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Taurus 82 | |
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Type | Revolver |
Place of origin | Brazil |
Service history | |
In service | 1982 - Present |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Taurus International |
Unit cost | MSRP: $499.00 [1] |
Specifications | |
Mass | 37.0 oz [1] |
Length | 9.25" |
Barrel length | 4.0" [1] |
Width | 1.50" [1] |
Height | 5.50" [1] |
Cartridge | .38 Special |
Action | Double-Action / Single-Action |
Muzzle velocity | ~900 fps (125 grain 38 special +p) |
Feed system | 6-round Cylinder |
Sights | Fixed |
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