If you are wondering how the Taurus TCP stacks up in size to some of the other .380 pocket pistols this will help. We compared it to the Ruger LCP, Kahr P380, Kel Tec P-3AT, Diamondback DB380, Sig Sauer P238, and the Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380.
The Taurus TCP came out awhile after the LCP and right away had multiple model / material options. For those who were looking to avoid the standard Blued finish Taurus was a good option.
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The Diamondback DB380 vs P-3AT LCP TCP P380 P238 Bodyguard 380 pocket pistol size comparison images are rendered in two pieces. The first and second images both align the guns on the back and bottom with the x and y axis. We simply created two images to try split up the number of pistols in an attempt to avoid some of the clutter.
If you are looking to buy the Diamondback DB380 this size comparison may help you out. The Diamondback DB380 .380 ACP pocket pistol is made in the USA more specifically Florida. It’s MSRP pricing is also right in line with it’s peers. The five cheapest we have listed are between $318-$430. The Sig Sauer P238 and the Kahr P380 cost quite a bit more than their peers. The Diamondback DB380 has a weight that is also competitive with it’s peers.
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The Diamondback DB380 vs Taurus TCP .380 ACP pocket pistol size comparison images are rendered one with the triggers aligned and one with the back and bottom of the pistols lined up on the x and y axis.
These two pistols are similar, but the Taurus TCP is slightly taller and longer. Those differences are very slight so you will most likely notice the size difference between the two trigger guards. The Diamondback trigger guard is shorter in both length and height.
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The S&W Bodyguard 380 vs Taurus TCP .380 ACP pocket pistol size comparison image is rendered with the triggers aligned. These two are nearly identical especially when you take into account the space that the Bodyguard’s laser takes up.
The overall length of the two is exactly 5.25 inches each and a capacity of 6+1. The weight difference is only an additional 1.65 ounces on the Bodyguard 380 and that is probably what the laser weighs.
From this information it would be safe to say that if the TCP had a laser, these two .380 ACP pocket pistols would possibly have identicle specifications.
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The Taurus Judge Public Defender vs TCP pistol size comparison image is rendered with no true orientation because of the extreme size difference. Normally we line up the grips, triggers, or the muzzles in these comparison images. However, this comparison is to show just how significant the difference is between what some would consider the concealed carry version of the Judge and the pocket pistol .380 ACP size of the TCP.
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The S&W Governor vs Taurus Judge revolver size comparison images are rendered in three different alignments; grips aligned, triggers aligned, and muzzles aligned. The comparison is specifically between the Smith & Wesson Governor model number 162410 and the Taurus Public Defender Judge model number 4510PD-3B.
One of the major differences between the two is that the Taurus Public Defender Judge has a 5 round capacity where the Smith & Wesson Governor is able to accept an additional round with it’s 6 round capacity cylinder.
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The Ruger LCP vs Taurus TCP vs Kel Tec P3AT size comparison image is rendered with the far left and very bottom of the pocket pistols lined up. This was done to try give you a more visual impression of the difference in height and length of the three .380 ACP options.
You will quickly see that not only do the LCP and P3AT have a very similar appearance, but their dimensions are nearly identical. The Taurus TCP is slightly larger than the Ruger and Kel-Tec models, but very slightly.
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We wrote this article for Robert Farago and his Blog, The Truth About Guns. In this article we dove into the history of the Shotshell Revolver and why it would not be fair to say the Smith & Wesson Governor is just a Taurus Judge Clone.
Let’s start with this: is Ruger’s new 1911 a copy of Smith & Wesson’s budget-minded 1911? More likely, Ruger’s copying the original Colt m1911 patented by John Moses Browning designed on February 14, 1911. While reviewing modern firearm patents you will find many, or most, reference previous designs in their work. They may have used the safety mechanism or possibly the firing mechanism from a previous design and adapted it to their current design. The truth about guns is that most of them are copies. One could even argue they are all copies. Now about the Smith & Wesson Governor . . .
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For years the Taurus Judge was in a category of it’s own. This wasn’t because it was so superior to the competition, but instead because there was no competition for shotshell revolvers!
Well a good thing can only last so long for Taurus. Smith & Wesson designed the first competitor for the Judge in the shotshell revolver market.
Smith & Wesson has a history of quality especially in the revolver market, so what do they do when they design a shotshell revolver? Well, simply put, they improve upon the existing options. So what did they do:
1. S&W Governor is .5 inches shorter in length compared to the most compact Judge.
2. S&W Governor provides the additional option of .45 ACP with use of moon clips.
3. S&W Governor most importantly made it a 6 shot revolver rather than Taurus’ 5 shot option.
So should we expect to see everyone buying the Governor from now on? No, the Judge still offers many more models to choose from. They offer the Judge at a lighter weight in ounces and dollars. Their lowest MSRP is over $100 less than the Governor’s. We also expect Taurus to hit the drawing table and come out with a 6 shot option.
Personally, the Governor does win in my book, but that’s solely on the 6 shot capability for now.
Here are a few size comparisons that we did on the Smith & Wesson Governor and Taurus Judge Public Defender:
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