Description
The Taurus 856 Defender is a compact, six-shot .38 Special +P double-action/single-action revolver designed for concealed carry and personal defense. Part of the Taurus Defender series of small-frame revolvers, the 856 pairs a 3″ barrel with a true six-round cylinder, giving defensive shooters a manageable footprint without sacrificing a round over typical five-shot snub-nose designs.
Built around a stainless steel frame with Tungsten Gray Cerakote-finished barrel and cylinder, this 856 carries a durable matte finish. The revolver measures 7.50″ overall and tips the scales at 24 oz – light enough for comfortable everyday carry while retaining a full three-finger grip profile filled out by textured Altamont wood panels with finger grooves and a sizable palm swell.
A night front sight paired with a fixed rear delivers fast, intuitive aiming day or night, while a transfer bar safety and exposed hammer let you confidently carry in either single-action or double-action mode. Rated for +P .38 Special defensive loads, the Taurus 856 Defender is a practical and capable self-defense revolver.
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