The Taurus Model 605 is a double-action/single-action, five-shot, snubnosed revolver chambered in .357 Magnum.

Some models feature an exposed hammer, that can be manually cocked in single action, while others are Double action only with bobbed hammer.

Like many Taurus revolvers, it features an integral keylock.

The primary use of this revolver is self-defense, based on its compact small-frame design.

Taurus implemented the inbuilt keylock in 1997; it is activated with a unique key.