NEW REVOLVER FROM TAURAS

[aadhaulya]

I came across this newly introduced 'Tauras 85' revolver from http://www.gundigest.com/guns/handgun-r ... =249725106

The write up says

The Taurus 85 with the new removable hammer system is similar to the standard version with the exception of a hammer spur that’s removable with no tools. It’s a five-shot .38 Special with small frame and double/single action that comes with a steel or alloy frame and blue or matte stainless options. To remove the hammer, simply rotate it 90 degrees and lift out, allowing for snag-free carry in pocket holsters or other carry methods. Reinsertion of the hammer is just as simple. The hammer is retained with an internal ball detent. The steel version weighs 21 ounces.

Can someone please explain if the removable hammer is just for the convenience of putting it in your pocket or holster?? Does it have any other advantages as removing the hammer will have a tendency to get lost..

[TwoRivers]

Simply to prevent snagging the hammer as you draw the gun from your pocket. Yet, re-inserted it allows cocking the hammer and deliberate shooting. Other pocket revolvers "bobbed" the hammer, removed the spur entirely; or employed a shroud to cover the hammer spur.

[aadhaulya]

Simply to prevent snagging the hammer as you draw the gun from your pocket. Yet, re-inserted it allows cocking the hammer and deliberate shooting. Other pocket revolvers "bobbed" the hammer, removed the spur entirely; or employed a shroud to cover the hammer spur.

In that case it seems that for the sake of safety the firing has been made complicated and inconvenient, as after you pull out your gun you will have yo fish around your pocket for the spur and then install it to be ready to fire.
I wonder why they introduced this system in 2015 where as, there must be a lot of designs available to make a revolver safe and still maintain the convenience of being ready to fire???

Regards

Atul

[AgentDoubleS]

now that'll be a funny self defense revolver Atul. You will not have to attach the spur. You can shoot it in double action mode without the spur.

If ones wants the added advantage to shoot it in single action the spur can be added.

[aadhaulya]

SS you have cleared my doubt wonderfully. I was really confused and was expecting that probably Tauras introduced the revolver in 2015 by mistake.

Regards

Atul

[TwoRivers]

In that case it seems that for the sake of safety the firing has been made complicated and inconvenient, as after you pull out your gun you will have yo fish around your pocket for the spur and then install it to be ready to fire.
I wonder why they introduced this system in 2015 where as, there must be a lot of designs available to make a revolver safe and still maintain the convenience of being ready to fire???

Regards

Atul

It should be obvious that this Taurus, as well as the others, are double action. So, with a few exceptions, the person would just pull the trigger to fire. Except when being dropped on the hammer, revolvers are inherently safe from firing accidentally.

Modern revolvers with transfer bars are safe even then.

[aadhaulya]

It should be obvious that this Taurus, as well as the others, are double action. So, with a few exceptions, the person would just pull the trigger to fire. Except when being dropped on the hammer, revolvers are inherently safe from firing accidentally.

Modern revolvers with transfer bars are safe even then.

Sir, it is obvious to probably most of the people here. Whereas, I am a gun owner for only about 8 months and every day I am learning something new about fire arms. The only way to accelerate my learning is by asking questions..
And thankfully I get prompt response here, from the experienced members, including you.

Regards

Atul