Jindal Taurus Revolver RT073 launched

[netwit]

Jindal Taurus RT073 is launched in India.

Following is a official video on youtube




I am not related to Jindal Taurus in any way

Expected sale price is around 1.80 Lakhs

[rajitkg12]

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[chicky]

Beautiful revolver, have been waiting to buy this since December but the launch kept getting delayed so ended up buying the Werwin/S&W 686 , Now I feel the pangs of not being able to buy this as well.
To all those who are still choosing a .32 handgun to buy, your search has just ended.

[drlizard]

Looks so well built. Would love to try it out.
Wondering what the price will be..

[singhfp]

I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you and the entire team at JD Taurus on the successful launch of the RT 073 revolver in India. The RT 073’s compact design and reliability make it a great addition for both personal defence and sport shooting.

They should also be introducing the Taurus Model 605 in .357 Magnum to the Indian market. No other gun manufacturer in India has ventured into producing firearms in .357 Magnum or a .44 Magnum, which presents a unique and significant opportunity for JD Taurus. The Model 605, 5-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, would be an ideal fit for Indian gun owners seeking a powerful yet concealable firearm for self-defense.

and yes the title of the topic is misleading Jindal Taurus pistol RT073 launched. It should have been a revolver instead of a pistol.

[singhfp]

I have come to know from my sources that it will be priced between 1.40 to 1.50 making it an ideal choice and crushing the competitors. I wish they come up with something in 357 in that price segment it'll be a game changer, even crushing the competitors manufacturing .45 ACP

[timmy]

I have come to know from my sources that it will be priced between 1.40 to 1.50 making it an ideal choice and crushing the competitors. I wish they come up with something in 357 in that price segment it'll be a game changer, even crushing the competitors manufacturing .45 ACP

I wanted to take a moment to congratulate you and the entire team at JD Taurus on the successful launch of the RT 073 revolver in India. The RT 073’s compact design and reliability make it a great addition for both personal defence and sport shooting.

They should also be introducing the Taurus Model 605 in .357 Magnum to the Indian market. No other gun manufacturer in India has ventured into producing firearms in .357 Magnum or a .44 Magnum, which presents a unique and significant opportunity for JD Taurus. The Model 605, 5-shot revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, would be an ideal fit for Indian gun owners seeking a powerful yet concealable firearm for self-defense.

and yes the title of the topic is misleading Jindal Taurus pistol RT073 launched. It should have been a revolver instead of a pistol.

singhfp: I am wondering, if you know the price of this revolver from sources (

I have come to know from my sources that it will be priced between 1.40 to 1.50 , , ,

that you do not already own this revolver. If this is so, how can you comment on this gun's reliability (

compact design and reliability

?

Do you own this revolver? How much have you shot it? If you don't own this revolver, your post sounds like a sales pitch and is offering nothing more than an opinion not based on experience.

Kindly give us a background that will inform us of your expertise to make statements about this revolver's reliability.

[singhfp]

I already Own Taurus 605 .357 Magnum they are pretty reliable guns. I have seen this revolver on my last visit to India. It's proof testing was pending and I was told that it will be released in 10 days time, but it took a little longer than that. Check it is being tested with KF cartridges. In general terms of complete stainless steel revolver is a better option compared to any alloy body frame.

[timmy]

Thanks for clearing this up. It's much more interesting when the opinions are based on experience.

[singhfp]

Founded in 1939 as Forjas Taurus in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Taurus began as a tool and die manufacturer. It entered the firearms market in 1941 with its first revolver, the Model 38101SO. Over the decades, Taurus expanded its portfolio to include steel-frame pistols, polymer-frame pistols, revolvers, and law enforcement weapons, primarily for the Brazilian market. The company established Taurus International Manufacturing Inc. (Taurus USA) in 1982 to better penetrate the U.S. market, later moving its U.S. facilities to Bainbridge, Georgia, in 2019 (Taurus USA History).

Associations with Smith & Wesson, Beretta, Rossi firearms USA & Sellier & Bellot (Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos)

Taurus’s design and manufacturing capabilities were significantly shaped by its relationships with Smith & Wesson and Beretta:

Smith & Wesson (1971–1977): In 1971, Bangor Punta Corporation, then the parent company of Smith & Wesson, acquired a 54% stake in Taurus. This ownership facilitated the exchange of design and manufacturing knowledge, influencing Taurus’s early revolver designs, which closely resembled Smith & Wesson models. The partnership ended in 1977 when Taurus was sold to its current owners, severing direct ties.

Beretta (1980): In 1980, Taurus purchased Beretta’s São Paulo manufacturing plant after Beretta completed its contracts with the Brazilian military. This acquisition included tooling, technical drawings, and workforce, enabling Taurus to produce pistols like the PT92, a variant of the Beretta 92 with an ambidextrous frame safety. This move marked Taurus’s entry into semi-automatic pistols, incorporating Italian design elements into its portfolio.

Rossi Revolvers: In 1997, Taurus acquired the rights to manufacture revolvers under the Rossi brand, expanding its revolver portfolio. Rossi revolvers, produced in São Leopoldo, Brazil, include models like the .38 Special and .357 Magnum, complementing Taurus’s own revolver lineup.

Sellier & Bellot : Since 2015, Taurus has been majority-owned by Companhia Brasileira de Cartuchos (CBC), which acquired 52.67% of its shares following approval by Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE).CBC, a leading global ammunition manufacturer, also owns Sellier & Bellot, a Czech company acquired in 2009, and MEN, acquired in 2007. This ownership structure connects Taurus to a broader network of ammunition expertise, enhancing its ability to integrate advanced ammunition technology into its firearms

Taurus’s historical associations with Smith & Wesson, Beretta, and its ownership by CBC, which includes Sellier & Bellot, enhance its credibility and technological capabilities. By aligning with the 'Make in India' initiative, JD Taurus is poised to transform India’s small arms landscape.

I am not a sales person but Gun enthusiast and a Sports shooter, living abroad, and with a long history of firearms in the family and owing them myself, I think I have known Taurus pretty well as a company in the past and with this information I rest my case I am pretty sure we can trust the company with it, strong pedigree, and DNA.

[timmy]

Yes, I am aware of these facts, and I expect that you are aware that CBC ammunition and components are marketed by Magtech. I sometimes buy Magtech ammunition and they are the only source for 24 gauge brass shotgun hulls, which are used to form brass for Martini Henry rifles in 577/450.

I'm sure that you shoot Sellier & Bellot ammunition, as I do.

Not all Taurus handguns are viewed with the same admiration as you express, and in the past, some Rossi firearms were said to be of questionable quality. I had some interest in their rifles, but passed on them due to poor reviews.

Regarding this RT 073 revolver that is about to be introduced, time will tell. In the video that netwit has posted, the shape of the hammer indicates to me that this revolver works on the transfer bar system, as used by iver Johnson, Charter Arms, and Ruger revolvers, rather than the Smith & Wesson system which was the basis for Taurus's entry into the double action revolver market in the past. This transfer bar system was also used by Colt in their lower line of revolvers, such as the Trooper Mk III. There is nothing wrong with the system.

As the old saying goes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and let us hope that the Indian Taurus revolvers will offer a viable product to India's formerly gun-starved market.