SHOT Show 2025: Taurus Brings Back the 650 .357 Snubby and Intros the New 850 in .38 Special

Taurus 850 .38 special compact revolver

There are few things more comforting or reassuring than slipping a snubby in your pocket as you head out the door. They’re small, easily concealed, and pack five rounds of ‘Oh no you don’t‘ that can handle most self-defense situations. Taurus has announced a new stubby and brought back another one to fill exactly that need.

Both have shrouded, internal hammer designs and tote five rounds of big boy ammo. That ensures a snag-free draw when you need it most.

The Model 850, chambered in .38 Special, comes in both two-inch and 3-inch versions and both are available in either black or stainless finishes. The black guns in either barrel length have an MSRP of $424.99 and the stainless versions will run you $15 more.

Taurus 650 .357 revolver

For those who want a little more firepower in their pocket, Taurus has brought back the Model 650 revolver chambered in .357.

Like the 850, the 650 comes in both two-inch and three-inch models and in either black or stainless finishes. The black models have an MSRP of $454.99 and again, the stainless guns are $15 more. All of these small-frame wheelguns work with popular speed loaders and fit about a bajillion holsters already on the market made for J-frames. They’ll also leave a considerably smaller hole in your wallet than most of their competitors.

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  1. Geoff "I'm getting too old for this shit" PR

    “There are few things more comforting or reassuring than slipping a snubby in your pocket as you head out the door. They’re small, easily concealed, and pack five rounds of ‘Oh no you don’t‘ that can handle most self-defense situations.”

    Damn straight, I *love* my LCR in .357… 😉

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