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What caliber is the Taurus 856?
The Taurus 856 is chambered in .38 Special.
Who makes the 856 revolver?
The 856 is made by Taurus.
What type of firearm is the Taurus 856?
The Taurus 856 is a small-frame double-action revolver.
What is the barrel length of the Taurus 856?
The 856 has a 2-inch barrel.
How many rounds does the Taurus 856 hold?
The 856 has a 6-round cylinder.
What finish does the Taurus 856 come in?
It has a two-tone black and stainless finish with G10 grips.
Where can I buy the Taurus 856?
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The Taurus 856 .38 Special 2in Black is a .38 Special double action revolvers from Taurus. It is available from 9 vendors at $349.99 to $432.99.
Name: Taurus 856 .38 Special 2in Black
Brand: Taurus
Category: Double Action Revolvers
Caliber: .38 Special
Barrel Length: 2"
UPC: 725327943129
SKU: UCClj888P
The Taurus 856 is a small-frame double-action revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 2-inch barrel and a 6-round cylinder. It ships in a black and stainless two-tone finish and has G10 grips. The frame is sized for compact carry.
| Caliber | .38 Special |
| Model | 856 |
| Barrel length | 2" |
| Action | Double Action |
| Color | Black |
The Taurus 856 is chambered in .38 Special.
The 856 is made by Taurus.
The Taurus 856 is a small-frame double-action revolver.
The 856 has a 2-inch barrel.
The 856 has a 6-round cylinder.
It has a two-tone black and stainless finish with G10 grips.
Compare current vendor offers on this page.
AI-generated insights derived from customer reviews and discussions on popular gun-enthusiast forums.
The Taurus 856 has a strong following among buyers who want an affordable small-frame revolver for everyday carry. Most owners report the double-action pull is heavier than comparable revolvers from other makers, but smooths out with dry-fire practice. The 6-round capacity over the older 5-round small-frames is a consistent plus.
In the hand, the G10 grips get praise for grip texture during wet or sweaty use. A few owners note the two-tone finish shows wear on carry edges faster than expected, and some find the sight picture on the 2-inch barrel takes adjustment at anything beyond close range.
At its price point the 856 draws buyers who are getting a first carry revolver or want a backup gun without spending on a premium nameplate. Reliability reports are generally positive out of the box, though a small number of owners have noted cylinder timing issues that required a trip back to the factory.
Price Range: $349.99 - $432.99
| Vendor | Price | Condition | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impactguns Com | $349.99 | New | Buy Now |
| Classicfirearms Com | $350.27 | New | Buy Now |
| Grabagun Com | $350.99 | New | Buy Now |
| Guns Com | $352.99 | New | Buy Now |
| Buds Gun Shop | $355.49 | New | Buy Now |
| Kygunco Com | $373.99 | New | Buy Now |
| RK Guns | $374.97 | New | Buy Now |
| Palmettostatearmory Com | $425.99 | New | Buy Now |
| Deguns | $432.99 | New | Buy Now |
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