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Snub nose revolvers have been riding in pockets and holsters for generations, and the Taurus 856 Ultra Lite shows why the formula still works. This one runs an anodized aluminum frame that keeps the whole package around 16 ounces unloaded, so it disappears in an IWB rig or a jacket pocket without dragging your belt down by lunchtime. The cylinder holds six rounds of .38 Special instead of the five you get from most compact wheelguns, and it handles +P loads when you want a little more punch in your carry ammo.
The look is the obvious answer. Matte black frame, barrel, and cylinder set against a gold trigger and hammer gives it a sharp two tone character you rarely see on a working carry gun. But the practical stuff holds up too. The DA/SA action lets you run it double action for defensive work or cock the short spur hammer for a lighter single action pull when you are punching paper. The serrated ramp front sight and fixed rear are simple, snag free, and there is nothing to knock out of alignment. A transfer bar safety means the hammer cannot reach the firing pin unless the trigger is fully pulled.
Lightweight snubbies can be snappy, and Taurus addressed that with a soft rubber grip featuring finger grooves and texturing along the backstrap and side panels. It fills the hand better than the old school boot grips and takes real bite out of the recoil, especially with standard pressure loads. The 2 inch carbon steel barrel keeps the overall length at 6.55 inches, and at 1.41 inches wide it prints less than most compact autos.
For a first carry gun, a nightstand gun, or a backup to something bigger, the 856 Ultra Lite covers the bases with the kind of simplicity that makes revolvers a smart choice in the first place. Load it, holster it, and it is ready when you need it.
Yes, the 856 Ultra Lite is rated for .38 Special +P loads, so you can carry hotter defensive ammo with confidence. That said, a steady diet of +P through a lightweight aluminum frame gun means noticeably more recoil, so many owners practice with standard pressure loads and carry +P.
Mechanically it is the same proven 856 Ultra Lite as the standard model. The gold treatment on the trigger and hammer is purely a styling choice that gives the matte black revolver a two tone look. Same aluminum frame, same six round cylinder, same +P rating.
The big advantage is capacity. You get six rounds instead of the five most small frame revolvers hold, and the frame is still compact at 6.55 inches long and 1.41 inches wide. At roughly 16 ounces unloaded, it carries about as easily as the smaller five shot guns it competes with.
It checks the right boxes. The DA/SA action is simple to run, the rubber grip soaks up recoil better than most snubby grips, and the fixed sights have nothing to adjust or break. Add the light weight and six round capacity and it makes a solid entry point into carrying a revolver.
| UPC | 725327932888 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2-856021ULGLD |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Revolver |
| Barrel Finish | MATTE BLACK |
| Barrel Length | 2" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .38 Special |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Length | 6.55 |
| Package Height | 1.8 |
| Package Width | 6.2 |
| Product Type | Revolver |
| Safety | Transfer Bar |
| Shipping Weight | 1.55 |
| Sights | Ramp Front/Fixed Rear |
| Sights Type | FIXED |
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