Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: Tungsten .38 Special 6-Shot Revolver

Name: Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: Tungsten .38 Special 6-Shot Revolver
Brand: Taurus
SKU: UCClj6oVy
Availability: InStock

The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: Tungsten .38 Special 6-Shot Revolver is a .38 Special +P single/double action revolvers from Taurus. It is available from 2 vendors at $327.49 to $349.99.

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Product Information

Name: Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite: Tungsten .38 Special 6-Shot Revolver

Brand: Taurus

Category: Single/Double Action Revolvers

Caliber: .38 Special +P

Barrel Length: 2"

Capacity: 6 rounds

UPC: 725327629382

SKU: UCClj6oVy

Description

The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite is a 6-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special, with an anodized tungsten aluminum frame and a 2-inch carbon steel barrel.

Key Specifications

UPC: 725327629382
Caliber: .38 SPL
Action: Single/Double Action
Capacity: 6 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2 inches
Weight: 1 lb
Finish: Tungsten Gray

Detailed Features

At 1 lb, the 856 Ultra-Lite is built around an anodized tungsten aluminum frame that keeps weight low while maintaining structural integrity. The carbon steel barrel has a matte black finish. Fixed rear sights and a ramp front sight are standard for a 2-inch carry revolver. Single/double action gives you the option of deliberate single-action shots or faster double-action pulls.

The 6-round cylinder puts it one ahead of most snub-nose competitors in this class. .38 Special is a manageable, well-established defensive cartridge. The 2-inch barrel and light weight suit it for concealed carry and compact storage.

Complete Specifications

Caliber	.38 Special +P
Model	856
Capacity	6 rounds
Magazines included	0
Barrel length	2"
Overall length	6.55"
Weight	16 oz
Action	Single/Double Action
Finish	Matte Black
Color	Grey
Sights	Ramp Front, Fixed Rear
Safety	Transfer Bar

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is the Taurus 856?

The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite is chambered in .38 Special.

Who makes the Taurus 856?

The 856 Ultra-Lite is made by Taurus.

What type of firearm is the Taurus 856?

It is a single/double action revolver.

What is the barrel length of the Taurus 856?

The barrel is 2 inches long.

How many rounds does the Taurus 856 hold?

It has a 6-round cylinder.

Where can I buy the Taurus 856?

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What Reviewers Say

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These grips are pretty nice in my opinion for concealed carry grips.

Buffalo's Outdoors

Really really cool affordable snub and nose revolver if you want to get started with revolvers somewhere.

Mannix

Equation trigger field was much more important and this little revolver actually has a pretty good feeling trigger.

Buffalo's Outdoors

I haven't had a single issue out of those 150 rounds i haven't had any extraction problems no light primer strikes just absolutely nothing to report back to you guys.

Buffalo's Outdoors

Revolvers are very very simple tried and true pieces of Hardware they do not suffer from too many parts syndrome.

Mannix

Customers Say

AI-generated insights derived from customer reviews and discussions on popular gun-enthusiast forums.

The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite in Tungsten gets straightforward positive feedback for what it is: a lightweight carry revolver. The 1 lb weight is the headline spec and buyers consistently note it's comfortable to carry for extended periods. The tungsten finish gets positive remarks for appearance and durability. Reliability and ease of operation come up often in reviews.

.38 Special gets credit for manageable recoil, which makes the revolver accessible to a range of experience levels. The 6-round capacity is also noted as an advantage over 5-shot competitors.

The main criticisms are trigger feel, some find the double-action pull heavier or less smooth than preferred, and capacity relative to semi-automatics. Neither is a design flaw so much as inherent to the platform.