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Commemorative guns usually fall into one of two camps: safe queens you never shoot, or working guns with a little extra character. This 1776 edition of the Taurus 856 lands firmly in the second camp. It takes the same small frame, six-shot .38 Special that has become one of the most popular carry revolvers on the market and gives it a look worthy of America's 250th birthday, with a stainless steel frame set against a matte black cylinder and custom 1776-themed grips that stand out in the case without going over the top.
The fundamentals here are exactly why the 856 caught on in the first place. You get six rounds instead of the five most snub nose revolvers hold, a rating for .38 Special +P defensive loads, and a double action/single action trigger so you can run it fast up close or cock the hammer for a more deliberate shot. The 2 inch barrel and roughly 1.4 inch wide cylinder keep it easy to tuck into a belt holster or carry bag, and the transfer bar safety means it only fires when you pull the trigger all the way through.
Taurus didn't stop at cosmetics on this one. The front sight is a night sight with an orange outline, which is a genuine upgrade over the plain serrated ramp found on standard 856 models. That bright ring draws your eye in daylight and the tritium glow carries you through low light, paired with a simple fixed rear notch that has nothing to snag or knock out of place.
Whether you want a carry revolver with some personality, a range gun that sparks conversation, or a piece to mark the semiquincentennial, this one covers all three. And since it shares the Taurus small frame pattern, holsters, speedloaders, and aftermarket grips are easy to come by. Limited editions like this tend to move quickly, so it's worth grabbing while the run lasts.
Yes. Like the rest of the steel frame 856 line, this one is rated for .38 Special +P, so you can carry hotter defensive loads with confidence. For practice, standard pressure .38 Special is cheaper, softer shooting, and easy to find. Plenty of owners train with standard loads and carry +P.
This is a limited 1776-themed edition tied to America's 250th anniversary. It pairs a stainless steel frame with a matte black cylinder and custom 1776 grips, and it upgrades the front sight to a night sight with an orange outline instead of the plain serrated ramp on standard 856 models. Mechanically, it's the same proven six-shot .38 Special underneath.
It's one of the more popular carry revolvers out there for good reason. The 2 inch barrel and compact small frame hide well in a belt or pocket holster, and you get six rounds where most snub noses hold five. The double action trigger and snag-free fixed rear sight make it well suited to close-range defensive work.
You can. The 856 uses the common Taurus small frame grip pattern shared with models like the 85 and 605, so aftermarket options from makers like Hogue and VZ are widely available. That said, the 1776 grips are a big part of this edition's appeal, so hang onto them even if you swap for range days.
| UPC | 725327944836 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-85625-US3 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | STAINLESS |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Color | Black, Silver |
| Model | |
| Product Type | Double Action Only |
| Safety | Thumb Safety |
| Shipping Weight | 2.1 |
| Sights | Fixed Sights |
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