Designed for the .357 Magnum, this 605 Standard 5-shot revolver is built to the Taurus Zero Tolerance standard. In design, fabrication, fitting and performance, there is simply no tolerance for parts which do not perform as if someone's life depends on them. Like all Taurus firearms, the Model 605 carries the Taurus Security System. This model has a stainless steel frame, cylinder, barrel, and black rubber grip.
Brand Taurus
Caliber 357 Mag
Model 605
Series Standard
Action SA / DA
Frame Size Small
Sights Fixed Front & Rear
Capacity 5 rd
Cylinder Finish Matte Stainless
Frame Description Matte Stainless Steel
Grips Black Rubber
Hammer Style Exposed
Max Capacity 5
Oal 6.50"
Safety Transfer Bar
Weight 24 oz
Barrel Finish Matte Stainless
Barrel Length 2"
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first "magnum" handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world's most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
