The Taurus 856 in .38 Special (brand part no. 2-856P31EVZ19) pairs a black frame and barrel with a coyote tan cylinder and hyena brown VZ grips, giving shooters a distinctive two-tone medium-frame revolver built to accept an optic. Taurus builds this 856 with a combat-style trigger and hammer along with fixed sights, and the six-round cylinder gives this medium-frame revolver strong capacity for a wheelgun. Among carry revolvers in the revolvers category, this 856 favors shooters who want an optic-ready revolver with a distinctive two-tone finish.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special.
• The barrel measures 3 inches.
• Finished in black with a coyote tan cylinder.
• Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
• Built on a medium frame and optic-ready for red dot mounting.
• Operates as a double action/single action revolver with a combat-style trigger and hammer.
• Fitted with hyena brown VZ grips.
• Weighs approximately 24 ounces.
• Rifled with a 1-in-16 twist rate for consistent bullet stabilization.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this revolver optic-ready? Yes, it is built to accept a mounted red dot optic.

How many rounds does this revolver hold? Six rounds of .38 Special.

Buy the Taurus 856 Two-Tone VZ Grips

An optic-ready .38 Special revolver with a distinctive two-tone finish is exactly what this 856 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.