This stainless Taurus 650 pairs a 3-inch barrel with a five-shot cylinder chambered in .357 Magnum (Taurus part no. 2-650139). Taurus builds the frame, cylinder and barrel from stainless steel with a matte stainless finish, and the double-action-only trigger works with a hammer enclosed in the frame. At 24.6 ounces unloaded and 8.66 inches overall, it is sized for belt or pocket-holster carry without giving up the magnum chambering. Anyone shopping a compact Taurus revolver for defensive use will find the specification list easy to like.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum, and Taurus says it also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P for lighter practice loads.
• The barrel measures 3 inches, a balance of sight radius and carry size.
• Capacity is 5 rounds, which fills the cylinder without adding bulk.
• The action is double action only, so every shot is a straight double-action pull with no hammer to cock.
• The fully shrouded hammer is enclosed by the frame, so nothing protrudes to catch on a holster or garment.
• The front sight is a removable serrated blade front sight, which picks up quickly on a draw.
• The rear sight is a fixed rear sight, which stays put without needing adjustment.
• Frame and cylinder are stainless steel for corrosion resistance and strength.
• The finish is matte stainless, a look that resists corrosion and wear.
• Taurus lists a transfer bar as the safety mechanism, an internal design that keeps the hammer from striking unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I carry this Taurus 650 in a pocket holster? It stands 4.59 inches tall, 1.36 inches wide and weighs 24.6 ounces unloaded, which puts it in the compact carry class, and the shrouded hammer keeps the outline smooth.

What sights does the 650 have? It has a removable serrated blade front sight and a fixed rear sight.

What ammunition does it take? It is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P, according to Taurus.

Buy the Taurus 650 Double Action Only Revolver, .357 Magnum, 3-Inch Barrel, Stainless, 5-Shot

This stainless 650 is a straightforward magnum snub-nose with the features carry buyers ask for. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other revolvers.