Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish vs Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver
The short answer
The Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver 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 $999.99. On the spec sheet, the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver carries more rounds (8 rounds vs 6 rounds) and the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver is lighter (37.6 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 Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- Both are chambered in .357 Magnum. They differ mainly in model (65 Standard vs 627 Performance), capacity (6 rounds vs 8 rounds), barrel length (4" vs 2.6") and overall length (10.5" vs 7.63").
- Which is cheaper, the Taurus Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
- 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 $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 Model 65 Gen 1 .357 Magnum Revolver - Matte Stainless Steel Finish or the Smith & Wesson 627 PC .357 Magnum, 8-Shot Stainless Revolver?
