Taurus International · Pistol · In Production · 1994
| Weight (empty) | 1474 g (52.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 296 mm (11.65") |
| Barrel Length | 165 mm (6.50") |
| Height | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Width | 46 mm (1.81") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Double Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 381 m/s (1250 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1129 J (833 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
Primary Caliber: .44 Magnum
The Taurus 44 (Model 44) is a large-frame, six-shot, double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .44 Remington Magnum that also accepts .44 Special ammunition. Built entirely of stainless steel, it was introduced in the mid-1990s as a more affordable alternative to the Smith & Wesson Model 629 and Ruger Redhawk for hunters and backcountry enthusiasts who need serious magnum stopping power. The defining feature of the Taurus 44 is its factory-ported barrel with a gas expansion chamber, whic...
Country of Origin: Brazil