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Ruger Mark IV Target vs Taurus 856 Defender 3”

Ruger Mark IV Target

SAO Competition Pistol Chambered in 22 LR
vs

Taurus 856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
Mark IV Target 9.75 in 5.5 in 1.2 in 25.6 oz
856 Defender 3” 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 23.52 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
Mark IV Target 5.5 in SAO ruger.com
856 Defender 3” 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

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