Today I got to finally tak my Taurus Model 85 to the range. I ran 50 rounds of 158 gr LRN and 50 rounds 125 +p hollowpoints thru it. I was amazed at how smooth the action was. Shooting single action I was able to make nice tight little groups at 7 yds. Double action, nothing was outside the 10 ring. Also was able to consistetly hit 3"x3" spinner type target at 25yds. This is a very nice tight little gun. Now that I got to fire and make sure everything is in order, it sure feels good riding in a Bianchi IWB holster.
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Shot my new Model 85
- Thread starter Rob96
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You had better luck than my wifes new m85 UL titanium hammerless. Finally had a break in the weather yesterday I shot it for the first time to make sure it worked before our NRA PP class today. Needless to say it had the hammerless effect of light hits on the primers producing missfires. $35 later for fedex: it should be in Miami by now for repair probably for a heavier spring.
Interestly She shot a borrowed titanium *&* today which jammed because the lead shifted forward in the cylinder. The guy next to me also had a new Taurus .45 that had a free flowing cylinder that wouldn't lock causing the bullets to be shaved flying pieces all around. Guess Taurus will have another one to fix.
Boy do I like the M-85UL Titanium though.
Interestly She shot a borrowed titanium *&* today which jammed because the lead shifted forward in the cylinder. The guy next to me also had a new Taurus .45 that had a free flowing cylinder that wouldn't lock causing the bullets to be shaved flying pieces all around. Guess Taurus will have another one to fix.
Boy do I like the M-85UL Titanium though.
Alex Johnson
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Just for the record, I've sent back, S&W, Rugers, and more than a few Colts to the factory for repair work. Lack of Quality Control and Quality Assurance are not problems Taurus and Rossi share alone.
shooter.45
New member
I also have one its about 4 months old and love it shoots great. I have had no problems with mine.
Good Luck
Good Luck
It took 3 months and three tries for Taurus to get my 85SSCH to funciton properly, started out with light stikes and came back with a severe timing problem. I just put 150 rounds tghrough it yesterday and pronounced it cured. I love the gun, but hate the quality control (manufacturing/repair) of Taurus. I can handle sending it back once, but not three times. Oh well, it is back, it works and and I get to pick up my new Beretta next month.