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Compare Taurus 856 Defender vs. Smith & Wesson Model 638

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Taurus	Brand	Smith & Wesson
Taurus 856 Defender	Model	Smith & Wesson Model 638
Firearm	Category	Firearm
38 Special+P	Caliber	38 Special+P
6	Capacity	5
Revolver	Type	Revolver
-	Action	SA/DA
3"	Barrel Length	1.88"
7.5"	Overall Length	6.3"
23.5 - 25.5 oz	Weight	14.6 oz
Taurus 856 Defender Dahlonega Armory $309.28 Buy Taurus 856 Defender Frisco Guns $323.54 Buy Taurus 856 Defender Guns.com Used Guns $399.99 Buy Taurus 856 Defender Smoky Mountain Guns and Ammo $426.99 Buy Taurus 856 Defender TALO Edition Guns.com $449.99 Buy Show all	Lowest Prices Online	Smith & Wesson Model 638 - Bodyguard Airweight GunBuyer.com $439.99 Buy Smith & Wesson M638 Chief's Special Airweight USED Locked Loaded $279.03 Buy Smith & Wesson 638 Locked Loaded $398.48 Buy Smith & Wesson Model 638 - Bodyguard Airweight Tombstone Tactical $565.71 Buy Show all

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