Taurus 605 Defender??

[Cargo]

Anyone have experience with this model? I haven't owned a Taurus in over 20 years but I'm aware they had a rocky few years in the QC department. All of the reviews for this model I read and watched on YT were very favorable.

The ladies in my life, wife & daughter, are wanting to add this to their range and HD list.

Thanks in Advance

[DanOH]

I've had one for a few years.I really like it.
Very tight all around.
It has drawn blood on my right hand thumb shooting 357 magnum loads when my grip was squirrely...
I had ordered one on line and when I went to my FFL, the cylinder was bound up (twisted) so that I couldn't open it. I rejected that one and took a chance when I found another one on line (for about 60 bucks less...during the pandemic).
I was thrilled when this one arrived. Very good trigger single and double action.
Sweet shooter with 38's,
...........

ETA: Sorry, you were asking about the 605 defender model.
Mine is the 2" version. Very concealable.

[Cargo]

ETA: Sorry, you were asking about the 605 defender model.
Mine is the 2" version. Very concealable.

No worries, it's the same gun just different trim. My main concern is fit, function, and reliability.

[charlie b]

I had an early model snub. Marked for 125gn .357mag.

Worked well, until....lots of .357mag loads. One of the screws inside backed out and locked up the gun. Cleaned and reassembled with loctite. Did it again. Reassembled with RED loctite. Still going ok. A relative has it now as their CCW. Never had to pull the sideplate again.

Mine had a wonderful trigger, which is why I bought it. Tried it at a gun shop and was shocked how smooth it was (late 80's). Bought it and then went back and bought an 85 for the wife. Same trigger. Not sure current models are as nice or even same design.

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[Lefty Red]

Had one from this year. Used it on Claude Werner’s online class for snubbies. After 2K snaps, the trigger is smooth as butter. Pistol used was 2” CC hammer version.

Looking at getting a TORO version with 3” after shooting my buddy’s. Taurus pistols are good to go.

[FergusonTO35]

I'll second that, my G3C and 856 have been great. My only caveat would be, it may not be the best choice for a steady diet of .357's. If you really wanted to do that, a Ruger SP-101 would probably be the best choice.