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The Taurus Model 82 is a 6-shot,
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, medium frame revolver manufactured by Taurus. Some variations of the Model 82 feature a
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loop to secure the revolver. The revolver is similar in configuration to the
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which at one time was the mainstay of law enforcement agencies in the United States.


Usage

The Model 82 is the standard issue sidearm of
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and issued with locally manufactured .38 caliber ammunition by Pindad. In Brazil, it was the standard issue police firearm for many years, but has been replaced by .40 S&W pistols (also made by Taurus) in last years. However, is still in use by private security firms and municipal guards.
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, the Chilean uniformed police also uses the Taurus 82 as standard issue firearm.


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