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Ruger Mark IV HuntervsTaurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

Ruger Mark IV Hunter facing right

RugerMark IV Hunter

SAO Competition Pistol Chambered in 22 LR
vs
Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite facing left

Taurus856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
Mark IV Hunter11.12 in5.5 in1.2 in44 oz
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in17.36 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
Mark IV Hunter6.88 inSAOruger.com
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com

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