Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite Defender 38 Special +P Caliber with 3" Barrel 6 Round Capacity Matte Black ...
Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite Defender 38 Special +P Caliber with 3" Barrel 6 Round Capacity Matte Black Finish Finger Grooved Black Hogue Rubber Grip & Night Front Sight
Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite Defender 38 Special +P Caliber with 3" Barrel 6 Round Capacity Matte Black Finish Finger Grooved Black Hogue Rubber Grip & Night Front Sight
Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus Defender 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. This Defender 856 comes with night sights and special Hogue Rubber grips.
Brand Taurus
Category Revolvers
Series Ultra-Lite
Model Defender 856
Caliber 38 Special +P
Barrel Length Range 3" to 3.99"
Capacity 6rd
Action DA / SA
Frame Finish Black Anodized
Oal 7.50"
Frame Material Aluminum
Sights Night Front / Fixed Rear
Barrel Finish Matte Black
Frame Size Small
Grips Black Hogue Rubber Finger Grooved
Cylinder Material Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish Matte Black
Safety Transfer Bar
Barrel Length 3"
Max Capacity 6
Weight 17.36 oz
Frame Description Aluminum Frame
Hammer Style Exposed
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
