Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights vs Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver
The short answer
The Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver are both double action revolvers. The Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights is the more affordable option, starting at $479.99 versus $699.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver is lighter (26 oz vs 37 oz).
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between the Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights and the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?
- They differ mainly in caliber (.45 Colt vs .22 LR), capacity (5 rounds vs 8 rounds), overall length (9.5" vs 7.3") and weight (37 oz vs 26 oz).
- Which is cheaper, the Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?
- The Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $479.99 compared with $699.99 for the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver. Dealer prices are live and can change.
- Which holds more rounds, the Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights or the Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver?
- The Smith & Wesson Model 63 Gen 1 .22 LR Stainless Compact Revolver has the higher magazine capacity at 8 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Taurus Judge Magnum 2.0: Dual Caliber Revolver with Fiber Optic Sights.

