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There's a reason the snub-nose .38 has never gone out of style, and the Taurus 856 is one of the best arguments for it. This version wears a 2-inch carbon steel barrel with a matte black finish across the barrel, cylinder, and frame, then dresses it up with brown VZ Cyclone grips that set it apart from the sea of black rubber snubbies out there. The VZ material is a hard laminate with real texture, so it locks into your hand without snagging on a cover garment the way soft rubber sometimes does.
The big selling point of the 856 line has always been capacity. Most small-frame .38s in this size class hold five rounds, and the 856 fits six into a cylinder that barely adds any width. That extra round comes free, so to speak, with no real penalty in concealability. The all-steel frame brings the weight in around 22 ounces, which is heavy enough to tame .38 Special recoil nicely at the range while staying easy to carry in a belt holster all day.
This model runs double action or single action, your choice. Pull the trigger straight through for fast defensive work, or thumb back the exposed hammer for a light, crisp break when you have time to aim. A transfer bar safety sits between the hammer and firing pin, so the gun only fires when the trigger is pulled all the way through. Sights are a serrated ramp up front with a fixed rear notch, simple and snag-free, which is exactly what you want on a gun built for close range.
Feed it light target loads for cheap practice or defensive ammo when it rides in the holster; .38 Special is everywhere and easy on the hands. Reviewers who have run these guns hard report solid cylinder lockup and clean machining, and the simplicity of a revolver means it keeps working after months of pocket lint and daily carry. For a first carry gun, a nightstand gun, or a backup to something bigger, the 856 covers a lot of ground.
The 856 holds six rounds of .38 Special, while most small-frame revolvers in this size class hold five. The cylinder is only slightly wider than a five-shot, so you get the extra round without giving up much in concealment. In a compact defensive revolver, that sixth round is a genuine advantage.
Yes. This model has an exposed hammer, so you can fire double action with a single long trigger pull or cock the hammer first for a lighter single-action break. Double action is faster for defensive use, while single action gives you a more precise pull for slow fire at the range.
It was built for exactly that. The 2-inch barrel and small frame ride well in inside-the-waistband, outside-the-waistband, and pocket holsters made for small revolvers. At around 22 ounces, the steel frame carries comfortably on a belt and that weight helps soak up recoil when it's time to practice.
VZ grips are made from a hard textured laminate rather than soft rubber. They give you a positive, grippy hold on the gun but won't cling to a shirt or jacket the way rubber can, which matters when you're drawing from concealment. The brown color also gives this 856 a classic two-tone look that stands out from typical all-black snubbies.
| UPC | 725327939290 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-85621VZ19 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | MATTE BLACK |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Sights | Ramp Front/Fixed Rear |
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