Taurus 605 .357 Magnum Compact Stainless DA/SA Revolver, 2-Inch, 5-Shot
This Taurus 605 is a compact, 5-shot .357 Magnum revolver built on a small stainless-steel frame with a 2-inch barrel. It features a matte stainless finish, DA/SA operation, fixed sights with an orange-insert front ramp, and molded rubber grips. Its sturdy all-stainless construction and factory rating for .38 Special +P add practical versatility in a compact package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use.
What’s Included
- Taurus 605 .357 Mag. revolver
The 605 is a small-frame, 5-shot DA/SA revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and factory-rated for .38 Special +P. It uses a 2-inch stainless-steel barrel with a shrouded underlug and full-length ejector rod for positive extraction in a compact footprint.
Construction is all stainless steel with a matte stainless finish on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. The fluted cylinder is paired with a checkered, push-forward cylinder latch. The exposed hammer has a checkered spur, and the trigger is smooth-faced for consistent double-action strokes.
Sights are fixed: a serrated ramp front sight with an orange insert and an integral rear notch. Molded rubber grips with Taurus medallions provide a secure hold on the compact frame.
Markings include “Made in Brazil” and “Taurus Int’l Mfg Miami, FL–USA,” with the model “605” and barrel “.357 MAG.” Overall factory dimensions are approximately 6.5 in L, 1.40 in W, and 4.40 in H, with a weight of about 24 oz.

