With the growing popularity of small-frame revolvers for personal defense, Taurus—a leader in revolver innovation—proudly reintroduces the Taurus 650, a true shrouded hammer, 5- shot revolver chambered in the venerable .357 Magnum. This expertly engineered firearm joins Taurus’s industry-leading lineup of reliable and versatile small-frame revolvers, answering the call for a compact, snag-free defensive option.
Taurus 650 | Designed for Concealment and Reliability
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Experienced shooters and new revolver owners alike have been asking for the return of a shrouded hammer revolver designed for concealed carry, and Taurus has answered. The Taurus 650 offers a smooth, Double Action Only (DAO) trigger pull with an internal shrouded hammer, making it the ultimate choice for everyday carry and quick deployment in critical situations, even allowing the revolver to be fired from pocket concealment without fouling or
jamming the action.
“This is the ultimate expression of what my friend Darryl Bolke refers to as ‘the snubby lifestyle’,” said Caleb Giddings, Manager of Marketing, Taurus USA. “Some people want a simple, reliable DAO revolver they can carry every day, and this gun answers that need perfectly.”
The Taurus 650 is compatible with a variety of existing 5-shot speed loaders and holsters for similar .357 Magnum models, making it versatile and user-friendly for both experienced shooters and new users alike. To explore compatible accessories for the Taurus 650, visit https://shoptaurus.com/taurus-650/.
Key Features of the Taurus 650:
- Durable Steel or Stainless Steel Frame: Built to withstand rigorous use, the Taurus 650’s steel or stainless steel frame provides the durability needed for both daily carry and extended shooting sessions.
- Double Action Only (DAO) Trigger System: The 650’s DAO trigger offers a smooth and consistent pull, enhancing shooting precision and reliability in high-stress environments.
- Five-Shot Cylinder Chambered in.357 Magnum / .38 Spl +P: The Taurus 650 is chambered to handle up to .357 Magnum, allowing it to also fire .38 Special and .38 Special +P loads, providing flexibility in ammunition choice.
- Shrouded Hammer for Snag-Free Concealment: The internal shrouded hammer ensures a seamless draw from concealment, minimizing snags and enabling easy operation even from a pocket or bag.
- Removable Serrated Blade Front Sight: The blade front sight is serrated to reduce glare and allow for quick accuracy in all lighting conditions. The front sight is also removable, allowing it to be swapped out to meet your personal preference
About Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc.:
Taurus Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries continue to produce innovative and reliable firearms for the market. Based in Bainbridge, Georgia, Taurus is committed to providing high-quality, affordable products to the public. Taurus is owned by Taurus Armas, S.A., a publicly traded company headquartered in Brazil, which manufactures a wide range of products distributed worldwide.
As pointed out, it is actually hammerless, like the S&W 642. A shrouded hammer is what you find on the S&W 638. For legal reasons, when used for concealed carry the hammerless is a better choice.
Watched a couple of youtube videos featuring the gun and IMOA, the gun would do the job as advertised for SD. Anyone have one and can comment on reliability?
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Twenty years ago I saw two Taurus revolvers and one semi-auto that came out of the box broken. These appeared to be knock-offs of the S&W 686 and Beretta 92. Has the manufacturing quality control improved? My guess is yes, or they’d be out of business. Unfortunately, it soured me on the entire brand.
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I’ve checked the Taurus line out in the LGS and was hoping to fire one at the LGR that rents guns, but they didn’t have this model. The you tube videos seem to give me a good idea of the guns function and reliability. I have a 6″ Ruger GP100 .357 Mag. but it’s a little cumbersome to conceal. Thanks.
That’s NOT a shrouded hammer, you have it confused with 605. SMH
I was going to say the same, but Taurus describes it as “shrouded” on the website.
To me, “shrouded” is a Taurus 851 or S&W 49 “humpback” that you can still access the hammer for single action cocking.
This is an “internal” or “hidden” hammer.
Since it’s double action only, not interested.
FYI, Ballistics by the inch shows a 200 – 300 fps gain going from a 2″ to a 3″ barrel in .357 mag.
I prefer a .44 Spl 210gr @ 900 fps from a 3″ barrel.
Have a Good Day
A revolver should have at least six chambers.
More chambers requires a larger cylinder. Compromise is made in interest of selling this item as a pocket pistol. Generally everything is a compromise. I’d love a 1000 round drum for my AR – but would not like cost, reliability, or weight.
Have you seen how thin a Kimber K6 is? You can have a think 6 shot snubby.