Taurus Revolvers
Taurus 817
Specs, variants & prices
Taurus currently makes one version of the 817 revolver, chambered in .38 Special +P. It has a 2" barrel. None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Taurus's suggested retail price is $662.99, and stores set their own prices from there.
What versions of the Taurus 817 are there?
1 current version. Specs and measurements are Taurus's own.
TAURUS 817, .38 Special +P, 2, MATTE STAINLESS
- Optics
- No
- Model / part #
- 2-817029
- Caliber
- .38 Special +P
- Capacity
- 7
- Barrel
- 2
- Overall length
- 8
- Weight
- 30.26
- Finish
- MATTE STAINLESS
- Details
- Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Medium; Frame: STAINLESS STEEL; Barrel: STAINLESS STEEL; Cylinder: STAINLESS STEEL; Height: 4.78; Width: 1.53; Front sight: Removable; Rear sight: Notch; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH; Cylinders included: 1
- MSRP
- $662.99
What calibers does the 817 come in?
It's chambered in .38 Special +P.
Is the 817 optics-ready?
None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.
How much does a Taurus 817 cost?
Taurus's suggested retail price is $662.99. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.
Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?
California and Massachusetts each keep their own list of handguns approved for sale, and a gun has to be on it before a dealer there can sell it to you. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.
What's the latest on the 817?
Nothing new on the 817 lately.
Specs from Taurus, checked October 29, 2026 (source). Spot a mistake? Let us know and we'll fix it. Taurus is a trademark of its owner, listed for identification only. Firearms Almanac isn't affiliated with Taurus.