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The Taurus® Defender 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. With a couple extra moon clips, I figure 24 shots of .357 will do the job. The Taurus Defender 856 38 Special is an easy-shooting, useful and affordable revolver. “It will withstand exposure to the elements in an ankle holster, at least up to a point.” You won’t regret it. Agreed. The Taurus 856 Ultralight revolver is now offered in four optional anodized coatings. Doesn’t weigh 35 ounces. At 855 fps recoil is more noticeable but still controllable. At 15 yards, both these guns are highly accurate and I can empty one in single action under 5 seconds into a 6″ pattern. A four-inch Python would get a higher rating, too. Smoothest shooting is definitely the Model 60, followed by the Model 85 (surprised me). 2019 GMC Yukon XL. MSRP: $429. The only reason I haven’t included it in my rotation as a house gun is I’ve only had one range trip with it. Taurus Defender 856. I will have to try some dry-fire practice and target acquisition in the dark to see if a shorter barrel is easier/faster to get on target than a longer barrel. I have a colt official police with 5 3/4 barrel and it’s a great gun but not carry-able. Hell, in the time it would take me to get my pant leg up over my boot and high enough to draw my assailant could mill and assemble an 80% AR to shoot me with. Reasonable price. A better beast for most uses. 6 shots of real +P (BB, Underwood) 158 SWCHP would be dandy and easy to carry and easier to shoot than an LCR or Jframe. Accuracy * * * * ½ Enter the Taurus Defender 856. I do like the 3″ ones, but they are a different animal, like you said. Sights: Fixed rear, front tritium night sight with orange outline Not handloads. I would get this as an ultralight. You have entered an incorrect email address! There is a variety of options including Cerakoted and anodized black versions. The 2″ revolvers pocket carry. The Defender 856 revolver doesn’t lock up by a detent under the barrel but rather by a detent on the crane and seems very solid. 2019 Ford Fiesta. ), Those are fast combat shooting results not my accuracy results sir. I have the standard j frame. Caliber: .38 Special; Capacity: 6; Exposed Hammer Style If left in storage for long periods, it will come up shooting when you retrieve it. Sometimes greater velocity trumps bullet weight in point of aim and point of impact. Nothing wrong with the Glocks. I’ve had the same problem with Smiths that I’ve had with the Taurus revolvers I have! Ah, both are very interesting points. Its trigger is outstanding. Rear Sight: Fixed. The single action broke at 7 pounds. “The revolver is also a simpler instrument.” “The revolver will not jam if thrust into an opponents body and fired repeatably.” I was a little skeptical about what this small revolver could do—until I … We have a winner. I’ve been reluctant to purchase a Taurus because of rumored quality problems, but the Model 44 in a 4″ barrel looks mighty nice. Their website has had that wrong for months. Even 38 spl locked it up. “If left in storage for long periods, it will come up shooting when you retrieve it.” The Taurus® 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations.This 856 model not only delivers an easy wear, low-print profile, it also provides an element of customization with this Burnt … I assume that you are referring to the very first picture of the revolver laying on a target. He disassembled it and an internal spring had broken into several pieces. Virgil Caldwell for TTAG That’s right, a tritium night sight on a revolver selling for less than four hundred dollars. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The longer barrel also adds weight which helps reduce recoil and your time for follow-up shots. The Taurus 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. Compared to most any small revolver, the Defender 856’s  grips, grip angle and balance — larger due to the three inch heavy barrel — are superb. This is a revolver that will also serve well as a home defense handgun. For the 856, Taurus widened the cylinder by .1 inch and modified the lockwork to produce a light compact .38 Special six-shooter. If was only going to purchase one firearm for everything, I can see where this revolver with a three-inch barrel would be a strong contender. Look inside a Chiappa Rhino. Serious question for the Armed Intelligentsia: With respect to a revolver for home-defense, wouldn’t it make more sense to have a 5-inch or even a 6-inch barrel? Paul Harrellesque disclaimers and provisos: I’m only talking about what works for me. It has a 3" barrel and two tone finish. still no sign of them at dealers and Taurus won’t answer back when writing to them. FREE Shipping. Fearing that people would not believe that he was able to consistently put five shots through the same bullet hole at 15 yards, the author instead proffered the believable claim that he shot two-inch groups at 15 yards! The single action trigger was not as light as I would have liked, but consistent. UPC: 7-25327-93387-8. TAURUS 856 New and Used For Sale - Price: $359.99. Revolvers and semi-automatics each fill my safe, and for different reasons. I use an 8-shot, 5 inch barreled .357 (S&W R8) with a Crimson Trace laser for home defense duties. For about three years, my model 60 3” was both my carry gun and night stand gun. I have tried for years to get Ruger to make an LC6 – polymer-framed 6 shot with a 3 or 4 inch barrel in 38 Special. Show Only Non-Guns. It performed well for that trip but I like a little more trigger time before I give it full credit. This is a Taurus Model 856 SS chambered in .38 Special. Too heavy on the belt but home defense sledgehammers. I love revolvers. The 158 grain load strikes to the point of aim, which seems counter intuitive. The ideal use case for a smaller revolver like this isn’t home defense per se, but being able to do double duty as a concealed-carry pistol and a nightstand gun. Caliber / Gauge .38 SpecialbrModel 856brMagazine Capacity 6brBarrel Type SinglebrAction Type RevolverbrImporter TaurusbrBarrel Length 2brFinish BlackbrType HandgunbrManufacturer Ta... NEW IN BOX WITH ALL FACTORY ACCESSORIES & LITERATURE. The manufacturing was mediocre at best – lots of rough metal and markings. I’ve had bullets move forward, (if they don’have a VERY solid crimp) and jam the cylinder! The Taurus is very controllable, more so than most any two inch barrel version I have tried, but then it should be. Style and Appearance * * * * I have a j frame for those times I want to answer the door and not appear armed. It performs much better at the range than does the j frame. The 856 also has serrated ramp front/fixed rear sights and a transfer bar safety. If you just like something on your hip when in wild, this is a good choice. When he mentioned barrel length he said an 1 1/2″ doesn’t make that much difference. I’ve had other snubbies from other companies but that is my one now. The GP100 is the most accurate (heaviest), also smooth acting. The 856 Defender comes with a day/night sight from AmeriGlo: a tritium vial set in a broad, bright orange stripe. TAURUS® MODEL 856 ULTRA-LITE • Burnt Orange frame • Matte Black cylinder barrel & controls • Trigger Pull: 10-12 lb. Want to lose your mind? It’s good to have a reliable revolver and this one has proven to be both reliable and easy to shoot. Classified Ad  (10), Search Full Text of Listings Action: DA/SA The 38-y-o son has an older Taurus 686 with a 6″ barrel. During the range work I used the HKS speedloader. These loads strike high. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. There is a slash of bright orange surrounding a tritium dot in the center. I’ve tried this many times, and have never found anyone that can actually keep the cylinder from turning while struggling with a small revolver. Reasonable price for a gun that size. The all-new Taurus® Defender 856 comes with night sights and special grips from Altamont®. If we compare the Taurus 856 Defender to a four-inch barrel Tracker it isn’t as accurate. covid 19 and all but its now august. This includes a VZ grips, box, lock and manual. They have their place (especially with hotter cartridges in small packages) but they doesn’t deserve the mythology built around them. There is a world of difference when you move from a 2 inch barrel to a 3 inch one. (Just kidding for anyone who fails to see the sarcastic humor in my comment.). I’m a fan of the Taurus Defender 856. Taurus recently introduced the new 856 into their expansive revolver line. The bigger Defender 856 features a three-inch heavy barrel and hand filling grips. They are always ready… . I really don’t have an argument with most modern handguns. This revolver features a front sight Night sight with VZ Grips for enhanced grip and ergonomics. One of my Smiths is over 56 years old and still works every time I pick it up which isn’t often but the Tauruses do the same! I own two semi-automatics and seven revolvers. It was easy to jam the Taurus 357 I had. He was going over the differences between the M-4 and the non-NFA M-4. Discussion in 'Handguns: Revolvers' started by SteadyD, Oct 28, 2018. It has a 2" barrel, aluminum frame. “Revolvers will never die or go out of date and for very good reason.”. Taurus 856 Ultra Lite Revolver - It features soft rubber grips, while the double/single action increases speed and accuracy for follow-up shots. Barrel Length: 3 inches This brand new Taurus 856 Ultra Lite (2-85629UL) is a 6-shot revolver which fires the .38 SPL round. (DA)/ 4-6 lb. A big advantage in the role of a home defense firearm is the tritium night sight. The muzzle sports a slight crown to protect the rifling. I have the Taurus Model 44 revolver with 6-inch barrel and I love it. 2019 GMC Yukon XL Denali. Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!!! Overall length: 7.5 inches Concealed carry, home defense and outdoors are its use case and given its very reasonable price, it’s an excellent all-around option. I typically shoot .357 hand loads,158gr copper plated lead RN with 14.6 gr of H110. I once handled a revolver that had been in storage for a long time. My revolvers are an S&W Model 60×2 1/8 barrel, Taurus Model 85x 2″ barrel, Ruger SP101x3″ barrel. I like the heavy barrel, 6 shot cylinder, and fixed rear sight with excellent front sight. Talk to an old police armorer about the tribulations of dealing with rusting wheelgun internals (yes, that happens) and you’ll see someone relive terrors. I wore an ankle rig comfortably for weeks til some ladies at the country club complained. To ensure fast sight alignment in elevated ambient light conditions, the front sight post face surrounding the tritium element features bright orange. I had mine in the 80s. Joined: May 5, 2017 Messages: 1,088. The Taurus® 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations.This 856 model not only delivers an easy wear, low-print profile, it also provides an element of customization with this bronze finish and matte carbon steel cylinder. Since the 2 short ones are my nightstand guns, I feel very comfortable not worrying about safeties when in panic mode, just grab, point and shoot. Straight shooting does and the Defender 856 is a straight shooter. Taurus 2856021ULCH13. Exceptionally reliable. Action Type: Double Action / Single Action. Good try, but, no buy. The other winning cartridge in .38 Special is 150+ grain full wadcutters. The short version is, you don’t want to give an overzealous prosecuting attorney any ammunition. 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. Perfected for everyday carry. But nothing quite fits a pocket or ankle holster like a snubnose .38 wheel gun. Send it to Taurus…comes back with the front sight indexed at 1 o’clock. Of course, most of the longer barreled revolvers carry a commensurately longer price tag. Would be good for a bedside gun or for camping or hiking. As an old [email protected]%^, to teach somebody (including females) to use a handgun, a revolver is simplier. In my experience they seem to have excellent triggers. “Air Weight” versions are worse. I have three “J” frames, and the #638 is the hardest to shoot and hit anything. The Defender is easily concealed in an inside the waistband holster for concealed carry. ALL TAURUS HANDGUNS HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY. I had one Charter Arms – seriously unimpressed, and I’m easy to please. I shot the revolver primarily with the Winchester’s 158 grain SWC target load. Did the dog eat the targets. As for accuracy, firing off-hand at 15 yards a two-inch five-shot group is average if that matters. I guess a good semi-auto shotgun is a better answer to the problem. I will probably carry it at some point, but not necessarily around town. 99. By the way, multiple ammo brands/types were tried. The Taurus 856 comes in several variations. No pun intended… No. The lubricant on the cylinder axis had polymerized to the extent that the cylinder would only rotate, if considerable force was applied. Sorry, there are no results in your area. Always wanted a Charter Arms Undercover .38. And just as (more?) 2019 GMC Yukon XL. LAYAWAY OPTION 2-856021, Taurus Revolver .38 Special Stainless ULTRA-LITE (FREE SHIPPING), Taurus Model 856 .38 Special 2" Matte Black 6 Rounds 2-85621. It sure took Taurus awhile to figure out lot’s of people want a 3″ barrel revolver! The SP101 has the heaviest trigger, but on the bright side, it will shoot 357’s all day. This handgun is well worth its modest price. 2019 Ford Taurus. It has a 2” barrel. $59.99 $ 59. At this point I think the ideal home-defense revolver would have a seven or eight-round cylinder, five-inch barrel, and tritium night sight like this Taurus revolver. Eff Taurus forever. And if I somehow run out of ammo, I’ve got a pretty fair club. 2019 Ford Flex. Other than that, which is not the revolver’s problem I’ve never had any of them jam! Shot over 3200 rds. In reality, not. Beside my bed is a S&W 19, and the Taurus is secondary (and there’s a Charter undercover stuffed somewhere but for the life of me…) – the Taurus has only been fed 158 gr LSWC, but no complaints! Front Sight: Night Sight with Orange Outline. My only complaint is a .357 Magnum whose factory grips are too narrow for my liking: I much prefer a fatter grip to spread out the recoil force onto a larger surface area of your hand. In 2018, Taurus USA decided to shake things up in the concealed-carry revolver market with the release of the steel-frame Model 856. Pun intended. Revolvers will never die or go out of date and for very good reason. This brand new Taurus 856 (2-85635NSVZ) is a 6-shot revolver which fires the .38 SPL round. when are they going to be available to purchase? Show Only Guns It would not index the cylinder at all if I remember correctly. Grip: Hogue® Rubber. It isn’t the easiest handgun to use well and takes time and dedication to master. I used the Taurus 856 during numerous range sessions, with a variety of ammunition brands. Lightweight. Taurus has developed a version of the 856 that’s easier to shoot well by a considerable margin and offers unique improvements. © COPYRIGHT 2020, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. No experience with Taurus, but appears to be the same concept as my S&W 3″ HB round butt 65s. these were at shot show in Jan.2020. There are several versions including blue steel, Air Lite, and a version with VZ grips. But my default backup is a revolver and I keep a one — actually several — ready at home. It’s one of those things that “in theory” is possible. (9s and .40s) I have to go 1911 if I want to match the accuracy and controllability with a semi-auto. I also fired a few 125 grain Winchester Silvertips, and a cylinder full of the Winchester 130 grain PDX. Another thing to consider is this is a budget gun, and a lot of people can only afford one gun, or only want one gun, and I was part of this camp for a long time. 2019 GMC Yukon. Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > SteadyD Member. Available options are Azure, Bronze, Burnt Orange, or Rouge aluminum. Taurus adds a touch of color to the SHOT Show, expanding its 856 Ultralight revolver lineup with four optional anodized coatings. -True of modern handguns. Just the same, there is a need for a slightly larger handgun that may serve well for home defense and concealed carry. Art. Neither of the brands is any better or worse than the other! It allows for quick sight picture acquisition in the lowest light conditions. But for house use it doesn’t have to be all that stealthy. Save up for a Ruger, S&W etc. I just got a 3″ 692 to “replace” my 605 poly, great decision on my part…, I believe in the 158 grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint …. Taurus re-released the six shot 856 38 Special revolver and I've had mine in for a few months. It will withstand exposure to the elements in an ankle holster, at least up to a point. A 3″ “K” frame size, with sufficient weight (24 -25 oz. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns, Taurus Extends Rebate on Select 856 and 856 Ultra-Lite Revolvers, Taurus Adds New Colors to 856UL Revolver Line, Go Old School: Taurus Releases New 3” Defender, Eight-Shot .22 Revolver – SHOT Show 2020, Taurus Adds Grip Laser To Small Frame Revolvers, Taurus Extending One-Year Warranty to a Lifetime Warranty, NIB TAURUS 856 ULTRA-LITE 38 SPECIAL DA/SA 6 SHOT REVOLER STAINLESS FINISH, NEW TAURUS 856 38SPL BLK 2" 6 SHOT REVOLVER BLK STEEL 2-856021M, Taurus 856 Compact SA/DA 6-Shot revolver 38 Spl +P New! Close. Perhaps your ammo was what jammed the cylinder. Come to think of it, wouldn’t a home-defense revolver also make more sense if it had a seven or eight-round cylinder since thickness and weight are not important? Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. Has anyone had a chance to handle, dry fire, or shoot these 6 shot snub nose revolvers? It handles personal defense loads well and invites practice. -True! There are currently 23 In Stock from 2224 Dealer Stores. Factory New and unfired...Taurus Model 856 Compact SA/DA revolver in .38 Special +P cal. I also fired a number of personal defense loads. The 3″ ones generally don’t. More like 25. 2019 GMC Yukon Denali. That extra barrel length boosts velocity and even provides a better sight radius if you ever actually needed it (unlikely for home defense but you never know). The cadence of fire is never set by how fast you are able to press the trigger but by how quickly you are able to recover the sights and fire again. May be the only Taurus I would be interested in buying. ), is miles ahead of a “J” Frame. in these guns, so I have some experience. I hope the Brazilian travel ban doesn’t damage their business too much. The Taurus 856 line is derived from the venerable Taurus Model 85, one of the Brazil-based gun company’s most popular revolvers. There is a slash of bright orange surrounding a tritium dot in the center. I like wheelguns. All Types  (10) Please try a new zip code and search again. I can shoot it better than any of my Glocks. I shoot them very accurately. They designate their revolvers J K and N frame and it is easy to compare other makers by using these designations– just like Python is a .41 frame and a whole lot of Commanders aint Colts, Love my Taurus wheelguns, have 4, 3 of them being Trackers(425, 627 and 692), 2 of them in 4″(425 and 627) and my newest, the 692 in 3″…. Case in point, the new Taurus 856 revolver, a lightweight and handy little six-shooter that’s as easy to carry as most smaller .380 Autos, but is chambered for the more powerful .38 Special loads. The Defender 856 features a factory-installed front sight post with an integrated tritium vial. I guess you could access it even with your hands tied behind you, but I can’t see any other advantages. 2019 Ford Fiesta. and Ruger GP100x4″ barrel, also 3 semi-autos. I especially like the full lug on the barrel. What the Defender does is offer a light, fast-handling revolver at a fair price with excellent handling and accuracy for those who practice. So should the Safariland and Speed Beez. It’s a friendly and useful firearm. Weight: 35 oz. I have several Taurus revolvers and several Smiths as well. I believe in the 158 grain lead semi-wadcutter hollowpoint and Winchester makes a good one. Neither will a semi-auto if the bad guy grabs it and slide is pushed even slightly out of battery. I always preferred semiautos to revolvers, but somehow I ended up with more revolvers….I never understood snubbies, it didn’t seem that they’d be worth a damn past five feet. The club president then insisted I put my pants back on. Close. The Taurus® 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Quite often I carry two guns out of long habit from police work. For me, personally, I find a shorter barrel= quicker acquisition of sight picture in a dark environment. The Taurus 856 is a J frame, but a six shooter, “J-frame” is a S&W distinction, no other manufacturer…, Sure its a J frame, not just SW owns the J Frame moniker. I believe that “old school” revolver purists will choose a matte silver or black revolver. I have the stainless 5 shot 85. Just wished I bought a 4″ model 19 instead of a 3″ model 60 all those years ago. It has a 2" barrel and matte stainless finish. It’s a good, highly visible setup. Nice looking wheel gun. One of my sons has a model 85 that has the 3 inch barrel. Another all-steel model is available in stainless steel, and two UltraLight (UL) versions, one black and one polished aluminum/stainless are also available. The Taurus 856 Defender is one of those handguns that is light, powerful and accurate enough to go along hiking or camping. Specifications: Taurus Defender 856 .38 Special +P, Caliber: .38 Special (+P rated) I guess you missed the part where Taurus Customer Service unscrewed the barrel to solve the cylinder gap issue. 2019 Ford Flex. – True of modern handguns. Height: 4.8″ Ammunition up to 200 rounds is available at additional cost. Tradeoff to consider. Kosibate IWB Leather Holster, Fits Most J Frame Revolvers - Ruger SP101 LCR / Smith and Wesson Bodyguard / Taurus 50 85 / Charter Arms & Most .38 Special Type. I own and use several types. Taurus 2856029ULGLD: Built for personal defense. 1 inch makes it another beast altogether. Would rather have this and may bite the bullet. Overall Rating * * * * 1/2 *We Never share your email without your permission. The proper way to handle a double action revolver is to get on target, press the trigger, and then recover from recoil as the trigger resets, then fire again. Groups don’t save lives. This is true. Home defense is the rationale behind the Defender 856, not to replace the lighter J-frame size revolvers as a pocket or ankle gun. 2019 GMC Terrain Denali ... 856-8484 Service: (888) 774-3405 Parts: (877) 231-7793. Capacity: 6 Rounds. Perfected for everyday carry. Don’t try this at home, I’m what you might call a…. I bought a 7 shot Ruger .357 stainless steel revolver right before this lock down started. A few years ago Taurus introduced the 856 revolver, a six-shot variant of their popular model 85, which was a five-shot revolver with a two inch barrel similar in size to the Smith & Wesson J-Frame. Taurus continues to expand the 856UL revolver line with the new Cobalt Blue color. (Once again, in case anyone is too dense to figure it out, I am kidding. That’s a topic for another video. I have a few Taurus revolvers and I love every one of them. The Defender 856 is available for about $350 retail so there’s a lot of appeal for those on a budget. At 750 fps this isn’t a hard kicker. They only cost a little more. Jam! He likes it a lot. It’s happier with 15 grains of powder. Taurus will be offering a few 856 models with the grip installed at the factory or it can be purchased separately. Enjoy your Taurus, and pray you never have to send it for repair. And yet the longer barrel is not a liability at all since it is for home defense and even a revolver with a 6-inch barrel is plenty maneuverable in tight confines. Auction Basic Specs. Suggested retail pricing on the Taurus Model 856 starts at $363.63. Three inches would be my lower limit, but I prefer 4-5″ barrels for their superior accuracy. The version I received is constructed of carbon steel finished in a matte black finish. I carry a Wiley Clapp GP-100 3″. I already got the 856CH (bobbed jammer, 2” bbl) and I’m still a bit surprised how much I like it. I added hogue grips and ordered a Wolff spring kit, but the trigger was nice enough as-is so hadn’t installed it yet. Easy to conceal. It is not a concealed carry gun. The small frame .38 Special has been a staple of armed citizens, cops and private dicks for more than seventy years. 2019 Ford Taurus. Looking further at the Defender 856 we find some of the same features as the snubnose 856, including a smooth DA/SA trigger action. My cousin pulled out a revolver out of storage after about eight years and attempted to dry fire it. I estimate the double action trigger at 12 pounds. My Ruger GP100 is an older 6 shot with a 4″ barrel but it’s beefy. WILL HANDLE 38+P AMMUNITION. Interesting Mr. Taylor — how many people have you shot who were grasping the revolver in your hand? Based on the company’s small-frame 2” … A friend was teaching a carbine class at the academy. Randy Wise Durand Sales: (888) 455-7167 Service: (877) 805-0175 Parts: (888) 458-1259. Two of best defensive revolvers I’ve ever owned and very useful general purpose handguns. There is no .38 Special cartridge that will develop “fast” velocities in a revolver with a 2-inch or 3-inch barrel. The timing and tolerances are much less forgiving and the thing is much more akin to a clock than autos are. The new warranty sticks with the original purchaser of the firearm, “and promises that Taurus will remedy any defect in material, function, or workmanship for the entire time the original purchaser owns the firearm.”. STAINLESS STEEL TAURUS BOBBED HAMMER 38 SPECIAL REVOLVER. BUY IT NOW!! If you can afford one, get one. As I mentioned the revolver is compact enough for vest or holster carry when hiking and handles +P ammunition well. The all-new Taurus® Defender 856 comes with night sights and special Hogue®Rubber grips. I dont hold Taurus in esteem, but their revolvers seem to be ok. Might check one out. The new grip option for the Taurus 856 and 856 Ultra-Lite provides fast target acquisition under high-stress defensive situations. 2019 GMC Yukon. Built for personal defense. If this makes it onto the CA roster, I’ll own one. And – Yes, it is harder for a beginner to shoot a 2″ “J” frame and hit anything. shootable at speed. 2019 GMC Yukon XL Denali. The S&W Model 10 was so popular because most folks found that “K” size frames are a nice balance of size versus power. In that condition, it was next to useless. 2019 Ford Fusion Energi. As it turns out, the author put all five shots through the very same hole, every time he tested the revolver. Buy Taurus Defender 856 Black 38SPL +P 3" Night Sight Revolver NEW 2-85631NS: GunBroker is the largest seller of Revolvers Pistols Guns & Firearms All: 887909350 Searching for your Local Dealer Results. MASC Premium Leather Paddle Holster Open Top Fits, Taurus 856 38 Spl Revolver 2" BBL 6 Shot, Right Hand Draw, Brown Color #1523# 5.0 out of 5 stars 17. Width: 1.41″ They offer various color schemes that will surely please shooters of all tastes. The revolver will not jam if thrust into an opponents body and fired repeatably. But for its barrel length and in its weight class, the Taurus is quite accurate. 5 shot 2 inch groups at 15 yards. While the 856 was introduced in matte black or matte stainless finish, Taurus has followed up with numerous color options of the 856 Ultralight version including Cobalt Blue, … Maybe I have girlish ankles, but I’ve never tried an ankle rig that didn’t make me look like I had a clubfoot or something. Much better quality then. The big advantage of the Taurus Defender 856 over most revolvers is a high visibility front night sight. Females prefer the similar size (but heavier) #36 instead. That’s right, a tritium night sight on a revolver selling for less than four hundred dollars. Nothing revolutionary here, but this is a well proportioned and well finished revolver. Item Number: 2-85631NS. Taurus 856 and 856 Ultra Lite 38 special. Gun Review: Taurus Defender 856 .38 Special +P Revolver, The Truth About Andrew Cuomo, Guns, and Virus in New York, Happy Memorial Day, Chicago Style: 10 killed, 42 wounded, 82-Year-Old Marine Beats a Home Intruder To Death With a Shotgun, 12-year-old Boy Shoots Home Invader Who Shot His Grandmother. The only female in the class spoke up from the back of the room; “Oh, you’d be surprised.” It took a minute before Mark could continue. 2019 GMC Terrain Denali ... 856-8484 Service: (888) 774-3405 Parts: (877) 231-7793. Randy Wise Durand Sales: (888) 455-7167 Service: (877) 805-0175 Parts: (888) 458-1259. Those 2″ groups are not represented in the target shown. THE PERFECT CARRY REVOLVER FOR YOUR CONCEALED CARRY. NO SHIPMENT TO CALIFORNIA. The revolver is also a simpler instrument. The Taurus 856 featured in this review is “burned orange” although the color looks like a bright red to me. Firing System: Hammer. But you can’t claim they’re simple – I’ve gotten pretty good at taking apart K and L frames and I’ll be honest, those things are god damned Rube Goldberg machines on the inside.

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