{"id":219787,"date":"2025-09-04T13:09:48","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T18:09:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=219787"},"modified":"2025-09-18T10:15:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-18T15:15:42","slug":"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\/","title":{"rendered":"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Revolvers aren\u2019t dead. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/brand\/taurus\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">Taurus USA<\/a> just proved the opposite with the launch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=taurus%2066\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">Taurus 66 Combat<\/a>, a revolver designed from the ground up for modern concealed carry and personal defense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Taurus\u00ae 66 Combat has arrived.\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jgPHUE0BH9U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-rounds-more-options\">More Rounds, More Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Built on <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/brand\/taurus\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">Taurus<\/a>\u2019 successful Model 66 platform, the 66 Combat offers a 7-shot .357 Magnum cylinder\u2014a 15% boost over the traditional six-shooter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chambered in both <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=.357%20Magnum\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">.357 Magnum<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=.38%20special\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">.38 Special<\/a>, it gives shooters flexibility from full-power defensive loads to softer-shooting <a data-wpil-monitor-id=\"8\" href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/get-back-to-the-range-ammo-prices-dropping\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">range ammo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-features-built-for-speed\">Features Built for Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/colt-mustang-pocketlite-and-combat-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39\">Combat model<\/a> isn\u2019t just about chambering and capacity. <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-taurus-commander\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"38\">Taurus packed it with features<\/a> designed to make it faster and more effective in real-world use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-visibility fiber optic <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/truglo-tritium-ar-15-ak-front-sight-posts\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7\">front sight<\/a><\/strong> paired with a squared rear channel for crisp, fast target acquisition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optics-ready system<\/strong> drilled and tapped for <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/taurus-usa-launches-new-taurus-optics-ready-option-t-o-r-o-judge\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"6\">Taurus\u2019 Optics Ready Option<\/a> plates (sold separately), allowing shooters to mount red dots for faster follow-ups and longer-range precision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>3-inch barrel<\/strong> that balances concealability with terminal performance, keeping velocity high without making the gun unwieldy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-combat-tuned-trigger\">Combat-Tuned Trigger<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"594\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taurus_66_Combat.jpg\" alt=\"Taurus 66 Combat fighting revolver.\" class=\"wp-image-219788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taurus_66_Combat.jpg 594w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taurus_66_Combat-400x261.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Taurus_66_Combat-150x98.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Taurus 66 Combat proves revolvers aren\u2019t dead\u2014offering 7-shot capacity, 3-inch barrel, optics-ready options, and a smooth combat-tuned trigger pull.  MSRP $972.99.  (<em>Photo: Taurus<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The standout feature might be the combat-tuned, double-action-only trigger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By eliminating the hammer spur and polishing the pull, Taurus created a smooth, rolling trigger press that enhances speed from the holster and keeps things snag-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-designed-with-shooters-in-mind\">Designed With Shooters in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Taurus, the 66 Combat was developed with direct input from serious revolver shooters, trainers, and end-users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The result is a revolver that can serve equally well for concealed carry, home defense, or as a duty-ready backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-verdict\">The Verdict<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Taurus 66 Combat delivers a modern take on the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/firearms\/handguns\/revolvers\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\"><strong>fighting revolver<\/strong><\/a>. With its optics-ready platform, tuned trigger, and 7-shot cylinder, it\u2019s clear Taurus wants to remind shooters that wheelguns still belong in the defensive carry conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taurususa.com\/product\/revolvers\/medium-frame-revolvers\/taurus-66\/taurus-66-combat\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"taurus-66-combat-a-modern-fighting-revolver\" title=\"Taurus 66 Combat: A Modern Fighting Revolver\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Revolvers aren\u2019t dead. 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