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

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