Taurus continues its commitment to making hand-built fighting revolvers by expanding the Executive Grade lineup to include the all-new 605 Executive Grade, chambered in 357 Magnum. Based on the best-selling Taurus 605, a 5-shot compact frame 357 Magnum, the new 605 Executive Grade gives shooters the upgraded stopping power they’ve been asking for.
The 605 Executive Grade accepts the same speed loaders as other common 5-shot revolvers. Shooters can elect to use potent 357 Magnum ammunition or lighter loaded 38 Special, including +P loads. The 605 Executive Grade’s polished finish and hand-tuned trigger make this gun as nice to look at as it is to shoot. Use it as a BBQ gun thanks to the presentation grade wood grips, or tuck it in an IWB holster as your go-to CCW piece.
Item Number
2-605Ex39
Upc
7-54908-33010-2
Caliber
357 Mag
Capacity
5 Rounds
Front Sight
Brass Insert
Rear Sight
Fixed
Action Type
Da/Sa
Frame Size
Small
Barrel Length
3.00 In.
Overall Length
7.50 In.
Overall Height
4.80 In.
Overall Width
1.41 In.
Overall Weight
23.52 Oz. (Unloaded)
Twist Rate
1:16.5 in RH Twist
Grooves
6
Frame Material
Stainless Steel
Frame Finish
Polished Stainless
Cylinder Material
Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish
Poished Stainless
Barrel Material
Stainless Steel
Barrel Finish
Polished Stainless
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
