Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power vs Smith & Wesson 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision
The short answer
The Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power and the Smith & Wesson 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision 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 $900.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power is lighter (27 oz vs 49.5 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 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .44 Magnum), model (Judge Public Defender vs 629), capacity (5 rounds vs 6 rounds) and barrel length (2" vs 6.5").
- Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Defender Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver .45/.410 Compact Power or the Smith & Wesson 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision?
- 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 $900.99 for the Smith & Wesson 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision. 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 629 Classic .44 Magnum Revolver - Satin Steel Precision?

