The Taurus 850 is a double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel and a 5-round cylinder. This variant has a matte black alloy steel barrel, cylinder, and frame, paired with a black rubber grip. The concealed hammer and transfer bar safety are standard on the 850 line. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taurus 
• Model: 850 
• Caliber: .38 Special 
• Capacity: 5rd 
• Barrel Length: 3 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Concealed hammer for snag-free draw 
• Transfer bar safety 
• Matte black alloy steel barrel, cylinder, and frame 
• Black rubber grip 
• 5-round cylinder in .38 Special

Owners of the Taurus 850 in black tend to pair it with pocket holsters or small OWB rigs, where the all-black matte finish blends in. The concealed hammer gets consistent praise for not hanging on cover garments during a draw, which is a practical benefit for daily carry.

The alloy steel frame keeps weight in check for an all-day carry piece. Criticism most often lands on the trigger, which some owners describe as heavy and with noticeable stacking toward the break. It smooths out with dry-fire practice but is not competition-ready out of the box.

For the price, most buyers see the 850 as a workmanlike carry revolver. Those upgrading from a snubby find the 3-inch barrel a step up in practical accuracy without giving up too much in concealability.