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Taurus
Model 617
Taurus Revolver 617 .357 Mag Variant-5
Scale To:
Gun Dimensions Width:1.531-in
Length:6.625-in Height:5.1-in
Barrel:2-in Weight:28-oz
Variant 5 of 8
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (158 grain bullet)170956
  • Recoil Factor (158 grain bullet)10.3 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity7 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor71%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:1998 - 2005
Caliber:.357 Mag
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:double-action only (DAO)
Safety:trigger actuated transfer bar
Cylinder:7-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:black rubber
Sights:fixed front and rear
Notes:concealed hammer
Manufacturer
Forjas Taurus SA
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Gun Value
MSRP:$506.00Used Est:$395.00
Last Update:2/4/2023
About the Gun

This pocket revolver chambered for the .357 Magnum cartridge has a 7-round cylinder with either a blued, stainless steel or titanium frame and fixed sights. Some models have a ported barrel. The hammer is either spurred or concealed.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .357 Magnum
Alias: .357 Smith & Wesson Magnum
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:158 grains
MV:1082 ft/sec ME:411 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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