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There's a reason the snub-nose .38 has stuck around for over a century, and the Taurus 856 Ultra Lite is one of the best arguments for it. At 15.7 ounces with an aluminum alloy frame, this thing disappears in an IWB holster or a jacket pocket, and you get six rounds in the cylinder where most small-frame revolvers in this class only give you five. That extra round matters, and so does the +P rating, which opens the door to the full range of modern .38 Special defensive loads.
The 2 inch barrel and cylinder are stainless steel with a matte finish, so sweat and holster wear won't chew it up the way they would a blued gun. The double action/single action trigger gives you options: run it double action for fast defensive work, or cock the exposed hammer for a lighter, crisper single action pull when you're taking your time at the range. A transfer bar safety means the gun only fires when the trigger is pulled all the way through, and there are no external levers or switches to fumble with under stress. Load it, holster it, done.
The finger-grooved soft rubber grips do a nice job soaking up recoil, which is welcome on a gun this light. Sights are a serrated ramp up front with a fixed rear notch, simple and snag-free, exactly what you want on a revolver built to clear a pocket or waistband cleanly. Owners consistently mention how easy this one is to carry all day and how well it suits smaller hands, which makes it a popular pick for new revolver owners as well as folks who've carried wheelguns for decades.
Whether it's your primary carry piece, a backup, or the revolver that lives in the nightstand, the 856 Ultra Lite covers the fundamentals: light weight, six rounds, stainless durability, and the point-and-shoot simplicity that keeps people coming back to revolvers.
Yes, this model is rated for .38 Special +P, so you can run modern defensive loads without worry. That said, a 15.7 ounce gun will let you feel +P recoil more than a heavier all-steel revolver, so many owners practice with standard pressure target loads and carry +P.
The Ultra Lite swaps the standard steel frame for an aluminum alloy frame, cutting the weight to around 15.7 ounces compared to roughly 22 ounces for the all-steel version. The barrel and cylinder are still stainless steel, so you keep the corrosion resistance where it counts. It's the version to pick if all-day carry comfort is your priority.
It's a very common first pick, and for good reason. The DA/SA operation is simple, .38 Special recoil is manageable in this platform thanks to the soft rubber grips, and there are no external safeties to think about under stress. The six-round cylinder also gives you one more shot than most small revolvers in this size class.
Yes, the 856 Ultra Lite has an exposed hammer, so you can shoot it double action or manually cock it for a lighter single action trigger pull. That makes it more versatile at the range than hammerless designs, since precise slow-fire shooting is much easier in single action.
| UPC | 725327620860 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-85629UL |
| 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 | 6.2 |
| Package Width | 2.0 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 1.55 |
| Sights | Ramp Front/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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