Taurus 856 Defender Double/Single Action Revolver .38 Special 3" Barrel 6 Round Capacity Tritium Night Front & Fixed Rear Sights Black/Gray VZ Grips Stainless With Black Accents Finish
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. The all-new Taurus® Defender 856 comes with night sights and special grips from VZ Grips.
Type: Revolver: Double/Single Action
Model Series: 856
Caliber/Gauge: 38 Spl
Capacity: 6
Barrel Length: 3 in.
Minimum/Overall Length: 7.5 in.
Model Specific: 856
Safety: Transfer Bar
Frame Finish: Stainless with Black Accents
Front Sight: Tritium Night
Rear Sight: Fixed
Grips: VZ Black/Gray
Finish: Stainless
Firing System: External Hammer
Rifled Barrel: Yes
Cable Trigger Lock: Yes
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
