Taurus 82

Taurus International · Pistol · In Production · 1978

Weight (empty)1035 g (36.5 oz)
Overall Length235 mm (9.25")
Barrel Length102 mm (4.02")
Height139 mm (5.47")
Width38 mm (1.50")
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Action TypeDouble Action
Firing MechanismDouble Action Single Action
Muzzle Velocity259 m/s (850 fps)
Muzzle Energy272 J (201 ft·lbf)
Effective Range45 m (49 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: .38 Special

The Taurus 82 is a medium-frame, six-shot, double-action/single-action revolver chambered exclusively in .38 Special and rated for .38 Special +P ammunition. Known as the 'Security' model, it has been a mainstay of the Taurus revolver lineup since the late 1970s, serving as a reliable and affordable service-size revolver for law enforcement and civilian defense. The standard configuration features a 4-inch barrel with a weighing 36.5 ounces (1035g) and an overall length of 9.25 inches (235mm). T...

Country of Origin: Brazil