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Taurus

Shop our selection of Taurus handguns, trusted by concealed carriers, home defenders, and sport shooters who count on reliable performance and accessible. Caperton’s Guns, Ammo & Knives carries a wide range of Taurus pistols and revolvers built for everyday users who want dependable sidearms backed by a brand with a long track record in the firearms world. From compact carry guns to full-size duty pistols and classic wheelguns, Taurus delivers options to match every shooter’s style. Explore our semi auto handguns and revolvers to find the right Taurus for your needs. Round out your kit with handguns, handgun ammunition, handgun magazines, gun parts, and scopes sights and optics from our full inventory.

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Taurus Buying Guide

Shop Taurus online by comparing models, checking current availability, and reviewing specifications such as caliber, capacity, barrel length, and sight configuration. Taurus has built a global reputation for affordable, dependable firearms, with a lineup spanning concealed carry pistols, defensive revolvers, full-size service guns, and rimfire trainers.

Use these pointers to focus your Taurus selection:

  • Look at the Taurus GX4 and G3 series for everyday concealed carry, since these striker-fired polymer-frame pistols offer competitive capacity, manageable recoil, and optics-ready slide options in 9mm Luger at an accessible price point.
  • Consider the Taurus Judge for shooters who want versatility in a wheelgun, since this distinctive revolver chambers both .45 Colt and 2 1/2 inch or 3 inch .410 bore shotshells through a single cylinder.
  • Pick up a Taurus 856 or 605 for compact defensive revolver work, since these small-frame wheelguns deliver six-shot capacity in .38 Special +P and .357 Magnum without the maintenance demands of a semi-automatic.
  • Look at the Taurus Raging Hunter when you need a high-powered hunting revolver, since this large-frame platform handles magnum calibers like .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .454 Casull through a ported barrel that helps tame recoil.
  • Consider the Taurus TX22 for rimfire training and recreational shooting, since this .22 LR pistol features a 16-round capacity, light recoil, and the same trigger feel as larger Taurus carry pistols.
  • Explore the Taurus 1911 lineup for shooters who want a classic single-action design at a competitive price, since these full-size pistols chambered in .45 ACP and 9mm Luger offer the heritage of John Browning’s iconic platform.

Local And Compliance Notes

Buy Taurus firearms online or visit the gun shop in Sheffield, Alabama to handle different models, check trigger reach, and compare slide and frame profiles in person. Caperton’s Guns, Ammo & Knives serves customers in the nearby cities of Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, and Florence, stocking Taurus revolvers and semi-automatic pistols suited to everyday carry, home defense, range training, and hunting across the Shoals region.

Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when purchasing from a licensed dealer and rifle buyers to be at least 18, with Alabama following those federal age thresholds and applying the standard NICS background check at the point of sale through any FFL transfer. Buyers must complete ATF Form 4473 at the time of transfer, and any disqualifying factors under federal or state law will block the sale. Alabama does not impose state-level purchase permits, registration, or waiting periods on firearms.

Alabama allows lawful concealed and open carry of handguns by qualified residents under the state’s permitless carry law, with concealed carry permits still available for reciprocity in other states. Store Taurus firearms unloaded with ammunition kept separate when not in use, and contact the shop with questions about availability, transfers from out-of-state dealers, or special-order Taurus models.

Frequently Asked Questions About Taurus

1. Where are Taurus firearms manufactured?

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Taurus firearms are manufactured at facilities in Brazil and Bainbridge, Georgia, with the US plant producing several of the brand’s most popular semi-automatic pistols and revolvers for the American market. The company operates as Taurus Holdings Inc. in the United States.

2. What is the Taurus Judge revolver?

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The Taurus Judge is a five-shot revolver designed to chamber both .45 Colt cartridges and 2 1/2 inch or 3 inch .410 bore shotshells through a single cylinder. The platform is popular for home defense, recreational shooting, and pest control thanks to its versatility.

3. Is the Taurus GX4 a good concealed carry pistol?

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The Taurus GX4 is a micro-compact 9mm pistol with capacity of 11+1 in a flush-fit magazine and 13+1 with an extended magazine, putting it in line with other popular micro-compact carry pistols. The GX4 series includes optics-ready configurations for shooters who want to mount a miniature red dot sight.

4. What is the difference between the Taurus G2C, G3, and G3C pistols?

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The G2C is a compact 9mm pistol with 12+1 capacity, the G3 is a full-size 9mm with 15+1 or 17+1 capacity, and the G3C is a compact 9mm with 12+1 capacity that updates the G2C platform with improved sights and trigger. All three share the same striker-fired action and polymer frame design.

5. Are Taurus revolvers reliable for self-defense?

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Modern Taurus revolvers like the 856 and 605 are widely used for self-defense, offering the inherent reliability of wheelguns in compact, concealable packages. Like any defensive firearm, function testing with chosen carry ammunition before relying on the platform is essential.

6. What calibers does the Taurus Raging Hunter come in?

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The Taurus Raging Hunter is available in several magnum calibers including .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .454 Casull, and 460 S&W Magnum. The platform features a ported barrel that helps reduce muzzle rise during heavy-recoiling shots.

7. Does Taurus offer a transferable lifetime warranty?

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Taurus offers a Lifetime Repair Policy on its firearms that covers manufacturing defects for the life of the product. The policy applies to original and subsequent owners of Taurus firearms when serviced through Taurus.

8. What is the Taurus TX22?

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The Taurus TX22 is a polymer-frame .22 LR pistol with 16+1 capacity, a threaded barrel option, and optics-ready configurations. It is widely used for rimfire training, recreational shooting, and entry-level competition due to its high capacity and light recoil.