Taurus Model 617
| Taurus 617 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Taurus International |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 28.3oz |
| Length | 6.625" |
| Barrel length | 2" |
| Width | 1.531" |
| Height | 5.1" |
| Cartridge | .38 Special / .357 Magnum |
| Action | Single-action/Double-action revolver |
| Feed system | 7-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed |
The Taurus Model 617 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, with a 2" barrel.
Design
The Taurus 617 is offered in stainless steel and was formerly available blued. A Titanium model was available but has since been discontinued.
It features an exposed hammer. Like many Taurus revolvers, it features an integral keylock. It can be fired both in single-action and double-action.
Variants
Model 817
| Taurus 817 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Brazil |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Taurus International |
| Produced | 1999-2006 2025-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length |
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| Barrel length | 2" |
| Width |
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| Cartridge | .38 Special |
| Action | Single-action/Double-action revolver |
| Feed system | 7-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed |
The Taurus Model 817 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .38 Special that was produced between 1999 and 2006 as the “Ultra-Lite” model. Manufacturing primarily took place during the early 2000s, with production ceasing after a relatively short run before being discontinued.
The Model 817 was reintroduced in July 2025.
See also
References
- ↑ "Taurus 617SS2 Revolver - .357 Magnum 7 Round Matte Stainless". taurususa.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Taurus : Making Better Guns : 2013 Product Catalog" (PDF). Taurususa.com\accessdate=2016-06-21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 January 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ↑ "MODEL 617 .357 MAG. REVOLVER". taurususa.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "TOTAL TITANIUM MODEL 617 .357 MAG. REVOLVER IN SHADOW GRAY". taurususa.com. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ↑ "Taurus Model 817 Ultra-Lite .38 Spl +P Variant-1". genitron.com.
- ↑ Knupp, Jeremiah. "The Taurus 817 Is Back". americanrifleman.org. Retrieved 2 August 2025.
- ↑ Borisenko, Adam. "First Look: Taurus 817 Revolver". GunDigest. Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ↑ "First Look: Taurus 817 Revolver". shootingillustrated.com. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ↑ "Taurus 817 carry revolver, seven rounds in .38 Special +P". all4shooters.com. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "Taurus 817, a new 7-rounds pocket revolver". gunsweek.com. Retrieved 14 July 2025.
- ↑ "New Guns 2025: Taurus 817 Compact Revolver". nrawomen.com. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
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