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Taurus
Model 608 Competition
Taurus Revolver 608 Competition .357 Mag Variant-1
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.8-in
Length:11.37-in Height:5.1-in
Barrel:6-in Weight:51-oz
1 Variant
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (158 grain bullet)209192
  • Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)7.62 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity8 rounds
  • ConcealabilityVery Poor
  • Defense Factor63%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:2025 -
Caliber:.357 Mag
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action (DA/SA)
Safety:transfer bar
Cylinder:8-round
Frame:matte stainless steel
Grip:black rubber
Sights:fiber optic front, adjustable rear
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Manufacturer
Forjas Taurus SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,016.00Used Est:No Data
Last Update:2/25/2025
About the Gun

The Taurus 608 Competition revolver is a purpose-built firearm designed for competitive shooting. Features a 6-inch bull barrel, a user-adjustable trigger, and a lightened cylinder cut for moon clips. Adjustable rear sight is removable for optics mounting. VZ target grips.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .357 Magnum
Alias: .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:158 grains
MV:1324 ft/sec ME:615 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

Smith & Wesson introduced this cartridge for its heavy-frame revolver. Ammunition was developed by Winchester in cooperation with Smith & Wesson. Using a lengthened and strengthened version of the .38 Special case, the .357 Magnum was rapidly accepted by hunters and law enforcement. At the time of its introduction, it was claimed to easily pierce the body panels of automobiles and crack engine blocks. While it has less power than the .44 Magnum, it compares favorably to the 10mm Norma and .45 ACP, but with better armor penetration. Today factories offer over fifty different loadings in this caliber.

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