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Snub-nose revolvers have stuck around for a good reason. They are simple, dependable, and easy to live with, and the Taurus 856CH takes that formula and trims off the one thing that tends to catch on a cover garment: the hammer spur. The spurless design makes this a double action only gun, so there is nothing to hang up on a jacket, waistband, or pocket when you need it out in a hurry. Pull the trigger and it fires. That is the whole manual of arms, and for a close-range defensive revolver, that simplicity is a real strength.
Where most small-frame .38s give you five rounds, the 856 platform fits six in a cylinder that stays slim enough to disappear inside the waistband. The 2 inch barrel keeps overall length at just 6.55 inches, and the all-steel construction puts the weight around 22 ounces. That extra heft compared to airweight snubbies pays off at the range, soaking up recoil so practice sessions stay comfortable instead of punishing. It is rated for .38 Special +P too, so you can load modern defensive ammo with confidence and run lighter target loads when you are just putting rounds downrange.
The matte stainless finish on this version is the practical choice for a gun that lives close to the body. Sweat, humidity, and holster wear are just part of a carry gun's life, and stainless handles all of it better than a blued finish ever will. The finger-grooved rubber grips fill the hand nicely and take the sting out of stouter loads, while the serrated ramp front sight and fixed rear notch give you a clean, rugged sight picture with nothing to knock out of adjustment. A transfer bar safety means it is safe to carry with all six chambers loaded, since the gun physically cannot fire without a full trigger pull.
Whether this is your first revolver, a backup to a larger pistol, or the gun that rides in a nightstand most of the week, the 856CH covers the fundamentals without fuss. It is a working wheelgun you will not baby, and that is exactly the point.
Yes, the 856CH is rated for .38 Special +P, so it handles modern defensive loads without issue. The all-steel frame keeps +P recoil manageable compared to lighter aluminum-frame snubbies. Standard pressure .38 Special works great for practice and keeps range time easy on the hands.
Yes. Because the hammer has no spur, there is no way to manually cock it, so every shot is fired double action. That is by design on a carry revolver, since it eliminates snag points during the draw and keeps operation as simple as possible. The trigger pull is longer and heavier than single action, which is typical for defensive revolvers.
The biggest advantage is capacity. The 856 platform holds six rounds where most small-frame .38s hold five, and it does it without growing much in overall size. At roughly 22 ounces, it also carries a bit more weight than an airweight J-Frame, which makes it noticeably softer shooting at the range.
It is. The transfer bar safety means the firing pin cannot be struck unless the trigger is pulled fully to the rear, so a drop or bump will not set it off. That lets you carry a full cylinder with confidence, which is standard practice with modern transfer bar revolvers.
| UPC | 725327617495 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-856029CH |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | Matte Stainless |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Silver |
| Length | 6.55 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 1.9 |
| Package Width | 6.2 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 1.85 |
| Sights | FS: Serrated Ramp / RS: Fixed |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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