The Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite Defender delivers serious stopping power in an ultralight package that won't weigh down your everyday carry. This .38 Special +P revolver combines a lightweight aluminum frame with a steel cylinder and barrel for optimal strength-to-weight performance.
What Makes This Different
The 856 Ultra-Lite features an anodized aluminum frame that reduces overall weight by 30% compared to all-steel revolvers while maintaining structural integrity for +P ammunition. The 3-inch barrel provides improved accuracy and velocity over snub-nose alternatives without compromising concealability. Taurus engineers the cylinder from steel to handle the pressures of +P loads safely, creating a hybrid construction that maximizes both durability and portability.Key Features
- 6-round cylinder capacity - 20% more firepower than traditional 5-shot revolvers
- Lightweight aluminum frame with matte black anodized finish resists corrosion
- 3-inch steel barrel with matte black finish for enhanced accuracy
- Hogue rubber grips provide secure hold and recoil management
- Transfer bar safety system prevents accidental discharge
- Fixed sights optimized for defensive shooting distances
- Compatible with standard .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition
Technical Specs
- Caliber: .38 Special / .38 Special +P
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Barrel Length: 3 inches
- Frame: Anodized aluminum, matte black
- Cylinder: Steel with matte black finish
- Grips: Hogue black rubber
- Action: Double-action
- Safety: Transfer bar system
- Sights: Fixed front and rear
- Weight: Approximately 15.4 oz
- Overall Length: Approximately 8 inches
