Taurus Adds Convertible Cylinder to the Deputy with New .357/9mm Model
Taurus is expanding the Deputy lineup with a convertible cylinder version, and the practical upside is straightforward: one revolver that runs .357 Magnum, .38 Special, and 9mm depending on which cylinder you drop in. The included 9mm cylinder gives you three caliber options without buying three guns, which is genuinely useful flexibility for anyone who wants to standardize around 9mm for cost reasons but still have .357 capability when it counts. The .38 Special compatibility through the .357 cylinder is just a bonus on top of that.
The Deputy wears its single-action heritage on its sleeve. The 5.5-inch barrel, polished black finish, and half-moon front sight all reference the Old West single-action aesthetic, and the four-click hammer operation is exactly what traditional single-action shooters expect. That said, the transfer bar safety system brings it into modern handling standards with safe six-round carry, so you are not giving up practical usability to get the period-correct look and feel. The polymer grips bearing the Taurus bullhead logo keep the grip slim and the overall profile clean.
At 41.6 ounces unloaded the Deputy is a substantial handful, which is what you expect out of a 5.5-inch steel-framed single-action. That weight works in your favor on recoil management, especially if you are running full-power .357 loads through it. The polished black finish across the frame, cylinder, and barrel is a sharp look on the platform and suits the period-inspired design intent without looking cheap at this price point.
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / 9mm (includes both cylinders)
- Action: Single action only
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel: 5.5 inches
- Overall length: 11.04 inches
- Overall height: 5.11 inches
- Overall width: 1.65 inches
- Weight: 41.6 oz unloaded
- Frame: Steel, polished black
- Cylinder: Alloy steel, polished black
- Barrel: Alloy steel, polished black
- Sights: Fixed blade front, fixed rear
- Safety: Transfer bar
- Grips: Polymer with Taurus bullhead logo
- MSRP: $674.99
At $674.99 with two cylinders included, the price is reasonable for what you are getting. The convertible setup adds real value for anyone who shoots both calibers regularly or wants to keep ammo costs down at the range while having a serious option available when it matters.
Would you run the 9mm cylinder for range work and the .357 for carry, or does the convertible setup not factor into how you think about revolvers? Let us know in the comments below. We always appreciate the feedback.
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