Taurus 856 Ultra Lite Revolver 38 Special 2" Barrel 6 Round VZ Operator II Grip

Built for personal defense. Perfected for everyday carry. Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. This model features the VZ Black Operator II Grips.

Brand Taurus

Category Revolvers

Caliber 38 Special

Model 856

Series Ultra Lite

Type Revolver

Action Single / Double

Frame Size Small

Sights Black Ramp Front, Fixed Rear

Capacity 6

Cylinder Finish Black

Frame Description Black Aluminum Alloy

Grips VZ Operator II Black

Hammer Style Exposed

Oal 6.55"

Weight 16 oz

Barrel Finish Black

Barrel Length 2"

Caliber Dictionary

The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.

The 38 Special (38 S&W Special, 38 Colt Special) was introduced in 1902. It is essentially a slightly extended 38 Long Colt case, length 1.1551 inches, with operating pressure increased from 13,000 to 17,000 psi. Bullet diameter is .357-inch. The 38 Special became the gold standard personal defense revolver cartridge and was standard among most American law enforcement agencies for many years. Bullet weights vary from 110 to 158 grains, with a 158-grain bullet at 800 feet per second the most common. In the 1960s pressure was increased again to 18,500 psi, creating the 38 Special +P load, with increased velocity and energy. 38 Long and Short Colt ammunition can be fired in any 38 Special chamber, but not the reverse. 38 Special +P is safe in modern steel-frame 38 Special revolvers, but should not be used in aluminum-frame 38 Special revolvers. 38 Special remains a standard and popular revolver chambering. — Craig Boddington

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