[Marvin]

Johnny,


I agree with you and Hakan about the steels. I used the generic terms of carbon steel and stainless without getting too technical. Onr thing about steels are that the application must be investigated and the steel properties matched to the service required. Most people just see "stainless steel" as the material the firearm is made from and figure the maufacturer has the right material. One thing I have learned is that manufacturers want to keep the cost as low as possible to sell their products, but still provide a good product. As with firearms, I wonder what the make-up of the stainless many maufacturers are using today?


A pistol can be made from a lower grade stainless and still function, but not in the long run, or under severe conditions. As with a high grade alloy steel, the cost for material is less, and if the heat treating is performed correctly, the firearms will be top quality and last many years under severe conditions.


As to the Taurus pistols, I feel they are very well made and would make a good arm to carry anywhere. I have nver heard of any major problems with them, but I am sure they have had their problems too. I still like Steer over Stainless anyway; just one of my likes and dislikes I guess.


This had been a really good thread!


Marvin