Taurus 617

Seven-Shot .357 Snubby

The Taurus 617 is a short-barreled .357 Magnum revolver that holds seven rounds, one more than most revolvers in its class. It suits concealed carry, home defense and a truck or tackle box, anywhere a compact gun with simple controls makes sense. The stainless finish and rubber grip are built for guns that get carried and handled often rather than kept in a safe.

Features

• .357 Magnum Chambering — The cylinder is chambered for .357 Magnum and also fires .38 Special, so you can practice with milder, cheaper ammunition and carry the full-power load.
• Seven-Round Cylinder — The cylinder holds seven cartridges, which gives you an extra round over a typical six-shot revolver of similar size.
• 2-Inch Barrel — The short barrel keeps overall length down for carry in a holster, pocket or bag.
• Stainless Steel Finish — The matte stainless frame, cylinder and barrel resist rust better than a blued finish, which helps on a gun carried close to the body.
• Double-Action/Single-Action Trigger — You can fire with a long, deliberate trigger pull straight from the holster, or cock the exposed hammer first for a lighter, shorter pull on an aimed shot.
• Exposed Spurred Hammer — The hammer spur gives your thumb a solid surface for cocking when you want single-action precision.
• Rubber Finger-Groove Grip — The black rubber grip has molded finger grooves and a textured surface that softens recoil and holds steady in a wet or sweaty hand.
• Fixed Sights — A ramp front sight and a rear sight groove cut into the frame have nothing to snag on clothing or get knocked out of alignment.

Build and Markings

The 617 is made in Brazil by Taurus, with Taurus International Manufacturing of Miami, Florida, marked on the frame as the US importer. The barrel is roll-marked .357 Magnum. The swing-out cylinder releases from the left side of the frame for loading and unloading, and the grip carries a Taurus medallion at its base.