Taurus 856 Defender .38 Special Stainless Revolver
Specifications
Grip Hogue Rubber
Action Double Action
Finish Stainless/Silver
Sights Night Sights
Weight 23.52 ounces
Capacity 6
Optic Ready No
Barrel Length 3.03 inches
Caliber / Gauge .38 Special
Manual Safety No
Overall Length 7.5 inches
Threaded Barrel No
Mode Of Operation Manual Repeating
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to WWW.P65WARNINGS.CA.GOV
Description
Product Overview
The Taurus 856 Defender is a lightweight, easy-to-conceal .38 Special +P revolver built for home and personal defense. This 3-inch model features night sights for low-light aiming and Hogue rubber grips for a secure hold.
Key Features
- 3-inch lightweight revolver platform designed for personal defense and everyday carry
- Transfer-bar safety system for confident revolver operation
- Night sight front with orange outline and fixed rear sight for fast target acquisition
- .38 Special +P chambering for dependable defensive performance
- Hogue rubber grips for improved control and comfort
Choose the Taurus 856 Defender for a compact, reliable revolver setup with night sights and a secure rubber grip.
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Patrick Q.
1 month ago
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Love this gun, buds...
Love this gun, buds was fast and legit
John M.
1 month ago
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Received in a timely...
Received in a timely manner, the fit on this one very close, trigger will break in with snap caps. Nice weatherproof woods /water revolver, replacement grip and front blade + roll pin included. Im under the impression once they got the Bainbridge facility up and running, the quality control really increased. Will advise. 👍
Linda G.
5 months ago
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Really enjoy this...
Really enjoy this revolver. Bud's Gun Shop was great. Prompt delivery to my FFL in Colorado. I definately recommend them!
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Questions & Answers
Q: Is this item California authorized? Thanks!
Author: Michael C.
(3) ANSWERS
A: Michael, unfortunately no Sir. It is not on the CA DOJ Handgun Roster. ----- https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=150995
Author: James G.
A: Michael, this is not California compliant, it's not on Californias approved list. Sorry but hope this helps.
Author: Josh T.
A: Michael, no, this exact model number is not on the CA DOJ roster of approved handguns. There are 2 Taurus .38SP revolvers with 3" barrels on the roster, however both are currently out of stock at Bud's. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121945/taurus+285635nsvz+856+defender+38+spl+p+6+round+3+matte+stainless+black+vz+grip .....and budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121949/taurus+28563cns+856+defender+38+spl+p+6+round+3+stainless+cerakote+cylinder+tungsten+cerakote+frame+altamont+wood+grip
Author: Ed C.
Q: can you shoot 38 special rounds through this, or just +P?
Author: Steve J.
(3) ANSWERS
A: Steve, this will shoot standard 38 special ammo just fine. +P just means it's a higher velocity 38 special. So this will shoot 38 special or 38 special +p ammo no problem. Hope this helps.
Author: Josh T.
A: Steve, you can shoot regular .38 special rounds in addition to +P. Have a great day!
Author: Ed C.
A: Steve, both +P and standard pressure .38 Special will work just fine. I highly recommend the new Punch +P : https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121131/federal+premium+punch+.38+spl+p+120+gr+jacketed+hollow+point+20rd+box ------------ And the standard pressure Critical Defense : https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/84262/hornady+critical+defense+lite+38+spl+90gr+flex+tip+expanding+25rd+box
Author: James G.
Q: I see some revolvers with external hammers, yet they are designated as double action. The writeup on the Taurus 856 does not specify its designation. Answer?
Author: Alan K.
(3) ANSWERS
A: Alan, this is Double Action (straight trigger pull) and Single Action (thumb the hammer) operation. Cheers and stay safe! The double-action trigger pull at an average of 9 pounds, 3 ounces and the single-action pull at 3 pounds, 8 ounces.
Author: James G.
A: Alan, this model has a double/single action trigger. So you can just pull the trigger for a quick but heavy double action trigger pull or pull the hammer back for a nice light single action trigger pull. Hope this helps.
Author: Josh T.
A: Alan, this is SA/DA, the 856 Defender can be fired using either single action or double action. Have a great day.
Author: Ed C.
Q: This is a 3" barrel? Says 3.5" at the top of the page AND in the description, but 3" in the specs. I'm guessing the 3.5 is a mistake. Not sure the 856 comes in 3.5". Thanks.
Author: Matt R.
(1) ANSWER
A: Hi Matt and welcome. You are correct. The barrel is 3 inches and not 3.5 inches. Cheers and stay safe!
Author: James G.
Q: What reccomended ammo would be best for this revolver? Cheap & clean for the range? And how about for home defense? Thanks... John
Author: John S.
(4) ANSWERS
A: Hi John and welcome. One of the best for range use is Federal: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/104336/federal+range+and+target+38+special+130+gr+full+metal+jacket+50rd+box --------------------------------- And for self-defense Federal Punch: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121131/federal+premium+punch+.38+spl+p+120+gr+jacketed+hollow+point+20rd+box -------------------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
Author: James G.
A: For range use I recommend Remington wheel gun https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/107846/remington+performance+wheelgun+.38+spc+158+gr+lead+round+nose+lrn+50rd+box For self defense I recommend Remington HTP https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/108475/remington+htp+.38+spc+p+110+gr+semi-jacketed+hollow+point+sjhp0+bx+5+cs Hope this helps
Author: Ric F.
A: For inexpensive range ammo @ $00.39 a round, you can use this below.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/35282/armscor+38spl+ammo+158gr+full+metal+jacket+50rd+box
For Defensive Ammo, these will do the trick below!
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121131/federal+personal+defense+punch+ammo+jacketed+hollow+point+38+special+p+120gr+20+round+box
Author: Jason L.
A: I like these for range Nice clean holes in the paper https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/43067/magtech+.38+spc+158+grain+lead+semi-wadcutter
and these for carry https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/130701/federal+premium+personal+defense+38+spl+p+130+gr+hydra-shok+deep+hollow+point+20+bx+10+cs
Author: Randy I.
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