The Taurus 850 in matte black is a modern take on the snub-nose revolver, with a 3-inch barrel and a five-shot cylinder chambered in .38 Special (Taurus part no. 2-850131). A fully shrouded hammer gives a smooth, snag-free draw, and the double-action-only trigger keeps the operation consistent for everyday carry. The matte black alloy steel finish weighs in at 22.75 ounces unloaded, and the five-shot cylinder works with speed loaders and holsters designed for small-frame revolvers. Anyone who wants a lightweight carry revolver from Taurus with manageable recoil will find this one worth a look.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .38 Special, a cartridge with manageable recoil and wide ammunition availability.
• The barrel measures 3 inches, a balance of sight radius and carry size.
• Capacity is 5 rounds, which fills the cylinder without adding bulk.
• The action is double action only, so every shot is a straight double-action pull with no hammer to cock.
• The fully shrouded hammer keeps the profile snag-free so the gun does not catch on a cover garment.
• The front sight is a removable serrated blade front sight, which picks up quickly on a draw.
• The rear sight is a fixed rear sight, which stays put without needing adjustment.
• Frame and cylinder are alloy steel for a rugged build that handles hard use.
• The finish is matte black, which keeps glare down.
• Unloaded weight is 22.75 ounces, which sets how it carries and how it handles recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Taurus 850 chambered for .357 Magnum? No. Taurus chambers the 850 exclusively in .38 Special, which gives manageable recoil.

What barrel lengths and finishes does the 850 come in? Taurus offers it in black and stainless steel with 2-inch and 3-inch barrels. This listing is the black 3-inch model.

Will existing holsters and speed loaders fit? Taurus says the five-shot cylinder is compatible with a wide variety of speed loaders and holsters designed for small-frame revolvers.

Buy the Taurus 850 Revolver, .38 Special, 3-Inch Barrel, Matte Black, 5-Shot

A shrouded hammer, a 3-inch barrel and .38 Special recoil make the 850 an easy revolver to carry and shoot. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more revolvers.