The Taurus 817 revolver hasn't been available since the early 2000s, but now, it's back and features several notable updates.

Snub-nose revolvers truly shine in close-quarters situations. They’re not meant for long-range precision, but let’s be real—most self-defense encounters happen within a few feet.

Review Highlights Compact but potent Low recoil and good ammunition capacity Lightweight Adequate accuracy Great for EDC and woods carry Smith & Wesson 351 PD: A 7-Shot J-Frame At first glance, the ...

This compact revolver takes design cues from the S&W J-frame. The Model 85 cannot really be called a clone of the S&W, but the influence is clearly present.