Taurus Executive Final Thoughts

Is this a good revolver to have?
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[@joe1940]

Taurus is upping their game, the fit and finish on their revolvers has really improved over the past few years. Great video.👍

[@lynnkramer1211]

Well, thanks for trying. Taurus USA is manufacturing guns in this country and the quality is slipping. Brazil has experienced workers trained by Berretta and the USA doesn't.

[@SEO122]

@@lynnkramer1211 Have you handled and shot this 856 Executive Grade? The fit and finish on mine makes my two new S&W 642s look like dog poop in comparison.

[@anangryranger]

Greg, I carried S&W revolvers for ages on the street as a peace officer. And I was a professional gunsmith for years as well. I bet my life on mine in three shootings as well. That said, today, I carry a Taurus 856UL Defender 3". And I'd bet my life on it as well. The quality of that weapon is very good. I've been inside this weapon, and performed my own action work on it. It's as smooth as the S&W model 65-3 4" I recently bought that was an issue weapons from my old P.D., another weapon I'd carry without hesitation. Taurus has really been stepping up their game, and building great weapons. As to screws backing out, I learned long ago to tighten screws every time I clean my weapons. This was taught to me by my great uncle, who carried an 1882 Colt SAA. It's common sense weapon maintenance. Its those that don't practice this that gripe about screws falling out after shooting hundreds of rounds before cleaning. If they clean AND tighten screws after EVERY shooting session, it would not be an issue. But I kept screws in inventory in my shop just for those who didn't follow this practice. Bottom line, I'm proud of you for presenting this experience with this model Taurus, and demonstrating it's excellent quality. You're a genuine asset to us all.👍

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks brother!

[@scannerbowie2965]

I’ve got a 2 inch stainless bluecollar (non executive) Taurus 856. Over 1 k rounds through it. Never failed works every time. Cheap and classic

[@podsmpsg1]

Taurus has really come a long way in terms of quality control with their revolvers. They can now pretty much compete with S&W, Ruger and Colt on a level playing field. Colt and S&W is a little pricey right now.

[@s8tmanpaul77]

First off, I want to say thank you for taking the time to review the executive series. You’ve helped satisfy my curiosity as far as the quality of the pistol. Second, I have owned four or five different Taurus pistols, both revolvers and semi autos over the last, couple of decades. I have also owned Glocks, Brownings, and other “higher end” pistols. I have never had a problem with the Taurus product. As a matter of fact. I have never had to send one of them back to the factory for work or repair. I have a G3 C, which I have almost 1000 rounds through and I’ve had one stove pipe out of all those rounds. I believe the reason I had it was my fault, not the pistols fault. I have still not seen the executive series on the shelf anywhere yet, but when I do, I am going to purchase it.

[@tylermorrison7051]

Greg, you mentioned somebody who was already having trouble with their S&W Ultimate Carry? Less than two weeks ago, a customer came into the local gun store. He recently purchased a 32 UC. The revolver was already experiencing light primer strikes and possibly some other problem. He contacted Smith. As far as i know, he's sending it in. I'll say this...The beveled cylinder was nice, the sights seemed pretty good, and the VZ boot grip (specially made for the UC) needs to be offered on their website for the general public to purchase.

[@LionquestFitness]

I wouldn't mind having that grip on my 642. I don't know that I'll ever come off the hip for the UC. I'd probably go for the airweight Kimber first.

[@totizabayle377]

I have all kinds of handguns including Taurus, but my favorite is the old school model 64 , my ever ever first hand gun . Good presentation as always Greg.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Toti!

[@marciocumpiancumpian2075]

Boa noite aqui do Brasil meu amigo americano. Obrigado por outro video , suas análises são muito importantes e honestas. Quero aproveitar e agradecer aos amigos ai dos EUA,que estão orando pelo povo gaúcho, do Rio Grande do Sul. Deus abençoe a todos, Deus abençoe as Américas 🇧🇷🤝🇺🇲

[@joesheetstheragman7737]

Backyard and range look excellent, clean and neat. I've never noticed the railroad ties before, if new, it's a great addition.

[@LionquestFitness]

Hi Joe - It needs some upkeep. The 4X4's mark off my yardage - 5, 7, 10, 15, 20, and 25.

[@joep4235]

Thanks Greg ! I still haven't purchased a Taurus revolver, but because of your vids, I now check them out regularly when at the gun store... never say never !!

[@LionquestFitness]

The Executive is one I can get behind Joe.

[@fbweaver63]

great review and shooting again. thank you.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks for sitting through both presentations!

[@yuvgotubekidding]

Thanks for the follow up video on this revolver. Nice getting two videos in one night. As for quality let’s not forget there is now pre and post scamdemic materials and labor involved. Anything built in any industry after 2019 probably is not the same as before 2019.

[@ThecrazyScotsman]

Great video my friend, in todays world with the severe lack of Quality Control Standards being held up so many companies seeing issue after issue very sad when some of these companies like Smith have such a high reputation grown from times of old, these newer folks running things have no idea of what quality means or stands for

[@steveh4962]

Greg, another great one! It is difficult to tell your shot distances from the video....both first six and final 3.

[@LionquestFitness]

It was 15 and 10 yards. Those 4X4's mark distance at five, seven, ten, fifteen, twenty and twenty-five yards.

[@frankbutta9344]

I won’t buy any revolver without seeing it first. Smith and Wesson parts availability is the best, and they serviced my police trade-in M64 for free a few years ago(!!!).

[@LionquestFitness]

You can't ask for better service than that!

[@guaporeturns9472]

That’s a great price

[@robwilson3749]

Their service is the best and that's my experience. When I bought a used model 686 no dash made in 1984 from a pawn shop and Smith paid for shipping both ways and did the "M" upgrade/modification upgrade at no charge 28 years after the gun was made and during the Shield 1.0 recall? Let's say that made a lasting impression on me. Does it excuse canted barrels and the abysmal anesthetic abomination that are Hillary holes and MIM parts with two piece barrels tossed on top? Nope. But that CS while maybe not "perfect" in all respects, ain't the worst either.

[@oldcop18]

Thanks as always for your revolver content, you’re one of the few doing it right.

[@LionquestFitness]

Brother I appreciate you for that.

[@bigal2696]

Consider my model 64 a "puck up gun", too. And it's a beautiful revolver.

[@LionquestFitness]

One of the best Big Al!

[@CyborgZeta]

I have only had a cylinder yoke screw back out once, on a newer 82. I had to order a replacement yoke assembly because the tiny spring on the original broke. The replacement worked fine, but opening the cylinder got really tight. Since then, as you mentioned, I always keep an eye on the cylinder screw in particular. I've shot my Taurus 327 a fair amount, by my standards, since getting it and all the screws on it are still tight. You're right about modern QC. I have heard the same from people who got the new UC J-Frames. My recent 586 "Classic" I had, which I got rid of because I did not like it (turns out I don't like L-Frames at all), had an issue with the cylinder binding a bit and not always opening when you push the cylinder release.

[@terryschiller2625]

Hi Greg,great review of that Taurus 856! Been kicking the idea around of getting either the defender or the executive. Your series has helped a lot. Thank you. And thanks for all your hard work and time Sir.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Terry!

[@3Pillers]

Great series thanks for posting. Waiting for the next series.

[@LionquestFitness]

Next up is a review of Harry's Holsters Icon 2.0 for small frame revolvers. Definitely something different for me to do a review on - kydex holster and appendix carry.

[@royseleech3524]

Thanks for the information

[@mikereese15]

Appreciate you sharing

[@marie-noellebaechler1433]

Thank you very much for this video. It's interesting to know that the executive is a good revolver and that it may be an alternative to recent S&W revolvers who do not keep the quality of older ones. Where I live, the 856 TORO is available. But it doesn't seem that the executive is.

[@jasonashley4579]

I own all kinds of wheel guns, my Taurus 65 that I use as my utility gun or car truck gun is a solid shooter, I've had to send a Smith and Wesson 637 back myself and a couple Sigs.

[@JackSmith-fj6sn]

Interesting as always. Hope you keep the Rossi rp63 since you got a replacement after a long wait. Please wring it out. Took 3 months to get a recoil spring assembly from S&W for my shield 9mm. Couldn't believe they didn't have any. Free of charge, but still....

[@edwray0able]

Great presentation!!

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks Ed!

[@tomcarr4630]

This was a wonderful series! Thank you! (I have had to Loctite the release on all of my Smith revolvers. I truly appreciate your suggestion on that a couple years ago!)

[@LionquestFitness]

Glad to be of help Tom!

[@ArizonaGhostriders]

I sure like the guns they are putting out.

[@LionquestFitness]

The best thing is that they are affordable for most folks.

[@DanTheWolfman]

That trigger looks awesome! Hopefully I'll be reviewing an Executive soon...but maybe not this one stay tuned....

[@dano1956]

Good morning buddy.

[@LionquestFitness]

And a fine Sunday morning to you Dano! 😃

[@carlosmorris4510]

I'm just over 1400 rounds through my Tracker now; 0 problems whatsoever... Half .38 Spl/half .357 Mag. It's porting cuts down on the problems associated with extended shooting, I think... Still, I can tell it's no S&W or Ruger; it has much looser lockup - and kind of a pot metal cylinder (seemingly).

[@jamesschneider3828]

My problem with the Taurus is not enough room between grip and trigger guard. Even with light 38 special loads after shooting about 24 rounds my middle finger is sore from the trigger guard slamming into it. I've tried three different sets of grips but have same results.

[@LionquestFitness]

I've had people tell me the same thing about the new Rossi revolvers.

[@nelsonhoward504]

One word outstanding ps what is your opinion on Taurus tracker

[@LionquestFitness]

Check out the Buffalo Outdoors channel. He has reviewed that gun.

[@johnp1839]

Nice video, that executive grade line looks like a great value👍. On that Taurus what after market front sight was installed it looks great?

[@LionquestFitness]

I think that was the one that comes with the Executive.

[@1Floridaman]

It’s actually not the factory sight, it is not good! This is a XS Big dot I put on. Being almost 65 yrs my eyes aren’t great

[@LionquestFitness]

@@1Floridaman Thanks for clarifying that. 👍

[@T.A.B.Videos]

👍

[@chuckallen9012]

Thanks for the video. What is that black holster you put the Executive in?

[@LionquestFitness]

That was a silver dollar pancake holster from Simply Rugged.

[@chuckallen9012]

@@LionquestFitness Thank you. Looks like a really snug fit for OWB. I'll check it out.

[@garageguy879]

Greg,since you put the original grip back on the Taurus,did you at anytime while firing feel that you hand was sliding up the grip after each shot?

[@LionquestFitness]

Good question. No, that grip is very secure in my hand.

[@YellowHammer26]

👍👍 Thanks Greg. I know this is off subject but I bought a Rossi r92 in 357 and it looks and shoots good. The problem is when you load ammo in the magazine and then try to work the lever and load it the first cartridge is sitting at an angle and won’t load unless you stick your finger in from top and straighten it out. After that it works fine until you load the magazine again. Any ideas what would cause that.

[@LionquestFitness]

I don't know. Go over to a channel called Leverguns50. Ask him and tell him I sent you. He specializes in lever action rifles.

[@YellowHammer26]

@@LionquestFitness 👍👍 ok, thanks

[@johnelder4273]

Thanks Greg! A great series of videos on that Taurus Executive. It is nice and a good deal for the money, but it can't hold a candle to that S&W Model 64. I think the older guns are just better made regardless of the brand. I see another used S&W in my future. I am currently carrying a Taurus 605 that I bought about 2 years ago on your recommendation. Still no problems with it. Shot a Copperhead with it while bush hogging (or "brush hogging" depending on where you're from) last season. Just getting ready to cut that field back for the first time this season and it will be on my hip again. Shoots right to point of aim and I'm not beating up my beloved S&W 640.

[@LionquestFitness]

Good story!

[@EricDaMAJ]

Taurus is on the upswing in terms of quality and innovation after years of mediocre to garbage QA/QC. S&W is sadly starting to fail in its QA/QC.

[@LionquestFitness]

Very unfortunately for S&W. I've got older examples of their workmanship I'd put up against many modern revolvers and these were stock guns intended for the common use and sale. Today it is all about high price boutique revolvers that may or may not have issues or poor QC.

[@danwaller5312]

What holster are you wearing

[@LionquestFitness]

Simply Rugged Silver Dollar Pancake holster.

[@mrbottomfeeder]

🔫🔥🔥👍👍😎

[@brancroidubh5996]

I always look forward to your new content. Thanks Greg, Cheers mate! I have a Taurus 608 for hiking, camping and Undercoat winter carry. I am a big Ol'boy At 6ft @ in, and 250 pound so I do not mind the weight. I love Taurus Revolvers.

[@LionquestFitness]

Thanks for sharing that! 😃

[@lesgillard985]

Considering your last shots at @20 meters... it would appear your techniques work ... dont listen to the nat sayers. 😊

[@LionquestFitness]

And that is good advice Les!

[@lesgillard985]

@@LionquestFitness 😀 so is Tyler's and mine about you starting the Grambo Academy of Refined Gentlemen 😀😃🙂🙃😊

[@DRBR-2020]

Friends don't let friends buy a Taurus...

[@LionquestFitness]

Naw, I buy em and give them to friends and family members as gifts. 😃

[@tannerweinstiger7869]

Mine have been fine 856 and my afs 92 iv shot st least 2000 times never had a single malfunction on my life 856 shot 150 times so far nothing but shoots low i need there shorter front blade that they sell

[@LionquestFitness]

@@tannerweinstiger7869 I painted mine orange and just got use to putting the sight on the target with the front raised above the rear sights.

[@pickin4you]

I’ve had nothing but JUNK from Taurus. I had two revolvers last year sent to my ffl and both of them were out of time. It would get to one of the chambers and lock up. So either that star on the back of the cylinder was not made right or the locking notch in the cylinder was not machines in the correct spot. You do what you want, but they are making JUNK in my opinion. I can buy cheaper revolvers that never jam. Plus if you needed work done on one, there is a 2 year wait time. That tells you how many have been returned because they DO NOT WORK.

[@LionquestFitness]

Well, sometimes they do work, and this one does. If I have one that doesn't, I report that too.