Taurus 856 Ultra-Lite Black/Tungsten 38 Special Revolver - Gray, 2" Barrel, 6 Rounds, Polymer Grips

Bad a** pistol for the money. It has a kick because it’s light but it’s not that bad. Great for edc. Goes in my tactical shorts pocket and you don’t know it’s there.

5th Taurus small frame I’ve purchased. I sold one, got another, sold that, then ended up with a 2” UL and 3” steel 856 and a 2” 942 UL. Go figure. You know how it is. This 856 UL has a milled front sight, NOT pinned, it is not replaceable. The barrel on this 2” AND my 3” appear to be just out of perfect clock by a little to the right when viewed from the shooter’s perspective. The sights do appear straight and level when aiming. It’s almost impossible to see unless you look for other cues. The ratchet is less brutalized with a grinder than some Taurus ratchets Ive seen, and the gun has typically Taurus heavy (although easily staged) double action and decent 5 lb-ish single action. Tiny bit of front-to-back play of the cylinder as it lies in the yoke, swung out or not. Tiny bit of play to the cylinder rotationally even when cocked, which is typical of examples of the 856. The rifling and crown in the muzzle end of the steel barrel insert looks crisp and clean and well-done, unlike my all-steel 3”. As long as you are cool with a bit of less refined “fit&finish,” and a manly trigger pull, the 856 2” UL is a solid budget choice with one more round than a J-frame.

very nice Lite weight revolver, will be a nice daily carry with +P ammo for self defense. Taurus is producing a quality gun.

The trigger was very gritty at first, but after firing a couple boxes of ammo and dry firing about 200 times, it's beginning to smooth out. I am able to shoot this gun more accurately than my ruger lcr or my s&w 638. I like the light weight especially for a six shooter. Buds was a pleasure to deal with as always.