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Taurus 856 .38 Special
.38 Special • Taurus

Taurus 856 .38 Special

Model: 2-856021M

6
CAPACITY
2.0"
BARREL
1.4
LBS
DA/SA
ACTION
.38 Special
CALIBER
$329
MSRP

Full Specifications

Action Type DA/SA
Trigger DA/SA
Safety Transfer Bar
Optic Ready No
Overall Length 6.55"
Barrel Length 2.0"
Height 4.8"
Width 1.41"
Weight 22.0 oz (1.38 lbs)
Frame Material Carbon Steel
Frame Finish Matte Black
Barrel Material Carbon Steel
Barrel Finish Matte Black
Twist Rate 1:16.5"
Grip Type Soft Rubber
Country of Origin Brazil

Category Rankings

How the Taurus 856 .38 Special ranks among compact .38 Special handguns.

Capacity
#1 of 5
Top 20%
6 rds
Weight
#5 of 5
Top 100%
1.4 lbs
Barrel
#1 of 5
Top 20%
2.0"
MSRP
#1 of 5
Top 20%
$329
Overall Length
#5 of 5
Top 100%
6.55"

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