Taurus 856 Defender .38 Special Stainless Revolver

A: Michael, unfortunately no Sir. It is not on the CA DOJ Handgun Roster. ----- https://oag.ca.gov/firearms/certified-handguns/search?make=150995

A: Michael, this is not California compliant, it's not on Californias approved list. Sorry but hope this helps.

A: Michael, no, this exact model number is not on the CA DOJ roster of approved handguns. There are 2 Taurus .38SP revolvers with 3" barrels on the roster, however both are currently out of stock at Bud's. budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121945/taurus+285635nsvz+856+defender+38+spl+p+6+round+3+matte+stainless+black+vz+grip .....and budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121949/taurus+28563cns+856+defender+38+spl+p+6+round+3+stainless+cerakote+cylinder+tungsten+cerakote+frame+altamont+wood+grip

A: Steve, this will shoot standard 38 special ammo just fine. +P just means it's a higher velocity 38 special. So this will shoot 38 special or 38 special +p ammo no problem. Hope this helps.

A: Steve, you can shoot regular .38 special rounds in addition to +P. Have a great day!

A: Steve, both +P and standard pressure .38 Special will work just fine. I highly recommend the new Punch +P : https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121131/federal+premium+punch+.38+spl+p+120+gr+jacketed+hollow+point+20rd+box ------------ And the standard pressure Critical Defense : https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/84262/hornady+critical+defense+lite+38+spl+90gr+flex+tip+expanding+25rd+box

A: Alan, this is Double Action (straight trigger pull) and Single Action (thumb the hammer) operation. Cheers and stay safe! The double-action trigger pull at an average of 9 pounds, 3 ounces and the single-action pull at 3 pounds, 8 ounces.

A: Alan, this model has a double/single action trigger. So you can just pull the trigger for a quick but heavy double action trigger pull or pull the hammer back for a nice light single action trigger pull. Hope this helps.

A: Alan, this is SA/DA, the 856 Defender can be fired using either single action or double action. Have a great day.

A: Hi Matt and welcome. You are correct. The barrel is 3 inches and not 3.5 inches. Cheers and stay safe!

A: Hi John and welcome. One of the best for range use is Federal: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/104336/federal+range+and+target+38+special+130+gr+full+metal+jacket+50rd+box --------------------------------- And for self-defense Federal Punch: https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121131/federal+premium+punch+.38+spl+p+120+gr+jacketed+hollow+point+20rd+box -------------------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

A: For range use I recommend Remington wheel gun https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/107846/remington+performance+wheelgun+.38+spc+158+gr+lead+round+nose+lrn+50rd+box For self defense I recommend Remington HTP https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/108475/remington+htp+.38+spc+p+110+gr+semi-jacketed+hollow+point+sjhp0+bx+5+cs Hope this helps

A: For inexpensive range ammo @ $00.39 a round, you can use this below.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/35282/armscor+38spl+ammo+158gr+full+metal+jacket+50rd+box

For Defensive Ammo, these will do the trick below!

https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/121131/federal+personal+defense+punch+ammo+jacketed+hollow+point+38+special+p+120gr+20+round+box

A: I like these for range Nice clean holes in the paper https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/43067/magtech+.38+spc+158+grain+lead+semi-wadcutter
and these for carry https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/130701/federal+premium+personal+defense+38+spl+p+130+gr+hydra-shok+deep+hollow+point+20+bx+10+cs