• Ambidextrous design
• Serrated ramp front sight and fixed rear sight
• Single/double action centerfire revolver with 6-round capacity
• Stainless-steel construction and soft rubber grip
• 2-inch barrel length
• .38 special caliber

• Manufacturer warranty – parts: Limited Lifetime
• Manual Safety: Yes
• Manufacturer warranty – labor: Limited Lifetime
• Product length (in.): 6.55
• Product width (in.): 1.41
• Product height (in.): 4.8
• Manufacturer warranty – general: Limited Lifetime

• Taurus 856 .38 Special Revolver

• You must be a resident of the state selected for pickup.
• We recommend the use of protective eyewear whenever using or near the use of this item.
• Firearms purchased online are shipped to your local Academy Sports + Outdoors as selected in the checkout process.
• Please note that all firearm purchases require valid US government issued ID and related firearm paperwork.

Taurus 856 Special Double-Action Revolver

The Taurus 856 6-round cylinder revolvers offer 18 small-frame 2.0” long barrel models. These are easy to conceal .38 Special +P double-action/single-action (DA/SA) revolvers that combine simple, effective design with easily managed recoil, accuracy, durability and reliability. Fit and finish are superb. Taurus 856s differ thanks to stainless steel or alloy frames, matte black or matte carbon finishes for the barrel and cylinder, a selection of anodized colors for the frame and a variety of black rubber grips.

Frame color choices include anodizing in azure blue, bronze, burned orange, matte black, matte stainless, matte natural (think satin) and rouge. Anodizing applies the color in a thick hard coat finish that’s durable and long-lasting.

Key dimensions: all 856 models share the same a 4.80” height and 1.41” width. Regardless of model, 856 revolvers share characteristic dimensions and features. For instance, the cylinders are fluted and almost all share the same soft rubber grip. It has two and a half finger recesses in front, horizontal ribbing in back, and diamond pattern raised side texturing.

However, some exceptions come to mind on the grips. For instance, there is an all matte black version that has a Viridian red-laser grip that has a right-hand mounted red laser that’s atop the grip and emits light up to a mile away at night or 25 yards away in daylight conditions. It’s even adjustable for windage and elevation. Weight on this model rises a tad to 22.6 ounces.

The curve of the external spurred hammer almost echoes the trigger’s curve. The guns come standard with fast reload enabling stellar clips. Taurus 856s features a transfer bar safety.