Taurus 38 Special Ultra Lite Review

Review of the Taurus 38 Special Untra Lite

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[SPANKY5ful]

I was wandering is it normal to have shells stick inside the cylender after firing? I just got a new gun , A Taurus 617 357 magnum 7 shot and after every reload. I have to use a rod from the front to punch out the shells. Will this eventually stop, or is there something wrong with the gun? Any info would be appreciated. I was using 158 grain

[runman1271]

@SPANKY5ful It is not normal. I do not have that problem.

[SPANKY5ful]

would this weapon take crismon laser grips? Would this weapon put a person down with one shot? I am thinking about buying this weapon, any info would be appreciated. I like the size plus the price, I dont plan on shooting it alot, more of a weapon for home and car carry

[runman1271]

@SPANKY5ful You can put laser grips on it. The 38 special has always ha stopping power issues, but it is better than nothing,

I currently carry a Ruger 380 LCP, yea it too will have stopping power issues. I will also carry a 45 ACP too, but the 380 is preferred because of it's size, before all this, I only carries the 38 because of it's size and weight.

The most important part is to be confident in the weapon you carry, and to make sure you will carry the weapon.

[michaelofnewbabylon]

@runman1271 stopping power? have you ever been shot? a .22 is stopping power unless you are talking about armed,trained combatant's. .38 special will knock the wind out of someone wearing a vest, that in itself can be enough to stop most.

[runman1271]

@michaelofnewbabylon Stopping power? The U.S. military, FBI, CIA and US law enforcement used the .38 The 38 was found to lack stopping power, Heck, even the 9mm has a lack of stopping power.

Having a .22 is better than nothing.

.22lr 40 grain muzzle energy is 116 ft. lbs.

.45 ACP

230 gr. JHP Hydra-Shock 890 fps 404 ft-lbs

i am not the smartest person but 404 ft-lbs seems a lot more than 116 ft-lbs.

[andrewziegler206]

How is the recoil? Just put one on layaway today... Gotta have something and I got this for $250!

[TheCaseyUrban]

hit them in the head,,,,it will stop them....btw that taurus for the money gives the smith and wesson snub a run for its money......and what kind of review was that cmon man

[rbdavisphoto]

@SPANKY5ful Sounds like you're using .38 Auto in a Revolver..that is STUPID and can get you killed. Take a class so you don't hurt someone.

[sherlockian100]

@SPANKY5ful Yes it is normal. After the round is fired, the shell expands. That is why the rounds drop in when new, but there is the bar on the front of the cylander to use to push rounds out, because they do not fall out on their own.

[Onofre3]

@SPANKY5ful i used to have that problem with my 22. I changed brand of ammo and this solved the problem

[MDCBilge]

@browntown8787 I have the same pistol and have carried it for many years in an Uncle Mike's Open Inside The Pants Holster. I've carried a variety of guns in an even more varied assortment of holsters, and for warm weather carry, the Taurus U-L / Uncle Mike's has been my favorite combo. What works best for you may be different, but the UM's holster is inexpensive and I'd recommend giving it a try.

[cookthekitchen914]

is there a heavy recoil?

[browntown8787]

I have this exact gun and i am looking for a belt holster... what holster do you use.?