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Taurus 856 Defender 3”vsSmith & Wesson SD40 VE

Taurus 856 Defender 3” facing right

Taurus856 Defender 3”

DA/SA Subcompact Revolver Chambered in 38 Special +P
vs
Smith & Wesson SD40 VE facing left

Smith & WessonSD40 VE

Striker-Fired Full-Sized Pistol Chambered in 40 S&W

Dimensions

 LengthLHeightHWidthWWeightW
856 Defender 3”7.5 in4.8 in1.41 in23.52 oz
SD40 VE7.2 in5.5 in1.29 in22.6 oz

Details

 BarrelBBLTriggerWebsite
856 Defender 3”3 inDA/SAtaurususa.com
SD40 VE4 inStriker-Firedsmith-wesson.com

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