I’ve heard various times over the years that a Taurus revolver is basically just a copy of a Smith and Wesson, but in the case of these two snub nose pocket sized .38 Special revolvers they definitely have their own unique design features.
The safety mechanisms differ between the hammer block system and a transfer bar system, the S&W has a rebound slide while the Taurus has a rebound spring. There are several differences in disassembly of these revolvers. Taurus is easier in some ways, S&W is easier in other ways.
I like the easy disassembly of the S&W yoke or crane and cylinder, whereas the Taurus cylinder stop spring is really a clever feature.
12 авг 2022