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Most small frame revolvers give you five rounds and zero personality. The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite in matte stainless with gold accents fixes both problems. You get a full six shot cylinder of .38 Special, and the gold touches against the brushed stainless finish give it a look you won't find on every other snub nose behind the counter. It catches the eye without crossing into gaudy territory, which is a tougher balance than it sounds.
The Ultra Lite part of the name comes from the aluminum alloy frame, which brings the whole revolver down to about 15.7 ounces unloaded. Combine that with a 2 inch barrel, a 6.55 inch overall length, and a slim 1.41 inch width, and you have a wheelgun that rides comfortably in a holster, a bag, or wherever your daily routine puts it. The fixed rear sight and serrated ramp front sight keep the profile clean and snag free on the draw, and the soft rubber grip with finger grooves soaks up recoil so the light frame stays pleasant to shoot.
The exposed hammer gives you real flexibility at the range. Run it double action for fast, instinctive shooting, or thumb the hammer back for a lighter single action press when you're working on tight groups. The 856 is rated for +P ammunition, so you can practice with mild target loads and step up to stouter defensive rounds when it matters. A transfer bar safety keeps the hammer off the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled fully rearward, which is exactly what you want in a revolver that gets carried a lot.
The 856 platform has built a reputation as a dependable, no fuss revolver, and this stainless and gold version adds some character to a proven design. Whether it becomes a daily companion, a nightstand fixture, or a first revolver for someone in the family, it does the simple things right and looks good doing them.
Yes, this model is rated for .38 Special +P loads. That means you can run affordable standard pressure target ammo at the range and load hotter defensive rounds for carry. Just keep in mind that +P out of a 15.7 ounce revolver has noticeably more bite, so it's worth practicing with your carry load occasionally.
No, the gold-tone parts are a decorative finish rather than actual gold plating, so there's no premium metal to worry about maintaining. They contrast nicely against the matte stainless frame and cylinder and give the revolver a distinctive look. Functionally, it's the same proven 856 Ultra Lite underneath.
The Ultra Lite uses an aluminum alloy frame instead of all steel, which drops the unloaded weight to about 15.7 ounces. That makes a real difference if you're carrying it on your belt or in a bag all day. The barrel and cylinder are still steel, so durability where it counts is unchanged.
You can. The 856 uses a common small frame grip pattern with plenty of aftermarket options, and owners frequently trade the factory rubber grips for wood or laser-equipped models. The stock rubber grip does a good job absorbing recoil though, so shoot it as-is first before deciding to change anything.
| UPC | 725327932871 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-856029ULGLD |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 6.55 |
| Package Height | 6.2 |
| Package Width | 2.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 1.0 |
| Sights | FS: Serrated Ramp / RS: Fixed |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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