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Customer Reviews for Taurus Model 82 Black 38 Special Revolver


Taurus Model 82 Black 38 Special Revolver Buy Now

23 Reviews. 4.9 out of 5 Stars!
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James K on 05/26/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I was looking for an inexpensive, knock-around revolver and settled on this Taurus 82. I was apprehensive since I've never owned a Taurus and my research indicated dissatisfaction among some who purchased one. Don't believe the horror stories! First, the gun came looking less than stellar. I had to scrub it liberally with Ballistol and ran bore brushes through each chamber and barrel multiple times with lots of Ballistol. Then I had to do again the next day. Then she looked ready to play. Took it out to the back 80 and fired three types of .38 Specials starting at 7 yards shooting single-action. Hit the orange bullseye until there was no orange left. I was impressed. Then I went back 12 yards with very similar results. Just before leaving I took a couple 20 yard single-action shots and hit within a two inches of the orange bullseye. Fired 200 rounds without any issues. The spent casings drop right out when you open it. The gun has very little recoil - more like an angry 22 mag instead of a .38. Not a single hiccup mechanically. The gun isn't too pretty to toss in the Jeep, backpack, trunk, or tackle box. She ain't afraid of getting dinged or dirty. My only two complaints, and it's not a deal-breaker, is the double-action trigger pull is very stiff and the grip seems a bit long back-to-front. I'll have my gunsmith swap out a couple of springs and I'll hunt for better aftermarket grips. I bought this model because I don't like hard-kicking handguns (and I have several collecting dust) and the price was on the mark, too. When I went to check-out I purchased Bud's lifetime warranty for less than the cost of a good sandwich. Free repair, replacement, & shipping if the revolver ever fails. What's there to lose? Happy shootin'.

Derek B on 05/19/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver! Own many Taurus guns and have never had a problem with any of them. This revolver is well worth the money. Great price and fast shipping, thanks bud.

Harold W on 05/09/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

absolutely satisfying dealing with buds guns

Mitchell S on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Super gun. Perfect in every way. Service was fast and easy. Yo Bud…. You da man!!!!

Trevor E on 03/28/2023
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My favorite handgun to shoot and I don't go through as much ammo with this one!

James R on 06/06/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

wow what a gun pick this up the other day,, from my FFL, havent been to the Range yet, but this gun is nice love these Revo,, awesome shipping

Anthony M on 12/16/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Incredible service. I order a Taurus 38 special and received my in less than a week. I will purchase another gun from Budsgunshop all the time from now on. Thank you

Ethan H on 09/05/2020
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I got this primarily because .38 Special is such an easy round to reload and because it’s such a basic revolver with good reviews. I like everything about this pistol except that the finish is very fragile and wears off quickly. Given that we live in an age multiple finish options, especially synthetics, I think a better finish could have been chosen. The other thing is the Hogue grips that came on this pistol. I would have preferred the old school wood grips like on earlier Taurus model 82/Smith and Wesson Model 10’s as I prefer that smaller diameter kind of grip and the visual aesthetic. All in all though I like the simple, basic appeal and its utilitarian aspects. I wanted a good basic .38 that I wouldn’t have to treat gingerly and that’s what this delivers. I’d buy it again as I think it’s a great value.

Jeremy G on 05/04/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I love this gun. The balance, the recoil, the aim, everything. It is easy to use and natural to shoot. Its good for home defense, target practice, training, and personal carry (with a good holster). As a "38 special +P" rated gun it more affordable than a 357 Magnum but can still handle a fairly wide range of ammunition types.

Charles N on 04/29/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first time buying a gun online, but your website made it very easy. My gun arrived in perfect shape and the same color as advertised.
I'm very happy with the whole experience and will use BudsGunShop again!
Thank you!

Henry C on 04/09/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great revolver for the price. Had a few misfires the first time around, but after a cleaning it performed flawlessly. Using it with the grandkids to teach proper gun safety and techniques.

George H on 03/10/2020
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The gun arrived on time and in good shape. I have not fired it yet but i do not expect any problems. Very SATISFIED.

Marlos W on 10/03/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Been my go to fun for work and home since I purchased it. This actually is my second one. Very reliable gun

Timothy M on 11/30/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I received my new Taurus 38 Special within two days Thanks to Buds fast and free shipping yet again!! This gun is very nice, feels good in hand, shoots very nice w very lil recoil and dead on target at 25-30 yards. Buds has got everyone beat on price for brand new product and as my 5 th purchase from Buds, Very Happy Repeat Customer Again! Thank You Again Buds for all my firearm needs and accessories!! You guys are awesome

Jenny W on 04/15/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This Taurus 82 is a good revolver for the price. Fit and finish is good. I wish it was blued instead of matte black. The trigger is smooth and crisp whether DA or SA. Cylinder lock-up is tight with no slop. The grips are comfortable and do a good job with the mild recoil. Fired over 100 rounds with no problems at all. It is as accurate as my shooting ability allowed. I was able to hit my steel target, with a decent groupings, from 10 yds. to 25 yds. If you don't want to pay the price for a Ruger or S & W the Taurus 82 is a good choice. It is built like a tank and would made a great revolver for the car, truck, or boat. I could not find any better price than Buds had. Buds was great as usual, fast shipping and the pistol arrived in great condition. My positive experiences with Buds has made me a regular customer.

Frank G on 12/19/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Shipment was fast & the gun is nice looking, and ready for the gun range. The price was right with Buds ,I'm looking forward to years of shooting & reloading the old .38 special !!!!

Kevin B on 04/04/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

My 38 Special Revolver arrived in about 7-8 days as mentioned- all was good. It is ready to fire, ready to use. Awesome... I deal with a busy work schedule in a nursing home, so finding the time to do so is going to be interesting indeed. I am more than ready however!!! Cool! I have never owned a Revolver until this 4 inch barrel / 38 Special Taurus Revolver. Nice.. Bud's Gun Store did a great job again on the shipping time as mentioned on their web site. Thank you so much.. I will finish this off when I actually use & fire my 38 Special Revolver. I great looking Taurus Revolver and very comfortable in one's hand. Thank you again... Kevin Beecher

Joseph R on 03/04/2017
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

I wanted a basic bare bones revolver and that's exactly what I received. This is the second time that I've owned this model gun. It's simple, large, heavy and dependable. If you run out of ammo you can use it as a club. Dealing with Bud's made this purchase super easy. No complaints.

Andrew B on 11/22/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I bought mine about a year back from Buds, and forgot to rate it. Buds service is awesome as always. The Taurus 82, is a fantastic weapon. It really likes the 158gr SWC's and the sights are dead on with this round. As with most fixed sight guns, you get a small amount of drift with different bullet weights. I shoot silhouettes with 148gr handloads just about every range trip. I like the fixed sights are perfect for a defense gun. recoil is super tame with this gun. I carry 125gr XTP in mine, and it feels very comfortable to shoot. This is my favorite handgun to take to the range, or carry in the car console. My wife and two boys learned to shoot a handgun with the M82. It is a great weapon to learn on. If I had to have only one handgun, this would be the one. Accutate, easy to shoot, and shoot well. +P rated.

James N on 08/29/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I'd have to give this gun a top rating. Bud's, too. I used the 6 month layaway program (not available for all guns.) I got a good discounted price, to boot. The gun came in quickly after my final payment with no problems. The action may not be quite as smooth as the classic old Smith and Wessons, but it works flawlessly, and may smooth up a little with age. Not bad as it is, though. Single action trigger pull is good. Double action isn't too stiff, and I was able to shoot double action pretty accurately. Finish looks nice. Traditional blued finishes on new guns are getting more and more rare, so getting one on a gun this inexpensive is a treat. Accuracy was very good. As good as many of my best old Smith .38 Specials. Had no malfunctions whatsoever. Put 50 rounds through it. Standard procedure for most folks on Taurus has been to clean them real good before shooting them for the first time, but Taurus has said they're going to try to make guns more shoot-able right out of the box. This one did have some of the brown grease on the internal surfaces, but not too bad. My cleaning wasn't super thorough. I probably could've got by with without a cleaning, but I'd still clean Taurus guns before shooting them for the first time. I would recommend this gun to anyone. Very good full size security guard type .38 revolver. And thanks to Bud for the layaway and fast delivery.

Steve L on 06/23/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I am very happy with my new 82B4 38 caliber revolver. The fit and finish is very good. It is heavy and well balanced. It shoots very well to POA. Trigger is good. The recoil is not bad at all. I have several revolvers and I would rate this one towards the top. A very nice gun!!

Labieno C on 07/21/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

my second order from Bud's. took a few days to process but shipped quickly.the 82 is a smooth firing gun

David B on 04/22/2010
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

bought this 2 months ago shoots sweet

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