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There's a reason snub-nose revolvers never went out of style, and the Taurus 856 in matte stainless is a solid example of why. You get six rounds of .38 Special instead of the five most small-frame wheel guns offer, a steel frame with enough heft to soak up recoil, and a finish that shrugs off sweat and holster wear better than blued steel ever will. At 22 ounces with a 6.55 inch overall length, it disappears under a shirt or rides comfortably in a vehicle console.
The double/single action setup gives you options. Run it double action for a deliberate, safety-minded pull, or thumb back the exposed hammer for a crisp single action break when you have time to line up a careful shot at the range. The transfer bar safety keeps it drop safe, so carrying with all six chambers loaded is exactly how it was designed to work. Taurus rates this model for +P ammunition too, which means you can practice with soft-shooting target loads and stoke it with stouter defensive rounds when it goes back in the holster.
The finger-grooved rubber grip does a lot of quiet work here, taking the sting out of extended range sessions and giving smaller hands solid purchase. Up top, a removable serrated blade front sight pairs with a fixed rear notch machined into the frame, a simple arrangement with nothing to break, snag, or lose zero. The 2 inch barrel keeps the whole package compact without giving up the sight radius you need for defensive distances.
Revolver fans keep coming back to the 856 because it handles the basics exceptionally well: it goes bang every time, it points naturally, and the extra sixth round is a genuine advantage over the typical five-shot snub. For a first carry gun, a nightstand companion, or a backup piece, this stainless model is an easy one to recommend.
Yes, this 856 is rated for .38 Special +P loads, so you can run modern defensive ammo with confidence. Most owners practice with standard pressure target loads to keep range time cheap and comfortable, then carry +P for defense. The 22 ounce steel frame does a nice job taming the extra thump of hotter loads.
The biggest difference is capacity. The 856 holds six rounds where most small-frame revolvers in this size class hold five, and it does it with an overall width of just 1.41 inches. It also carries a bit more weight than airweight models, which trades a touch of carry comfort for noticeably softer recoil at the range.
It can. The exposed hammer lets you cock it manually for a light, crisp single action pull, or you can simply pull the trigger for a longer double action stroke. That flexibility makes it great for both range practice and defensive carry, where the heavier double action pull adds a margin of safety.
Yes. The 856 uses a transfer bar safety, which means the hammer cannot contact the firing pin unless the trigger is pulled fully to the rear. That makes it drop safe with all six chambers loaded, which is exactly how it is intended to be carried.
| UPC | 725327942054 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-85629-CK2 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Matte |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Sights | Removable Serrated Blade/Fixed Rear |
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