The Taurus Defender 605 chambered for .38 Special +P and .357 Magnum (brand part no. 2-60535NSVZ) is a lightweight, easy-to-conceal revolver tuned for home and personal defense, pairing a 3-inch matte stainless barrel with night sights and VZ Black/Gray grips. Taurus builds this Defender 605 as a double-action/single-action revolver with an orange-outlined night front sight and fixed rear sight, an extended ejector rod, and a transfer bar safety, feeding from a 5-round cylinder. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, the Defender 605 favors shooters who want night-sight-equipped magnum capability with premium VZ grips.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special +P/.357 Magnum, a proven, widely available cartridge for this platform.
• Holds 5 rounds in the cylinder.
• Built as a double-action/single-action revolver.
• Uses a transfer bar safety, blocking the firing pin from a live round until the trigger is fully pulled.
• Features a 3-inch stainless steel barrel with an extended ejector rod.
• Uses a night sight with orange outline paired with a fixed rear sight.
• Includes VZ Black/Gray grips.
• Weighs approximately 25.5 ounces.
• Rifled at a 1-in-16-inch twist rate for consistent accuracy downrange.
• Overall length is 6.5 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grips does this revolver use? VZ Black/Gray grips for enhanced control.

Does this revolver have night sights? Yes, a night sight with an orange outline ships on this model.

Buy the Taurus Defender 605 VZ Grip

Night-sight-equipped magnum capability with premium VZ grips is exactly what the Defender 605 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.