Taurus Revolvers

Taurus 856

Specs, variants & prices

Taurus currently makes 17 versions of the 856 revolver, all chambered in 38 SPECIAL +P. Barrels run from 2" to 3". None of these versions comes cut for a red dot. Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $378.79 to $743.99, and stores set their own prices from there. The table below lines up every version so you can compare them at a glance.

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What versions of the Taurus 856 are there?

17 current versions. Specs and measurements are Taurus's own.

Version	Prices	Optics	Model / part #	Caliber	Capacity	Barrel	Overall length	Weight	Finish	Details	MSRP	CA	MA
Taurus 856 Executive Grade, 38 SPECIAL +P, 3.00 In., 6 Rounds, Hand-polished SatinExecutive Grade	See prices	No	2-856EX39CH	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	3.00 In.	7.50 In.	25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Hand-polished Satin	Action: DAO; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Serrated, Removable; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 in RH twist; Cylinders included: 1	$743.99	Yes	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Black Cherry; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621ULC26	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Black Cherry; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$499.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Charcoal Green; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621ULC27	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Charcoal Green; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$449.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Copper; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621ULC22	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Copper; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$449.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Rose Gold; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless	See prices	No	2-85629ULC28	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Rose Gold; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$570.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Sabre Sand; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621ULC30	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Sabre Sand; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$499.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621ULC23	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$499.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless	See prices	No	2-85629ULC23	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$517.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Tungsten; Cylinder Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621ULC21	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Cerakote Tungsten; Cylinder Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$424.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black (2-856021CH)	See prices	No	2-856021CH	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black	Action: DAO; Frame size: Small; Frame: Carbon Steel; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$430.99	Yes	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black (2-85621-MA)	See prices	No	2-85621-MA	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Carbon Steel; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$430.99	—	Yes
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black (2-85621)	See prices	No	2-85621	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Carbon Steel; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$430.99	Yes	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black Anodized; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	See prices	No	2-85621UL	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Black Anodized; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Carbon Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$430.99	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless (2-856029UL)	See prices	No	2-856029UL	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$378.79	—	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless (2-85629UL)	See prices	No	2-85629UL	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$446.99	Yes	—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-85629-MA)	See prices	No	2-85629-MA	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$446.99	—	Yes
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-85629)	See prices	No	2-85629	38 SPECIAL +P	6 Rounds	2.00 In.	6.55 In.	22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)	Matte Stainless	Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1	$446.99	Yes	—

Taurus 856 Executive Grade, 38 SPECIAL +P, 3.00 In., 6 Rounds, Hand-polished Satin
Executive Grade
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-856EX39CH
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
3.00 In.
Overall length
7.50 In.
Weight
25.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Hand-polished Satin
Details
Action: DAO; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Serrated, Removable; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5 in RH twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$743.99
CA
Yes
MA
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Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Black Cherry; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621ULC26
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Black Cherry; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$499.99
CA
—
MA
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Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Charcoal Green; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621ULC27
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Charcoal Green; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$449.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Copper; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621ULC22
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Copper; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$449.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Rose Gold; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85629ULC28
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Rose Gold; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$570.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Sabre Sand; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621ULC30
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Sabre Sand; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$499.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621ULC23
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$499.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85629ULC23
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Sky Blue; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Alloy Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$517.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Cerakote Tungsten; Cylinder Matte Black
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621ULC21
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Cerakote Tungsten; Cylinder Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$424.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black (2-856021CH)
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-856021CH
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black
Details
Action: DAO; Frame size: Small; Frame: Carbon Steel; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$430.99
CA
Yes
MA
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Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black (2-85621-MA)
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621-MA
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Carbon Steel; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$430.99
CA
—
MA
Yes
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black (2-85621)
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Carbon Steel; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Alloy Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$430.99
CA
Yes
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Black Anodized; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85621UL
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Black Anodized; Cylinder Matte Black; Barrel Matte Black
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Carbon Steel; Cylinder: Carbon Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$430.99
CA
—
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless (2-856029UL)
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-856029UL
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
16.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Serrated Ramp; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$378.79
CA
—
MA
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Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless (2-85629UL)
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Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85629UL
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Natural Anodized; Cylinder Matte Stainless; Barrel Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Aluminum; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$446.99
CA
Yes
MA
—
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-85629-MA)
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85629-MA
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$446.99
CA
—
MA
Yes
Taurus 856, 38 SPECIAL +P, 2.00 In., 6 Rounds, Matte Stainless (2-85629)
See prices
Optics
No
Model / part #
2-85629
Caliber
38 SPECIAL +P
Capacity
6 Rounds
Barrel
2.00 In.
Overall length
6.55 In.
Weight
22.00 Oz. (Unloaded)
Finish
Matte Stainless
Details
Action: DA/SA; Frame size: Small; Frame: Stainless Steel; Barrel: Stainless Steel; Cylinder: Stainless Steel; Height: 4.80 In.; Width: 1.41 In.; Front sight: Removable Serrated Blade; Rear sight: Fixed; Safety: Transfer Bar; Twist: 1:16.5-in RH Twist; Cylinders included: 1
MSRP
$446.99
CA
Yes
MA
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What calibers does the 856 come in?

Every current version is chambered in 38 SPECIAL +P.

Is the 856 optics-ready?

None of these versions comes cut for a red dot.

How much does a Taurus 856 cost?

Taurus's suggested retail prices run from $378.79 to $743.99, depending on the version. Tap “See prices” next to any version to see what retailers are asking.

Can you buy one in California or Massachusetts?

According to Taurus, 5 versions are available in California, and 2 versions are available in Massachusetts. Look for “Yes” in the CA and MA columns. State rules change, so check our California and Massachusetts pages before you buy.

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