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Wallace, yes, Taurus rates this revolver as +P Rated. There are many firearms that have this rating without actually being stamped +P.

Yes it is from Taurus site see *****"Ultra-fast. Ultra-reliable. It's no wonder the 85s are our most popular family. We pack them with a combination of customer-requested features and pair them with the ******.38 Special +P ammo making them powerful, easy to carry and lightning-quick to use. To many of our friends in Law Enforcement, these are must-have revolvers." https://www.taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=866&category=Revolver

and the specs see ****Model: 2-850021FS Finish: Blue Status: Available ******Caliber: 38 Special +P Grips: Rubber UPC: 7-25327-61125-7 Capacity: 5 Weight: 21 oz Rate of Twist: 1:16.5" Barrel Length: 2" Height: 4.28" Frame: Small Width: 1.346" Action: DA/SA Front Sight: Fixed Grooves: 6 Safety: Taurus Security System,Transfer Bar Trigger Type: Smooth Order #: 2-850021FS MSRP: $379.00

Simple answer: Yes for +P ammo.

Hi Wallace, Yes, Taurus rates this revolver as +P Rated. There are many firearms that have this rating without actually being stamped +P. SPECS - Ultra-fast. Ultra-reliable. It's no wonder the 85s are our most popular family. We pack them with a combination of customer-requested features and pair them with the >>>>>>.38 Special +P ammo making them powerful, easy to carry and lightning-quick to use. To many of our friends in Law Enforcement, these are must-have revolvers." taurususa.com/product-details.cfm?id=866&category=Revolver