The Taurus 850 in stainless is a compact five-shot revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 3-inch barrel (Taurus part no. 2-850139). Stainless steel construction and a matte stainless finish resist corrosion, and the fully shrouded hammer and double-action-only trigger make the draw smooth and the operation simple. At 22.75 ounces unloaded it stays light enough for daily carry, and .38 Special recoil is easy to control. It is a straightforward concealed-carry option from Taurus for shooters who prefer a revolver.

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 removes the spur that can print or snag, which is useful for pocket and concealed carry.
• 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 stainless steel for corrosion resistance and strength.
• The finish is matte stainless, a look that resists corrosion and wear.
• Unloaded weight is 22.75 ounces, which sets how it carries and how it handles recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is different about the stainless Taurus 850? It uses stainless steel with a matte stainless finish instead of the alloy steel and matte black finish of the black version. Barrel length, capacity and sights match.

Is it chambered for .38 Special +P? Taurus describes the 850 as chambered exclusively in .38 Special and does not list +P for this model.

Is it single action? No. It is double action only, so every shot is a full double-action pull.

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

Stainless steel and a 3-inch barrel give this 850 durability and a bit more sight radius than the 2-inch models. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our other revolvers.