The Taurus 856 Ultra Lite in .38 Special +P (brand part no. 2-85621ULC26) pairs a matte black 2-inch carbon steel barrel with a distinctive cherry-and-black aluminum frame, bringing total unloaded weight down to just 16 ounces. Taurus builds this Ultra Lite as a double-action/single-action revolver with a serrated ramp front sight and fixed rear sight, backed by a transfer bar safety, and rifles the barrel with a 1:16.5-inch right-hand twist across six grooves. The 6-round cylinder is rated for .38 Special +P. Among revolvers in the revolvers category, this 856 Ultra Lite favors concealed carriers who want the lightest possible carry weight with a distinctive finish.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special, rated for +P, a proven, widely available defensive cartridge.
• Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
• Built as a double-action/single-action revolver.
• Uses a transfer bar safety, blocking the firing pin from a live round until the trigger is fully pulled.
• Features a 2-inch carbon steel barrel in matte black, with a matching cherry/black aluminum frame.
• Weighs just 16 ounces unloaded.
• Uses a serrated ramp front sight paired with a fixed rear sight.
• Overall length is 6.55 inches.
• The barrel measures 2 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does this revolver weigh? Just 16 ounces unloaded, among the lightest six-shot .38 Special revolvers available.

Is this revolver rated for +P ammunition? Yes, the cylinder and frame are rated for .38 Special +P.

Buy the Taurus 856 Ultra Lite Cherry/Black

A distinctively finished, ultra-light six-shot .38 Special revolver is exactly what this 856 Ultra Lite delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.