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Most snub nose revolvers come in black or stainless and call it a day. This one took a different route. The Taurus 856 rose gold wears its signature color on the frame and barrel, sets it off with a graphite gray cylinder, and grounds the whole thing with black rubber grips. It is one of those guns people stop and look at in the case, and it gives up nothing to get there. Underneath the finish sits the same small-frame steel revolver that has earned the 856 its reputation as a serious carry gun at a working-class price.
The big draw here is capacity. While most snubbies in this size class hold five rounds, the 856 fits six rounds of .38 Special into a cylinder that still conceals easily. The double action/single action design lets you run it fast with a long, deliberate DA pull or cock the hammer for a lighter, crisper single action break when you have time to aim. At 6.55 inches overall with a 2 inch barrel, it rides comfortably in a holster, a bag, or a nightstand drawer, and the soft rubber grips do a nice job soaking up recoil so range sessions stay pleasant instead of punishing.
Sights are a serrated ramp up front, and the front sight is removable, paired with a fixed rear notch. Nothing to snag, nothing to knock out of adjustment, just a clean sight picture that works at defensive distances. And because it is a revolver, there are no magazines to load, no slide to rack, and no failure drills to memorize. Load six, close the cylinder, and it is ready when you are.
The .38 Special chambering keeps things flexible, from soft-shooting wadcutters for practice to proven defensive loads for carry. Whether this is a first revolver, a gift, or an addition to a growing collection, the rose gold 856 delivers the reliability the model is known for with a look you will not find on every gun counter.
The rose gold color covers the frame and barrel, while the cylinder wears a contrasting graphite gray finish. The black rubber grips round out the two-tone look. It photographs a bit differently depending on lighting, so some owners describe the shade as leaning slightly pink in person.
The 856 holds six rounds of .38 Special, which is one more than the five-shot capacity typical of most small-frame snubbies like the S&W J-frame. That extra round comes without a meaningful penalty in size, since the gun still measures just 6.55 inches overall.
It works well for both. The 2 inch barrel, snag-free fixed sights, and compact steel frame make it easy to conceal, while the rubber grips and the steel frame's recoil-absorbing weight keep it comfortable to practice with. The double action/single action trigger also gives you flexibility between defensive shooting and slower, more precise range work.
Any standard .38 Special load will run fine, from light target wadcutters to full-power defensive hollow points. The chambering is known for manageable recoil out of a snub nose, especially with the factory rubber grips. For carry, most folks settle on a quality defensive load and practice with cheaper range ammo.
| UPC | 725327937685 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-8562KQ |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| 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 | 1.9000000000000001 |
| Sights | FS: Serrated Ramp / RS: Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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