Taurus Model 617

Taurus 617
Type	Revolver
Place of origin	Brazil
Production history
Manufacturer	Taurus International
Specifications
Mass	28.3oz
Length	6.625"
Barrel length	2"
Width	1.531"
Height	5.1"
Cartridge	.38 Special / .357 Magnum
Action	Single-action/Double-action revolver
Feed system	7-round cylinder
Sights	Fixed

The Taurus Model 617 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, with a 2" barrel. It is offered in stainless steel and was formerly available blued. A Titanium model was available but has since been discontinued. It features an exposed hammer. Like many Taurus revolvers, it features an integral keylock. It can be fired both in Single-action and Double-action.

Model 817

Taurus 817
Type	Revolver
Place of origin	Brazil
Production history
Manufacturer	Taurus International
Produced	1999-2006 2025-present
Specifications
Mass	21oz (Ultra-Lite) 30.26oz
Length	6.5" (Ultra-Lite) 8”
Barrel length	2"
Width	1.531" (Ultra-Lite) 1.51”
Height	5.1" (Ultra-Lite) 4.78”
Cartridge	.38 Special
Action	Single-action/Double-action revolver
Feed system	7-round cylinder
Sights	Fixed

The Taurus Model 817 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .38 Special that was produced between 1999 and 2006 as the “Ultra-Lite” model. Manufacturing primarily took place during the early 2000s, with production ceasing after a relatively short run before being discontinued.

The Model 817 was reintroduced in July 2025.

See also

• Taurus Model 605
• Taurus Model 608