Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact vs S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery
The short answer
The Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery are both single/double action revolvers. The Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact 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 Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact is lighter (29 oz vs 31.7 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs 9mm), model (Judge 4410 Tracker vs 986), capacity (5 rounds vs 7 rounds) and barrel length (3" vs 2.5").
- Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- The Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact 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 Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?
- The S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery has the higher magazine capacity at 7 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Taurus Judge Gen 1 Dual-Caliber Revolver - .45 Colt & .410 GA Compact.

