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Customer Reviews for Taurus 405 Stainless 40 S&W Revolver


Taurus 405 Stainless 40 S&W Revolver Buy Now

22 Reviews. 4.4 out of 5 Stars!
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Dennis L on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is my one of my favorite hand guns and the one I keep right by my bed for self defense. Even though is is a short barrel it is very accurate and fun to shoot.

Jose T on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver, would recommend.

Daniel J on 11/15/2018
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Good quality pistol for the money. First, and last, moon clip revolver I will purchase but just my preference on the annoyance of using moon clips. I rated 4 stars as the grip is unusual in my opinion and did not like the way it felt. Buds did a great job getting the gun to me as always.

Omar G A on 07/31/2016
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

The cylinder barrel gap is rather small, so any dirt (usually after shooting a few moon clips) will cause the gun to start jamming. Simple fix is to carry a small clean cotton cloth slightly soaked with lubricant and wipe the residue off the cylinder face, until the gun breaks in. Other than that, it's an accurate gun, with a mild snap. The gun is not for concealed carry, it's heavy and big, but feels well built.

David A on 10/03/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

This is a very good utility gun. Here is a case of you get what you pay for. The "stellar clips", aka "moon clips" are a pain to deal with. These clips do not replace or serve as a quality speed-loader, so don't expect this with your buy. I keep this gun strategically placed in my garage for a just in case moment.

Matthew R on 06/29/2013
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I am giving the 405 four stars only because once again I ordered a taurus revolver and the barrel is slightly crooked, come on taurus QC is it that hard to check barrel alignment? But im happy with the gun and the way it shoots, throws a nice 2-3 inch flame shooting cheap blazer aluminum cased ammo. I think it kicks less then my px4 beretta full size in .40 cal, that ammo did dirty it up good and did bind up the cylinder a couple times, either cuz I wasn't using the clips or its the aluminum casings(never bound up dry firing). I didn't have a problem pulling them out either after firing. Wish the front sight was better, will probly have a GS install a good one. I would say it's K frame sized gun and not for the limp wristed(not a light gun) it will be my night stand gun with some federal premium hollow points. Overall Im happy with my 300$ taurus.

Steven R on 06/18/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver. Great piece to add to your collection if you are a 40 S&W fan. The moon clip thing is really not that bad you really do not even need to use them when shooting.

Michael W on 06/16/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Very Happy with Bud's and the Taurus M405 snubbie. Fast shipping ordered on Monday in my hands on Friday. Just got a chance to shoot it today fathers day. I ran about a hundred rounds thru with out a hitch. stellar clips worked fine. Very Very happy with the gun. would strongly recommend both the gun and Bobs Thanks again, Mike D Wallace

Jason H on 05/22/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

smooth weapon. great price. ordered Friday had in my hand lunch time Wednesday. ran 60 rounds thru it straight out the box. Moon clips take a little getting used to. Gun shoots fine without them, just a slower unloading process. Not sure why this style hasn't caught on. 40 cal is an awesome round. This is my left hand gun. I carry a xd sub compact that has 16 in the clip and two more spares. the five shots in this revolver are no big deal to me. extremely impressed with the Taurus 405. For the price it just cant be beat. Im a big guy so the size and weight of this snubby are perfect for me. It's got some pop.

Fred M on 05/08/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Awsome gun ! Put 300 rounds throught it with no misfires. shoots true at 20'. I was looking for a conseal and carry revolver. I did have trouble with the ejector not dropping them out. Its getting better with more rounds shot.

Eric S on 04/27/2013
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Its a fun gun,but not to fun with the moon clips

Michael S on 04/24/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver! I read a bunch about this gun beforehand and am satisfied in every way. If you think your going to carry around extra ammo in the clips, your not. They do what they are supposed to do and they are not supposed to be put in your pocket. The frame is not small, it is not a compact like the m85 but like mentioned before built on the tracker frame which can be compared to the s&w k frame. It is about as heavy as you might want to go for CC so if you want light this may not be for you. What you will get is a very reliable easy to shoot revolver. It's weight and grip soak up the recoil nicely. It works just as well without the stellar clips as it does with. Ejection without the clips isn't bad, with a little shake the brass falls out pretty easily. When I first picked the gun up from my FFL I took it grease and all to the range. It was sticky and the empties didn't go in or out easily, the cylinder didn't always want to close and it seemed a little temperamental. Through all that it fired every round. It pretty much did everything that people have complained about. Once cleaned properly it is as tight, smooth and flawless as I could ask for. This is one revolver I'm glad I didn't pass up!

Oswaldo M on 04/20/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Good revolver, not too heavy, good for home defense, not shine like in the pic. (pic different from item). Fast shipping good experience in general. For the price is a good revolver, haven't shoot it yet. I hope everything goes well at the range.. Recommend 100%

Ashley E on 04/11/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

clips are loose and only got three and cannot find anyplace to order more!

Chris B on 04/06/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This revolver is a deal for $314.00. My first Taurus and I have no complaints at all. Clips work just fine and make for great speed loading. I carried a loaded clip around in my coat pocket for a week and all rounds stayed in place. Not heavy recoil for a .40, it's weight and grip obsorb it. Great deal especially if you want an extra pistol just to have handy.

Joshua G on 03/24/2013
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

The M405 is a good revolver. Ordered as a concealed carry revolver since I already have other firearms in .40 S&W. I was expecting something a little smaller, but the size is manageable. Note that it is built on the Tracker frame. The grip is the old style ribber grips that I like. The grip fits my hand well and its long enough to fill the entire hand, not just two fingers. The weight of the gun as well as the grips absorb most of the recoil. I do have issues with the stellar clips that may result in the gun being sent back to Taurus for review. Out of the box none of the clips allow the cylinder to close or if you actually do get it closed it will not turn. This bothers me since it means trying to manually remove spent rounds with a finger or dowel which isn't very quick at all. You do have the option to shoot without the clips and the revolver fires flawlessly. The double action trigger pull is a little heavy but manageable. Single action is very "snappy." A feather could set it off in single action. A few things could have been done better. I think the pistol could have been capable of handling 6 rounds instead of 5. Would have been cool if they chambered it in a way that it would accept 10mm too. And the clips could have been made better or they could have figured out a method of ejecting without using clips. Overall I would recommend this revolver.

Matthew S on 03/23/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

nice gun, shots great , down fall is the moon clips you have to use, i would recommend

Brett K on 03/11/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Ordered this Friday and got it Tuesday! Thanks Buds! I will be back again. The Taurus .40 is actually a compact 2" I thought it would be more of a sub compact when I ordered it. Its a little bigger than I expected although I am very happy with it. I haven't shot with it yet but it sure makes a nice set with my Taurus .44 4" stainless. 5 moon clips or stellar clips come with it and seem to be ok, although I will try shooting with and without them. Thanks Buds!!

Michael B on 03/09/2013
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Gun appears in picture to be polished. It is not, was dissapointed in the fit and finish. Finish is rough. However, the pistol is larger than it appears. Shipping was lightning fast. Thank you buds . Shame on you Taurus !

Joshua S on 02/26/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great gun. The stellar clips that come with the gun are crappy, but you can fire without. When i used the clips with the gun, they jammed the cylinder numerous times which got annoying. If you do fire without the stellar clips. you will get an occasional spent casing stuck in the cylinder. This happens from what i have seen once in 30 rounds. Most times, the rounds will fall out when you shake the gun. This gun is accurate and well built. If you need a holster, it will fit any 605 holster. If you like to use clips with gun, go to tkcustoms.com. His clips are solid and they work fine with gun.

Nicholas H on 02/19/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Firearm made delivery in less than a week Came with 5 stellar clips. Handled great at the range with an expected recoil but nothing I couldn't handle in one hand. The stellar clips don't have the best reputation but I liked it. Even fit well in my large hands.

Josh S on 02/16/2013
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Gun arrived in a reasonable amount of time considering all the transactions going on. Wait time on background check was less than two days. As for finish and performance; stainless finish was decent, with a few nicks and some metal spurs from production. Came well oiled but not excessively greasy. Cylinder locks tight and stellar clips (5 come with it) work well, not sure what all the complaining is about. Trigger is tight with a moderate pull, with hammer cocked, its non existent, so be careful. I don't care for the ribber grip that comes stock but for $18, Taurus makes a replacement with finger grooves and a cobbled finish that compares to a Houge aftermarket. Sights leave little room for error, so this is definitely a close quarters, point and shoot weapon. The 4" or 6" model would provide a better sight picture and long distance performance. I like the snub nose for easy conceal. Only five rounds in the wheel so you better know what you're doing, and with the trigger this is not a beginners gun. Buds was great as always. Again, this wasn't the prettiest gun, but at $318 with insured shipping, I knew it wouldn't look like an $800 Ruger and I'm planning on this taking some abuse anyway while in the glove box and at the campsite.

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