The short answer

The Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery are both single/double action revolvers. The Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength is the more affordable option, starting at $579.99 versus $999.99. On the spec sheet, the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery carries more rounds (7 rounds vs 6 rounds) and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery is lighter (31.7 oz vs 45 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength and the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?

They differ mainly in caliber (.44 Magnum vs 9mm), model (44 Tracker vs 986), capacity (6 rounds vs 7 rounds) and barrel length (4" vs 2.5").

Which is cheaper, the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength or the S&W 986 PC 9MM Revolver - Precision-Engineered Stainless Mastery?

The Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength is currently the cheaper of the two, with a lowest listed price of $579.99 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 Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength 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 6 rounds for the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength.