Taurus 608 Standard Revolver .357 Mag 4" 8-Shot
Taurus 608 is an 8-shot .357 Magnum revolver with a 4" ported barrel, matte stainless steel finish, and fixed front/adjustable rear sights. Features a hand-fitted action, crisp trigger, transfer bar safety, and rubber grips.
The Taurus 608: Eight Shots of Reliable Magnum Power
The Taurus 608 represents a straightforward approach to revolver design: give the shooter eight rounds of .357 Magnum capability in a large-frame package built to last. This is a working gun, designed for those who understand that reliability matters more than fashion.
Construction and Design
The 608 is hammer-forged throughout—frame, barrel, and cylinder are all stainless steel with a matte finish that resists glare and shows wear gracefully. The ported 4" barrel helps manage recoil while maintaining the gun's practical size. At 9.67" overall and 45 ounces, it balances controllability with the heft needed to manage magnum pressures.
Sights and Controls
You get a fixed front sight and an adjustable rear sight—no frills, just functional iron sights that work. The exposed hammer allows for single-action fire when precision matters. The trigger breaks clean and crisp right out of the box, thanks to Taurus's hand-fitted action.
Safety and Capacity
A transfer bar safety prevents accidental discharge if the gun is dropped. The 8-round cylinder accepts both .357 Magnum and .38 Special +P ammunition, giving you flexibility in load selection. Black finger-grooved rubber grips provide a secure purchase in all conditions.
The Bottom Line
The Taurus 608 is a large-frame revolver built for shooters who want eight shots of magnum power without unnecessary complications. It's a gun that works.
Features
- stainless steel barrel, cylinder, and frame
- double action/ single action
- hammer firing system
- 7-round capacity
- fixed front sight, adjustable rear sight
