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Taurus 856 Defender 3”vsRuger Super Redhawk Alaskan

Taurus 856 Defender 3” facing right

Taurus856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
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Ruger Super Redhawk Alaskan facing left

RugerSuper Redhawk Alaskan

DA/SA Full-Sized Revolver Chambered in 44 Magnum, 454 Casull, 480 Ruger

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz
Super Redhawk Alaskan7.62 in5.81 in1.79 in44 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
856 Defender 3”3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com
Super Redhawk Alaskan2.5 inDA/SAruger.com

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