The Taurus 608 Competition is a single/double action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, also accepting .38 Special +P. It has a 6-inch matte stainless steel barrel and cylinder, an exposed hammer, transfer bar safety, and an 8-round cylinder. The grip is finger-grooved black rubber. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: 608 Competition 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P 
• Action: Double Action 
• Barrel Length: 6" 
• Capacity: 8 
• Color/Finish: Matte Stainless 
   

Detailed Features 

• 6-inch matte stainless steel barrel and cylinder 
• 8-round cylinder 
• Exposed hammer for single or double action fire 
• Transfer bar safety 
• Fiber optic front sight 
• Black finger-grooved rubber grip

Owners of the Taurus 608 Competition point to the 8-round cylinder as its most practical advantage over standard .357 revolvers. The extra two rounds matter to those who carry or compete with wheelguns, and the .357 Magnum / .38 Special +P flexibility adds versatility for practice and carry ammunition choices.

The 6-inch barrel gets positive marks for sight radius and muzzle velocity, though it makes the revolver large for concealed carry. Most owners treat it as a range, competition, or home defense gun rather than an everyday carry piece. The matte stainless finish is well-regarded for resistance to handling wear, and the fiber optic front sight is praised for fast target acquisition.

The Taurus 608 Competition trigger splits opinion along expected lines: double action pull is on the heavier side and benefits from use to smooth out, while single action mode is much lighter and appreciated for deliberate shooting. Build quality is considered solid at its price point, though some owners report that a cylinder timing check and a light action job improve the out-of-box experience.