The Taurus Defender 605 in .357 Magnum (brand part no. 2-60531NS) is purpose-built for home and personal defense, pairing a three-inch barrel with true night sights, Hogue rubber grips, and an extended ejector rod for faster reloading. Taurus finishes this Defender in matte black with a night sight featuring an orange outline up front and a fixed rear sight, backed by a transfer bar safety. The five-round cylinder handles full-power .357 Magnum as well as .38 Special +P for a lower-recoil practice option. Among defense-oriented revolvers in the revolvers category, the Defender 605 favors shooters who want genuine night sights on a magnum-capable home-defense revolver.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .357 Magnum, also accepts .38 Special +P.
• The barrel measures 3 inches.
• Finished in matte black.
• Holds 5 rounds in the cylinder.
• Operates as a double action/single action revolver.
• Features a night sight with an orange outline up front, paired with a fixed rear sight.
• Includes an extended ejector rod for faster reloading.
• Fitted with Hogue rubber grips.
• Equipped with a Hammer safety mechanism.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16 twist rate for consistent bullet stabilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this revolver have night sights? Yes, a night sight with an orange outline up front, paired with a fixed rear sight.

Can this revolver fire .38 Special ammunition? Yes, the .357 Magnum chamber also accepts .38 Special +P.

Buy the Taurus Defender 605 .357 Magnum

A magnum-capable home-defense revolver with genuine night sights is exactly what the Defender 605 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.