.32 Revolvers Chapter 3: Taurus Model 741

Written on December 18, 2013   By Tony   in Revolvers

Like the S&W models 631 and 31 that I’ve written about in previous installments, the Taurus model 741 is a small framed (about the same size as a S&W J-frame) .32 revolver with a 4″ barrel. Like the 631, and unlike the 31, the Taurus also has adjustable sights.

The Taurus 741 was available n both blued steel or stainless steel. The one I have is stainless with black rubber grips. It has a full under-barrel lug, and is chambered for .32 H&R magnum. The 742 was a frame mounted firing pin, and a simple set screw type lock on the back of the hammer (back the set screw out with the special ‘key’ and the gun won’t cock or fire).

My version is exceptionally accurate. So much so that I never use it for accuracy testing when working up loads, because it always likes everything. Since the Taurus is worth probably less than half of what the smith 631 is, I often carry it in the field when I need a good trail or kit gun. The .32 H&R magnum wouldn’t be very strong medicine in bear country, but around these parts, it’ll put down anything I might encounter without much issue, as long as I do my part.

The Taurus 741 is probably one of my very favorite .32 revolvers. It’s light enough to be easy to carry, but heavy enough to hold steady when shooting, accurate, trouble free, and a real pleasure to shoot. I wish that Taurus would re-introduce the model, I’d buy at least two more, just so I’d have some to give to my kids one day.