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Ruger SP101 2.25" vs Taurus 856 Defender 3”

Ruger SP101 2.25"

DA/SA Pocket Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum, 38 Special +P, 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
SP101 2.25" 7.2 in 4.5 in 1.35 in 26 oz
856 Defender 3” 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 23.52 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
SP101 2.25" 2.25 in DA/SA ruger.com
856 Defender 3” 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

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