Taurus 2-85629-US2 856 Small 6 Shot 2" Matte Stainless Steel Barrel & Frame, Polished Cylinder, Custom Designed Wood Grip w/Stars, Transfer Bar Safety, Exposed Hammer
The Taurus 856 is a compact, 6-shot .38 Special +P revolver built for shooters who need reliable personal defense in a package that carries easy. With a 2-inch barrel and weighing just 22 ounces unloaded, this small-frame stainless steel revolver fits pocket carry, ankle carry, or backup duty without complaint. The matte stainless finish resists corrosion while the polished cylinder adds a touch of refinement—this isn't a gun that apologizes for looking good.
Designed as a double-action/single-action revolver, the 856 handles both defensive and range work. The exposed hammer gives you single-action control when you want it, while the transfer bar safety means the gun won't fire if dropped. That's the kind of engineering that lets you carry with confidence. Custom wood grips with star inlays are fitted from the factory, giving the gun a classic feel that stands apart from polymer and synthetic alternatives.
The removable serrated front sight and fixed rear sight are straightforward—no adjustable sight complexity, just point and shoot. At 6.55 inches overall length and 4.80 inches tall, the 856 is genuinely pocket-sized; the 1.41-inch width keeps it slim enough for most holsters and waistbands. This is a gun that works for backcountry backup, truck carry, or everyday concealed carry, especially if you value a revolver's simplicity and reliability over magazine-dependent platforms.

