Check out our poll and CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to cast your vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our 2024 Ballistic\u2019s Best, our experts evaluated over 90 firearms, firing literally thousands of rounds downrange. They used our scoring system, drilling down on features such as accuracy, reliability, and more. Then the experts picked the very best performer from each and every group. Check out our poll and CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to cast your vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our 2024 Ballistic\u2019s Best, our experts evaluated over 90 firearms, firing literally thousands of rounds downrange. They used our scoring system, drilling down on features such as accuracy, reliability, and more. Then the experts picked the very best performer from each and every group. Check out our poll and CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to cast your vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I\u2019d like to thank Scott Frankland and the great folks at Strong Point Shooting Range and Shooting complex in Waverly Hall, Georgia, for their facility and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our 2024 Ballistic\u2019s Best, our experts evaluated over 90 firearms, firing literally thousands of rounds downrange. They used our scoring system, drilling down on features such as accuracy, reliability, and more. Then the experts picked the very best performer from each and every group. Check out our poll and CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to cast your vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the end, we shot in close to 1,200 rounds of 9mm, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum. The labor and logistics needed to have five shooters fairly evaluate six revolvers is not easy. I would like to each of them for their time and effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I\u2019d like to thank Scott Frankland and the great folks at Strong Point Shooting Range and Shooting complex in Waverly Hall, Georgia, for their facility and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our 2024 Ballistic\u2019s Best, our experts evaluated over 90 firearms, firing literally thousands of rounds downrange. They used our scoring system, drilling down on features such as accuracy, reliability, and more. Then the experts picked the very best performer from each and every group. Check out our poll and CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to cast your vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the end, we shot in close to 1,200 rounds of 9mm, .38 Special, and .357 Magnum. The labor and logistics needed to have five shooters fairly evaluate six revolvers is not easy. I would like to each of them for their time and effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, I\u2019d like to thank Scott Frankland and the great folks at Strong Point Shooting Range and Shooting complex in Waverly Hall, Georgia, for their facility and hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For our 2024 Ballistic\u2019s Best, our experts evaluated over 90 firearms, firing literally thousands of rounds downrange. They used our scoring system, drilling down on features such as accuracy, reliability, and more. Then the experts picked the very best performer from each and every group. Check out our poll and CLICK HERE<\/a><\/strong> to cast your vote.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aaron Long: Aaron is an accomplished chef and normally shoots \u201cbottom feeders.\u201d He is what Darryl Bolke calls \u201crevolver curious.\u201d While he has limited experience, his perspective, from a non-revolver shooter, was enlightening. He also shot very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aaron Long: Aaron is an accomplished chef and normally shoots \u201cbottom feeders.\u201d He is what Darryl Bolke calls \u201crevolver curious.\u201d While he has limited experience, his perspective, from a non-revolver shooter, was enlightening. He also shot very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Josh Chandler: Josh is a longtime friend of my son and grew up shooting with us. He has a true appreciation for revolvers and \u201clives\u201d with a Smith J-frame but recently bought a Colt Python. Josh brings a very critical eye, with an objective viewpoint, to the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aaron Long: Aaron is an accomplished chef and normally shoots \u201cbottom feeders.\u201d He is what Darryl Bolke calls \u201crevolver curious.\u201d While he has limited experience, his perspective, from a non-revolver shooter, was enlightening. He also shot very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Harrison: John is a world class 1911 gunsmith and a true wheelgun aficionado. John brought a manufacturing view to the process as well as being an excellent shooter who has an appreciation for round guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Josh Chandler: Josh is a longtime friend of my son and grew up shooting with us. He has a true appreciation for revolvers and \u201clives\u201d with a Smith J-frame but recently bought a Colt Python. Josh brings a very critical eye, with an objective viewpoint, to the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aaron Long: Aaron is an accomplished chef and normally shoots \u201cbottom feeders.\u201d He is what Darryl Bolke calls \u201crevolver curious.\u201d While he has limited experience, his perspective, from a non-revolver shooter, was enlightening. He also shot very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would like to thank my friends for their support and diligence in giving each gun a fair assessment. Leave no doubt, this was work! But, it was fun work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Harrison: John is a world class 1911 gunsmith and a true wheelgun aficionado. John brought a manufacturing view to the process as well as being an excellent shooter who has an appreciation for round guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Josh Chandler: Josh is a longtime friend of my son and grew up shooting with us. He has a true appreciation for revolvers and \u201clives\u201d with a Smith J-frame but recently bought a Colt Python. Josh brings a very critical eye, with an objective viewpoint, to the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aaron Long: Aaron is an accomplished chef and normally shoots \u201cbottom feeders.\u201d He is what Darryl Bolke calls \u201crevolver curious.\u201d While he has limited experience, his perspective, from a non-revolver shooter, was enlightening. He also shot very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I would like to thank my friends for their support and diligence in giving each gun a fair assessment. Leave no doubt, this was work! But, it was fun work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Harrison: John is a world class 1911 gunsmith and a true wheelgun aficionado. John brought a manufacturing view to the process as well as being an excellent shooter who has an appreciation for round guns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Josh Chandler: Josh is a longtime friend of my son and grew up shooting with us. He has a true appreciation for revolvers and \u201clives\u201d with a Smith J-frame but recently bought a Colt Python. Josh brings a very critical eye, with an objective viewpoint, to the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Aaron Long: Aaron is an accomplished chef and normally shoots \u201cbottom feeders.\u201d He is what Darryl Bolke calls \u201crevolver curious.\u201d While he has limited experience, his perspective, from a non-revolver shooter, was enlightening. He also shot very well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bobby Surratt: I met Bobby at this year\u2019s American Fighting Revolver Snub Roundup in South Carolina. Bobby is a career law enforcement officer, knows wheelguns, and is a very competent shooter. I was thrilled that he was able to make the trip to Georgia, to help in the project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taurus 693 Executive Grade Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our test pistol featured a 3-inch ported barrel with a full underlug. A pinned fiber-optic front sight and fully adjustable rear sight, allows a precise zero for a variety of loads. We shot the 135-grain Hornady Critical Duty loads when testing accuracy and recoil control. The evaluators liked the 692 but were critical of the stocks. They also felt that, for an MSRP of over $1,000, the trigger could have been better. (taurususa.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taurus 693 Executive Grade Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Taurus continues to innovate and improve their line of revolvers. The Executive Grade revolvers are their premier line that and built on a separate assembly line, with great attention to fit and finish. The 692 Executive is one of the nicest, and innovative, Taurus revolvers I have shot. It is based on a frame, similar in size to a Smith L frame. The 692 features swappable cylinders and is shipped with both a.357 Magnum and 9mm cylinder. Both have a seven-shot capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our test pistol featured a 3-inch ported barrel with a full underlug. A pinned fiber-optic front sight and fully adjustable rear sight, allows a precise zero for a variety of loads. We shot the 135-grain Hornady Critical Duty loads when testing accuracy and recoil control. The evaluators liked the 692 but were critical of the stocks. They also felt that, for an MSRP of over $1,000, the trigger could have been better. (taurususa.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Taurus 693 Executive Grade Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n While there has to be a winner, there were no losers. Even the pistols with issues had strong points that made them worthy of consideration. But in the end, there can only be one winner for this year\u2019s roundup. From the beginning, it was obvious that it was going to be neck and neck between the 632 UC and the Viper. The Viper actually edged out the 632 UC in five of the nine categories. However, in the end, the difference was the 632 UC\u2019s exceptional sights, a slightly better trigger, and stocks! With that said, the pistol that the evaluators felt has the greatest potential was the Taurus 692. There was a great deal to like and, with better stocks and a little trigger work, we all felt the 692 could be a home run!<\/p>\n\n\n\nRevolvers Scores & Specs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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