The Taurus 856 is ideal for on-body or off-body carry and home defense use. Featuring soft rubber grips, double/single action; serrated ramp front/fixed rear sights and a transfer bar safety.
Brand: Taurus
Category: Revolvers
Series: Ultra-Lite
Model: 856
Caliber: 38 Special +P
Barrel Length Range: 2" to 2.99"
Capacity: 6rd
Action: DA / SA
Frame Finish: Matte Black Anodized
Oal: 6.55"
Frame Material: Aluminum
Sights: Removable Front / Fixed Rear
Barrel Finish: Matte Black
Barrel Material: Carbon Steel
Twist: 1:16.50"
Frame Size: Small
Grips: Walnut
Cylinder Material: Carbon Steel
Cylinder Finish: Matte Black
Grooves: 6
Height: 4.80"
Safety: Transfer Bar
Width: 1.41"
Barrel Description: Carbon Steel
Barrel Length: 2"
Max Capacity: 6
Weight: 22 oz
Frame Description: Aluminum Frame
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
