The Taurus 817 38 Special is a handgun from Taurus. This configuration is built around Double / Single Action, a 2-inch barrel, and a listed capacity of 7.

The action is Double / Single Action. Barrel length is 2 inches. Capacity is listed as 7 rounds.

The finish is matte stainless. The sights are removable front sight. The stock, frame, and grip specification is Steel Frame Black Rubber Grips Steel Frame.

Overall length is 6.5 inches, and weight is 35 oz. This configuration is in the 817 Series. The UPC for this exact configuration is 725327943471.

The store SKU is TA817SS. Use 2 inches when you compare size with other Taurus handguns, because barrel length is one of the fields that changes between similar model numbers. The matte stainless finish is the surface treatment to match if you are comparing color or coating with another Taurus configuration of the same model.

The model name to compare is 817. A close Taurus model can differ in finish, capacity, barrel, sights, or included parts, and those differences are the reason this page stays with this configuration. The caliber to match is 38 Special. The same model name in another caliber is a different firearm. Additional information on this page repeats the published specification list for this exact configuration. If a measurement is not in that list, it is not stated here and should not be assumed.

Read as a checklist, manufacturer is Taurus, model is 817, caliber is 38 Special, action is Double / Single Action, barrel length is 2", capacity is 7, finish is Matte Stainless, and sights is Removable Front Sight. Read 817 as one configuration from Taurus, not as a stand-in for every handgun that shares the brand. The caliber printed for this listing is 38 Special.

Compare the Taurus 817 38 Special with more Handguns, or browse the full Send It Guns catalog. See the official Taurus site.