Rumors of a multi-caliber revolver being introduced at the SHOT Show are true. Say hello to the Taurus 692.
The Model 692 is a revolver that is chambered in .357 Magnum. As most shooters know, you can shoot .38 Special loads from a .357 Magnum wheelgun. The twist, however, is that you can also shoot common 9mm rounds through this gun with the use of a conversion cylinder.
Taurus already offers a 9mm revolver, though it cannot shoot other cartridges from the gun. (Read more on the Taurus 905.) The 692 is designed to give your greater cartridge flexibility with a single gun purchase.
Swapping a revolver’s cylinder is easy and takes just a minute with a screwdriver. One of the things I like about the cylinders on this gun is that they are unfluted. Generally, I like a fluted cylinder, but the unfluted version looks good on this gun.
Taurus offers the 692 in two different barrel lengths: a 3″ model for concealed carry and a longer 6.5″ model for target shooting and fun at the range. Interestingly, Taurus elected to port the barrels on this model. The porting should help reduce muzzle rise and felt recoil, though it is possible this could increase the visible flash in low light.
Both versions of the revolver are available in either a matte black or matte stainless finish.
Although many people still refer to revolvers as six shooters, the Taurus 692 is not. It is a seven shooter. In both the 9mm and the .38/.357 cylinders, you have seven rounds. For the 9mm shooter, Taurus includes its stellar clips so the rounds are easily loaded and the empty cases can be extracted without any problems.
Up front, Taurus uses a pinned ramp sight. An adjustable rear sight is standard.
The Taurus 692 is a double-action gun that can be cocked for single-action shooting. The spurred hammer is fully exposed.
The suggested retail price on this gun is $659. Your dealer sets the final price, so I imagine you could get out the door with a Model 692 for less than $600.
| Caliber | .38 Special, .357 Magnum, 9mm |
| Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Action | DA/SA |
| Barrel Length | 3″, 6.5″ |
| Weight | 35 oz (3″), 46 oz (6.5″) |
| Sights | pinned ramp front, adjustable rear |
| Grip | Taurus rubber grip |
| Finish | matte black or matte stainless |
| MSRP (at launch) | $659 |
Update from the SHOT Show
The 692 was on display at the 2018 SHOT Show. The gun was pretty much as described, porting and all. The one thing I didn’t like was the huger “TRACKER” logo down the left side of the barrel assembly. Otherwise, the gun looked good. Early indications show a lot of interest in this revolver, so I am expecting to see Taurus sell a good number of them.
Update
Yes, the Model 692 made it into production and can be purchased now. I know that the company has failed to deliver some announced guns in the past (28 gauge Judge cough, cough,) but this one is real.
Last Update: October 17, 2022
71 replies on “Taurus 692 Multi-Caliber Revolver: .38, .357 and 9mm”
Now if the barrels were interchangeable also?
I wouldn’t buy a handgun with porting. I put it on a 6″ Ruger Security Six many years ago, and forever regretted it. If the buyer wants it, he can have it custom installed. Also, it would seem to me this 9mm/.39/.357 flexibility would make for a perfect BOB handgun, if they made it both lighter and handier by fluted the cylinders and putting a 5″ barrel without an under lug. S&W’s 686+ Pro is a 5″ and probably the best balanced and most useful handgun I have ever owned. They made it in 9mm with a scandium cylinder and in .357 with a stainless cylinder. I wish the cylinders were interchangeable, like your 692, and both made of scandium.
Remember the purpose of porting is to reduce recoil. Unless it is a magnum or large caliber pistol, it is not generally very useful. I own several ported pistols, and have found they are hard to clean, blinding when fired in low light conditions, and only slightly effective in reducing recoil. They do, however, look cool.
What is the deal with people not liking Porting?
My S&W has porting and shoots BETTER than ANY non-ported version….HANDS DOWN
Which S&W?
Ported 629 classic w/6.5″ barrel
Recoil isn’t that bad and best trigger of any handgun I’ve held
It has a lighter spring/pwr bar
Cheers
Does anyone actually own one of these, and can give a first-hand review?
No this gun is not on the market yet. It was just first shown at the shot show. I would expect a couple months before we see the first of these and just based on past delivery schedule I think it will be a year before you can readily get one. I hope I am wrong though.
I have the taurus 692, so far so good its fun to switch out cylinders and fire the 9mm thru it. Seems very accurate and no issues after 500 rounds, porting isnt a problem not alot of flash may be helping with accuracy hard to tell but shooting nice 4†groups at 25 feet.
I’ve owned mine now for 3 months & it shots great! The stellar clips that come with for the 9mm aren’t very good, But found TK customs sells a set of 5 for 39.99 + shipping & they are well made & fit perfectly- You can find them on Amazon or go to TK custom.com. Also found Holster OWB @ 1791 Gun Leather the RVH2S fits perfectly! I carry the 692 it’s great to shot low recoild do to porting, I also have a Ruger secuirty 6 .357 There’s a big difference in recoil! The 692 is a Great shoter & Carry in 3″ version. Mine is the stainless. Love it! Got mine at sportsman warehouse $539- real good price! If you want a nice revolver this is a good one! Nice to prctice with 9mm & I carry with it loaded .357 TK customs Has the Moon clips for the 9mm, 1791 Gun Leather for holster RVH2S, The if you want speed loader for .357 go to 5 Starfirearms.com you can get a really good speed loader 7 rounds all Aluminum! Hope this Helps you!
Thanks Jeff