Taurus just dropped another new double-action wheelgun, and this one is a 7-shooter. The Taurus 817 is a compact carry gun chambered for .38 Special +P rounds. If you’re a wheelgun fan, now’s the chance to up your carry capacity in an EDC-sized package.
The Taurus 817
The Taurus 817 features stainless steel construction and comes with a discrete matte finish. I remember the days when Taurus stainless revolvers all had high polish finishes. I was never a fan, so it’s nice to see the low-profile, practical finish on the 817 and other recent releases. The 817 uses a compact grip frame and is fitted with a rubber grip interchangeable with the Judge/Tracker series revolvers.
The high-cap .38 features a 2-inch barrel. It has a notch rear sight integral to the top strap, mated with a removable black front sight. Taurus lists it as a medium-sized frame, so it should use K or L frame-sized holsters. Overall length of the Taurus 817 is 7 inches, and height is 4.78 inches. Weight is 30 ounces unloaded. So, it’s not subcompact size or weight, but it should still conceal pretty well.
The medium frame and 30-ounce weight should actually make it pretty pleasant to shoot, too. Especially when compared to some of the ultra-light aluminum or titanium snub-nosed revolvers.
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If you’re a revolver fan, the 817 looks like a promising carry piece. It has great capacity for a revolver. Its size and weight are a good compromise in carryability and shootability. The all-stainless construction should hold up well to daily carry, too. MSRP on the Taurus 817 is $648.99, and it looks like they’re already available at some online dealers.
Key Features of the Taurus 817
| Caliber | 38 SPECIAL +P |
| Capacity | 7 Rounds |
| Front Sight | Removable Blade |
| Rear Sight | Fixed |
| Action Type | DA/SA |
| Frame Size | Medium |
| Barrel Length | 2.00 Inches |
| Twist Rate | 1:16in-RH |
| Grooves | 6 |
| Length | 7.00 Inches |
| Height | 4.78 Inches |
| Width | 1.53 Inches |
| Weight | 30.00 Ounces (Unloaded) |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
| Frame Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Cylinder Material | Stainless Steel |
| Cylinder Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| MSRP | $648.99 |
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