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Ruger GP100 4.2" vs Taurus 856 Defender 3”

Ruger GP100 4.2"

DA/SA Full-Sized Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum
vs

Taurus 856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
Taurus 856 Defender 3” For Sale

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
GP100 4.2" 9.5 in 5.7 in 1.56 in 40 oz
856 Defender 3” 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 23.52 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
GP100 4.2" 4.2 in DA/SA ruger.com
856 Defender 3” 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

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