Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power vs Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver
The short answer
The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver 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 $959.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is lighter (12 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 Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .357 Magnum), model (Judge Public Defender vs 360PD), overall length (7.65" vs 6.31") and weight (27 oz vs 12 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver?
- 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 $959.99 for the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Are the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver the same caliber?
- No. The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is .45 Colt and the Smith & Wesson 360PD Lightweight .357 Magnum Concealed Carry Revolver is .357 Magnum.

