmed 32 fits.

[@richerich853]

@@shizukaryujoukai2465 it's available here but it's limited.

[@dr.mohammed1502]

I use maxx carry concealed leather holsters for all of my guns. I bought one for my taurus 605 and its awesome the leather is molded for the gun and the hammer doesnt hang when your draw because the holster is cut out for the hammer. The maxx carry holsters are about $45 but they are so nice !

[@ChristianGrest]

I think I've watched every video you've put out on this one. It's basically a clone of the 640 I believe? Wonder what part interchangeability there is. I think something like one of these makes a good project revolver kinda like what you've done with yours. I currently don't own a .357mag wheelman, but hope to own another at some point. Be nice to wander into a pawn shop and find one of these they can't hardly give away...well I know a guy that did a thing and it's wonderful! Awesome update and long term review on this little fella brother!

[@ricjona1069]

The rounds are the only interchangeable parts. The S&W and Taurus small frame revolvers are similar but not the same. The grips aren't even interchangeable off the shelf.

[@ChristianGrest]

@@ricjona1069 Good to know. Been inside plenty of smiths, but never a Taurus. Sure would be nice if they shared some parts commonality.

[@ricjona1069]

@@ChristianGrest Take a look at a disassembly video (there are many). The similarities stop right around taking off the side plate. At one time they were owned by the same company and you can see the similarities and your knowledge of the Smith will transfer over just not the parts.

[@ChristianGrest]

@@ricjona1069 great idea. Definitely will take a look. 👍

[@ChristianGrest]

@@ricjona1069 watching a video now. Definitely some similarities, but yea it’s different. But easy to swap springs and polish factory parts to smooth things out.

[@CuddleParrot211]

Sorry for the glitch 😬😞

[@Brykk]

Check out the pachmayr diamond pro grip

[@PatRMG]

Will do!

[@markmullen1852]

Bought my 605 back in 07. Love it. Changed the tiny grips and it was perfect. Back in 07 I think I paid under $250.00. Great little snubby.

[@cp300blackout4]

Nice review! Thanks for the video!

[@PatRMG]

Thanks for watching!

[@CombatDoc54]

Good afternoon Pat from Stone County, Missouri on Table Rock Lake just a few miles West of Branson. Just found your channel today and I must say, I am not a fan of double action for me personally due to accuracy issues. Now that's just me. But you hit the nail on the head when you stated one word, and that word is "discipline". The trigger pull on my 605 is around 12 pounds, so if I am target shooting and want that accuracy, I shoot single. But, there may come a time in everyone's life, when they may not have time to cock that hammer back, that's where the discipline comes into play at. I was absolutely impressed implementing that discipline and hitting those targets at that distance. (we'll overlook the one that got away). Great job, great video!! By the way, I'm 70 years old go to the range and not shooting blanks. God bless you brother and GOD BL:ESS AMERICA. 2024 is going to be a great year in our country's history. My main carry is a Canik METE SFX 9mm. 20+1 and an 18 spare.

[@joesimons7387]

I changed out the rubber grip to a larger one made a big difference. I don't pocket carry this pistol I use in the belt holster.

[@dancingdruid8314]

Wilson Combat has i nice trigger spring kit for the 605. I put them in my 686 and 605 both the smith and taurus ran 200 rounds without a light strike and the double action trigger pull is down to 8 pounds.

[@michaelbradley6488]

I owned the 38 special version, it was nice, but the double action pull was quite heavy and the only real complaint I have about that gun.

[@repetitivemotion]

Put in a spring kit it’s easy and changes the pull drastically

[@JoseReyes-m7l]

Bought my yesterday this revolver 605 , have to wait 3 to 5 days for the background check ( you know blue states) the price was 538$ total , thanks for the video , I would like to see the video when brochure the gun , look amazing, thanks

[@anthonyb2334]

I purchased this about 5 months ago but with the 3” barrel. It works well but definitely gives you a bite. I wanted it as a nightstand gun, using 38+p. It works well.

[@jackbauer9077]

Not my favorite but they are great 357 for the money, I wouldn’t mind having a cheap 3” with the front night sight. For the money can’t beat it.

[@PatRMG]

I've been meaning to grab a 3 inch. Just haven't done so yet.

[@EchoLeague2]

110 Winchester white box isn’t too bad out of it when it comes to the biting. I’m only 130 lbs too

[@frankl1955]

The 605 was my first carry gun in 2004. I paid $200.00 new and put a $300.00 Crimson Trace laser grips on it (nothings too good for our friends). I don't carry it much, but it stays next to my bed. I left enough of the hammer to still fire single action if need be.

[@timclaus8313]

Good thing about revolver cartridges is you can adjust the powder/charge to adjust for weight and barrel length.

[@jacobcooper3049]

Excellent review. Enjoyed watching it. In the market for a budget friendly wheel gun and this had caught my eye but in the 3” version. Thank you for your time and effort into putting this video together. You gained another subscriber!

[@PatRMG]

Welcome to the channel! Thanks for watching!

[@billyrodriguez1878]

I have a shiny one that I bought in 1995. I still carry it today. It’s a 5 shooter and easier to conceal. I have never bought another gun since. Pistols various but no guns.

[@Amir_Nassir]

i've had mine for about 5 or 7 years. I rarely shoot it, just sits in the safe. But it hasnt exploded or gone off on it's own. That's a good sign

[@imthatguy1878]

I had to early 605B and unfortunately let it go in a trade in, it was a great budget carry that I never worried about scratching

[@michaelschaffer9165]

I removed hammers on most of my revovers. Only the 856 Defender still has a spur and that might leVe soon. Single action is foolish for self defense better to disable that function.

[@jesseboutdoors]

I still have mine. If I was to do it all over again I’d get the 856. I shoot nothing but 38 special +P out of mine. I’d rather have the extra round of the 856. Besides that the 605 is a great gun.

[@RickNethery]

Good review, I've looked at a 3" version of this one several times. I kinda like it. 👍

[@PatRMG]

Right on!

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Well, I decided to trade out the stock rubber grips on mine for a Hogue mono. It does feel better. The stock grip fits my hand ok with my pinky supporting the bottom but it does hurt with magnum loads. I don't shoot them in this that often but the Hogue grip also just gives me a bit more control. I obviously came back to watch again...

[@jamespugh]

God old 605 is one best little guns the ever made. My brother got one nice little carry revolver. Only issue he ever had was with the finsh

[@manuelglasfort2622]

Cool gun! I‘m debating between this and a used Colt Detective Special. Yes, the Colt is only .38 Special, but it is also less of half the price than a new 605 in my country. Plus you read a lot about people having trouble with their 605s.. A Colt Detective from the 80s can be had for 250 Euros where I live, 605 costs 550 Euros

[@TheJohndeere212]

Nice looking revolver.

[@PatRMG]

Thanks!

[@shockerjm6]

Nice inexpensive wheel gun. Thanks again for the zetas!

[@SonomaGrey]

That’s a beaut! I got a rock island m206 but thinking this would have been a better bet

[@crawfordimagery4107]

Picked up the new 650 based on your videos. My first wheel gun. Any does and don’ts to cleaning/using compared to a polymer? Thanks

[@emotionalgunownership6919]

Thanks for this video it was very informative, just what I was looking for.

[@hemi5.7awdpursuit5]

Great conceal power packed 605 Taurus 357 $300 range definitely early Christmas present for me. I prefer hiding mines in my navy peacoat

[@mentalJourney365]

Have you ever measured the gap between the forcing cone and the cylinder on yours?

[@ericm6863]

Great review. BuffaloBore page says .357 heavy outdoorsman load can have crimp jump issues in light alloy frames. Does the 605 fall into that group?

[@gk5891]

No. It's a stainless steel frame. Make sure you measure the cylinder length to make sure it's long enough. I have had small revolvers in the past that the cylinder was to short for 180 gr.

[@My-Nickel]

Right on, thank you sir 🙏

[@mofozi]

The gun definitely has alot of charecter!!!!

[@rootbeer2399]

Is it normal to see ricochet in the brush Infront of the target about halfway to you and the target? How safe is that in your opinion and is there a safe distance to stand when shooting steel?

[@Amir_Nassir]

My brother is ATF and I heard bobbing the hammer is just like cutting the barrel on your rifle. You're basically making a machine gun.

[@jonkaylor7483]

Did you use Dremel tool to Bob the hammer and can you show

[@chuck1933]

I have just seen your video and haven't looked through the comments at this point. But I'm curious. What would be your opinion of the poly version of this revolver? Snub nose

[@mikem.2078]

Any ideas how much ballistics and fps you lose in 2 inch versus say 3 inch? Some are commenting it’s only 50 fps, but other sources say about 300 (i.e. ballistics by the inch website).