The Taurus 856 38 Special is a handgun from Taurus. This configuration is built around Double / Single Action, a 3-inch barrel, and a listed capacity of 6.

The action is Double / Single Action. Barrel length is 3 inches. Capacity is listed as 6 rounds.

The finish is matte. The sights are fs: serrated ramp / rs: fixed sights. The stock, frame, and grip specification is Steel Frame Wood 1776 Grips Steel Frame.

Overall length is 6.6 inches, and weight is 22 oz. This configuration is in the 856 SERIES. The UPC for this exact configuration is 725327944829.

The store SKU is TA856SS3US. Use 3 inches when you compare size with other Taurus handguns, because barrel length is one of the fields that changes between similar model numbers. The matte finish is the surface treatment to match if you are comparing color or coating with another Taurus configuration of the same model.

The model name to compare is 856. A close Taurus model can differ in finish, capacity, barrel, sights, or included parts, and those differences are the reason this page stays with this configuration. The caliber to match is 38 Special. The same model name in another caliber is a different firearm. Additional information on this page repeats the published specification list for this exact configuration. If a measurement is not in that list, it is not stated here and should not be assumed.

Read as a checklist, manufacturer is Taurus, model is 856, caliber is 38 Special, action is Double / Single Action, barrel length is 3", capacity is 6, finish is Matte, and sights is FS: Serrated Ramp / RS: Fixed. Read 856 as one configuration from Taurus, not as a stand-in for every handgun that shares the brand.

Compare the Taurus 856 38 Special with more Handguns, or browse the full Send It Guns catalog. See the official Taurus site.