Taurus Defender 856 38 Special Black Revolver with Front Night Sight

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Taurus Defender 856 38 Special Black Revolver with Front Night Sight
$349.99

$319.99 after applicable rebate .
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Product Description

What's in the Box

  • Taurus Defender 856 38 Special +P Revolver Matte Black with Hogue Grip
  • Cable Lock
  • Owner's Manual

Lightweight. Easy to conceal. Exceptionally reliable. The Taurus Defender 856 is finely tuned to deliver the ultimate peace of mind for home and personal defense situations. The all-new Taurus Defender 856 comes with night sights and special Hogue Rubber grips.

Firearm Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Taurus
  • Style Number: 2-85631NS
  • UPC: 7-25327-93387-8
  • Frame Size: Small
  • Capacity: 6 Rounds
  • Action Type: DA/SA
  • Caliber: 38 Special +P
  • Height: 4.80"
  • Width: 1.41"
  • Weight: 35.00 oz.
  • Barrel Length: 3.00"
  • Overall Length: 7.50"
  • Front Sight: Night Sight W Orange Outline
  • Rear Sight: Fixed
  • Safety: Transfer Bar

Customer Comments & Questions

Customer Reviews

(5 out of 5) Taurus 356 defender 3 in 38sp for defensive carry
by Daniel from BLACKFOOT, ID on April 8, 2021

Minimum Recoil. Good feel in hand. Conceals in waistband very well. Heavy DA trigger, Single action is pretty good for the price. Trigger should improve with break in I think. Night sight works very well and a great addition in this price range. I think a very good defensive handgun that most shooters can shoot well 10 yards or less. Plus P rated however I would not shoot a lot of it regularly. I think Excellent value for the price and as a defensive pistol would serve an individual well. 6 shot capacity gives you that extra round for many of the same size revolvers. SOSS shipping was fast and efficient as usual. Thanks

(4 out of 5) Taurus revolver
by Chuck from Langhorne, PA on October 19, 2021

Great revolver shoots straight sights are fantastic. Fast shipping sos is where I get 90% of my firearms, love the grip it’s not the spongee one,it has finger groves.