Taurus 856 Double/Single Action Revolver .38 Special 2" Carbon Steel Barrel 6 Round Capacity Ramp Front/Fixed Rear Sights Brown VZ Cyclone Grips Matte Black Finish
Taurus' 856 is ideal on-body or off-body carry, and home defense usage. It features soft rubber grips, while the double/single action increases speed and accuracy for follow-up shots. The 856 also has serrated ramp front/fixed rear sights and a transfer bar safety.This model has a 2" carbon steel barrel and matte black metal finish with brown VZ Grips
Brand Taurus
Category Revolvers
Caliber 38 Special
Barrel Length Range 2" to 2.99"
Model 856
Capacity 6rd
Action DA / SA
Frame Finish Matte Black
Oal 6.55"
Frame Material Carbon Steel
Sights Ramp Front / Fixed Rear
Barrel Finish Matte Black
Frame Size Small
Grips Brown VZ Cyclone
Cylinder Material Carbon Steel
Cylinder Finish Matte Black
Safety Transfer Bar
Barrel Description 2" Carbon Steel
Barrel Length 2"
Max Capacity 6
Weight 22 oz
Frame Description Matte Black Carbon Steel
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
