Miami, FL - Taurus®, a leader in the innovation and manufacturing of firearms, announces the availability of their new 405 Revolver and 445 Ultra-Lite Revolver.

The 405, Taurus' first revolver chambered in .40 S&W, features a lightweight frame that weighs just 29 ounces. Included with the 405 Revolver are stellar clips for quick and easy loading and unloading.

The new 445 Ultra-Lite answers the call for a revolver in the popular .44 Special round. The 445 features an Ultra-Lite frame that weighs only 22 ounces. This lightweight revolver is an aggressive wheel-gun that delivers superior accuracy and stopping power without the heft or bulk of most large caliber revolvers.

Each revolver's barrel measure 2 inches, with an overall length of 7 inches. Both 5-shot revolvers are available in a blue or matte stainless finish and are outfitted with Taurus' exclusive Ribber Grips® that reduce felt recoil and ensure a more positive hold.
Like all Taurus firearms the 405 Revolver and 445 Ultra-Lite come standard with the unique onboard Taurus Security System® that allows users to securely lock the gun using an inconspicuous key-lock.

405 Revolver 445 Ultra-Light
Caliber: .40 S&W Caliber: . 44 Special
Action: SA/DA Action: SA/DA
Frame: Medium Frame Revolver Frame: Medium Frame Ultra-Lite
Barrel length: 2 inch Barrel Length: 2 inch
Overall Length: 7 inch Overall Length: 7 inch
Finish: Blue or Matte Stainless Finish: Blue or Matte Stainless
Sights: Fixed Sights: Fixed
Grips: Ribber Grip® Grips: Ribber Grip®
Weight: 29 oz. Weight: 22 oz.
MSRP: $477-$523 MSRP: $508-$539

About Taurus:
Beginning as a small tool manufacturer in Porto Alegre, Brazil more than sixty years ago, Forjas Taurus, S.A. has become a diversified, international company celebrating its resounding success as one of the world's leading small arms manufacturers. In 1941 the company produced its first revolver, and in 1984 changed the industry forever by offering customers an unqualified LIFETIME REPAIR POLICY™, posting record growth every year since. Taurus brand firearms manufactured by Forjas Taurus are imported into the U.S. and serviced by Taurus International Manufacturing, Inc. For additional information about Taurus, visi www.taurususa.com. High-resolution images are available a www.taurusdownloads.com.