I found a Taurus titanium .357 with a 4" barrel at this place called Sam's Shooters Emporium online. Has anyone heard of this place? I assume it's reputable, but not sure. My other question has to do with the gun: I was looking for a Taurus titanium 7-shot with porting on the SIDES of the barrel. This is the revolver they show online, but it's not made any more. Should I hold out for what I want or get this 6-shot model with porting on the TOP of the barrel? It seems like putting the ports on the sides would be better, but I'm not sure. I also like the idea of 7 shots in the revolver rather than six. But I think that the 7 shot is fairly hard to find. Anyone out there seen it? Should I just go for the 6 shot? Thanks for the help. I really appreciate any advice you may have!

Kirk

All the Taurus's I've seen have the porting on the top of the barrel and actually that's what works the best. I've had both the original EDM Magna-port done by Larry Kelly on Smith 44 magnums and Taurus's round hole porting on their guns. My five shot 34 ounce stainless 4 inch 41 magnum Tracker is very comfortable to shoot even compared to the Big 44 mag Super redhawk.

With the Titanium being ten ounces lighter than the stainless version Your going to need the porting.

This is the Tracker I shoot and along with the eight ports along the top of the barrel on both sides of the front sight I sure recommend the "Ribber" grips and both ear plugs and ear muffs. The porting is very loud.

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q172/faucettb/Preditor%20masters/TaurusTracker41magnum.jpg

I have a 4" Ti 41 mag and it handles well with the porting.

However, consider how you will be using the gun. I would not want a ported gun for a car gun as you could end up blinded by the gases when shooting in close quarters. PLus loud!!

I use my 41 mag for a woods carry gun, and the ports will not likely be in my face when I use it.