The Taurus Defender 856 in .38 Special +P (MPN 28563CNS) is finely tuned to deliver home and personal defense confidence, pairing a 3-inch barrel with night sights and special grips from Altamont. Taurus finishes this Defender 856 in Tungsten Cerakote and feeds it from a 6-round cylinder, with a night sight featuring a bright orange outline up front and a fixed rear sight. The double/single-action trigger allows a smooth first shot and fast follow-ups. Among defensive revolvers in the revolvers category, the Defender 856 favors shooters who want low-light-ready sights on a small-frame carry revolver.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special +P.
• Features a 3-inch barrel in Tungsten Cerakote.
• Cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• Action is double/single-action.
• Sights are a night front sight with orange outline and fixed rear.
• Grips are from Altamont.
• Weighs approximately 35 ounces.
• The barrel finish is Stainless.
• Overall length measures 9.65 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this revolver have night sights? Yes, a night front sight with a bright orange outline paired with a fixed rear sight.

What is the cylinder capacity? 6 rounds.

Buy the Taurus Defender 856 .38 Special

A low-light-ready defensive revolver with premium grips is exactly what the Defender 856 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.