Taurus 66

Taurus International · Pistol · In Production · 1978

Weight (empty)1077 g (38.0 oz)
Overall Length267 mm (10.51")
Barrel Length102 mm (4.02")
Height145 mm (5.71")
Width38 mm (1.50")
Magazine Capacity7 rounds
Action TypeDouble Action
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity412 m/s (1352 fps)
Muzzle Energy870 J (642 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Frame MaterialStainless Steel

Primary Caliber: .357 Magnum

The Taurus 66 is a medium-frame, seven-shot, double-action/single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum that also accepts .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition. Originally introduced alongside the Model 65 in the late 1970s as a six-shot revolver, the Model 66 was updated to a seven-shot configuration, distinguishing it as one of the higher-capacity medium-frame .357 Magnum revolvers on the market. The standard 4-inch barrel model weighs 38 ounces (1077g) with an overall length of 10.5 in...

Country of Origin: Brazil