Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power vs S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense
The short answer
The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense 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 $459.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 27 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 Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .38 Special), model (Judge Public Defender vs 637), barrel length (2" vs 1.9") and overall length (7.65" vs 6.31").
- Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?
- 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 $459.99 for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense the same caliber?
- No. The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is .45 Colt and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is .38 Special.
