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Ruger SR1911 Standard vs Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

Ruger SR1911 Standard

SAO Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 45 ACP, 10mm Auto
vs

Taurus 856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P

Dimensions

  Length L Height H Width W Weight W
SR1911 Standard 8.67 in 5.45 in 1.34 in 39 oz
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 17.36 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
SR1911 Standard 5 in SAO ruger.com
856 Defender 3” Ultra-lite 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

Notes

Ruger SR1911 Standard

10mm version weighs 1.4 oz more

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