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Taurus 856 Defender 3”vsSmith & Wesson Model 686 4"

Taurus 856 Defender 3” facing right

Taurus856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
vs
Smith & Wesson Model 686 4" facing left

Smith & WessonModel 686 4"

DA/SA K/L-Frame Revolver Chambered in 357 Magnum

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz
Model 686 4"9.56 in6 in1.56 in40.3 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
856 Defender 3”3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com
Model 686 4"4.13 inDA/SAsmith-wesson.com

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