Posted: 5/28/2026 10:10:03 PM EDT
| Hey all looking for a holster for a taurus 605 2" will holsters for the smith model 60 work? |
Originally Posted By nickforney
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This subforum has filled up with a bunch of worthless fudds and I feel less and less that this is any kind of community I want to be a part of.
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The Taurus 605 should fit most Smith & Wesson J-frame holsters (S&W model 36/60), as the two revolvers share a very similar frame size and dimensions. However, holsters equipped with a thumb strap that covers the hammer could exhibit slight variations in fit. I have also successfully fitted a Taurus boot grip onto a J-frame revolver, as well as a Pachmayr grip from a J-frame onto a Taurus 5 shot .38 small frame. Although the Pachmayr grip on the Taurus has a small gap where the grip frame is visible. |
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Originally Posted By dump1567: The Taurus 605 should fit most Smith & Wesson J-frame holsters (S&W model 36/60), as the two revolvers share a very similar frame size and dimensions. However, holsters equipped with a thumb strap that covers the hammer could exhibit slight variations in fit. I have also successfully fitted a Taurus boot grip onto a J-frame revolver, as well as a Pachmayr grip from a J-frame onto a Taurus 5 shot .38 small frame. Although the Pachmayr grip on the Taurus has a small gap where the grip frame is visible. I should have said I have a S&W 642 pro and the 605 will not fit in the kydex I have for it |
Originally Posted By nickforney
This subforum has filled up with a bunch of worthless fudds and I feel less and less that this is any kind of community I want to be a part of.
This subforum has filled up with a bunch of worthless fudds and I feel less and less that this is any kind of community I want to be a part of.
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Here’s the long Ai answer: It depends on the specific holster, but generally yes for many (especially leather) ones, with some caveats—particularly for rigid Kydex.  The Taurus 605 is a compact 5-shot .357 Magnum revolver (available in 2” and 3” barrels) that is dimensionally very similar to the Smith & Wesson Model 60 (a J-frame revolver). Many manufacturers and users treat them as cross-compatible for holsters.  Key Dimension Comparison (approx., for 2” models) • S&W Model 60: ~6.56” overall length, 5” height, 1.3” width. • Taurus 605: ~6.5” overall length, 4.4” height, 1.4” width. The guns are close enough in size that many holsters designed for J-frames (including the Model 60) will accept the 605.  Practical Fit Insights • Leather holsters: These are more forgiving and often work well across similar J-frame-sized revolvers (including Taurus 605, 856, etc.). Many generic or multi-fit leather holsters explicitly list both S&W J-frames and the Taurus 605.  • Kydex or rigid holsters: These are molded more precisely. The Taurus 605 has a slightly different barrel profile and minor dimensional variances compared to S&W J-frames, which can cause issues like poor retention, difficulty drawing/reholstering, or scratching the finish. Some users report that closely molded J-frame Kydex holsters don’t fit the 605 perfectly.  • Many aftermarket holsters are marketed as fitting both Taurus small-frame revolvers (605, etc.) and S&W J-frames. Recommendations • Test fit if possible — Bring your Taurus 605 to a store or buy from a seller with a good return policy. • For best results, look for holsters specifically labeled for the Taurus 605 or multi-compatible ones that include it alongside J-frames. • Common compatible options include many IWB/OWB leather holsters for 2–2.25” J-frames. In short: A Model 60 holster is a reasonable starting point and will likely work (especially leather), but it’s not guaranteed to be a perfect match due to subtle differences. Dedicated Taurus 605 holsters or verified multi-fit ones are safer for optimal retention and draw. |