Vern Evans
Taurus has unveiled the new 608 Competition 8-Shot .357 Mag., in what the company describes as its first-ever purpose-built competition-ready wheel gun. The new 608 is based on the Georgia manufacturer’s legacy 8-shot Model 608, a medium-framed stainless steel revolver. According to Taurus, the 608 Competition was designed with input from high-level competition shooters and has everything you need to dominate the competition right out of the box.
The 608 Competition features a 6-inch bull barrel and a toolless user-adjustable trigger. Heavily scalloped cylinder cuts add to aesthetics while helping to achieve a smooth and easy double-action trigger pull through the reduction of rotating mass. Additional upgrades include a high-visibility green fiber-optic front sight with a fully adjustable notch sight in the rear. The rear sight is also removable, enabling the revolver to accept after-market optics mounting solutions. The 608 Competition also features a moon clip-cut cylinder with chamfered charge holes and an extended ejector rod for smooth, fast reloads and enhanced ergonomics. VZ Target grips provide the necessary traction to keep you in control under any condition.
Taurus emphasizes the 608 Competition with its .357 Mag./.38 Special 8-round capacity is ready to go right out of the box for USPSA and ICORE revolver category competitive matches. The overall length of the Taurus 608 Competition is 11.37 inches, and the revolver weighs in at a hefty recoil absorbing 51 ounces.
Three 8-shot moon clips are included with the 608 Competition, with additional aftermarket versions being manufactured by TK Custom. While moon clips are not necessary to load the cylinder or fire the gun, they will ensure you have enough ammunition ready for reloading quickly during a match. Another area where the new 608 Competition hits back hard at challengers is its price, with an objective reasonable MSRP of $1,016.
If you’re considering getting into revolver competition or have been a competitor for a while and are looking for an out-of-the-package race gun, the 608 Competition might be a great fit. As a big fan of revolvers, although never having competed with one, I’m curious how those who shoot wheel gun competitions feel about the new Taurus. Let me know in the comments below if you think the 608 Competition offers great value for your matches, and if not, what features you might like to see from a competition revolver.
To learn more about the 608 Competition or any of Taurus products, please visit www.taurususa.com.
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