Which is cheaper, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?

The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $449.99 compared with $459.99 for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?

The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense.

Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish vs S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense

The short answer

The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense are both single/double action revolvers. The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish is the more affordable option, starting at $449.99 versus $459.99. On the spec sheet, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is lighter (15 oz vs 38 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (65 Standard vs 637), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (4" vs 1.9").
Which is cheaper, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?: The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $449.99 compared with $459.99 for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?: The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense.

Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish vs S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense

Q: Are the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense the same caliber?

No. The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish is .357 Magnum and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense is .38 Special.

The short answer

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish and the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?: They differ mainly in caliber (.357 Magnum vs .38 Special), model (65 Standard vs 637), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and barrel length (4" vs 1.9").
Which is cheaper, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?: The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $449.99 compared with $459.99 for the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense. Dealer prices are live and can change.
Which holds more rounds, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense?

	Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish taurus · Single/Double Action Revolvers $449.99	S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $459.99
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	65 Standard	637
Capacity	6 rounds	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	1.9"
Overall length	10.5"	6.31"
Weight	38 oz	15 oz
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Matte Stainless	Stainless
Frame material	Rubber	Polymer
Frame size	Medium	Small - Exposed Hammer
Color	Matte Stainless	Glass Beaded Stainless Finish
Stock material	Rubber Grip	Uncle Mikes Boot
Sights	RS: NOTCHED, FS: RAMP	Front: Integral Rear: Fixed
Safety	Transfer Bar	Internal Lock

	Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish taurus · Single/Double Action Revolvers $449.99 cheapest of 11	S&W Model 637 Lightweight .38 SPL +P Revolver - Compact Defense smith & wesson · Single/Double Action Revolvers $459.99 cheapest of 11
Caliber	.357 Magnum	.38 Special
Model	65 Standard	637
Capacity	6 rounds✓	5 rounds
Magazines included	0	0
Barrel length	4"	1.9"
Overall length	10.5"	6.31"
Weight	38 oz	15 oz✓
Action	Single/Double Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Matte Stainless	Stainless
Frame material	Rubber	Polymer
Frame size	Medium	Small - Exposed Hammer
Color	Matte Stainless	Glass Beaded Stainless Finish
Stock material	Rubber Grip	Uncle Mikes Boot
Sights	RS: NOTCHED, FS: RAMP	Front: Integral Rear: Fixed
Safety	Transfer Bar	Internal Lock