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December 2001

More Lightweight Concealed Revolvers: Taurus Versus S&W

Taurus’s $422 CIA successfully copies Smith & Wesson’s Centennial series, but the S&W $745 Scandium 360S Airlite SC

We recently tested two snubbies, the .38
ûSpecial +P Taurus CIA (front), which strong-
ûly resembles the enclosed-hammer design of
ûSmith & Wesson’s Centennials, and the pricey
û.357 Magnum Smith & Wesson 360S, which is
ûpartially made of scandium, a metal said to
ûbe lighter and stronger than titanium.

For carry purposes, a short-barreled (snub-nosed) revolver has many welcome attributes, including ease of concealment, maneuverability, ease of presentation, and comfort. The short barrel makes the gun easy to hide and handle, and having smooth surfaces can help minimize incidental contact during carry that can irritate or scrape one’s skin.

We recently tested two more guns in the huge snubby niche, the .38 Special +P Taurus CIA, which has an enclosed hammer like the Centennials, and .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson’s 360S, which is partially made of scandium, a metal said to be lighter and stronger than titanium. …

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