Taurus 856 Defender 38 Special +P 3" Barrel 6 Shot Matte Stainless Steel 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
Caliber 38 Special +P
Model Defender 856
Capacity 6rd
Action DA / SA
Frame Finish Matte Stainless
Oal 7.50"
Frame Material Stainless Steel
Sights Night Front / Fixed Rear
Barrel Finish Matte Stainless
Frame Size Small
Grips Black Hogue Rubber w / Finger Grooves
Cylinder Material Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish Matte Stainless
Safety Transfer Bar
Barrel Length 3"
Max Capacity 6
Weight 23.52 oz
Frame Description Matte Stainless 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 +P uses the standard 38 Special 1.1551-inch case with .357-inch bullet, but is loaded to higher pressure (18,500 psi versus 17,000) than standard 38 Special ammunition. 38 Special +P ammunition is thus fully interchangeable with 38 Special ammunition. However, it is not necessarily safe to use 38 Special +P in older revolvers and especially revolvers with lightweight aluminum frames. 38 Special +P offers increased velocity and greater energy yield, raising velocity with a 158-grain bullet from 800 to 890 feet per second. With modern bullet designs 38 Special +P is an extremely effective personal defense load. — Craig Boddington
