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Glock G17 vs Taurus 856 Defender 3”

Glock G17

Striker-Fired Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger
vs

Taurus 856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
G17 8.03 in 5.47 in 1.26 in 24.87 oz
856 Defender 3” 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 23.52 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
G17 4.49 in Striker-Fired us.glock.com
856 Defender 3” 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

Capacity

  9mm Luger 38 Special +P
G17 17 , 19 , 24 , 31 , 33 (+1) -
856 Defender 3” - 6

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