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Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite vs Smith & Wesson Model 442

Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
vs

Smith & Wesson Model 442

DAO J-Frame Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 17.36 oz
Model 442 6.3 in 4.3 in 1.3 in 14.7 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com
Model 442 1.88 in DAO smith-wesson.com

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