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Ruger GP100 4.2"vsTaurus 856 Defender 3”

Ruger GP100 4.2" facing right

RugerGP100 4.2"

DA/SA Full-Sized Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum
vs
Taurus 856 Defender 3” facing left

Taurus856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
GP100 4.2"9.5 in5.7 in1.56 in40 oz
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
GP100 4.2"4.2 inDA/SAruger.com
856 Defender 3”3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com

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