The short answer

The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery are both single/double action revolvers. The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is the more affordable option, starting at $399.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery carries more rounds (7 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is lighter (27 oz vs 31.7 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?

They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs 9mm), capacity (5 rounds vs 7 rounds), barrel length (2" vs 2.5") and overall length (7.65" vs 7.5").

Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?

The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $399.99 compared with $999.99 for the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?