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Taurus 856 Defender 3” vs Smith & Wesson Model 686 4"

Taurus 856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
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Smith & Wesson Model 686 4"

DA/SA K/L-Frame Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
856 Defender 3” 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 23.52 oz
Model 686 4" 9.56 in 6 in 1.56 in 40.3 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
856 Defender 3” 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com
Model 686 4" 4.13 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com

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