Where to buy Taurus 66 or 627??

[ArrowsNBullets]

Hello all, this is my first post here. I am looking for my first revolver, and think I have it narrowed down to the two I mentioned in the subject. Looking for a 357 with 6" barrel. I haven't found any place that has them in stock though. I would like to find some place that has them both so I can hold and compare the two. Any suggestions on who might have them and/or suggestions on where you would go to buy your first gun in years? I am in Glen Burnie, but willing to drive reasonable distances to find them. Thanks for any help/info.

 

[INMY01TA]

Have you checked On Target in Severn? They always have the 66 there, in 4" anyway. I got mine there, good shooter. Ohh and welcome.

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

Have you checked On Target in Severn? They always have the 66 there, in 4" anyway. I got mine there, good shooter. Ohh and welcome.

No, I haven't yet. I will have to check them out.

 

[INMY01TA]

They're on 175 near the 295 exit near Ft Meade.

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

They're on 175 near the 295 exit near Ft Meade.

Thanks.. I will either run down there or call them today.

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

No luck at On Target.. I called and the girl who answered originally said they definitely had the 66 in stock, but went to check on the 627.. came back and told me she was wrong and that they didn't have either right now. Said to check back in a week..

 

[coynedogg]

No luck at On Target.. I called and the girl who answered originally said they definitely had the 66 in stock, but went to check on the 627.. came back and told me she was wrong and that they didn't have either right now. Said to check back in a week..

Unfortunately On Target was probably your best bet within 40+ miles.

I have a 66 in my collection, 4" though.

What do you plan to use the handgun for? mostly target shooting? Do you ever plan to use it as a carry weapon? Is this your first handgun?

I don't have experience with the 627 but imagine the cylinder is quite wide at 8 shots.

 

[GNLaFrance]

IMO The Gun Shop and Fishing Tackle in Essex, and FreeState Gun Range in Middle River, will have the best prices in the area. Click on the links in my sig block.

 

[coynedogg]

IMO The Gun Shop and Fishing Tackle in Essex, and FreeState Gun Range in Middle River, will have the best prices in the area. Click on the links in my sig block.

They might offer the best deals, I don't know. I was suggesting that On Target was the best shot because of the number of handguns they keep in stock/for rent.

I went on a road trip once to Blue Ridge Arsenal

http://www.blueridgearsenal.com/

They had a decent number of rentals and handguns in stock too.. unfortunately they are in Va. But if they had what you wanted to check out.. you could ride over there.. handle them.. then buy somewhere else.

long ride though.

 

[GNLaFrance]

They might offer the best deals, I don't know. I was suggesting that On Target was the best shot because of the number of handguns they keep in stock/for rent.

I went on a road trip once to Blue Ridge Arsenal

On Target is fine and so is Blue Ridge Arsenal - I spent a lot of time at BRA in the '90s - but as I said, in my opinion, the best prices in a reasonable distance from Glen Burnie are at The Gun Shop and FreeState.

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

Unfortunately On Target was probably your best bet within 40+ miles.

I have a 66 in my collection, 4" though.

What do you plan to use the handgun for? mostly target shooting? Do you ever plan to use it as a carry weapon? Is this your first handgun?

I don't have experience with the 627 but imagine the cylinder is quite wide at 8 shots.

I want the handgun for 3 purposes.. number one target shooting, number two home defense, and number three possibly hunting (hence the 6" barrel). I don't ever intend to carry. It will be my second handgun. I had a Ruger .22 target pistol years ago, that I now wish I had kept. The 627 carries 7 shots, just like the 66. I will call the other two stores mentioned to see if they happen to have either/both models.

 

[coynedogg]

I want the handgun for 3 purposes.. number one target shooting, number two home defense, and number three possibly hunting (hence the 6" barrel). I don't ever intend to carry. It will be my second handgun. I had a Ruger .22 target pistol years ago, that I now wish I had kept. The 627 carries 7 shots, just like the 66. I will call the other two stores mentioned to see if they happen to have either/both models.

My 66 holds 6 shots.

The 627s I've seen advertised hold 8.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...75660_775655_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

 

[coynedogg]

On Target is fine and so is Blue Ridge Arsenal - I spent a lot of time at BRA in the '90s - but as I said, in my opinion, the best prices in a reasonable distance from Glen Burnie are at The Gun Shop and FreeState.

I've never been to those stores. I use an FFL that does not have storefront for my purchases. Do those stores have a large selection? He was primarily concerned with handling the firearms before purchasing them.

 

[INMY01TA]

My 66 holds 6 shots.

The 627s I've seen advertised hold 8.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...75660_775655_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

The 66 comes in 6 and 7 shot.

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

My 66 holds 6 shots.

The 627s I've seen advertised hold 8.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...75660_775655_757896_ProductDisplayErrorView_Y

I was refering to the Taurus 627.. it's the Tracker model.. smaller/lighter frame, with a ported barrel.

 

[coynedogg]

I was refering to the Taurus 627.. it's the Tracker model.. smaller/lighter frame, with a ported barrel.

Sorry, I forgot you specified Taurus.. was thinking S&W. I wish Taurus would have picked something to help easily differentiate themselves from S&Ws when naming their revolvers. Using 60s, 66s, 627, is confusing.

 

[INMY01TA]

Fyi, I was in On Target today about an hour ago and they do have a Taurus 66 357 6 inch, blued frame, for $459. They had several 66s also in different finishes in the 4 inch. They also had another 6 inch Taurus 357 (different model) with a silver finish but don't remember if it was a 627 or not, might have been a 608.

 

[Demoneyes86]

Ashame you did not catch me a few months ago traded my 7 shot ss 66 6"

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

Ashame you did not catch me a few months ago traded my 7 shot ss 66 6"

Was there something you didn't like about it, or did you just not need it anymore etc?

 

[ArrowsNBullets]

Fyi, I was in On Target today about an hour ago and they do have a Taurus 66 357 6 inch, blued frame, for $459. They had several 66s also in different finishes in the 4 inch. They also had another 6 inch Taurus 357 (different model) with a silver finish but don't remember if it was a 627 or not, might have been a 608.

Hhmm.. I am going away for the weekend, but may have to make a trip down there early next week. I am not interested in a blued frame, but could at least get a feel for it.