Taurus 82 Revolver: The 10,000 Round Taurus

Sit right there and let me tell you a story of the Taurus 82, the 10000 round Taurus. Over the course of about a year I shot 10,006 rounds through this simple, plain Jane 38 Special revolver with zero failures of any type. The gun is a tank and I love it.

[@benchampion4086]

Great video I have an old Model 65 that is built like a tank and my EDC is a Taurus 856 Defender with a 3 inch barrel and an great front sight. I am 76 years old and a retired Deputy Constable that has carried Colt’s, Smith’s and Ruger’s in 375 Magnum but I prefer a Taurus because they shoot very well.

[@Sam-et3bv]

Very cool. I would love to see an Executive Grade 82 with a brass rod front sight. That would be rad.

[@titanscerw]

Make it 3 inch, optics ready

[@lobstereleven4610]

Taurus; it’s Brazilian Portuguese for “the Glock of revolvers” 😂😂

[@user-jetmachinist]

I have a S&W 64-7 security agency trade in . I made a custom rmr pattern mount without drilling the gun . Now its a one of a kind revolver with a red dot .

[@borkwoof696]

Considering some of the ups & downs that the more established revolver makers seem to go through, Taurus is getting more and more attractive.

[@daleswalley7226]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@keithhartman9946]

A new smith makes an old taurus look pretty good, depending. ...

[@jasonashley4579]

I own all kinds of revolvers Smiths Colts Rugers Astras Manurhin, my two Taurus model 65's one made in the late 70's and a newer production one have been just as accurate and reliable as any wheel gun I own.

[@carloparisi9945]

Hi Caleb, it seems that the 82 is ready to fit in the role of the S&W model 10 and of the Colt OP

[@codyayres]

I just wish they would make a 327 mag with a 4in barrel. A good hunting/ kit gun.

[@CWR66]

I had the 357 version of that revolver and although I didn't shoot a lot of rounds through it before selling it I enjoyed shooting it. The gun was accurate and seemed well made for a budget handgun.

[@jtdundee]

Perfect candidate for a couple factory drilled and tapped holes for a dot sight adapter base. Thanks!

[@nonyabiz9487]

waste of money

[@richardjohnson4238]

I had a Model 82 back in the early 80's or so. I don't know how many 38 Wadcutters I put through that gun but it was a bunch of them. Gun never faultered. The only "grip" I had was the wood grips looked like they'd been checkered by a guy on his first day on the job, and had been hacked out of an old 2X4. Other than that it was great. Oh, I didn't change the grips, just added a T-grip and went on about my business.

[@BillyLawings]

I just bought one this past march 2024 love the gun shoots well ,a tank thanks for the video

[@mrmann44]

One of my favs! I bobbed the hammer, painted the gutter sight red and front sight white (great fast sight picture), put some Hogue med frame revolver grips, and exchanged the release and ejection rod with a stainless Taurus. Looks and functions AWESOME!

[@ricjona1069]

I feel the same about my model 65, which pairs nicely with my old Rossi 92.

[@rossgreenzweig]

I personally have a 605 revolver from Taurus and absolutely love it!! Thank you for the review Caleb!!

[@hawkeye7834]

I love Taurus and Rossi firearms always have and just like any company they got there good and bad i got the 651 cia model and love that and all the g series firearms and can't wait to get my hands on the micro they came out with for the price they are great firearms

[@westchester5865]

Excellent video! I love the Taurus 82. By far, the best bang for the buck revolver. I find it to be very accurate even with the fixed sites.

[@ndChronicles]

I lament daily, for trading in my Taurus 82, 3”, Service grip ( for those that remember what that was) with a Tyler “T” grip insert. This was one of the most accurate and reliable revolvers I have ever owned. Back then, in my 20s, I thought I needed a .357. Today, your video is confirmation for me to revisit obtaining a new 82. I currently posses 3 85s, 2 66s, a 92 and a 94. I whole heartedly believe in Taurus. Side note: I agree with another contributor to this forum. Bring the 82 or even the 65 back in a 3” Executive model.

[@crazyirishmedic9535]

The security company I work for has like 30 of the 82s in inventory. Most are older 80s or 90s made 82s and all the ones we have still work and the ones that broke down got replaced promptly by Tauras. Thease are what are isused out when a guard doesn't have his own handgun and they have done the company well. I even carried one for a while as my duty gun was at LTT they are much better than many people expect

[@curly__3]

Those were the mainstay of US securtiy companies and many state and local LE for decades. Very good gun for a fair price.

[@skiphinson8620]

A few over 1400 is a far cry from 10000 plus but I have 1400 plus on my Bainbridge marked stainless steel 856 that I bought new in April of 2023. It’s a smooth good shooting revolver. I like my Taurus!

[@stinger8634]

Don’t know if it’s an old Taurus or new Taurus but picked up a model 82, 10-11 years ago for my mom at a gun show for like $180. Guy was selling several of them he’d got from a security company. It’s blued and I painted the front sight white put maybe 100 rounds through it gave it to her. She shot it some but it pretty much stayed in her night stand. When she passed away I gave it to my brother and we went and shot a box of ammo through it and it still worked just fine.

[@schmoogiewhat]

Ok where is the slow DA trigger pull to see if it carries up correctly after those rounds? Where is the before/after endshake measurements? Why not pop the side plate off and see how things have worn? 10k rounds is great and all but let’s see the specs of the gun now.

[@mlindsay527]

There are a few documented 75,000 round Smith N frames out there, I do believe they needed some minor replacement parts from time to time. Future updates at 10,000 round intervals would be cool. Smoke appears to be from cast bullet lube? If so, consider coated bullets. Much less smoke to obscure the target.

[@davegrizzly6301]

Miss my model 82 was my 1st for security work

[@bodhisattvya]

I also love my Taurus 82. It's an older generation one, but it's been bombproof. I wish Taurus would make a concealed hammer/DAO version with a narrow, non-serrated/polished trigger, chamfer the cylinders & have dovetails so you can put aftermarket sights or if it came stock with hi-viz night sights on it. I would buy such a gun in a heartbeat!

[@fabriciopaoletti523]

I don't understand Caleb. In another video you said that Taurus revolver are trash. Could you explain a little more about your opinion?

[@MrRevolver]

That other video is like 6 years old and shockingly things can change Hard concept to grasp for small minded ppl

[@357mag84]

Great video. Im hoping to do something similar with my RP63. I want to see how many 357 mag rounds it will take. I just hit 500 a couple days ago. Its going to take a while, I can only handle 100 rounds per range trip, haha.

[@joeltowle2737]

I wish they made them with 2" or 2.5" barrel. Or a 3" barrel on the 65 & 66!

[@Brazilian.Off.Duty.Cop.]

They did all these barrel lengths you said with the model 82 back in the day. I don't know if they sold to US or made them to the 65/66 models.

[@joeltowle2737]

@@Brazilian.Off.Duty.Cop. I remember that! My first handgun was a used 3" Model 66 in blue.

[@peterblad611]

Hey can you tell me where to find the Taurus 5 shot 380 revolver? I emailed Taurus and get the same "it's a great day here at Taurus.... they claim they are making them and available?

[@ArneAsada69]

Does it take Glock mags? 😂

[@MrRevolver]

lol yes of course everything takes Glock mags if you push hard enough

[@mikeseier4449]

That is sooo funny, How did you come up with that original question??😮

[@douglasmueller2278]

I'm only commenting to promote your sense of humor

[@davidabney7700]

I own several Taurus Model 80 & 83 Revolvers. I started collecting the older Taurus Models, because of the fantastic cosmetic features that was provided by Taurus Manufacturing in those years (1970's). The features I speak of, for those unfamiliar, was the tight "linear lines" that traversed the cylinder flutes, the top strap, and around the front sight. I suspect that this cosmetic work was added for sales enhancement purposes. In the 1980's, I was able to purchase the early production Model 80 (standard bbl) and Model 82 (heavy bbl.) at local pawnshops dirt cheap. There were, and still are, a lot of Taurus snob gun owners, so there was not a strong market for older model Taurus revolvers. What was overlooked by these critics was those cosmetics offered on plain Jane fixed sight .38 Service Revolvers. The linear line feature was time consuming and expensive for Taurus to offer. This decorative feature mirrored exactly what the Smith & Wesson Company offered on their premier deluxe S&W Model 27 in pre-1980 times. The Model 27 was a high dollar .357 because of the workmanship and decorative linear lines offered on the cylinder flute and top strap.. The deep rich blue finish that the Taurus Company applied to those early models was done with care ad much craftsmanship. I own several older Taurus six-guns with the decorative linear lines (early 70's production). The linear line feature only lasted a few years before Taurus quit offering it, because of expense.The Model 80 and 82revolvers were cheaper alternative for security firms, bank guards, and some law enforcement agencies, that made large contract orders for revolvers for their officers. The cost savings was substantial over the competition (S&W, Ruger, Colt) and reliability and quality did not suffer with their Taurus 80 & 82 Models selected for purchase. I was a Taurus snob myself until I made a purchase on a well worn ex-security guard Model 80, one of the described early Taurus Model 80's, at a local gun show. It was dirt cheap, 100-dollars, and after I got it home and really started examining it. I became very impressed at what was being offered by Taurus in those formulating years. This was an early 70's production, replete with those beautiful linear lines, a still good blue finish, and decent trigger. Not S&W or Colt for sure, but passable for the law enforcement or security officer in need of a quality .38 Service Revolver for duty purposes. Thank you for this video very much. The current 82 is built like a German "tiger tank"and 10,000 rounds plus six does not surprise me. These are built to last. Were I still in law enforcement, the current Model 82 or Model 65 would suit me fine for duty carry. Excellent service revolver for the dinosaur revolver carrier still on duty.

[@1awrenceofarabia]

Caleb i'd love to see Taurus offer a set of G10 grips design for the high web grip. The common target style grips on carry guns are giving bad cues to new revolver shooters IMO. They certainly did for me when I got into wheel guns.

[@actslore]

Would be nice to see a video of you comparing the internals between this and a new revolver. See how it feels after a deep clean and lubrication

[@Beardman770]

MR73 can't handle 10,000 rounds of .38 ??

[@johnkeisterelquattro2553]

This guy is just so full of himself and so full of crap. He has absolutely no idea about MR73’s and what they can handle, in making this statement.

[@Beardman770]

@johnkeisterelquattro2553 I'm open minded, if he's seen a MR73 go down I'd be willing to hear him out.

[@johnkeisterelquattro2553]

@@Beardman770 I would agree to that too. The guy does have a good history of lying and making up nonsense however.

[@MrRevolver]

I personally broke an MR73 after 1300 rounds. It failed repeatedly in double action due to a flaw in the design which I can replicate basically at will. I extensively documented this in multiple locations as well.

[@Beardman770]

@MrRevolver thanks for your reply! Would really be interested in seeing the documentation, where do you have it posted? Would love a link.

[@nealkumar4112]

M200, EAA Windicator, or model 82? They all look pretty compatible.

[@vypr7007]

What do you have to say about the Taurus 650 CIA? Very obscure gun, and also, very little content on youtube.

[@ibapa888]

Aside from the 827 advantage (?) of having an extra round which is better in your opinion? 82 or 827?

[@johnwyliejr347]

Great video. So it's an L frame size, but uses k frame size speedloaders ? A model 82 Defender would be nice.

[@MrRevolver]

Yeah, it’s like a GP100 size really, but yes K-frame loaders

[@johnwyliejr347]

@@MrRevolver thanks.

[@soldier715]

How close is your variant of the 608 to coming out?

[@OceanKing6725]

What's factory mainspring weight? What weight reduced power spring you swap in?

[@MrRevolver]

Factory spring is 12, I went with a 9

[@jonathoncooper7501]

No whiskey?

[@MrRevolver]

It was no joke like 5am when I filmed this. That’s a little too early for the scotch

[@bellcoolmountain6650]

I want a 82 IF, IF Taurus will make a toro 82. Tell Taurus to start making toro models for the big wheelies!!!

[@JodyT243]

Were all 10k rounds of that ammo 158gr LRN? Do 125-132gr FMJ hit point of aim?

[@MrRevolver]

130gr FMJ hits low, which is normal with guns that are regulated for 158gr LRN. I shot a bunch of different ammo types out of it, but mostly 158gr from various companies.

[@BehindTheGoldenCurtain]

I bought an 856 three years ago and it fell apart after about 500 rounds. Taurus was nice enough to replace it with a new one, but it soured me. As for full size, we are limited to the model 65 here in CA. Thoughts on that gun?

[@MrRevolver]

65 is solid. I prefer the 82 since it's a 38 Special only, but the 65 goes hard.

[@rogera9842]

What is your opinion of the Taurus 627 Tracker? Do you have any experience with long term reliability/durability on this model?

[@MrRevolver]

I actually had a Tracker way back in like...2006. If memory serves it was fine. My overall experience with our revolvers makes me pretty confident that they're going to be good

[@rogera9842]

Sounds good and thanks for the reply@@MrRevolver

[@richardkut3976]

8 1/2 lbs trigger not enough to set off primers?😊

[@MrRevolver]

Yeah like some weird stuff, Fiochi, S&B, etc. Had zero issues with Magtech, Federal, Remington, Hornady, and Buffalo Bore.

[@richardkut3976]

@@MrRevolver Thanks, for them reply. I rather not spin the Wheel & not hear a Bang!

[@Anibal677]

The model 827 of Tarus is almost like this one but with seven rounds

[@ElTejon47901]

I sold these at Galyan's in Indianapolis for $189.99, 1988-1991.

[@dannygunzz5373]

What’s that button you had in your revolver?

[@MrRevolver]

Button?

[@dannygunzz5373]

At 7:08 during the montage pics

[@MrRevolver]

Oh! That is a Light Pin from Gabe White training. It’s a shooting accomplishment and I’m the only one to earn one using a revolver

[@joshuasutton4043]

Have a old Taurus 85 still going

[@titanscerw]

I was looking for this hinted "shilling" vidya! :) +][+

[@davidkachel]

What is that round butt revolver diagrammed in the frame directly behind you?

[@MrRevolver]

It’s an Adams

[@davidkachel]

@@MrRevolver The exploded view, 2 inch, birdshead six-shot, large bore revolver?!

[@FCV0511]

I'd love to try Taurus's larger revolvers (the Model 82, 66, 608, etc), but I refuse to purchase a wheelgun with an internal lock built into it. I hope that Taurus opts to ditch that internal hammer lock for the US market sometime sooner than later. I'd also like to see some more partial underlugs in the Taurus revolver lineup, and I am curious how the Taurus 66 stacks up to the new Rossi RM64 as well.

[@MrRevolver]

The lock on the hammer helps us get import points which is nice, and also because those guns are sold a lot to South American security companies, it counts as a "safety" for them.

[@FCV0511]

@@MrRevolver Gotcha. I wouldn't be averse to seeing Taurus sell a separate hammer without the lock for me to swap into the gun in that case!

[@MrRevolver]

I'd love that!

[@westchester5865]

Missing out on good shooting revolvers. The key lock on Taurus and S&W has zero impact on shooting. On the S&W it is a little bit ugly. On the Taurus, it is on the hammer, so not very noticeable.

[@mikeferry8038]

Happy I found your channel

[@benjacobs6531]

Like such wheel guns....

[@warrenrosen132]

State of the art ca. 1960.

[@Hey_Blondie]

Love this.

[@andrefrank8270]

Many + ps?

[@MrRevolver]

Lots of

[@daleswalley7226]

How’s the model 65 hold up under 125gr. .357 Magnum? And I’m sold on the 82 now!

[@MrRevolver]

I'll have to get one and find out!

[@daleswalley7226]

Did you rind out yet?

[@SAMUEL_0967]

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