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There is a reason the hammerless .38 snub nose has stuck around for generations: it just works. The Taurus 850 is a fresh take on that proven formula, pairing a fully shrouded hammer with a small stainless steel frame and a 2-inch barrel. Nothing on this revolver wants to catch on a cover garment or pocket lining, which is exactly what you want in a gun built for close carry. The double action only trigger keeps operation dead simple too. Load five rounds of .38 Special, close the cylinder, and it is ready when you are.
At 7.66 inches long and 1.34 inches across the cylinder, the 850 hides easily in a waistband, jacket pocket, or backup rig. The shrouded hammer smooths out the profile so it prints less and draws cleaner than an exposed-hammer wheel gun. The black rubber grip fills the hand nicely and takes the sting out of snappy defensive loads, while the removable serrated blade front sight and fixed rear notch give you a simple, durable sight picture that will not get knocked out of whack. And since this is a standard small-frame five-shot, it plays well with a wide range of existing speedloaders and holsters already on the market.
The frame, barrel, and cylinder are all stainless steel wearing a matte finish, so sweat and weather are far less of a concern than they would be with a carbon steel gun riding against your body every day. That steel construction also brings the unloaded weight to 22.75 ounces, which is heavy enough to tame recoil and keep follow-up shots quick, yet still light enough for all-day carry. The 1:16.5-inch right-hand twist rifling stabilizes common .38 Special bullet weights just fine at defensive distances.
For anyone who wants a dependable revolver with no buttons, no levers, and no fuss, the Taurus 850 in stainless is a smart pick. Pull the trigger and it goes bang, five times in a row, every time you need it to.
No, the 850 is double action only with a fully shrouded internal hammer. There is nothing to thumb back, which is by design. That setup eliminates snag points on the draw and keeps the trigger pull consistent from the first shot to the last.
In most cases, yes. The 850 uses a standard small-frame five-shot layout, and Taurus notes it is compatible with a wide variety of speedloaders and holsters already made for small-frame revolvers. If you carried a similar snubbie before, there is a good chance your gear transfers right over.
Better than most pocket revolvers. The all-stainless construction puts the unloaded weight at 22.75 ounces, noticeably heavier than airweight alloy snubbies, and that extra steel absorbs a good chunk of the recoil impulse. Combined with the rubber grip, standard pressure .38 loads are comfortable for regular practice sessions.
The biggest differences are the hammer and capacity. The 850 uses a fully shrouded hammer with a double action only trigger and holds five rounds, making it the more streamlined carry option. The 856 has an exposed hammer for single or double action shooting and carries six rounds in the cylinder.
| UPC | 725327200970 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-850129 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 9.7500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.8 |
| Package Width | 6.1 |
| Product Type | Double Action Only |
| Shipping Weight | 1.9 |
| Sights | Removable Serrated Blade/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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