Taurus 856 Defender 3″ .38 Special 6rd Stainless Night Sights
About this product
The Taurus 856 Defender is a compact, small-frame revolver built for discreet carry and dependable handling. It ships with a 3-inch barrel, night front sight with a bright orange outline, and black/gray VZ grips for a secure purchase. The design uses a stainless finish with contrasting matte black cylinder accents and offers double-action/single-action operation and a six-round cylinder.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is .38 Special.
- The barrel measures 3 inches for compact handling.
- The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
- The action type is Double/Single Action (DA/SA).
- The frame finish is Matte Stainless.
- The cylinder finish is Matte Black.
- The grips are Black/Gray VZ Grips.
- The sights feature a night front sight with bright orange outline and a fixed rear sight.
- The overall length is 7.50 inches.
- The frame size is Small.
Reliable, compact, and straightforward, the Taurus 856 Defender delivers a familiar revolver platform with night sights and enhanced grips for low-light usability and consistent control. Its small-frame profile and six-shot cylinder make it well suited to users seeking a compact defensive revolver with simple operation and corrosion-resistant stainless finishes.
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Specs at a glance
Key attributes
| upc | 725327933892 |
| manufacturer | Taurus |
| manufacturer part number | 2-85635NSVZ |
| action | Double / Single Action |
| atf type | Revolver |
| barrel finish | Matte |
| barrel length | 3" |
| caliber/gauge | .38 Special |
| capacity | 6 |
| length | 7.5 |
| package height | 1.8 |
| package width | 6.1 |
| product type | Revolver |
| shipping weight | 2.2 |
| sights | FS: Night Sight Orange Outline |
| sights type | Fixed Sights |