Taurus
Taurus 856 .38 Special
Six-shot small-frame .38 snub that undercuts the J-frame on price while adding a round of capacity. Ultra-Lite alloy and Defender 3-inch variants extend the line.
Key Highlights
- •Six-shot small-frame .38 that adds a round over the five-shot J-frame
- •Lowest-cost serviceable carry revolver, ~22 oz steel or 15.7 oz Ultra-Lite
- •Best fit for budget-conscious concealed carry and nightstand use
Specifications
- Price
- $429
- Weight
- 1 lb 6 oz
- Calibers
- .38 Special +P
- Rail Type
- none
- Best For
- concealed carryoutdoor defense
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Compatibility Tags
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .38 Special +P
- Barrel Length
- 2 inches
- Overall Length
- 6.55 inches
- width
- 1.41 inches
- height
- 4.8 inches
- capacity
- 6 rounds
- action
- Double-action / single-action
- material
- Carbon or stainless steel frame (Ultra-Lite aluminum alloy variant)
- sights
- Fixed front ramp, fixed rear notch
- msrp
- $429 reference MSRP
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LOK Grips
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VZ Grips
VZ Operator II G10 Grips (Beretta 92X Performance)
VZ Grips
VZ Ultra-Thin LTT G10 Grips (Beretta 92)
Recommended Optics
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Streamlight TL-Racker Forend Light (Mossberg 590 Shockwave)
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Streamlight TL-Racker Forend Light (Remington 870)
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Olight
Warrior X Pro
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