Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless 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 $999.99 for the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver. 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 Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?

The Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power.

Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power vs Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver

The short answer

The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless 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 $999.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is lighter (27 oz vs 37.6 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 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?: They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .357 Magnum), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (2" vs 2.6") and overall length (7.65" vs 7.63").
Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless 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 $999.99 for the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver. 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 Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?: The Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power.

Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power vs Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver

Q: Are the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless 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 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver is .357 Magnum.

The short answer

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 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?: They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .357 Magnum), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (2" vs 2.6") and overall length (7.65" vs 7.63").
Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless 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 $999.99 for the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver. 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 Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?: The Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power.

	Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power taurus · Single/Double Action Revolvers $399.99	Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $999.99
Caliber	.45 Colt	.357 Magnum
Capacity	5 rounds	8 rounds
Barrel length	2"	2.6"
Overall length	7.65"	7.63"
Weight	27 oz	37.6 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Black	Stainless
Frame material	Ribber	Stainless Steel
Sights	RS: Adjustable, FS: Fiber Optic	Red Ramp / Adj White Outline
Safety	Transfer Bar	Internal Lock

	Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power taurus · Single/Double Action Revolvers $399.99 cheapest of 10	Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $999.99 cheapest of 10
Caliber	.45 Colt	.357 Magnum
Capacity	5 rounds	8 rounds✓
Barrel length	2"	2.6"
Overall length	7.65"	7.63"
Weight	27 oz✓	37.6 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Black	Stainless
Frame material	Ribber	Stainless Steel
Sights	RS: Adjustable, FS: Fiber Optic	Red Ramp / Adj White Outline
Safety	Transfer Bar	Internal Lock