Taurus 817 .38 Special Revolver – 2" Matte Stainless
Compact and reliable Taurus 817 revolver in .38 Special with 7-shot capacity, 2-inch barrel, and durable matte stainless steel construction. Weighs just 29 oz with fixed sights and rubber grips for confident daily carry and self-defense.
The Taurus 817: Compact Revolver for Self-Defense
The Taurus 817 represents a straightforward approach to personal protection. This seven-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special delivers the reliability you expect from a modern defensive handgun in a package small enough for everyday carry.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: .38 Special
- Capacity: 7 rounds
- Barrel Length: 2 inches
- Overall Length: 7 inches
- Weight: 29 ounces
- Action: Double-action/single-action
- Finish: Matte stainless steel
- Sights: Fixed front and notch rear
- Grips: Black rubber
Design and Practicality
The 817's compact dimensions make it well-suited for pocket carry or appendix carry without excessive bulk. The matte stainless steel finish resists corrosion while maintaining a professional appearance. The fixed sight system is simple and reliable—no adjustments to worry about, just point and shoot.
The double-action/single-action trigger system offers flexibility. You can fire double-action for rapid defensive shots, or cock the hammer for single-action precision if circumstances permit.
Revolver Advantages
As a revolver, the 817 offers inherent reliability. No magazines to lose, no slide to rack under stress. Load it, holster it, and trust it to function when needed. The .38 Special cartridge has proven itself in defensive situations for over a century.
The rubber grips provide secure handling and help manage recoil, while the exposed hammer allows for traditional revolver operation. This is a tool designed for serious use.
Features
- caliber: .38 special +p
- capacity: 7 rounds
- action: double/single action (da/sa)
- barrel length: 2 in
- overall length: 8 in
- overall width: 1.53 in
- overall height: 4.78 in
- weight: 30.26 oz (approx. 1.85 lb)
- twist rate: 1:16.5-in rh
- frame – barrel – cylinder material: stainless steel w/matte finish
- front sight: removable
- rear sight: notch
- safety: transfer bar
