Taurus revolvers have long occupied a practical niche: solid, working-gun designs that put a defensive wheelgun within reach of anyone who wants one. The 650 is a small-frame .357 Magnum built with a shrouded hammer, which means it fires double-action only and will not snag on clothing during a draw from a pocket or a coat.

This one has a 3-inch barrel and a stainless finish, holding five rounds of .357 Magnum. That extra inch over a standard snub buys you noticeably more velocity from magnum loads and a longer sight radius, while the stainless steel shrugs off the moisture that comes with close-body carry.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.