Taurus Model 608

Taurus Model 608
TypeRevolver
Production history
ManufacturerTaurus
Produced1996
Variants608SS4, 608SS6, 608SS8
Specifications
Mass608SS4: 44 oz
608SS6: 51 oz.
608SS8: 56 oz.
Length608SS4: 93⁄8"
608SS6: 115⁄8"
608SS8: 133⁄4"
Barrel length608SS4: 4"
608SS6: 61⁄2"
608SS8: 83⁄8"
Width1.760"
Height5.99"
Cartridge.357 magnum
ActionDouble or Single
Feed system8 round cylinder
SightsAdjustable rear, fixed blade front sight

The Taurus 608 is a double-action/single-action, eight-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .357 Magnum.

History

The Taurus 608 was produced in 1997 in response to Smith & Wesson's .357 Model 686 Plus, which was chambered for seven rounds.

Design

The Taurus 608 was designed to achieve smooth trigger action. Based on the large-frame 607, Taurus re-chambered it to hold eight rounds.

Also, the rear sight is adjustable. It has factory porting for release of gases, reducing recoil.

The Model 608 is available in three different barrel lengths. Scope mount bases are available to match the finish for the larger models.

References

  1. ↑ "Taurus 608". Taurus USA. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  2. ↑ M, Sam (2017-07-23). "Taurus Model 608 Revolver Review: Taurus Toughs It Out". Gunivore. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  3. ↑ "Taurus 608 Review: Specifications, Performance, and Price | Craft Holsters®". www.craftholsters.com. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  4. ↑ "New: Taurus 608 Competition 8-shot .357 Mag Revolver". Guns.com. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  5. ↑ "Taurus Model 608 .357 Mag Variant-1". www.genitron.com. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  6. ↑ "Taurus Model 608 .357 Mag Variant-2". www.genitron.com. Retrieved 2026-11-01.
  7. ↑ "Taurus Model 608 .357 Mag Variant-3". www.genitron.com. Retrieved 2026-11-01.