Taurus 856 Double/Single Action Revolver .38 Special +P 2" Barrel 6 Round Capacity Serrated Ramp Front & Fixed Rear Sights Rubber Grips Matte Black With Gold Accents Finish
Frame Size: Small
Capacity: 6 rds
Action Type: DA/SA
Caliber: 38 SPECIAL +P
Height: 4.80"
Width: 1.41"
Weight: 16.00 oz.
Barrel Length: 2.00"
Overall Length: 6.55"
Front Sight: Serrated Ramp
Rear Sight: Fixed
Safety: Transfer Bar
Finish: Matte Black Anodized, Gold Accents
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
