Taurus Model 65 Service Revolver
First Reviewed August 21, 2010
Found in Revolver Reviews, Service Revolvers, Taurus
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The Taurus Model 65 service revolver is a mainstay in the company’s .357 Magnum lineup. Many will attest that the all-steel construction of this medium frame gun has been put through the paces over the years and has come out shinning in the end.
The Model 65 has all the elements present in a traditional service revolver; a 4″ barrel, 6-shot capactiy cylinder, single-action/double-action trigger setup, rubberized combat grips, and fixed sights.
For reinforcement this revolver sports a barrel underlug that runs the length of most of the barrel but is beveled at the end fo facilitate easier reholstering of the gun. To prevent the gun from firing if dropped an integrated transfer bar safety is built into the Model 65.
As mentioned before, these service revolvers are capable of holding 6 ronds of .357 Magnum ammunition which can, of course, be swapped out with .38 Special ammo as well. Taurus also produces the Model 82 which is chambered only in .38 Special but is reviewed elsewhere.
Model 65 revolvers come in either a stainless steel or dark blued finish. Both front and rear sights are integrated and fixed into the body of the handgun. As is true with all Taurus guns, the Model 65 comes with a lifetime repair warranty to give every buyer peace of mind.
Reviews of the Taurus Model 65 service revolver are found below. Feel free to include reviews of both the stainless steel and blued models but lets be sure to stick with true .357 Magnum guns. If you want to review the .38 Special variant of this gun, visit the Model 82 page.
I have owened many Taurus revolvers over a many year period. I currently own a Model 65 for home defense. It is stainless with fixed sights. I find the 4″ barrel to be the best length for this purpose. Because it is a revolver I can load it and put it in a drawer and have no fear that when needed it will always go BOOM. I have never had a problem with a Taurus revolvers…
New owner, shot with it once, can’t miss with the 4in barrel from approx 60ft. Thing is built like a battleship and has a great presence in your grip. Not thinking it will conceal well, perhaps a shoulder holster. The price was great and I think this home security system will last me the rest of my natural life.
I just bought the Taurus model 65 I’m waiting for my 10 days that California requires. I took a look at it and felt it in my hands what tease. I know when I take it to the range it’s going to perform like a champ that it is, looks like a beast very intimidating the .357 magnum is known as “THE MAN AND BEAST STOPPER”. From all that I read about the Taurus 65 I know I made the right choice when picking this beauty out f the line up.
I looked at both the Ruger GP100 and the Taurus 65. The only real difference between them is that the fit and finish on the Ruger is a little better, has adjustable sights and it feels a bit more hefty. In CA I bought the Taurus for 399 instead of the GP at 599 (the S&W was 899) IMHO the ruger was quite nice but NOT worth the extra cash. I also like that the Taurus was a matte SS finish (kess shine and less fingermarks) The one and only thing so gar that I kind of dont like on the taurus us the barrel protrusion inside the wheel housing. The Ruger does this better IMO. That all said… I would bang the taurus around much more that a ruger or S&W It’s a “working” gun not a “shelf sitter” You wouldnt wanna bang up your 1000.00 S&W as much as a 399 Taurus.. Not to mention there is no fear of your sights getting smacked out of whack.. Taurus is an excellent buy..