Taurus 942 Revolver Overveiw

Lightweight, low recoil, exceptionally reliable. The all-new Taurus® 942(Taurus 942 Revolver ) is an 8-shot revolver available in both 22LR and 22WMR that’s ideal for concealed carry, recreational shooting and skills training.

FAQ On Taurus 942 Revolver

• What size frame is Taurus 942

These guns are built using Taurus’s Model 85 small-revolver frame with the same size cylinder, which makes them comparable in size to a Smith & Wesson J-Frame or Ruger SP101. The 1.34″ diameter 8-shot cylinder and also rounded trigger guard are the same as the centerfire models, as is the grip frame.

• Which is better .22 or 9mm

The 9mm is slightly more expensive, has more recoil, is louder, and also is a little more challenging to shoot. The 9mm  the perfect round to move up to when you’ve gotten use to the 22lr. Ultimately, either round will serve you well.

• Is Taurus a good revolver

With a choice of either 38 Special +P or 357 Magnum(taurus 942 for sale ), the versatile 6-shot Taurus® 65 is the perfect go-to self-defense revolver. Boasting a comfortable rubber grip, and also a deep, Matte finish, the 65 features fixed sights, a spurred hammer. And a custom Single Action/Double Action trigger for improved accuracy and speed.

• Is the Taurus 942 double action

The 942 is a double/single action, with an external hammer. Users can pull the hammer back and fire it in single action. The 43C has an internal hammer and also operates in double action only. Both guns have a transfer bar type of safety, which means the trigger must be pulled all the way to the rear to cause it to fire.

• What frame is a Taurus 942

An overhead view of the Taurus 942 hammer and also rear sight. These guns are built using Taurus’s Model 85 small-revolver frame with the same size cylinder, which makes them comparable in size to a Smith & Wesson J-Frame or Ruger SP101. (942 is an 8-shot )

FAQ On Taurus Company

• What are Taurus guns known for

Taurus was originally known for manufacturing revolvers similar in design to those offered by Smith & Wesson. The company moved away from this realm by offering larger framed models such as the Raging Bull (. 454 Casull) and Raging Hornet (. 22 Hornet) revolvers as well as the Judge 5-shot revolvers.

• What country is Taurus gun made

(Taurus Forge) in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul has now become one of the top five handgun manufacturers in the U.S. and also one of the three largest small arms manufacturers in the world.

• Does any military use Taurus

The Taurus company developed a number of its own tweaked versions of this popular Italian pistol. The PT92 is in service with Brazilian armed forces (M975) and also law enforcement forces. It has been exported to Argentina, Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Libya, Malaysia and also Paraguay.

• Does Taurus own Beretta

Taurus actually owns a few Beretta firearm designs. In 1974 Beretta won a contract to produce small arms for the Brazilian Army. The contract required Beretta to build a Brazilian factory and also use Brazilian labor.

• Do police carry Taurus guns

Taurus, however, also offers a specialized product line for governmental entities: most of the Brazilian Armed Forces and Police departments today use Taurus firearms, and so do countless military and law enforcement agencies in the rest of South America, in the United States, and in the rest of the world.

• What is the newest Taurus

With the full-size frame of the G3 model and the compact slide of a G3C, the latest hybrid EDC solution from Taurus has a magazine capacity of 15 rounds in 9mm Luger caliber. The gun is also compatible with G3 and G3C T.O.R.O.