The Taurus 856 Concealed Hammer is a reliable 6-shot, 38 Special revolver that features soft rubber grips-making it comfortable to shoot at the range while the double action increases speed and accuracy for follow-up shots. Known for its easily managed recoil impulse, the .38 Special round of the 856 can accommodate ammunition ranging from light target loads to self-defense rounds. The action and 2-inch barrel on the 856 optimizes on-body or off-body carry, and home defense usage.
Brand Taurus
Category Revolvers
Caliber 38 Special +P
Model 856
Series Ultra Lite Concealed Hammer
Type Revolver
Action Double
Sights Ramp Front, Fixed Rear
Capacity 6
Cylinder Finish Stainless
Frame Description Stainless Aluminum Alloy
Grips Black Rubber
Hammer Style Enclosed
Oal 6.55"
Weight 15.7 oz
Barrel Finish Stainless
Barrel Length 2"
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
