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Taurus 856 Defender 3”vsFN 509 Compact

Taurus 856 Defender 3” facing right

Taurus856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
vs
FN 509 Compact facing left

FN509 Compact

Striker-Fired Compact Pistol Chambered in 9mm Luger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz
509 Compact6.8 in4.6 in1.35 in25.5 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
856 Defender 3”3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com
509 Compact3.7 inStriker-Firedfnamerica.com

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