Taurus Model 617

The Taurus Model 617 is a double-action, seven-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, with a 2" barrel.^[1] It is offered in stainless steel and was formerly available blued.^[2][3] A Titanium model was available but has since been discontinued.^[4] 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.

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

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.^[5]

The Model 817 was reintroduced in July 2025.^{[6][7][8][9][10][11]}

See also

• Taurus Model 605
• Taurus Model 608