The Taurus 856 in matte black is a six-shot, small-frame revolver chambered in .38 Special +P with a 2-inch barrel, and this version is certified for sale in Massachusetts (Taurus part no. 2-85621-MA). Soft rubber grips make it comfortable to shoot, while the double/single-action trigger improves speed and accuracy for follow-up shots. The 2-inch barrel carries a removable serrated front sight, and the matte black finish gives a low-glare look at 22 ounces unloaded. It handles everything from light target loads to self-defense rounds, which suits daily carry or home defense from Taurus.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .38 Special +P, a proven defensive cartridge with plenty of loads to choose from.
• The barrel measures 2 inches, a short length that keeps the revolver compact for concealed carry.
• Capacity is 6 rounds, a full cylinder for its frame size.
• The action is double/single action, so you can fire quickly in double action or cock the hammer for a precise single-action shot.
• This version is certified for sale in Massachusetts, as Taurus states for this item number.
• 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.
• The frame is carbon steel and the cylinder is alloy steel, a pairing Taurus lists for this model.
• The finish is matte black, which keeps glare down.
• Taurus lists a transfer bar as the safety mechanism, an internal design that keeps the hammer from striking unless the trigger is pulled.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Taurus 856 the Massachusetts version? Yes. Taurus lists this item number as certified for sale in Massachusetts.

What ammunition does it accept? Taurus lists the chambering as .38 Special +P, and describes the 856 as handling ammunition from light target loads to self-defense rounds.

What are the sights? It has a removable serrated blade front sight and a fixed rear sight.

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