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The Taurus 856 is one of those revolvers that just works. It's a small-frame, six-shot wheelgun chambered in .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel, built around the simple idea that a defensive gun should go bang every time you need it to. What sets this particular 856 apart from the rubber-gripped versions is the look. You get matte stainless on the barrel and frame, a polished cylinder that catches the light, and custom wood grips with a star pattern engraved right into them. It's a carry gun with a little personality.
Six rounds is the headline here. Most snub nose revolvers in this size class top out at five, so that extra round of .38 Special gives you a bit more margin without adding much bulk. The frame stays trim and the cylinder only gained a fraction of width over the classic five-shooters, so it still tucks away nicely for inside or outside the waistband carry. The front sight is a serrated ramp and the rear is a fixed notch, keeping things snag-free and durable.
This is a double/single action revolver with an exposed hammer, so you can run it straight through in double action or cock it for a lighter single-action press when you have the time to aim. It's built with a transfer bar safety, which is the modern system that keeps the gun from firing unless the trigger is fully pulled. Reviewers consistently report these revolvers eating hundreds of rounds without a hiccup, and the point-shooting accuracy at defensive distances is right where you'd want it. Like most snubbies, it shines up close rather than at long range, which is exactly the job it was built for.
Stainless construction means it shrugs off sweat and holster wear better than a blued finish, a real plus for a gun that rides against your body all day. The wood grips are trim enough to conceal while still filling the hand, and that engraved star pattern makes this one feel a notch above your average budget carry revolver. It's a dependable, no-fuss .38 that does its job and looks good doing it.
Yes, the 856 is rated for .38 Special +P loads, so you can run standard target ammo for practice and step up to +P defensive rounds for carry. The steel-frame build handles the extra pressure without trouble. Keep in mind the lightweight snub nose design means +P loads will give you noticeably more recoil than standard pressure rounds.
It's a solid choice for it. The small frame, 2-inch barrel, and trim wood grips make it easy to tuck away inside or outside the waistband, and the six-shot capacity gives you one more round than most revolvers this size. The exposed hammer lets you shoot in single or double action depending on the situation.
It's a mix, and that's part of what makes it sharp-looking. The barrel and frame wear a matte stainless finish that hides holster wear, while the cylinder is polished for a bit of contrast and shine. The stainless construction also holds up well against sweat and moisture from daily carry.
Reliability is where the 856 earns its keep. Reviewers regularly put hundreds of rounds through these revolvers without a single malfunction, which is exactly what you want in a defensive gun. The trigger is on the longer, heavier side in double action like most snub noses, but it runs dependably round after round.
| UPC | 725327943785 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-85629-US2 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.0 |
| Package Width | 6.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1 |
| Sights | FS: Serrated Ramp / RS: Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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