Taurus 856 Small 38 Special 2" 6-Shot Revolver Matte Stainless Barrel & Frame, Polished Cylinder, Star Wood Grip, Transfer-Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
Built for personal defense. Perfected for everyday carry. Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. The 856 custom designed brown wood grips that have stars engraved into the wood.
Brand Taurus
Category Revolvers
Model 856
Barrel Length Range 38 Special +P
Capacity 6
Action 2 lbs to 2.99 lbs
Frame Finish Matte
Oal 6.55"
Frame Material Stainless Steel
Sights Removable Serrated Blade / Fixed Rear
Barrel Finish Matte
Barrel Material Stainless
Twist 1:16.5" RH
Frame Size Small
Grips Custom Designed Wood
Cylinder Material Stainless Steel
Cylinder Finish Polished
Grooves 6
Height 4.80"
Safety Transfer Bar
Width 1.41"
Barrel Description Stainless Steel
Barrel Length 2"
Max Capacity 6
Weight 16 oz
Frame Description Stainless Steel Frame
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 (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
