The Taurus 605 T.O.R.O. is a 5-shot, small-frame .357 Magnum that Taurus built to accept a compact red dot sight, and the company calls it the first optics-ready revolver (Taurus part no. 2-605P39). The stainless steel frame and cylinder carry a matte stainless finish, and the 3-inch barrel gives a carry-size gun more velocity from magnum and .38 Special +P loads than a shorter snub nose. An optics plate cut for the Holosun K footprint lets you add a red dot without gunsmithing, though the optic itself is sold separately. It fits a concealed-carry or home-defense role for a shooter who wants the simplicity of a double-action wheelgun from Taurus with a modern sighting option.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P, so it can run full-power magnum loads or lighter .38 Special rounds for practice.
• 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/single action, so you can fire quickly in double action or cock the hammer for a precise single-action shot.
• The revolver is optic ready through a Holosun K footprint mount, so a compact red dot can ride on the frame without an adapter, and the optic itself is not included.
• The front sight is a removable front sight, which is easy to pick up against a target.
• 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

Which red dot sights fit the Taurus 605 T.O.R.O.? The optics plate on the revolver is compatible with sights that use the Holosun K footprint. The optic is sold separately and does not come with the revolver.

Can this revolver fire .38 Special as well as .357 Magnum? Yes. Taurus lists the chambering as .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P, so it accepts both cartridges and lets you practice with lighter .38 Special loads.

How many rounds does it hold? The cylinder holds five rounds.

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