Description
Product Summary
Taurus Deputy Medium 357 Mag 38 Special +P 6 Shot 5.50″ Black Alloy Steel Barrel & Cylinder, Black Steel Frame, Transfer Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
Old West Design meets modern manufacturing in the all new Taurus Deputy. Featuring a nickel finish, the Deputy’s single-action hammer falls easily under the thumb for fast shooting. Deputy features a transfer bar safety mechanism, making it safe to carry with a round under the hammer.
BrandTaurus
CategoryRevolvers
ModelDeputy
Caliber357 Mag
Barrel Length Range5″ to 5.99″
Capacity6
ActionSAO
Frame FinishBlack
Oal11.04″
Frame MaterialSteel
SightsFixed
Barrel FinishBlack
Barrel MaterialAlloy Steel
Twist1:16.5″ RH
Frame SizeMedium
Cylinder MaterialAlloy Steel
Cylinder FinishBlack
Height5.11″
SafetyTransfer Bar
Barrel Length5.50″
Max Capacity6
Weight2.60 lbs
Frame DescriptionSteel Frame
Hammer StyleExposed
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first “magnum” handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world’s most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
