The short answer

The Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength and the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision 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 $1369.99. On the spec sheet, the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength carries more rounds (6 rounds vs 5 rounds) and the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength is lighter (45 oz vs 72.5 oz).

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength and the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision?

They differ mainly in caliber (.44 Magnum vs .500 S&W), capacity (6 rounds vs 5 rounds), barrel length (4" vs 8.4") and overall length (9.37" vs 15").

Which is cheaper, the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength or the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision?

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 $1369.99 for the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision. Dealer prices are live and can change.

Which holds more rounds, the Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength or the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision?

The Taurus Power44 Gen 1 .44 Magnum Revolver - Precision & Strength has the higher magazine capacity at 6 rounds, versus 5 rounds for the Smith & Wesson S&W .500 Magnum Revolver Gen 1 - Powerhouse Precision.