Taurus 850 Double Action Only Revolver 38 Special 3" Barrel 5Rd Capacity Rubber Grips Matte Black Finish
The Taurus 850 .38 special is a modern take on the classic snub-nosed revolver. This compact, 5-shot revolver features a fully shrouded hammer and a double action only (DAO) trigger system. Chambered in .38 Special, the Taurus 850 delivers manageable recoil in a proven self-defense caliber.
Brand: Taurus
Category: Revolvers
Model: 850
Caliber: 38 Special
Barrel Length Range: 3" to 3.99"
Capacity: 5
Action: DAO
Frame Finish: Matte Black
Oal: 7.65"
Frame Material: Alloy Steel
Sights: Removable Serrated Blade / Fixed Rear
Barrel Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Material: Alloy Steel
Twist: 1:16.5"
Frame Size: Small
Grips: Black Rubber
Cylinder Material: Alloy Steel
Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
Grooves: 6
Height: 4.59"
Safety: Transfer Bar
Width: 1.34"
Barrel Description: Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 3"
Max Capacity: 5
Weight: 24 oz
Frame Description: Stainless Steel Frame
Hammer Style: Concealed
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
