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There's a reason the five-shot .38 snubby has stuck around for generations, and the Taurus 850 is a solid modern take on that formula. The hammer is fully shrouded inside the frame, so there's nothing to catch on a jacket, pocket, or cover garment when you need it out in a hurry. The double action only trigger gives you the same pull every single time, which keeps things simple under stress. No safety levers to fumble, no slide to rack, no magazine to seat. Draw, aim, press. That simplicity is exactly why so many folks still trust a wheel gun for carry and home defense.
The alloy steel frame, barrel, and cylinder put this one at 22.75 ounces unloaded, and that weight works in your favor. It sits between the ultralight airweight-style guns and the heavy all-steel classics, so recoil stays manageable enough that practice sessions don't feel like a chore. The black rubber grip fills the hand nicely and gives you real purchase when your palms are sweaty. Up top you get a removable serrated blade front sight paired with a fixed rear notch, a proven setup that keeps the sight picture clean at defensive distances.
With a 2-inch barrel, a 7.66-inch overall length, and a cylinder just 1.34 inches wide, this revolver disappears in a belt holster or coat pocket, and the rounded snag-free contours help it ride without printing. Since the 850 shares the common small-frame footprint, it works with a wide range of existing holsters and speed loaders, so finding gear is easy. The matte black finish keeps things low key and shrugs off the daily wear that a carry gun inevitably picks up. Chambered in .38 Special, one of the most proven and widely available defensive cartridges out there, the 850 is the kind of gun you load, carry, and count on.
No, the 850 is double action only with the hammer completely shrouded inside the frame. There's nothing exposed to cock, which is the whole point of the design. It gives you a consistent trigger pull every time and a draw that won't hang up on clothing.
For the most part, yes. Taurus built the 850 on their common small-frame pattern, and the five-shot cylinder works with a wide variety of speed loaders and holsters already made for small-frame revolvers. That makes finding carry gear for it quick and painless.
Quite well for a snubby. At 22.75 ounces of alloy steel construction, it has enough heft to tame .38 Special recoil noticeably better than the ultralight aluminum-frame guns in this class. The rubber grip also cushions the hand and keeps the gun planted between shots.
It's a strong candidate. The operation could not be simpler: load five rounds, close the cylinder, and it's ready when you are, with no safeties or slides to manage. The DAO trigger, snag-free profile, and manageable size make it a very approachable everyday carry wheel gun.
| UPC | 725327200963 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-850121 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | MATTE BLACK |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 5 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 9.7500 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.8 |
| Package Width | 6.2 |
| 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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