Taurus 65

Taurus International · Pistol · In Production · 1978

Weight (empty)1077 g (38.0 oz)
Overall Length267 mm (10.51")
Barrel Length102 mm (4.02")
Height140 mm (5.51")
Width38 mm (1.50")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeDouble Action
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity412 m/s (1352 fps)
Muzzle Energy870 J (642 ft·lbf)
Effective Range45 m (49 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum

The Taurus 65 is a medium-frame, six-shot, double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum that also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition. Based on the classic Smith & Wesson K-frame design, the Model 65 has been a staple of the Taurus lineup since the late 1970s, serving as an affordable and reliable duty-size revolver. The standard configuration features a 4-inch barrel with a full underlug, weighing 38 ounces (1077g) with an overall length of 10.5 inches (267mm) and...

Country of Origin: Brazil