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Smith & Wesson R8 vs Taurus 856 Defender 3”

Smith & Wesson R8

DA/SA N-Frame 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
R8 10.5 in 6 in 1.75 in 35.8 oz
856 Defender 3” 7.5 in 4.8 in 1.41 in 23.52 oz

Details

  Barrel BBL Trigger Website
R8 5 in DA/SA smith-wesson.com
856 Defender 3” 3 in DA/SA taurususa.com

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