Taurus 856 Executive Grade Double Action Revolver .38 Special 3" Hand Polished Satin Barrel 6 Round Capacity Serrated, Removable Front & Fixed Rear Sights Altamont Walnut Checkered Grips Stainless Finish
The 856 Executive Grade features all-stainless-steel construction with an exquisite hand-polished satin finish. The combination exceeds mere aesthetics. The stainless steel’s natural corrosion resistance combined with the silky finish delivers a more comfortable feel in the hand, easier clean up and maintenance, and a smoother draw through leather and clothing. Even the premium Altamont walnut grip provides improved function as well as form. The checkered panels and intelligently contoured profile ensure positive handgun retention and control in stressful conditions and comfortably manages .38 Special +P defense cartridges for fast sight picture reacquisition.
Type: Revolver: Double Action
Model Series: 856
Caliber/Gauge: 38 Spl
Capacity: 6
Barrel Length: 3 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 7.5 in.
Frame Finish: Hand Polished Satin Stainless
Front Sight: Serrated, Removable
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grips: Altamont Walnut Checkered
Features: Chamfered Cylinder Chambers, Concealed Hammer, Pelican Vault Hard Case
Finish: Stainless
Firing System: External Hammer
Trigger: Hand Tuned
Barrel Description: Hand Polished Satin
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Cable Trigger Lock: Yes
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
