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The Taurus Protector is the handgun designed for personal protection. It features a fully shrouded zero-profile hammer that can be manually cocked/decocked in single action operation when needed. The Protector also functions smoothly in full double-action. It also features the Taurus Security System built in.
Specifications:
- Caliber: .357 Magnum
- Capacity: 5
- Barrel Length: 2"
- Porting: No
- Action: Double Action/Single Action
- Finish: Stainless Steel
- Grips: Rubber
- Weight: 25 oz
- Construction: Steel
- Frame: Small
- Front Sight: Fixed
- Rear Sight: Fixed
- Trigger Type: Smooth
- Length: 6.5"
- Width: 1.378"
- Height: 4.28"
- Rate of Twist: 1:16"
- Grooves: 5
- Safety: Transfer Bar
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first "magnum" handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world's most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
