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Taurus 856 Revolver 38 Special 6 Shot 2" Barrel Matte Stainless Steel Finish 285629

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Taurus 856 Revolver 38 Special 6 Shot 2" Barrel Matte Stainless Steel Finish 285629

The 856 model is ultra fast, ultra reliable, and has the capacity of six shots. They are available in blued steel, and now they have 20% more firepower with virtually no gain in size. The overall frame depth and height were not changed, and a model 856 fits easily into any model 85 holster. They also feature the Taurus Security System.

Brand Taurus

Caliber 38 Special

Model 856

Series *CA Compliant

Action SA / DA

Sights Ramp Front, Fixed Rear

Capacity 6

Cylinder Finish Matte Stainless

Frame Description Matte Stainless Steel

Grips Black Rubber

Hammer Style Exposed

Oal 6.55"

Safety Transfer Bar

Weight 22 oz

Barrel Finish Matte Stainless Steel

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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