Taurus 617 Total Titanium
Taurus · Pistol · In Production · 1998
Also known as: M617
Overview
The Taurus 617 Total Titanium is a compact revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, manufactured by Taurus since 1998.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 510 g (18.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 178 mm (7.01") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Height | 117 mm (4.61") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Trigger Pull | 20 N (4.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Rotary |
| Muzzle Velocity | 380 m/s (1247 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 585 J (431 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 2000 m (2187 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 476 mm (18.74") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Titanium Alloy |
| Barrel Material | Titanium Alloy |
| Finish | Titanium |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
- .38 Special — also known as .38 Spl, .38 S&W Special, 9x29mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Taurus Security System
- Features: Fixed Sights, Rubber Grips, Ported Barrel, Lightweight Frame, Swing Out Cylinder, Transfer Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
Production
Production years: 1998-present
Origin
Country of origin: Brazil
Notes
The 617 Total Titanium offers 7-shot capacity in .357 Magnum, providing one more round than traditional 6-shot revolvers. The titanium construction makes it one of the lightest .357 Magnum revolvers available, though recoil is substantial with full-power magnum loads. Most practical with .38 Special ammunition.
Background
Taurus's revolver manufacturing expertise traces back to their acquisition of the Smith & Wesson factory in Brazil, giving them access to decades of refined revolver-building knowledge that continues to influence their designs today.