Taurus Tracker 692: Ultimate Multi-Cartridge Revolver? 380 ACP, 9mm, 38 Super, 9mm, 38 spl, 357 mag

[@mixilflic]

I just got one these in the executive upgrade. Really cool revolver. If I could have found a regular 692 I would have been happy, ambivalent on the wood grip, sight is nice, and the triggers on my 627 and 617 are pretty smooth.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Wow that’s awesome! Congrats! I love mine. lol, I just put some Altamont wood grips on mine hahahaha.

[@michaelmcmillan2776]

Our local shooting range finally got a hold of that handgun. We really like it. Definitely going to put it on the Christmas list

[@triggerbarPhD]

That’s awesome! It is a really great gun.

[@HEYTWIDDLELEEDEE-c6p]

Glad you did this. Interesting gun.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks!

[@twisted.illusions]

About 5 months ago we were shooting 9mm blazer brass out of a revolver, we had noticed the brass expanding and having to manually pull the brass out. Switched to a box of Remington and Winchester and never had a problem. Side note, we have still had expanding brass problems with Blazer brass with a different box and series run.

[@triggerbarPhD]

That's great to know. I think I'd only tried with steel where I got the stuck cases. Thanks for sharing this!!

[@ChristianGrest]

Well I think you’ve sold me on this one. Having a wheel gun that can shoot this amount of variety makes a ton of sense. Awesome video brother!

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks my friend! Yah it’s very versatile!

[@wyominggunproject]

Now that’s a cool Taurus revolver. Great video man. 🤠

[@triggerbarPhD]

My one any only and surprise surprise, counter to the Taurus haters, it works! 😂🤣

[@ChrisFromThe740]

That was a great video and super versatile wheel gun. Have a great weekend

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks Chris! Hope you have a great one too!!

[@caseymurphy244]

Just picked one up this weekend from Scheel's. Shots great. Very accurate. Going to get some moon clips for .380. But what im wonder if it will also shot the 9x21 & 9x23 ?

[@triggerbarPhD]

I tried 9x18 makerov and that didn’t work. I don’t know about 9x21 and 23

[@dalecharles811]

Gotta say I loved it!!! Good reviews without all the Camino attitude

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thank you, I greatly appreciate your kindness!

[@DanTheWolfman]

Did I trigger bar this video? Mine has been solid 4+ years! Can't wait for...........

[@triggerbarPhD]

😂🤣

[@exothermal.sprocket]

.357mag (& 38 Super...sort of), 38 special, 38 Long Colt, 38 Short Colt, 9mm, and .380auto. That's a pretty versatile spread. Maybe that .380 you tried had hard primers. The Underwood stuff seemed to fire just fine. For ultimate magnum loads, look to Buffalo Bore, DoubleTap, and Grizzly. Underwood is great too, but not to the level of the others in rimmed revolver cartridges, typically their forte is in semi-auto rimless cartridges.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks, I didn’t realize that about their wheel gun cartridges. I have some BB 357 mag, I need to compare!!

[@dougmac9955]

I have an Astra model 1921/400. Historically we have always been told because of the alchemy applied to the design of this guns chamber, they you can shoot just about any 9mm caliber. It is officially chambered for 9mm Largo/9x23mm. I have shot 9mm Largo/9x23, 9mm Luger/9x19 and 380acp/9x17, in this particular example. I experienced no problems with the first two calibers but it is less reliable with 380. Like you I experienced light primer strikes occasionally. In a previous example of the Astra 400 at a time when surplus 9x23 was unavailable I used exclusively 9mm Luger and would experience the occasional failure to extract. The extractor would slip off the rim and leave a loaded round in the chamber if I tried to unload it. This never happened when I shot the round in the chamber. Best practice is to always use only the ammunition the gun is chamberd for, but hey I shoot 32 S&W long in my 1895 Nagant.

[@triggerbarPhD]

That’s awesome, I hadn’t heard of the Astra, seems like a great gun. I haven’t gotten a hold of any 9x23 and not sure it would fire in mine but I’m also not sure why it wouldn’t. But as you said, probably not reliable because the gun wasn’t made for it. Thanks again!!

[@raymillsap8613]

I've got the 6 inch version. Had it since it was released. Don't have the 380 moon clips though

[@JuarezDerrick]

Should be the same as the 9mm right?

[@triggerbarPhD]

Awesome, I get it's a great shooter!!

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yup, just longer barrel but otherwise I believe it's the same.

[@zstidsen]

Just bought one and took it out today. First time I unloaded the clip for 9mm, one of the tines broke off. I would say keep it to 9mm, or .38+p / .357. In a defense situation with the loud ports and flash, I'd opt for .38+p rather than blow my eardrums out with minimal to no gain on a 3" barrel with .357.

[@triggerbarPhD]

I like the TK customs clips instead of the factory ones. They suck. I think I got mine on Amazon but that’s the name of the place that makes them and you can buy them direct from TK customs.

[@finalcountdown7658]

Flash from ported guns aren't an issue. The flash from the muzzle and and especially the cylinder gap will be more than what's coming out of the ports anyway.

[@finalcountdown7658]

.357 out of a 2"-3" barrel is significantly more powerful than a 38+p out of a 2"-3". Check LuckyGunner's test results along with plethora of other sources for undebatable proof of this.

[@JimDonelson]

Where did you get the pachmayr grips for the gun? 4:10

[@triggerbarPhD]

Unfortunately I got these grips about 4 years ago and I can’t seem to find where I got them. I did just get some altamont grips for this gun and it fits a tracker/judge format/size.

[@jorgesolis9468]

He raging judge magnum is the next up with 454 cassul, 45 colt, 410 3 inch shells, and 45 Schofield

[@triggerbarPhD]

That’s a very versatile weapon for sure!!! Would love one of those!!

[@wastool]

The groups for 38 and 357 mag seemed larger and more inconsistent. I'm wondering if the barrel is optimized for 9mm instead of 38/357.

[@triggerbarPhD]

I’ve noticed that on other videos of mine and from other people’s videos. Interesting.

[@True_BabaYaga]

I noticed that when you had 380 misfires you shot the double action and when you shot 380 single action you did not have misfires. Note that when you shoot single action the strike on the primer is a bit stronger than double action. This could be the cause of misfires.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Interesting. I’ll have to try that out for sure!!

[@davidkolb1942]

I have the 6 1/2” version and I like it!

[@triggerbarPhD]

I bet that’s awesome!!

[@willbar1961]

I have a Colt SAA clone that shoots 45 Colt and 45 ACP. Also an 1858 Remington that shoots those plus Black Powder. But they aren't as user friendly and cheap to shoot as this Taurus.

[@triggerbarPhD]

But those are really awesome rounds and ability for black powder is very neat!!

[@talega1]

Interesting stuff....., these are hard to find......I tried. Btw, why not try those moon clips using 9 Makarov now........one more option?

[@billy56081]

9MM Mak is a larger diameter bullet.

[@talega1]

@@billy56081 I just watched the previous vid.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yup, answers from others but I did try it in another video and they wouldn't fit.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yes. I found it before (actually more technically in the first week before things really shut down and guns became scarce) of the pandemic. I don't see them around much.

[@akdm82]

I'm confused, were you shooting 380 or 9mm Kurz? I'm confused because I am virtually certain that 380 ACP and 9mm have the exact same diameter.

[@triggerbarPhD]

9mm Kurtz is 380 acp. Kurtz means short in German. Yes they are same diameter or close to the same diameter bullets. But the case is shorter for 380 acp.

[@akdm82]

@@triggerbarPhD yes, I know 380 ACP is shorter than 9mm. I think I had Kurtz confused with 9mm Makarov. Thanks for the correction on that. I’m enjoying your videos. Keep it up.

[@triggerbarPhD]

@@akdm82 thank-you! I appreciate it!

[@frankbrowning328]

Try shooting the 380 ammo in single action. In single action the hammer is pulled back farther which allows for a little more energy as it hits the transfer bar.

[@triggerbarPhD]

I tried a few of those but it didn’t seem to help. Switching ammo and to a different (out of the same package) moon clip worked though. I need to isolate which was the issue though.

[@austinfisheroutdoors]

Did you ever work out what the issue was with the 380s?

[@triggerbarPhD]

Not yet, I will get a follow up video on it soon.

[@ram218313]

cool video thanks for sharing information. im shock of the of how weak 357 mag was.

[@triggerbarPhD]

That 357 mag was terrible. I’m guessing something in the elements happened to it because I had it in a speed loader. I’ve shot that ammo before and it much hotter. So weird.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Try some 125gr Buffalo Bore XTP loads. That'll clear out the sinuses! 😆Guy with a Taurus 605 2-inch snub got 1470 fps with those.

[@bobbyfurr8780]

@@triggerbarPhD The .357 mag was shooting 180 grain bullets. Law of physics. Heavier bullet, loaded to the same pressure; its gonna be slower. Load it up to the same speed, you end up with too much pressure. Sure the pistol will handle the 180 grainers, but don't expect magnum speed of 1300 to 1400 fps.

[@triggerbarPhD]

yes very true but still overall foot-lbs of energy was on the low end for 357 mag. But good point.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@bobbyfurr8780 158-160 is about the optimal zone for the .357mag, where velocity and weight sort of peak. However, the best 180gr examples on the market reach 1,000 ft-lb from a 6-inch revolver.

[@johnnymccann5607]

It's always a big plus being able to shoot multiple calibers same firearms. more bang for your bucks. to shoot three or four calibers is awesome. I recently bought a rossi brawler 45colt/ 410single shot pistol. I also shoot 45acp with the aid of nitrile metric o rings sizes 8x2mm and 8.8x1.9 mm . it works great for me . I'm not saying for outher people to do this. papa wishing you well. 😊

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks my friend, that rossi is very versatile as well! honestly when I got this one I had been looking at the judge. I haven't done a video but I also have carried some rat shot in this while in some heavy rattle snake areas... But the 45colt/410/45acp is really potent and seems pretty ingenious of you on the 0 rings!! Very cool!!

[@mannywilliams6409]

Wasn't there a revolver called the Medusa that tried to do this years ago?

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yup. And probably a better design but I’m not sure they are even made anymore. Also they tried to do it with a single cylinder.

[@markmorse9445]

Not made for many years and didn't sell that well from what I've read

[@triggerbarPhD]

@@markmorse9445 yup. I think this 692 has some popularity because of the versatility but a lot of people really just like the 9mm revolvers for shooting competitions.

[@DemitriosX]

This reminds me of the Medusa that came out a couple of decades ago.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yah very similar!!

[@63DW89A]

The 692 will also shoot 38 Short Colt,& 38 Long Coltin the 38/357 cylinder.

[@triggerbarPhD]

That’s awesome. I’ll have to try some out!!

[@jpb1231000]

GREAT VIDEO! I RARELY sub on 1 video! You are an Exception!

[@triggerbarPhD]

That’s very kind of you, thank-you!!

[@ShastaBean]

you can't deny you enjoyed rolling through those trying to get them to fire. 25 trigger pulls for 5 shots 30 trigger pulls for 6 shots That is at least fairly "consistent"...

[@triggerbarPhD]

lol. Good practice for recoil anticipation. 🤷‍♂️. I need to go back and really test out was it the ammo or the moon clip. Still bugging me about this video…

[@ShastaBean]

@@triggerbarPhD if memory serves...it was before I was really tracking or recording any results...but I believe Blazer was an ammo that gave me LPSs with my Bodyguard.

[@triggerbarPhD]

@@ShastaBean well, that might be the answer then.

[@akdm82]

I guess this means that 2/1000s doesn't mean too much, since 9mm is .355 and 357/38 is .357. Is that correct? Or did they split the difference? LOL

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yes .357 to .355 are safe for 9mm bullets. When I’m reloading usually in the site I get them from will say which cartridge the bulllet was intended for. That’s mostly for speed and if the bullet can handle it. Ie a 357 mag cartridge will fire a bullet much faster than 380 acp.

[@Nobluffbuff]

I would buy a Taurus wheel gun. 👍

[@triggerbarPhD]

Seems to work for me. I have a friend who loves them but another friend who got a judge and the cylinder wouldn’t lock up from the factory! I think that’s what it means to have QC issues, some work some don’t. 🤣🤷‍♂️

[@Nobluffbuff]

@@triggerbarPhD I have heard the same about the judge model. Some of their Auto loading pistols are rock solid... I am seriously considering their newer G3 compact model, or even a G2c.

[@triggerbarPhD]

I agree. They had a recall on one of those models but things in their semi-auto's seem much better and I've heard when there are issues they fix them, that's really important. Cool, can't wait to hear how it goes!!

[@rayluse744]

Try some TK Custom moon clips.

[@triggerbarPhD]

That’s what these are. Both the 9mm and the 380 acp are from TK Custom. I thought I mentioned that, if not my apologies but thanks for commenting!!

[@JuarezDerrick]

​@@triggerbarPhD I figured 9 and 380 would be the same moon clip

[@triggerbarPhD]

No they sell separate ones because they are slightly different diameters, 380 falls out of the 9mm ones.

[@DanTheWolfman]

Compiled Data from the nets...to confirm, that was .380 in specific .380 TK custom moon clips right, or in the 9mm moon clips? The AAC 124 gave good velocity, let me know how that runs in various pistols and if it seems accurate I'd like to try some. Cheers

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yes, the 380 was the specific ones made by TK Customs for 380 ACP. They also make 9mm clips but 380 acp just falls out of those. The AAC 124 grain is some good stuff. I’ve consistently seen it perform across multiple 9mm hand guns. Beretta, CZ, Sig and the PSA lineup. Seems to be true to the box saying 1150 fps, so seems like a good training ammo to me, would love to hear what you think and test it as. Just FMJ, I think their hollow points are XTP so we’ve seen that in other cartridges and know it does and doesn’t do there.

[@DanTheWolfman]

@@triggerbarPhD Thanks you should be watching and commenting on my "Modern Meat Target " vids. I did use thr 692 my most recent .38 and .357 federal vs Sierra vids but that's like 6 months out

[@triggerbarPhD]

I'll take a look at those!

[@Mike80528]

A popular handgun. Hard to find in stock...

[@triggerbarPhD]

I've heard that a lot. I got lucky and picked mine up in March of 2020. Really lucky considering about a week later all guns became hard to find.

[@RTACDaughters]

Good deal I like it.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks my friend!!

[@ashleehouse5204]

Cool

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks my friend!!

[@williamtheadventurer8048]

5 out 6 people think Russian roulette is safe to play

[@triggerbarPhD]

LOL!!

[@GeneralLedger-uo1uv]

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[@shootsouthpaw7771]

You probably would've had better luck in single action. As for the ports, I like them too. But come on man, you're not hunting with a 3" revolver.

[@triggerbarPhD]

Yah I tried a couple on single action, still didn’t fire. I need to figure out if it’s just that ammo or a bad moon clip. Worked with the other moon clip and underwood ammo. Don’t know. And yes, my point was that in a gun fight, like hunting, I don’t think the extra noise from the ports would matter. 🤷‍♂️

[@jesseboutdoors]

👍🇺🇸

[@triggerbarPhD]

Thank's Jesse!

[@robbieandbeckie]

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[@triggerbarPhD]

Thanks!!!